CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Thanksgiving is the No.1 day for home cooking fires in the U.S., especially when food is left unattended or fryers are used improperly. In 2023, cooking accounted for the majority of U.S. home fires on Thanksgiving Day at 80% with 40% civilian injuries. Now local fire departments are sharing the best
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) is prepared to get kids to the classroom this year. After years of experiencing a school bus driver shortage, the problem has been resolved. Thanks to a new partnership with student transportation provider Zum Student Services, PSUSD is fully staffed with 80 drivers. With
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta has announced temporary closures at Fritz Burns Park for palm tree removal and resurfacing of the tennis courts. From July 28 to August 1, palm tree removal will take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. City officials warn visitors that access to the pickleball
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– Riverside County Animal Services shelters have hit a breaking point as county officials say kennels have reached more than 240% capacity. Shelters are overwhelmed after taking in more than 1,200 dogs and cats between July 1 and July 14. Most of the intake has been dogs, but only about 20% have
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) —Sinai, in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of the Desert, is set to host a Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance event on April 24 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. This important commemoration comes at a time of rising antisemitism and serves to honor Holocaust survivors and their families while reflecting on the
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Glow in the Park begins this weekend at The Living Desert, marking its third year hosting the event. The experience includes hundreds of glowing lanterns, magical scenes, and photo opportunities. The park is open on select nights, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. “We’re really excited to bring once again a whole new design to
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The second annual CV Giving Day is underway! The fundraising initiative spans 24 hours, with local nonprofits competing for the top spots on the giving leaderboard. CV Giving Day supports 204 local nonprofits. “We’re thrilled with the support of the local community to show up in a big way for nonprofits,” said Jake Wuest, Market
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The Riverside County Fair and Date Festival is hosting its annual Presidents Day parade today, Monday, Feb. 19. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. and starts at Miles Avenue and Deglet Noor Street in Downtown Indio, ending at Highway 111 and Rubidoux Street. The parade features Grand Marshal Douglas Welmas, Chairman for the Cabazon Band
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Modernism Week begins Thursday, February 15. The festival celebrates mid century modern styles, and displays architectural works from the 1950s to the 1960s. The 11-day festival is hosting over 400 events, including home tours, bus tours, walking tours, a classic car show, vintage shopping, and seminars. There are 35 neighborhoods to tour, with homes such
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Tour De Palm Springs starts on Saturday at 6:30 a.m. on Palm Canyon Drive. The charity bike ride hosts thousands of cyclists, walkers and spectators. “We are expecting between 6,000 and 7,000 cyclists, which is several thousand more than last year,” said Founder Tim Esser. “The majority of these cyclists are the 50 and 100-mile
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Residents in Cathedral City’s Panorama neighborhood and surrounding communities are on high alert following a recent surge in mailbox thefts. Thieves have been specifically targeting mailboxes, making off with sensitive information such as bills, checks, and even identity documents. W-2 forms and other tax-related documents are expected to arrive in mailboxes shortly. This criminal activity
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Updated Sunday post: The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released new details on Saturday’s deadly officer-involved shooting. It reports the incident was first reported Saturday around 3:30 p.m. at Covington Community Park. Investigators said the suspect claimed he had a knife and a gun. He reportedly led a pursuit around the park until investigators said he crashed into a patrol
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The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians hosted members of the Osage nation and the cast of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ at the new Agua Caliente cultural plaza in Palm Springs. The event was a cultural exchange between the two groups. Chairman Reid Milanovich of Agua Caliente and Chief Standing Bear of the Osage
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On January 1, a New California law protecting Black youth will go into effect. The law creates an emergency alert system, similar to a Silver Alert or an Amber Alert, that aims to help find missing Black youth between the ages of 12 and 25. According to the bill’s text, the Ebony Alert is “designed
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Fifty active duty Marines and sailors received a special holiday meal this Saturday. They enjoyed music, food and gifts all throughout the morning. Leonard Abramowitz is fan favorite amongst active duty members and veterans. Even as a veteran himself, he is giving back and serving Marines from Twentynine Palms. On Saturday, he helped put on a holiday
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Local golfer, Berry Henson has qualified for the U.S. Open next week at Los Angeles Country Club. The 43-year-old will be competing on golf’s biggest stage during one of golf’s most polarizing times. “I’ve always had a never give up attitude. People have told me, ‘Hey, you can’t make it. You can’t do it.’ And
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The Sunnylands Center and Gardens in Rancho Mirage hosted a family day today in honor of their latest exhibition. The family day was centered around Sunnylands’ latest exhibition, ‘A Place at the Table.’ Ivonne Miranda, Community Program Specialist, shared the theme of Sunday’s activities. “It’s kind of recreating that sense of hospitality and the different
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Bohnet Acupuncture and Chiropractic in La Quinta uses a unique technique to help an older demographic feel brand new again. Kristin Bohnet has practiced chiropractic for 20 years. She says she prefers a gentler approach to help patients get relief. Bohnet said she uses what’s called intersegmental traction to help target the lower back of
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There’s a new restaurant in Palm Springs serving up mac and cheese favorites, while also making an impact on its local community. It’s the first made-to-order macaroni and cheese restaurant in the Coachella Valley. The items on the menu vary from vegan, gluten-free, and regular options. You can make your meal how you like. Just
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Enzo’s Bistro and Bar is preparing to reopen its dining room at the Rancho Mirage location after the entire restaurant was closed at the start of the pandemic. Enzo’s is best known for its homemade pasta, sausages, and house-dried steaks. The restaurant owner, Hal Griffith said that all the food prepared down to the sauces
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