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Cinema Diverse Film Festival opens tonight with world premiere of ‘Big Rage’
Cinema Diverse, the 17th annual Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival, will begin tonight at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The festival is scheduled across two four-day stretches, running from Thursday to Sunday and continuing from Sept. 26 to Sept. 29. This year's iteration of Cinema Diverse will open with the world premiere of "Big The post Cinema Diverse Film Festival opens tonight with world premiere of ‘Big Rage’ appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Springs police to ramp up resources this weekend due to motorcyclist event
The Palm Springs Police Department will temporarily ramp up police resources over the weekend as the city prepares to host a group of motorcyclists, the department announced today. The additional measures will include a helicopter intended to maintain traffic and crowd safety, according to a statement. Police did not specify the reason for the The post Palm Springs police to ramp up resources this weekend due to motorcyclist event appeared first on KESQ.
Cathedral City High School briefly placed on lockout due to nearby police activity
Cathedral City High School was placed on a brief lockout Thursday morning due to police activity in the area. The school was placed on a 10-minute lockout starting at 10:55 a.m. after school officials were notified by police, according to a text message sent out to parents. Police quickly detained a suspect nearby. The lockout The post Cathedral City High School briefly placed on lockout due to nearby police activity appeared first on KESQ.
In-Depth: No Phone Zone as Governor pushes new cellphone restrictions for students on campus
Governor Gavin Newsom says students and cellphones don't go well together at school. His calls for new limits on cell phones for students have local schools telling News Channel 3 they may enact new restrictions in the coming months. By age 11, around half of children in the U.S. have a smartphone. Now, Newsom says a growing body of evidence The post In-Depth: No Phone Zone as Governor pushes new cellphone restrictions for students on campus appeared first on KESQ.
Importance of proper child car seat use this Child Passenger Safety Week
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S., but many of these deaths can be prevented. To reduce the risk of serious injury and death, properly buckle children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts appropriate for their age and size. In 2021, 711 child passengers ages 12 The post Importance of proper child car seat use this Child Passenger Safety Week appeared first on KESQ.
Disney unveils first model homes for Cotino community in Rancho Mirage
Disney shared a preview of the first model homes in Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community, on Thursday. The event will showcase three model homes built by Shea Homes, offering a first look at the designs. Disney is sharing a preview of the first model homes in Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community, on Thursday.The The post Disney unveils first model homes for Cotino community in Rancho Mirage appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Desert residents voice concerns over Hovley Soccer Park’s lighting and security
Palm Desert neighbors are raising concerns after 3 teenagers were taken to the hospital from Hovely Soccer after they had shown up there with stab wounds. The stabbings occurred near Palm Desert's Aquatic Center Friday evening. Authorities say a group of eight teenagers assaulted two others, and one of the victims then stabbed three of them in self-defense. From there The post Palm Desert residents voice concerns over Hovley Soccer Park’s lighting and security appeared first on KESQ.
In-Depth: No Phone Zone – Tonight at 6PM on News Channel 3
Governor Gavin Newsom says students and cellphones don't go well together at school. His calls for new limits on cell phones for students have local schools telling News Channel 3 they may enact new restrictions in the coming months. By age 11, around half of children in the U.S. have a smartphone. Now, Newsom says a growing body of evidence The post In-Depth: No Phone Zone – Tonight at 6PM on News Channel 3 appeared first on KESQ.
Xavier Prep quarterback King Pellum and father Roman discuss status, concern for safety protocols going forward
Xavier Prep sophomore quarterback King Pellum and his father Roman visited the KESQ studio on Wednesday to discuss King's status and concern for safety protocols going forward. NEW: We're hearing from King Pellum and his father Roman for the first time since the Xavier Prep QB had to be airlifted from a football game back The post Xavier Prep quarterback King Pellum and father Roman discuss status, concern for safety protocols going forward appeared first on KESQ.
Man accused of stabbing Sheriff’s deputy in Palm Desert ordered to stand trial
A La Quinta man accused of stabbing a Riverside County sheriff's deputy in a leg during a scuffle in Palm Desert must stand trial on several felony counts, including attempted murder on a peace officer, a judge ruled today. Christian Matthew Choi, 50, was arrested in March 2020 in the area of El Paseo and The post Man accused of stabbing Sheriff’s deputy in Palm Desert ordered to stand trial appeared first on KESQ.
Man believed to be high on mushrooms arrested for murder after unprovoked attack on High Desert family
An Ontario man was arrested on suspicion of murder after an unprovoked attack on a family while he was high on mushrooms near Twentynine Palms, authorities announced on Wednesday. The incident was first reported on Tuesday just before 8:00 p.m. on the 3300 block of Bluegrass Avenue in Desert Heights, an unincorporated area of the The post Man believed to be high on mushrooms arrested for murder after unprovoked attack on High Desert family appeared first on KESQ.
Worker hospitalized with ‘severe fire burns’ after fire in electrical room area in Palm Springs
A worker was rushed to the hospital with "severe fire burns" following a fire at a building in the northern part of Palm Springs. The fire was reported at around 4:00 p.m. by the 3500 N Indian Canyon Drive, between W Radio Road and Oasis Road. A Palm Springs Fire crew told News Channel 3 The post Worker hospitalized with ‘severe fire burns’ after fire in electrical room area in Palm Springs appeared first on KESQ.
4Shayj Foundation provides helmets to students in Palm Desert
The 4Shayj Foundation visited Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Palm Desert on Wednesday to give out free helmets and provide an important lesson in helmet safety. 94 students in the 2nd and 3rd grades were given free helmets by the non-profit. The 4ShayJ Foundation was established in memory of 19-year-old Shaun Clark Jr, also known The post 4Shayj Foundation provides helmets to students in Palm Desert appeared first on KESQ.
4Shayj Foundation provides helmets to students in Palm Desert
The 4Shayj Foundation visited Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Palm Desert on Wednesday to give out free helmets and provide an important lesson in helmet safety. 94 students in the 2nd and 3rd grades were given free helmets by the non-profit. The 4ShayJ Foundation was established in memory of 19-year-old Shaun Clark Jr, also known The post 4Shayj Foundation provides helmets to students in Palm Desert appeared first on KESQ.
Desert Regional Medical Center installs new generation surgical robot ‘Da Vinci 5’
Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs became the first hospital in the county to install one of the newest generations of surgical robots. The hospital welcomed the "Da Vinci 5 robot" on Wednesday. It will be one of only eight to date to be installed in Southern California. “We’re excited to bring this brand-new The post Desert Regional Medical Center installs new generation surgical robot ‘Da Vinci 5’ appeared first on KESQ.
Job seeks and employers connect at 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio
Government agencies, hotels, big box retailers, restaurants, insurance companies and other prospective employers were out accepting applications and interfacing with job seekers Thursday during the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio. "The expo will feature hundreds of job openings across various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality and more,'' according to an expo statement. "Local employers The post Job seeks and employers connect at 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio appeared first on KESQ.
Job seeks and employers connect at 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio
Government agencies, hotels, big box retailers, restaurants, insurance companies and other prospective employers were out accepting applications and interfacing with job seekers Thursday during the 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio. "The expo will feature hundreds of job openings across various industries, including education, healthcare, hospitality and more,'' according to an expo statement. "Local employers The post Job seeks and employers connect at 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo in Indio appeared first on KESQ.
Trial Date Confirmed for Trio Accused in Cathedral City Murder
An Oct. 15 trial date was confirmed today for a woman, her parolee father and a third defendant accused of murdering a 29-year-old man in a Cathedral City park four years ago. Rena Lizette Alaniz, 24, of Thousand Palms, Carlos Antonio Ruiz, 44, of La Quinta and Andres Moreno, 22, of Cathedral City are charged The post Trial Date Confirmed for Trio Accused in Cathedral City Murder appeared first on KESQ.
Board hires consultant to provide strategic plan for Departement of Animal Services
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted to hire a consultant who will conduct "a thorough, outside evaluation and provide a strategic plan for the Department of Animal Services." The Department of Animal Services has faced issues with overcrowding at its animal shelters. The issues led to a lawsuit being filed against the county by The post Board hires consultant to provide strategic plan for Departement of Animal Services appeared first on KESQ.
Out-of-state firefighters part of massive collaborative response to the Line Fire
For many people driving by the Line Fire Incident Command Post, or ICP, what they see looks like a miniature city. Tents, trailers, and more essentials fill Beaumont's Noble Creek Regional Park, which has been repurposed as the base camp for nearly 3,500 personnel currently working on the fire. 17 different agencies from outside of California The post Out-of-state firefighters part of massive collaborative response to the Line Fire appeared first on KESQ.
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