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Athena Jreij

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The intersection of Highway 111 and Washington street is fully closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. Wednesday July 30th to 5 a.m. Thursday July 31st, as crews continue work on the Highway 111 pavement rehabilitation project. 

All businesses in that area will remain open during the intersection closure.

Detours will be clearly marked and drivers are asked to plan ahead and use alternate routes. 

During the 24 hour closure, crews will work to repair potholes, roads, mediums and to improve landscaping.

For more information on the road closure, head to https://www.laquintaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16422/287?backlist=%2Fbusiness%2Fcity-clerk%2Fstatements-of-economic-interest.

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Timothy Foster

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) —  A major celebration of leadership and volunteerism took place this weekend as more than 20 presidents and past presidents from four Coachella Valley women’s service clubs gathered for a special luncheon honoring their contributions.

The event, organized by the Woman’s Club of Indio, brought together leaders from clubs in Indio, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Desert Hot Springs. Together, these organizations represent more than 337 years of continuous community service throughout the region.

The luncheon was held at the Classic Club in Palm Desert and marked the first time these clubs formally joined forces to recognize their collective impact. In total, the women in attendance represented over 3 centuries of leadership and volunteer commitment.

The Woman’s Club of Indio, established in 1912, is the oldest service organization in the Coachella Valley. Last year alone, the club recorded more than 7,500 volunteer hours and awarded over $60,000 in scholarships and community grants.

Other clubs shared similar legacies, with years of service focused on educational support, literacy programs, youth needs, and family assistance. Some members have served their organizations for decades—one for over 50 years.

The event was designed not only to celebrate long-standing service but also to open the door to future collaboration. Club leaders expressed interest in supporting each other’s fundraisers and building stronger networks between their communities.

Organizers hope this luncheon will become an annual or semi-annual tradition. They also emphasized that all clubs are open to new members—both women and men—who want to contribute to their communities through volunteer service.

Each club continues to play a vital role in improving the lives of children, families, and individuals across the Coachella Valley.

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Shay Lawson

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City CEO is asking for community support after unexpected facility damage from a burst pipe and strangling tree roots that left the organization with more than $8,500 in urgent repairs.

Scott Robinson, CEO, said it happened on the first day of summer, with over 100 kids at the club.

“Our big tree decided it was going to eat through the pipes and knocked out our restrooms,” Robinson said. “Fortunately, I have an amazing staff that adapted.”

He said since then, the restrooms have been repaired but that the fights not over yet.

“There’s still about $3,000 more of cement work that needs to happen,” Robinson said.

Despite the challenges, Robinson said the organization continues to provide a safe and enriching space for children.

He said the nonprofit is now reaching out to the public for help to offset the repair costs and ensure the site remains open and operational.

 To donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City

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Shay Lawson

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City CEO is asking for community support after unexpected facility damage from a burst pipe and strangling tree roots that left the organization with more than $8,500 in urgent repairs.

Scott Robinson, CEO, said it happened on the first day of summer, with over 100 kids at the club.

“Our big tree decided it was going to eat through the pipes and knocked out our restrooms,” Robinson said. “Fortunately, I have an amazing staff that adapted.”

He said since then, the restrooms have been repaired but that the fights not over yet.

“There’s still about $3,000 more of cement work that needs to happen,” Robinson said.

Despite the challenges, Robinson said the organization continues to provide a safe and enriching space for children.

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He said the nonprofit is now reaching out to the public for help to offset the repair costs and ensure the site remains open and operational.

To make a donation visit this website: https://bgcccity.org/donate/.

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Tori King

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The PetSmart in Palm Desert hosted a National Adoption Week event, teaming up with local shelters and organizations to help dozens of local animal get adopted.

Some of the adoptable animal came from organizations like the Tender Loving Critters, Coachella Valley Animal Campus, and Animal Samaritans.

National Adoption Week is taking place between July 1st and July 27th. According to PetSmart, every 38 seconds a pet is adopted at a PetSmart store. The adoption week is hosted by PetSmart Charities, in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. You can donate pet food, toys, and treats at the PetSmart location in Palm Desert at 34900 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211, or you can make a donation online.

If you missed out on the adoption event don’t worry, PetSmart also has some animals available for adoption year-round inside store locations.

For more information on PetSmart National Adoption Week, click here.

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Tori King

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The California Highway Patrol Indio Office, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host a Child Passenger Seat Safety event on Saturday, July 26. 

The event will take place at La Quinta Fire Station 32, located at 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

At the event, residents will have the opportunity to have their car seats inspected and adjusted for no cost to ensure all safety measures are met. 

These services are free to all with a child present. To schedule an appointment, contact CSO Avalos or CSO Foster at (760) 863-8990.

Walk-ins are accepted.

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Cynthia White

UPDATE 7/25/2025 9:40 P.M. – CAL FIRE reports that the fire destroyed an unoccupied single family home. One person was treated at the scene for a minor injury.

Crews expect to stay at the scene for another hour for overhaul/cleanup.

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire reports that they received a fire call to a home on the 52400 Block of Morgan Avenue in Coachella just before 8:30 p.m. on Friday.

When firefighters arrived, they found the home fully involved with fire.

Additional engines were requested to assist crews.

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Cynthia White

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board of Education has approved starting the process to appoint a provisional trustee to fill the vacancy in Trustee Area 2.

The vacancy has been in effect since Sylvia Paz, who previously held the position of Trustee Area 2, resigned on June 17.

At its special Board meeting on Tuesday, the CVUSD Board of Education set the application period to start on Friday, and will close acceptance of applications at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Following California state Code and Board Policy, the Board will appoint a qualified person who will serve until the next election for District Board members.

The Board lists the eligibility requirements for applicants as:

Be at least 18 years of age

Be a citizen of the State of California

Reside within the Thermal, California boundaries/within the same Trustee area as the vacated seat (Trustee Area 2)

Be a registered voter

Interviews with qualified applicants will take place in a public meeting, and the CVUSD Board will select the provisional appointee by a majority vote.

Anyone who meets eligibility requirements and is interested may complete a CVUSD Board of Trustees Provisional Appointment Application Form found at cvusd.us, or pick up the form Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CVUSD Superintendent’s office at 87-225 Church Street in Thermal.

Applications can be submitted either in person or via email to edgard.angulo@cvusd.us. For questions about the process or eligibility, contact Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Edgard Angulo at (760) 848-1166.

Provisional Board Appointment Timeline:

July 25 – Application window open

August 7 – Application deadline (by 5:00 p.m.)

July 25 through August 7 – Candidate eligibility with the Registrar of Voters (ongoing)

August 11 – Provide the Board with list of qualified candidates

August 12 – (Special Board Meeting) – Candidates are interviewed

August 14 – (Regular Board Meeting) – Select provisional appointment

Immediately following appointment – New trustee takes Oath of Office and assumes duties

The CVUSD Superintendent and Board of Trustees are encouraging all eligible and passionatecommunity members to consider the opportunity to serve the District.

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Haley Meberg

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– All three Desert Care Network’s hospitals have been nationally recognized for outstanding commitment to stroke care for patients in desert communities.

Earlier this week, it was announced Eisenhower Health was awarded the 2025 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. 

This honor is a part of The American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines award for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care.

It was later announced by The American Heart Association that they awarded this honor to Desert Regional Medical Center and JFK Memorial Hospital with additional honors in the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

Hi-Desert Medical Center received the 2025 Rural Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award, making all three Desert Care Networks hospitals nationally recognized. 

“Desert Care Network is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Michele Finney, Group CEO for Desert Care Network. “Working with programs like the American Heart Association, make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin experience longer, healthier lives.” 

To learn more about the Desert Care Network hospitals visit Desert Care Network.

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Haley Meberg

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and assault causing great bodily harm Thursday evening.  

Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station says they responded to a call at approximately 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning reporting a burglary occurring on the 69500 block of Dillion Road in the unincorporated area of Desert Hot Springs. 

The victim reported the suspected man, 35, was her ex-boyfriend. She went on to report the suspect entered the home and proceeded to assault her and her boyfriend. 

When authorities arrived on the scene it was reported the alleged burglar had fled the area. One victim had sustained significant injuries and was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station Robbery and Burglary Suppression Team opened an investigation with the assistance of Gang Task Force-Region 1 and the Riverside Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau.

The suspect was apprehended near the 17000 block of Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs at approximately 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening, and was taken into custody without incident for burglary and assault causing great bodily injury. 

The next court date for this incident is set for July 29. Anyone with additional information on the case is urged to contact Deputy Pouchoulen of the Palm Desert Station by calling (760)- 836–1600.

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