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Bay Area county fines In-N-Out over vaccine verification

October 20, 2021 4:41 PM Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s popular In-N-Out hamburger chain is in trouble with yet another San Francisco Bay Area county over its failure…

California surpasses 70,000 coronavirus deaths, most among U.S. states, but state rate of new cases is country’s lowest

October 11, 2021 12:00 PM Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California surpasses 70,000 coronavirus deaths, most among U.S. states, but state rate of new cases is country’s…

California requires menstrual products in public schools

October 8, 2021 3:15 PM Associated Press

By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual…

California extends tax on phones to fund high-speed internet

October 8, 2021 2:39 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAMAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians could have higher cellphone bills after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws on…

California makes ethnic studies a high school requirement

October 8, 2021 2:39 PM Associated Press

By JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Along with English, science, math and other graduation requirements, California high school…

California ends mandatory minimum drug sentence rules

October 5, 2021 8:22 PM Associated Press

By DON THOMPSON SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug crimes in the…

Gov. Newsom signs law enforcement oversight measures

September 30, 2021 12:40 PM City News Service

During an appearance at Rowley Gym in Gardena, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a package of bills into law aimed at cracking down on misconduct by law…

Gov. Newsom signs laws aimed at homeless crisis

September 29, 2021 8:13 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven new laws on Wednesday aimed at addressing the state’s…

California to replace the word ‘alien’ from its laws

September 24, 2021 10:09 PM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will strike the word “alien” from its state laws, getting rid of what Gov. Gavin Newsom…

California 1st to set quota limits for retailers like Amazon

September 22, 2021 8:12 PM Associated Press

By DON THOMPSON SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California on Wednesday became the first state to bar mega-retailers from firing warehouse workers for…

Hunter Lopez Memorial Scholarship Fund established to honor fallen Marine, aid students pursuing public service

September 22, 2021 4:15 PM KESQ News Team

A scholarship fund has been established in the name of Coachella Valley native and fallen Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez. Lopez was among 13 U.S.…

The Living Desert celebrates World Rhino Day ahead of new ‘Rhino Savanna’ habitat opening

September 22, 2021 7:44 AM Angela Chen

Celebrate World Rhino Day! In honor of the designation, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is celebrating World Rhino Day by announcing an official…

Specialized investigators join the search for missing High Desert woman

September 21, 2021 5:34 PM KESQ News Team

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is now confirming that investigators with the Specialized Investigations Division are now joining the…

Family of Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez build lightsaber at Disneyland in honor of fallen hero & avid Star Wars fan

September 21, 2021 2:37 PM KESQ News Team

Family and friends recall Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez fondly, and those who knew him best remember just how much he loved Star Wars. The Indio…

Watch: Celebration of Life service for fallen Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez

September 18, 2021 6:00 AM Jennifer Franco

Members of the Coachella Valley community and surrounding communities are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service for fallen Marine Corporal…

Fallen Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez honored at La Quinta childhood schools

September 17, 2021 8:44 AM Madison Weil, KESQ News Team

The second of three days of memorial events to honor Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez is underway. Cpl. Lopez was killed in Afghanistan and is being laid to…

Honoring Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez: Public viewing in La Quinta

September 17, 2021 11:29 AM KESQ News Team, Jake Ingrassia

People from throughout Coachella Valley and beyond are gathering in La Quinta to pay respects to fallen Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez Friday. From noon to…