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From vacant to vibrant: How Indio is revitalizing downtown with new shops, dining, homes
For years, Yellow Mart endured as something of an island floating in the sea of empty storefronts that had become downtown Indio. Mark Jernigan, who runs the shop, recalls that at one point things got so bad that there were only a couple of open businesses on the three-block downtown stretch of Miles...
Samara Joy, Ezra Bell and more: 5 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this week
Here are my picks for this weekend's can't-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities. Jazz: Jazz singer Samara Joy achieved great success in 2023, winning two Grammy Awards for best new artist and best jazz vocal album. Her classic jazz style, influenced by legends like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, launched her to stardom, with her live performances gaining widespread attention on TikTok. Prior to her Grammy wins, Joy had already performed to sold-out audiences at esteemed New York jazz clubs such as the Blue Note and Smalls Jazz Club.
2024 Philippine Independence Day Celebration in the Coachella Valley
The National Alliance of Filipino-Americans in the Coachella Valley celebrated Philippine Independence Day at the Family YMCA of the Desert in Palm Desert. The festivities included sampling of Filipino food, music, karaoke, beauty pageant, and honoring those who have helped advance the cause of Filipino-Americans right here in the desert.
Free swim lessons available for local children
The Desert Recreation District is offering swim lesson scholarships for local children this year. Free swim scholarships are sponsored by First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission, Operation Splash and Cathedral City Council. Scholarships are given out on a first come, first served basis for youth 6 months to 5 years of age and The post Free swim lessons available for local children appeared first on KESQ.
Cathedral City Fire Department shares tips to beat the heat this summer
As temperatures rapidly rise in the Coachella Valley, people become more vulnerable to heat-related illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in 2023 alone, 2,302 people across the nation died from heat-related injury or illness. The Cathedral City Fire Department says it receives about 10 heat-related...
Firefighters back on the job after being injured in packing warehouse fire in Coachella
The majority of the seven firefighters that were injured while battling a commercial fire in Coachella Thursday have returned to duty after being treated for minor injuries. "It was a very hot day yesterday and it was a total of almost 21 hours of active firefighting, so just general weakness, normal complaints, but again they're The post Firefighters back on the job after being injured in packing warehouse fire in Coachella appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Desert Aquatic Center Holding Summer Swim Nights
The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is starting summer off on a strong note with its Hot Summer Nights Series this Tuesday. The event takes place at the Aquatic Centers Pool and features music from U-92 and 100.5 The Mix as well as a snack bar, water slides, and more. It...
A warm week across the Coachella Valley
An average high for the date is 102°, but slightly above-average temperatures will be present through midweek. At least it's not the excessive heat that was felt last week!. Winds are expected to strengthen Wednesday and Thursday evening as a low-pressure system to our southwest moves inland. Temperatures quickly dip a few degrees before another warmup arrives for the start of the weekend.
Desert Care Network Hosts Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive
For the past 9 years, the Desert Care Network has helped push for food security here in the Coachella Valley. Every June, all three of their hospitals host the ‘Healthy over hungry cereal drive’ benefiting FIND Food Bank. “During the summer months, schools are closed and the kids...
Join KESQ for LifeStream Blood Drive on June 28
KESQ News Channel 3 is hosting a LifeStream blood drive on Friday, June 28, from 8 AM to 12 PM. The blood drive will take place in the bloodmobile right outside of the KESQ News Channel 3 station at 31276 Dunham Way in Thousand Palms. All donors should be feeling healthy and well before donating The post Join KESQ for LifeStream Blood Drive on June 28 appeared first on KESQ.
Shay’s Warriors “I Am Hope – Survivor’s Reset Retreat”
June is National Cancer Survivor’s Month and Shay’s Warriors, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping cancer survivors reset after cancer, kicked off their annual “I Am Hope – Survivors Reset Retreat” at the Ritz Carlton in Rancho Mirage. This story was written and reported by...
The Indy Endorsement: The ‘Evan’s Special’ Sandwich at The Lunch Spot
Where: The Lunch Spot, 74868 Joni Drive, Palm Desert. How much: $13.75 (shown with soup, $5.95) Contact: 442-334-7171; www.facebook.com/thelunchspotpd. Why: It’s a fantastic sandwich. More than seven years ago, I visited a charming little lunch place tucked into an industrial part of Palm Desert dominated by body shops and...
Fire Reported in Mobile Home in Palm Desert
Fire crews battled a fire in the subflooring of a single-wide mobile home Sunday in Palm Desert, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The fire was reported at about 9:13 a.m. Sunday in the 74400 block of Zircon Circle East. Firefighters witnessed smoke once at the scene, officials said.
Restaurant inspections: 2 eateries score 'B' grades over mold growth, unapproved pork
While most Coachella Valley restaurants were able to pass their Riverside County health inspections, two eateries racked up several minor violations which led to their failing "B" grades, according to reports conducted May 30 through June 4. Fruta Y Antojitos Rosita in Indio and Ms. Boba in La Quinta had points taken off...
Fire damages three Conex boxes in Mecca
A fire damaged three Conex boxes in Mecca Thursday night. The fire was reported at around 7:30 p.m. on Lincoln Street, south of 70th Avenue. Smoke was visible around the East Valley area. Firefighters were able to stop the fire. They'll remain on scene until around midnight for clean-up. Officials said the Conex boxes contained The post Fire damages three Conex boxes in Mecca appeared first on KESQ.
One of two teens suspected of killing La Quinta high school senior released on bail
One of the two teenagers charged in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old La Quinta High School senior was released on bail. Elijah Alfredo Martinez, an 18-year-old Bermuda Dunes resident, posted his $100,000 bail on Wednesday, jail records show. Martinez and Dominick Cruz Venecia, an 18-year-old Coachella resident, were both charged with murder...
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