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Bicyclist killed in Cathedral City hit-and-run collision overnight
A bicyclist was struck and killed late Wednesday night by a hit-and-run driver in Cathedral City. Police and firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 11:00 p.m. at Landau Boulevard at Ramon Road near the Palm Springs Lanes bowling alley. The woman killed was initially identified only as a 31-one-year-old from Palm Springs. Firefighters said she was pronounced dead at The post Bicyclist killed in Cathedral City hit-and-run collision overnight appeared first on KESQ.
Rollover crash slows traffic on WB I-10 near Date Palm
Traffic is moving slowly following a crash on westbound Interstate 10 near the Date Palm exit. Information remains limited, including whether anyone was seriously injured. News Channel 3 crew at the scene saw a vehicle on its roof, as well as, first responders rushing over to a second vehicle with a stretcher. Our cameras captured The post Rollover crash slows traffic on WB I-10 near Date Palm appeared first on KESQ.
Traffic light may be out for days after car hits pole at major Cathedral City intersection
A traffic light at the intersection of Vista Chino and Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City was out after a car hit the signal pole Wednesday morning. The city advised drivers to use caution, saying the pole may take a few days to repair. The outage was backing up traffic in several directions near a busy Interstate 10 exit. ...
Cathedral City's library will be used as a cooling center this summer. Here's what to know
The Cathedral City Library will be used as a cooling center starting in June, just in time for the Coachella Valley's notoriously hot summer. Cooling centers provide people with somewhere to catch a break from the heat, and will usually be located at venues like libraries and senior centers. They are particularly critical for vulnerable communities like seniors and unhoused people, who may not have other options once the heat rises to dangerous levels. The Riverside County Community Action Partnership works with local agencies like Cathedral City to open these centers.
Perfume Genius, A.G. Cook, Tirzah & more playing FWB FEST24
Now in its third year, Friends With Benefits is a self-described “internet exposition of music, emerging tech and culture” that is “part-festival, part-conference, 100% secret third thing.” It happens August 1-4 in the woods of Idyllwild, California at Idyllwild Arts Academy. It’s aimed at folks who are up on the intricacies of blockchain, crypto, etc (which does not include this writer at all) but organizers aim to make it less techbro-y — The Face reported from its inaugural year, writing “proof blockchain doesn’t have to be boring” — and music portion of FWB FEST24 is nicely curated.
A Revolution Of Palm Springs Entertainment
Making their Palm Springs debut is Tokyo Rockabilly sensation Johnny Pandora at The Revolution Theater Company, located in Palm Springs Sun Center. Believe it or not, this quaint little desert venue does have a direct link to the great white way, and that would be establishment owner, Gary Powers. This...
Ex-CVUSD bus driver to stand trial for allegedly molesting girls
A former Desert Hot Springs bus driver will be tried for allegedly molesting several girls years ago while working for the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Jose Luis Moncada, 67, was arrested in 2020 following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation. At the end of a preliminary hearing Tuesday, Superior...
Wind-driven vegetation fire at 95% containment after burning 36 acres in Cabazon
A vegetation fire in Cabazon burned approximately 36 acres Tuesday afternoon, CAL FIRE told News Channel 3. The fire was initially reported just before 2:00 PM in the area of Apache Trail and Bonita Drive. A CAL FIRE spokesperson said the call started at a one-acre fire burning at a moderate rate of speed. The The post Wind-driven vegetation fire at 95% containment after burning 36 acres in Cabazon appeared first on KESQ.
Man arrested in Palm Springs after firearm report
A man was arrested on a separate warrant today after police were called about two vagrants damaging property in Palm Springs and one allegedly pulling a gun. Officers initially responded to reports of "vagrant subjects" damaging a business property in the area of Vista Chino and Sunrise, Lt. Gustavo Araiza of the Palm Springs Police The post Man arrested in Palm Springs after firearm report appeared first on KESQ.
Rainy season runs dry in the Coachella Valley as winter and spring see low precipitation
Put away those umbrellas and get ready for the heat. While coastal California and local mountains saw another soaking rainstorm recently, the Coachella Valley stayed bone dry, and is likely to remain that way until possible summer monsoons blow through, experts say — or even into next year's rainy season. Perhaps surprisingly, Palm Springs and neighboring cities also received below normal rainfall this winter and spring, with just 3.20 inches from Oct. 1 through May 5. ...
Report: Ex-Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Chairman arrested in Honduras
There are multiple reports that a former chairman of the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce is now accused in a sex trafficking case in Honduras involving the disappearance of a college student in 2022. William James Murdock was the director of merchandise of an appliance store in Rancho Mirage. We spoke with Murdock in Oct. The post Report: Ex-Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Chairman arrested in Honduras appeared first on KESQ.
Thousand Palms Man Arrested for Early Morning Burglary in Rancho Mirage's Escala Community
In a brazen intrusion, Michael Zibell, a 47-year-old Thousand Palms resident, was detained following a burglary in the posh Escala gated community, as he took advantage of the quiet during the early morning hours. In the hush of an April 30th morning, while the victims were still wrapped in sleep, Zibell was said to have quickly penetrated the sanctuary of their vehicle, manipulating the garage door opener to further plunder within.
Cathedral City softball continues to rewrite history as playoff run reaches quarterfinals
The Cathedral City softball team made history this year by qualifying for the CIF-SS playoffs for the first time ever. Now that they're finally in the postseason, they don't seem to want to leave. The Lions rode the arm and bat of star sophomore Sayuri Toledo on Tuesday to a...
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