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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — Hours after polls closed Tuesday night, things had quieted down at the Riverside County Registrar of Voters. But earlier in the day, the scene was much different — filled with long lines, steady traffic, and a strong turnout of eager voters. Throughout the day, residents arrived to cast their ballots in

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Martha’s Village and Kitchen received a special donation on Tuesday, just ahead of Thanksgiving. The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians dropped off 150 turkeys to help Martha’s Village serve its annual Thanksgiving Day meal to those in need. Alejandra Diaz, Donor Relations for Martha’s Village and Kitchen, says of those who

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Tuesday was a day to remember longtime Rancho Mirage City Councilmember Dana Hobart. Hobart died last month at the age of 93. He was appointed mayor five times and served on the Rancho Mirage City Council from 2002 until 2021. Tuesday’s memorial service was open to the public, with fellow

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was arrested after a fight at a Palm Desert Library voting center on Election Day. The incident was first reported just after 10:05 a.m. on the 73000 block of Fred Waring Drive. Deputies said they were called to respond to a person involved in a verbal altercation with

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands are gathering throughout Riverside County and California to vote in the special election for Proposition 50. If you’re planning to vote in the Coachella Valley polls will open at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m. If you arrive before or at 8 p.m. you will be able

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio invites the community to get a taste of its 10th Annual Indio BBQ Festival on Saturday. The festival starts at 4:00 p.m. and runs through 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Indio at the Center Stage, 82881 Miles Avenue. The city’s tasty tradition will feature smoky, savory BBQ, live

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Senior citizens in the Coachella Valley say they’ve been getting calls that sound like loved ones in distress, asking for money. Artificial intelligence is being used by scammers to clone people’s voices, and according to the University of Chicago, 91% of people can’t tell the difference between a real voice

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local senior centers in the Coachella Valley are preparing for a surge in demand as SNAP benefits come to a stop amid the ongoing government shutdown. Tens of thousands of older adults now face difficult choices about how to put food on the table, and many are turning to local

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Election Day is just one day away. Voters will decide on Proposition 50, introduced by Gov. Gavin Newsom, which would temporarily redraw California’s congressional districts starting in 2026 to favor Democrats. If passed, the measure could help Democrats secure five additional seats in the House of Representatives. Locally, the City