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Gunman who targeted Jewish men agrees to guilty plea
Federal authorities announced on May 14 that a 29-year-old suspect who shot and wounded two Jewish men as they left synagogues in the Pico-Robertson area in 2023 has entered an agreement to plead guilty to hate crimes and firearms charges. Jaime Tran, a former resident of Riverside, was accused of...
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...
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.
West Nile virus found in mosquito samples in Indio, Mecca
Mosquitos collected in two Coachella Valley cities have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting increased efforts to reduce transmission, officials say. The virus was found in two samples gathered from mosquito traps in Mecca, one near the intersection of Buchanan Street and Avenue 68 and the other near the intersection of Lincoln Street and The post West Nile virus found in mosquito samples in Indio, Mecca appeared first on KESQ.
One Class at a Time winner James Adkins takes pride in recognizing ‘everyone on campus doing good things’
James Adkins has been selected as the One Class at a Time award winner for the month of May. He was nominated for his dedication to education and "always putting in extra work," according to Letty Lopez who nominated Mr. Adkins for the recognition. Adkins teaches at Indio Middle School and runs the campus' Renaissance The post One Class at a Time winner James Adkins takes pride in recognizing ‘everyone on campus doing good things’ appeared first on KESQ.
Indian Canyon Dr. still closed through Whitewater wash Thursday
Indian Canyon Dr. was closed to traffic through the Whitewater wash Wednesday morning, according to Palm Springs Police. The roadway remained closed Thursday 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 Thursday appeared first on KESQ.
Sheriff’s Office looks for distracted drivers in Rancho Mirage
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office will conduct an enforcement operation today in Rancho Mirage focused on drivers violating a hands-free cell phone law. "A driver's focus should be on the road, not their phone,'' Deputy Bret Meservey said in a statement. "That text, phone call, email or social media post is not worth the risk The post Sheriff’s Office looks for distracted drivers in Rancho Mirage appeared first on KESQ.
Major injuries reported in crash involving off-road vehicle in Coachella
Riverside County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a major injury crash in Coachella Tuesday night. The crash was reported just before 8:30 PM in the area of 52nd Avenue and Dos Palmas Avenue. Sergeant Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez of the Sheriff's Office confirmed that the crash involved a vehicle and an off-road vehicle. Details on the crash remain The post Major injuries reported in crash involving off-road vehicle in Coachella 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.
One person injured in rollover crash in Thousand Palms
One man is recovering from his injuries after his vehicle rolled over near Bob Hope and Ramon early Saturday morning. The driver was heading eastbound when his car veered off the roadway into a nearby ravine. Cal Fire representatives said first responders had to cut open the driver’s door to get him out of the The post One person injured in rollover crash in Thousand Palms appeared first on KESQ.
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.
77-year-old woman missing since Friday in Palm Springs
Police are asking for the public's assistance in helping locate a 77-year-old woman missing out of Palm Springs. Joyce Briggs was last seen on Friday at around 10:30 PM in Palm Springs, according to the California Highway Patrol, who issued a Silver Alert on Monday afternoon. Briggs is described as 5 foot, 1 inch, weighing The post 77-year-old woman missing since Friday in Palm Springs appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Springs neighborhood opens free mini lending library
A new mini-lending library opened at 10 a.m. today in the Twin Palms neighborhood of Palm Springs. The Little Free Library, a house-shaped curbside container from a Minnesota-based nonprofit with the same name, has more than 175,000 locations in 121 countries. Over 30 exist in the Coachella Valley. The Twin Palms branch is still accepting The post Palm Springs neighborhood opens free mini lending library appeared first on KESQ.
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...
Palm Springs police union reverses course and endorses Will Rollins for congress
The Palm Springs Police Officers Association has endorsed Democrat Will Rollins for California's 41st Congressional District. The announcement was made at a press conference in front of the Palm Springs police department on S. Civic Dr. Tuesday morning. "As a federal prosecutor, Will has has an accomplished career in law enforcement and Will shares our The post Palm Springs police union reverses course and endorses Will Rollins for congress appeared first on KESQ.
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