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City of Indian Wells Goes Red, Orange And Blue
The corner of Cook Street and Highway 111 is now lit up in the Firebirds team colors. The Date Grove is lit up with orange, blue, and red. The whole valley is rallying around the Firebirds as they continue their quest to win the Calder Cup.
Coachella Valley High School given all clear after hoax bomb threat
Coachella Valley High School was evacuated Friday morning evacuated after a suspicious device was found on campus. The device was later found to be a hoax. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed to News Channel 3 that at around 8:11 a.m., deputies were dispatched to location of Coachella Valley High School regarding a bomb threat. The post Coachella Valley High School given all clear after hoax bomb threat appeared first on KESQ.
On Indio City Council, one incumbent has two challengers; another unopposed so far
Two of Indio’s five city council seats will be up for election this November, but only one appears to be heading toward a competitive race with less than five months to go until ballots go out. That race is in the fifth district, which is currently represented by the city’s longest serving councilmember,...
Palm Springs DMV evacuated after smell causes 2 patients to become ill
Dozens of people at the Palm Springs DMV office, located on Farrell Drive, found their driving tests and registration processes delayed Thursday morning, after a strong smell forced employees and customers to have to evacuate the building. According to Palm Springs Fire Capt. Ronald Skyberg. they got a report that...
Low-income Palm Springs residents may qualify for free smartphones by May 30
The City of Palm Springs announced that low-income apartment complex residents could qualify for free mobile smartphones provided by the Affordable Connectivity Program starting on May 30 through June 29. The Affordable Connectivity Program also worked with the new partnership between the City of Palm Springs and the Outreach Program Services of America. The qualification The post Low-income Palm Springs residents may qualify for free smartphones by May 30 appeared first on KESQ.
Desert Regional CEO, nurse discuss latest decision over Palm Springs hospital lease
Following the Desert Healthcare District board's decision to begin crafting a new 30-year lease with Tenet Health for Desert Regional Medical Center, emotions continue to run high over the ongoing issue. The potential sale of the hospital to Tenet at the end of the new lease has been an ongoing...
Cathedral City renames streets to celebrate high school students' academic achievements
Cathedral City is unveiling two street signs named after local high school students on Thursday morning to celebrate their academic achievements. Mayor Mark Carnevale and city councilmembers were at the street naming ceremonies for Mt. San Jacinto High School at 8 a.m. and for Cathedral City High School at 8:30 a.m. These streets, located by the schools, are renamed annually after one of their respective students.
DAR honors outstanding students at annual tea in Palm Springs
The wind was gusting, visibility was near zero and three major roads were closed by blowing sand and dust. But the 2024 Daughters of the American Revolution Cahuilla Chapter Student Awards Tea nonetheless took off on schedule April 26 in the Pacific Hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum. The...
New Animal Surgical Center Opens at County Shelter in CV
A surgical suite dedicated to spay and neuter operations for cats and dogs is now active at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms, officials said Thursday. “We knew we needed to increase spay and neuter capacity, and we appreciate the support from the Board of Supervisors to make that a reality,” Riverside County Department of Animal Services Director Erin Gettis said. “Everyone knows that pet overpopulation remains a big problem throughout the country. Spay and neuter surgeries are critical to solving this problem.”
Cathedral City Public Arts Commission looking for painters, muralists to paint 23 benches at Ocotillo Park
Cathedral City Public Arts Commission is seeking painters/muralists to paint 23 benches for a project at Ocotillo Park, centrally located at 33300 Moreno Road in Cathedral City. This neighborhood park offers a range of amenities, including ball fields, a basketball court, skateboard park, tennis court, tot lot, splash pad, barbeque stands, shade structures, and a The post Cathedral City Public Arts Commission looking for painters, muralists to paint 23 benches at Ocotillo Park appeared first on KESQ.
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