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Palm Springs moderator mourns Rob Reiner ahead of planned interview; local couple recalls personal visit

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Bruce Fessier said he was preparing for a Q&A with filmmaker Rob Reiner Tuesday at the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre to kick off the Palm Springs Speaks series. Instead, he said he learned that Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, had been killed. “Stunned, just gobsmacked,” Fessier said. “I had been

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County leaders talk achievements at 2025 ‘State of the County’ event at Acrisure Arena

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Riverside County leaders gathered Thursday night at Acrisure Arena for the 2025 County of Riverside State of the County event. The event drew over 1,000, as Riverside County officials outlined the county’s accomplishments over the past year and priorities for 2026. Each of the 5 Riverside County Supervisors laid out

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E-Bike crashes surge: What parents should know ahead of holiday purchases

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – With e-bikes topping many kids’ holiday wish lists this year, local law enforcement and prosecutors are issuing warnings to parents about safety requirements, legal responsibilities and the growing number of serious crashes involving young riders. E-bikes are defined under California law as bicycles equipped with operable pedals and an electric

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DAP Health commemorates World AIDS Day; community gathers for candlelight vigil

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Dozens gathered at DAP Health Monday night for a candlelight vigil honoring the lives lost to HIV/AIDS and reflecting on the ongoing fight against the epidemic. David Brinkman, DAP Health CEO, addressed the crowd, alongside community members who shared emotional, personal testimonies about their experiences. Many described the ceremony as

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Palm Springs residents raise concerns over poor SCE communication during weekend power outages

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – A weekend storm that knocked out power to parts of Palm Springs has renewed long-running frustrations over outages, delayed repairs and what residents describe as poor communication from Southern California Edison (SCE). Jeff Monford, SCE spokesperson, said crews dealt with the most rain they’d seen in a long time. “Our

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