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Trio accused of gunning down Indio man to stand trial for murder
Three gang members accused in the slaying of an Indio man must stand trial for first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled Friday. Oscar Angel "Sniper" Bustos, 32, Itati Maribi Ceja, 27, and Robert "Bubba" Ruiz, 33, allegedly killed Jason Diaz in 2020. ...
Palm Desert Council should boost its restaurants, not hamstring them
Restaurants are an important part of the fabric of Palm Desert, but like many businesses, they struggle to survive as they face higher wages, increased costs of food and inflated prices for everything from kitchenware to tablecloths. The outdoor decks that popped up to save our restaurants during COVID offered a lifeline that's still essential. Other cities had them first, but ours caught up to add an unexpected and delightful ambiance to outdoor dining all over town.
Xavier Prep's Malia Strange wins pair of CIF titles, will participate in CIF Masters Saturday
Xavier Prep's Malia Strange won a trio of events at the Desert Empire League track and field finals last month, and on Saturday she won CIF championships in two of those events. In doing so, the freshman became the Saints’ first CIF champion in track since her brother won a CIF title in 2016.
Indio man to stand trial for alleged abduction attempt of Moreno Valley girl walking to school
A 50-year-old convicted felon accused of preying on two Moreno Valley schoolgirls and trying to kidnap one of them must stand trial for attempted abduction and annoying minors, a judge ruled today. Rene Rodriguez Ramirez of Indio was arrested last month following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation. At the end of a preliminary The post Indio man to stand trial for alleged abduction attempt of Moreno Valley girl walking to school appeared first on KESQ.
A Sizzling Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Returns on Friday, May 31 Through Sunday, June 9
During Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week, a record 80 restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus with lunch priced at $15, $25, or $35, and dinner menus at $29, $39, $49, or $59. In addition to prix-fixe selections, some venues feature exclusive special offers only available during restaurant week, and it will be a fish feast for pescatarians with a wealth of seafood options in the Coachella Valley.
The final Pocial Athlete of the Week vote for 2023-24 school year is here
We've reached the end of the athletic part of the school year with only a few athletes still in action, so this will be the final opportunity to vote for Pocial Athlete of the Week until next fall. But before you cast your final vote, it's time to give a...
‘I have to go save people’ Community mourns victims of triple fatal crash in La Quinta
The community remains shocked and looking for answers after a crash that took the lives of Maria Reyes, Brandt Celli, and Katherine Vogts Tuesday night in La Quinta. Latest Details on the Crash Here The crash, which left three dead and an additional person with major injuries along Highway 111 and Washington Street, started when The post ‘I have to go save people’ Community mourns victims of triple fatal crash in La Quinta appeared first on KESQ.
'American Idol' finalist Abi Carter gets warm welcome at former school, sings with students
Indio is known as the city of festivals, and soon it may also be the hometown of the newest "American Idol" winner if Abi Carter earns the crown this coming Sunday. The "Idol" finalist earned a spot in the competition series' Top 3 this past Sunday, and as is tradition, those contestants return...
DCS donates to Safe Grad Night
As part of DCS's dedication to give back to the community, they generously donated $1,000 to the local Safe Grad Night including employee participation as volunteers. This event was started over 30 years ago in memory of a student who lost his life in a tragic accident while participating in end of the school year activities. the Committee for Safe Graduation has worked tirelessly to provide an alcohol and drug free celebration for ALL graduating Seniors in the Indian Wells Valley and Trona. Cerro Coso Community College will be hosting this year's event. Featured will be casino games, video game tournament, cornhole tournament, mini golf, photo booth, hypnotist and over $11,000 in prizes. On hand for the donation were, from left, Mark Storch and Dori Bays (DCS) and Jenn Hauser (Safe Grad co-chair).
Cathedral City Reviews Past and Future at State of the City
Tuesday, Cathedral City hosted its State of the City which discussed everything from recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Hilary to becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the Coachella Valley. Over 300 people attended this year’s event. It gave a community who has been through so much over...
Mama’s House Hosts 3rd Annual Dinner Show
On Friday, May 10th, the organization put together its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic at the Indian Wells Country Club. Mama’s House is celebrating its 11th Anniversary as the only residential home within the Valley that offers a safe environment for women experiencing crisis while pregnant, or with a young child, that have no place to go.
Valley residents need access to overnight cooling centers
Regarding the May 12 article describing using the Cathedral City Library as a cooling center: It was encouraging to see plans to use that city facility to provide a safe place for people to go during extreme heat emergencies. But it was discouraging to read that it will only be available during daylight hours. The Coachella Valley is a very dangerous place to be during the hot summer months. A failure of the electrical grid for more than a few hours would expose tens of thousands to life-threatening conditions. Our desert cities need to prepare robust cooling centers that can...
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