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Indio announced an additional road closure for Stagecoach. Here's which routes to avoid
As another music festival approaches this weekend, the City of Indio has announced an additional road closure for later this week. Avenue 52 from Monroe Street to Madison Street will be closed from 5 to 7 a.m. Thursday. The city states the closure is in place to accommodate the arrival of campers and RVs attending the Stagecoach country music festival, held Friday through Sunday at the Empire Polo Club.
Deadline approaching for all of Indio’s first cannabis shops to open for business
The first cannabis retail storefronts in Indio have opened for business more than eight months after the city approved licenses for five retail dispensaries. Embarc, located on Towne Street in downtown Indio has been in operation since January. West Coast Cannabis Club, which already had locations in Palm Desert and Cathedral City, opened shop on The post Deadline approaching for all of Indio’s first cannabis shops to open for business appeared first on KESQ.
Coachella 2024 comes to a close, creates traffic concerns for those driving home
Coachella 2024 has come to a close. The two weekends of music in Indio bring people from around the world together to experience the desert. Thousands of festival goers are leaving the Coachella Valley today, hitting the roads or heading toward the airport. Traffic is expected to pick up during the early afternoon hours as The post Coachella 2024 comes to a close, creates traffic concerns for those driving home appeared first on KESQ.
Coachella Announces Dates For 2025 Festival
With Coachella 2024 coming to a close last night, the iconic Southern California festival’s organizers at Goldenvoice are now officially looking ahead to next year, as today they’ve confirmed the dates for Coachella 2025. Less than 24 hours after the festival’s closing on Sunday, organizers confirmed on Instagram...
Suspected DUI driver crashes in palm tree while trying to flee from police in Coachella
A person suspected of driving under the influence crashed after trying to flee from police during a traffic stop in Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The incident happened at around 11:25 a.m. in the area of Jackson Street and Avenue 50. A deputy conducted a traffic stop and a suspected that the driver The post Suspected DUI driver crashes in palm tree while trying to flee from police in Coachella appeared first on KESQ.
Candlelight Vigil Honoring Crime Victims
The vigil will be held at 7pm at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Since 2004, the vigils have paid tribute to those lost to violent crime. Hestrin will be joined by keynote speakers who will share their stories of loss, resilience and search for justice.
Multi-day wind and dust advisory issued for much of Coachella Valley. What to know
A windblown dust and wind advisory will be in effect until Friday night for most of eastern Riverside County and the San Gorgonio Pass area, officials said on Tuesday. Friday is the first day of Stagecoach country music festival, and festivalgoers and campers should be aware of the potential threat posed by the wind.
Precipitation in Forecast for Inland Empire This Week
A cool-down with light precipitation is forecast for the Inland Empire later this week, though the inclement weather will move out by the weekend. The National Weather Service said a trough of low pressure currently off the Central California coast will swing across the inland region beginning Wednesday night, ushering in patchy rain and generally overcast conditions.
Local Actors Wanted For Section 14 Play
The Green Room Theater in Coachella was looking for actors their upcoming play, Section 14. The show addresses the many complex layers in the Palm Springs history of Section 14. This new play tells the story by honoring the diverse perspectives of all involved. Auditions were Tuesday, April 2nd, and...
Indian Wells holds State of the City and Hospitality Awards
The Indian Wells State of the City and Hospitality Awards was held on Tuesday morning at the Renaissance Esmerelda The Greater Coachella Valley hosted the event in partnership with the City of Indian Wells. The Indian Wells City Council presented topics such as tourism, resident life, public safety, and business. Stay with News Channel 3 The post Indian Wells holds State of the City and Hospitality Awards appeared first on KESQ.
Local Congressional Candidate raises money for Palm Desert businesses destroyed by fire
Several local businesses that were destroyed by a fire are receiving a helping hand from residents and Will Rollins, the Democratic Candidate for the 41st District. Rollins, hosted a fundraising event for the businesses affected, including Papa Dan's Pizza, and D'Coffee Bouteaque. His office in Palm Desert is right next door to the shopping center, The post Local Congressional Candidate raises money for Palm Desert businesses destroyed by fire appeared first on KESQ.
CHP: Man taken to a local hospital after getting hit by a driver in Palm Desert
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run incident that left a person hurt in Palm Desert. Officers say a man was hit by a driver just around 9 a.m. Monday, on the eastbound lane of Varner Road, west of Washington Street. When officers arrived, they saw the man on the road with major injuries. The post CHP: Man taken to a local hospital after getting hit by a driver in Palm Desert appeared first on KESQ.
Amid performances at both festivals, Carín León receives key to the City of Coachella
With chants of “Ca-rin, Ca-rin” from the waiting crowd, as well as a huge inflatable lion towering nearby over the plaza, it wasn't hard to figure out why a few hundred people were gathered under the midday sun in downtown Coachella on Saturday. Everyone was on hand to get a glimpse — and...
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