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Palm Springs Police Department to Conduct DUI Checkpoint
The Palm Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday evening at an undisclosed location within the city. The checkpoint will be held from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m. in area with a notable number of impaired driving-related crashes, according to the police department. “Impaired drivers put others on...
From the archive: When Westminster Best in Show dog Buddy Holly retired to Palm Springs
From the archive: This story first published in The Desert Sun in July 2023. Like many accomplished people, Buddy Holly’s recent life has been dominated by the pursuit of a rarified success that has seen him relentlessly crisscross the country and eventually rise to the top of his field. Now, having done...
Local students receive ‘Do the Right Thing’ award; Program awards scholarships to 23 PSUSD graduating seniors
Four local students are being recognized with this month's "Do the Right Thing" award, which is a partnership between the Palm Springs Police Dept. and News Channel 3. Mattheo Estrada Rios, Rose Wells, Josiah Cecena, and Martinez Shanti Turner were all honored today. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the The post Local students receive ‘Do the Right Thing’ award; Program awards scholarships to 23 PSUSD graduating seniors appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Springs Opera Guild ends season on a high note with intimate event
The Palm Springs Opera Guild closed out its successful season with an exciting private musical evening on May 1 held in the stunning Murray Canyon home of David Freedman. Guests enjoyed an open bar and a beautiful buffet catered by Lisa Corbin of Corbin Catering as Laurie Baldwin, Opera Guild CEO, spoke to guests about the season and all that the organization had proudly achieved.
McCallum Theatre community will miss you, Mitch Gershenfeld
This time Mitch Gershenfeld is finally getting to retire! Third time’s a charm! Mitch arrived at the McCallum Theatre in 2000 in charge of Theatre Operations. In 2012 he became CEO of the McCallum Theatre. In 2019 Mitch retired and moved to Oregon. Then the call came in 2020 – we need you to come back as CEO! Mitch arrived back only to shut down the theater as COVID had arrived. In 2021, Mitch was back to reopen the Theater. How lucky we are to have had Mitch at the helm of the McCallum Theater all these years! Now, 2024 time to retire and travel the world with his amazing wife Sam. We wish you fond farewell and happy travels. You will be missed by all those who knew you! Susan and Warren Gelman, Rancho Mirage This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: McCallum Theatre community will miss you, Mitch Gershenfeld
‘Little Library’ Opens In Palm Springs
Palm Springs’ Twin Palms Neighborhood organization has unveiled a new little free library on Navajo Road. The library, stocked with donated books, is a collaborative effort involving the community, local officials, and students from the College of the Desert. The library aims to foster a love for reading and...
LeAnn Rimes to perform at Cathedral City's 10th Hot Air Balloon Festival this fall
LeAnn Rimes will be performing in Cathedral City during the 10th anniversary of the city's International Hot Air Balloon Festival in November. The festival features hot air balloons, food and entertainment. The city increased the 2024 festival's budget by $100,000 to bring in a headliner like Rimes, according to Ryan Hunt, Cathedral City’s communication and events manager.
Blaze Burns over an Acre on East End of Cabazon
A brush fire that broke out Friday on the east end of Cabazon burned 1.5 acres and briefly threatened a structure before it was stopped. The non-injury blaze was reported shortly before 4 p.m. in the area of Bonita Avenue and Elm Street, just south of Interstate 10, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
New pickleball association launches just for recreational players
Want to meet other senior players? Find other beginners to play with socially? Find a doubles partner for events? Well, let me introduce you to the Recreational Pickleball Players Association (RPPA). One of my former softball athletes from my first teaching/coaching job in the 1980’s is a retired lawyer, an avid Pickler and a...
Elope With Elvis at Palm Springs Wedding Chapel
Couple with Elvis impersonator. PHOTO BY CORLYCE OLIVIERI PHOTOGRAPHY, COURTESY PALM SPRINGS WEDDING CHAPEL. Lookin’ to get hitched by Elvis? You need not travel to Sin City to make it happen. Palm Springs Wedding Chapel is a one-stop-shop with a variety of same-day elopement and microwedding packages — an Elvis impersonator being one of them. The venue takes care of all marriage licenses, legal documentation, and filings, so the only thing you need to do is show up with your betrothed.
I-Team: Latest on possible litigation between Palm Springs and Section 14 group
The City of Palm Springs is moving forward with what it's calling "equity efforts" for Section 14. Section 14 is an area of land next to downtown Palm Springs that is part of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. The City of Palm Springs participated in clearing Section 14 in the 1960s after the various landowners The post I-Team: Latest on possible litigation between Palm Springs and Section 14 group appeared first on KESQ.
Indian Canyon Dr. still closed through Whitewater wash Friday
Indian Canyon Dr. was closed to traffic through the Whitewater wash Wednesday morning, according to Palm Springs Police. The roadway remained closed Friday morning. Both Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino Road were open to traffic. Indian Canyon Dr. was shut down between Sunrise Parkway and Palm Springs Station Road, according to a police statement The post Indian Canyon Dr. still closed through Whitewater wash Friday appeared first on KESQ.
What to do when you get dust in your eyes on windy days
Living here in the desert, we are used to seeing gusty and dusty days every now and again. It's inevitable that some of that sand and dust will get into our eyes. We all know the feeling of getting a bit of sand in the eye. While our instinct is to rub our eyes, this The post What to do when you get dust in your eyes on windy days appeared first on KESQ.
'Day of the Locust' screening to benefit Palm Springs Cultural Center
It's been a favorite spot to watch films in the Coachella Valley since 1967, but in 2007 the historic Camelot Theatres became a nonprofit, transitioning into the Palm Springs Cultural Center (PSCC). Since that time, the organization has created countless incredible valley events, festivals, presentations and special performances, which have...
Celebrating the Anniversary of Pioneering Book, Palm Springs Modern
On the 25th anniversary of Palm Springs Modern, author Adele Cygelman looks back at her seminal book that was the first to shed a collective light on the desert’s architectural treasures. While Palm Springs has almost always had a reputation as being a destination for the jet set, it...
Above & Beyond Awards honor Palm Springs area 'doers'
Angel Light Academy (ALA) held its 15th annual Above & Beyond Desert Awards Gala April 20 at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa. According to its website, ALA is a not-for-profit that aims to improve the health, happiness and well-being of people through the practice and demonstration of unconditional love. Through training and mentoring, the organization creates leaders who provide exceptional service to themselves, others and the community.
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