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Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse hosts annual West Coast Humanitarian Awards
Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse held its 2024 West Coast Humanitarian Awards. The event, held at Wally's Desert Turtle, honors community leaders fighting against the misuse of opioids and fentanyl. News Channel 3's evening anchor Karen Devine was the emcee for the event. She received the humanitarian award at last year's ceremony. This year's award The post Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse hosts annual West Coast Humanitarian Awards appeared first on KESQ.
Prosecution Testimony Starts in Trial of Felon Accused in Shotgun Slaying
Prosecution testimony got underway Friday in the trial of a convicted felon accused of fatally shooting a Desert Hot Springs man during a confrontation stemming from the defendant’s belief that the victim had ripped him off in a sales transaction. James John Angle of Indio is charged with first-degree...
A first look at what Palm Springs library could look like after a $40 million facelift
The architecture firm tasked with handling a planned $40 million overhaul of Palm Springs' nearly 50-year-old library shared new renderings for the project Thursday. The indoor and exterior renderings were shown as the city council received an update on the progress of the project. The renovation will need to be completed by the end of March 2026 to comply with the terms of a state grant that is providing part of the funding.
Sheriff Chad Bianco Flirts With Gubernatorial Bid
WHAT’S DRIVING RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF CHAD BIANCO TO EYE GOVERNOR’S MANSION?. By now, it is no secret that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is looking to occupy the three-story, thirty-room, Second Empire-Italianate Victorian mansion in Sacramento currently occupied by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Urban Cowboy is being coy...
ACT for MS celebrates 25 years of service, recognizes past honorees
A star-studded evening took place at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa for ACT for MS on April 6, celebrating 25 years of providing services to locals living with multiple sclerosis as well as recognizing past honorees. Actress, singer, dancer and philanthropist Ruta Lee was the evening's emcee. With wittiness and a joke or two, Lee praised the nonprofit's board and their involvement with the success of the charity, including the event committee. ...
Joslyn Center thrives at annual luncheon, bids farewell to two cherished leaders
The power of flowers bursts forth each spring in the form of buds and blossoms. It also blossomed on the runway this year at the 14th annual Joslyn in Bloom Fashion Show Luncheon. Held April 12 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage, the event began at 11...
Palm Springs mayor explains why council decided to offer $4.3M in Section 14 compensation
After declining to answer questions for months about the city's handling of the push for Section 14 reparations, Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein broke that silence this week. Among other topics, he addressed why city council members decided to offer to pay compensation for 145 of the homes that were...
Mural of Toby Keith unveiled at Neil’s Lounge in Indio ahead of Stagecoach
The city of Indio is getting in the country spirit ahead of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. This week, a commemorative mural of the late Toby Keith was unveiled at Neil's Lounge in Indio. The mural was done by Jonas Never ahead of this year's festival, which takes place this weekend. View this post on The post Mural of Toby Keith unveiled at Neil’s Lounge in Indio ahead of Stagecoach appeared first on KESQ.
Do the Right Thing awarded $1K grant for rewarding local youth
Do the right thing. We hear this simple plea all the time. It's a healthy reminder that we all have choices in life. As the poet Robert Frost wrote:. "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
The Date Shake: The Coachella Valley’s Coolest Concoction
The date shake from Shields Date Garden incorporates special date “crystals” that you can purchase in the café marketplace. “Seasons in Southern California suggest violence,” Joan Didion wrote. She wasn’t wrong. There’s fire season. There’s flood season. There’s arson season. Even awards season seems harsh. Each is enough to make you want to flee to Palm Springs for respite, as our seasons — high, shoulder, and low — don’t suggest violence as much as some unusual sense of shifting depth. This is a trick of our persistent sun. We’re always looking for our best light, while always grasping for something to make us cool.
Desert Best Friend's Closet makes dreams come true at annual fundraiser
Desert Best Friend's Closet (DBFC) held its 10th annual Put Your Best Shoe Forward luncheon and fashion show April 5 at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. Prior to the lunch the nonprofit held a fabulous $10 boutique. If you purchased four items, the fifth one was free. That certainly drew a crowd, because those of us who visit DBFC's thrift boutique know there are plenty of hidden gems behind their doors. ...
New Local Boutique Focuses On Inclusivity For All
It started off as just an idea that the Rocha sisters had back in 2017, offering an affordable local space for residents to shop. But fast foward 6 years later, when Desert Hot Springs ‘Friday Nights on Pierson’ were looking for additional vendors to add to the space, their idea came to life.
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