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I-Team: Foreclosure auction delayed for TALUS La Quinta’s resort land. Parcels set to be sold to satisfy loan obligations
Some of the partially developed land at the City of La Quinta's TALUS luxury resort development was set to be sold at auction on Thursday. But an I-Team investigation reveals a foreclosure auction has now been reset to the end of the month. News Channel 3's Jeff Stahl has continuing coverage on the long-overdue development that's now being forced to The post I-Team: Foreclosure auction delayed for TALUS La Quinta’s resort land. Parcels set to be sold to satisfy loan obligations appeared first on KESQ.
Jeff Baker and College of the Desert reach nearly $600,000 settlement in retaliation claim
A settlement of $594,218.75 was recently reached in a legal claim of retaliation between College of the Desert and its former vice president of student services, Jeff Baker. Baker, who initially filed a legal claim with COD in November 2022, alleged defamation by the college, its former top leader and two board of...
Riverside County firefighter has minor injuries after Mecca fire
A Riverside County firefighter suffered minor injuries Monday as crews needed about 40 minutes to contain a blaze in an outbuilding in a residential neighborhood of Mecca. Crews were notified of the fire in the 91100 block of 5th Street at 11:15 a.m. and it was contained at 11:57 a.m., the Riverside County Fire Department said.
Deliberations start in trial of Indio man accused in deadly shooting
Jury deliberations got underway today in the trial of a convicted felon accused of killing a Desert Hot Springs man in a sales dispute that led to vandalism and an ultimately deadly confrontation. James John Angle of Indio is charged with first-degree murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm and sentence-enhancing gun and The post Deliberations start in trial of Indio man accused in deadly shooting appeared first on KESQ.
TikTok star's fans raise $144,000 for 'guardian angel' Uber driver who stood by her after robbery
Becca Moore is a popular TikToker with over 800,000 followers who's known for her funny, laid-back takes on dating. Like any influencer-type she was at the Coachella music and arts festival in Indio, California recently. While she was at Coachella, she was robbed of her phone, rental car keys and wallet.“I went to Coachella this weekend and I thought this guy was kinda hitting on me but then he just robbed me,” Becca says at the beginning of her three-minute TikTok video with over 3 million views. After the festival, she was left with no ride, money, or means to get in contact with friends and family. She was stranded in the desert.Becca’s friend’s hotel called her an Uber so she could get to a local store to buy a new phone. The driver she was incredibly lucky to be connected with was a lot more than a guy with a car in a time of need, he was a guardian angel named Raul Torres from Fresno, California, six hours north of Indio.
Abi Carter’s childhood teachers discuss her success as she visits local elementary school
American Idol finalist Abi Carter paid a visit to Washington Charter Elementary School Tuesday morning, a school she attended as a young student in the valley, and even listened to a performance from the choir. “Tell me about the 1st time you heard her sing?," News Channel 3 asked Christina Osborn, a math teacher at The post Abi Carter’s childhood teachers discuss her success as she visits local elementary school appeared first on KESQ.
Man dead following single-vehicle crash in Southern California
A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Riverside County. Authorities say the fatal crash happened around 2:25 a.m. on May 11 near the intersection of Monroe Street and Airport Boulevard in the city of La Quinta. When first responders arrived, they located a Kia sedan that came to a rest upside […]
Find Food Bank To Host CalFresh Resource Fair
With the cost of living consistently rising, basic tasks, like buying groceries for a family or even for a solo individual can be a struggle. To help Coachella Valley reisdents with these day to day struggles, FIND Food Bank is raising awareness for Cal-Fresh Awareness Month. The program formerly known...
Palm Desert library closed for 'refresh' until July amid transition from county system
The Palm Desert Public Library will be closed until the start of July for a “refresh” as officials prepare for its transition from a county-run library to one overseen by the city. The city council first endorsed that transition in June 2023, saying it will free up more than $1 million annually in extra funding that currently goes to the county’s library fund. The county spends approximately $1.5 million each year on the Palm Desert branch, but by...
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