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Local fire mitigation efforts during”Wildfire Preparedness Week”
According to Cal Fire, the Magnolia fire and the Almond fire are both at 100% containment. There were no reported injuries or structure losses during either of the two fires. Both fires ignited during the inaugural week of “Wildfire Preparedness Week,” which was declared by Governor Gavin Newsom’s office in May. Cal Fire representatives say The post Local fire mitigation efforts during”Wildfire Preparedness Week” appeared first on KESQ.
Firefighters contain attic fire at Cathedral City home
Firefighters were able to contain a structure fire in Cathedral City Monday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 2:00 PM at Medano Road, just east of Avenida Terrazo. Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras confirmed that all residents of the home were evacuated. We have a crew at the scene working to gather more The post Firefighters contain attic fire at Cathedral City home appeared first on KESQ.
Glass-covered house could break record sale price for this Palm Springs neighborhood
With its tropical plants, resort-style pool, walls of windows and outdoor tiki torches, the recently renovated home for sale at the corner of South Manzanita Avenue and Cactus Road in Palm Springs’ Deepwell Estates neighborhood has many of the trappings of high-end desert living. However, it's perhaps just as notable for what it doesn’t have anymore: a traditional front door. Architect and developer Teddy Lee, who bought the house at 1195 South Manzanita Ave. in 2021, said...
PSUSD celebrating school staff members throughout the month
It’s Teacher Appreciation Day! While teachers always deserve thanks, the Palm Springs Unified School District is showing gratitude to all school staff members. They have days to celebrate school lunch heroes, workers, principals, teachers, school nurses, counselors, bus drivers, and school communicators. There are many ways to thank school staff members. You can bring handwritten The post PSUSD celebrating school staff members throughout the month appeared first on KESQ.
CIF-SS second round baseball, softball highlights and scores
We had a handful of local teams in playoff action on tuesday, with many of them winning and advancing to the next round of their respective division. Watch the video for highlights and scores with Sports Director Blake Arthur and be sure to stay with KESQ for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
11 Days a Week: May 9-19, 2024
The high desert will host some psychedelic and experimental Western music. At 9 p.m., Thursday, May 9, Silver Triplets of the Rio Hondo are set to perform at Giant Rock Meeting Room, 1141 Old Woman Springs Road, in Yucca Valley. The band’s sound mixes spacey sounds with jangle pop—while navigating through moments of Americana twang, as well as reverb-soaked country tales. This eclectic mix is perfect for the local mix of weird and Western! The event is free. For more information, visit giantrockmeetingroom.com. —Matt King.
Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast will be held Thursday at the Palm Springs Convention Center
About 1,200 people, including dozens of community and business leaders, will gather in Palm Springs tomorrow for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. The annual event celebrates Harvey Milk's life and legacy and helps to support valley LGBTQ youth programs. According to Palm Springs Pride, in the twelve years, the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast has been The post Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast will be held Thursday at the Palm Springs Convention Center appeared first on KESQ.
Cotino Community To Open Next Year
The Rancho Mirage Community located off of Bob Hope will feature hundreds of homes and swimmable lagoon and much more. Home sales began this year with prices starting around one million dollars and above, so far a dozen plots have been sold to homebuilders or are under contract with buyers.
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...
Palm Springs International Airport conducts live emergency response drill
The Palm Springs International Airport held a live emergency response drill Wednesday, along with City of Palm Springs Emergency Management, fire department, police department, FAA Air Traffic Control Tower/Inspector, AMR, and Desert regional Medical Center. The Federal Aviation Administration mandates a full-scale exercise every three years and annual tabletop simulations. PSP also incorporated airlines, tenants, The post Palm Springs International Airport conducts live emergency response drill appeared first on KESQ.
Hurricane Hilary Funds Leftover
Almost a year after tropical storm Hilary plowed through parts of the Coachella Valley. Cathedral City announced that cleanup efforts have amounted to less than half as much as expected. The removal cost for the city totaled 1 million 600 thousand dollars leftover. City officials say additional funds will go...
Mild Monday with warming temperatures through the week
After a cool close to the weekend, temperatures are quick to rebound on Monday. Upper-80s are being felt this afternoon, but highs in the 90s will be with us for the remainder of the week. Gusty winds will make a quick return Tuesday evening as a low-pressure system moves by...
Gene Autry Trail closes at wash again; Indian Canyon Drive also closed as winds continue
Tuesday's reopening of North Gene Autry Trail through the wash proved to be short lived, as the road was closed again Wednesday morning amid more windy weather. Indian Canyon Drive remained closed through the wash, too. Vista Chino, another road that often closes in high winds, was open Wednesday morning. On Tuesday, the National...
In-Depth: Restoration of the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre is one of Palm Springs' oldest and most iconic venues, and it is currently being restored to its original splendor. "I can't begin to tell you how exciting it is," J.R. Roberts, the president of the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation, said. The foundation has been fundraising to transform the building into The post In-Depth: Restoration of the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre appeared first on KESQ.
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