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Speaking with Jon Meacham and Brian Williams ahead of Rancho Mirage Writers Festival

February 4, 2025 8:08 PM Shay Lawson

The 11th Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival began its first night with a special evening thanking sponsors who make the event possible. “Angel Night,” featured a conversation between Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham with renowned journalist Brian Williams on Tuesday evening. The theme for the festival is “The United States Semiquincentennial.” The Festival takes place February 5-7,

New Director Named to Lead County Department of Animal Services

February 4, 2025 7:42 PM City News Service

The Board of Supervisors today approved the appointment of a longtime animal shelter executive to take the top spot at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. In a closed session vote, the board named Mary Martin executive director of the agency, which has been a focal point of criticism for several years due to

How firefighters are leveraging artificial intelligence technology to detect wildfires faster than humans

February 4, 2025 9:34 AM Gavin Nguyen

CAL FIRE personnel are using artificial intelligence to detect wildfires. The technology has been developed using the University of California, San Diego’s Alert California wildfire cameras. It has been deployed across all 21 CAL FIRE dispatch centers across the state, including here in Southern California. Here’s how it works: Artificial intelligence, which has been trained

Riverside County Supervisors pass resolution backing ‘law-abiding immigrants & refugees’

February 4, 2025 3:20 PM City News Service

In a 4-1 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday reinforcing Riverside County’s commitment to “safeguarding civil rights” for “law-abiding immigrants and refugees,” which was prompted by renewed federal immigration law enforcement operations. “The county must protect everybody who’s been here for years and those folks who are moving here on a daily

Man shot in the leg after confrontation in Indio Monday night

February 4, 2025 10:59 AM Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg following a confrontation Monday night in Indio. The shooting was reported just before 10:10 p.m. near the intersection of Daisy Street and Garden Avenue. Police said officers arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound to one

RSO declares Perris protest vs. Trump immigration policies an unlawful assembly

February 4, 2025 11:24 AM City News Service

A protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in Perris was declared unlawful after nine hours, resulting in six arrests, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. The department said individuals throwing rocks and bottles at deputies caused the declaration, a claim disputed by some who said the dispersal orders were given while the protest

The Green Raiteros brings subsidized transportation services to those in need in the Coachella Valley

February 4, 2025 11:23 AM Kendall Flynn

The LEAP Institute, which stands for Latino, Equity, Advocacy & Policy, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering underserved communities. They do so through providing vital programs and resources. One of its programs includes a rideshare network called The Green Raiteros which is the nations first EV ridesharing service, according to its website.

Hate Crime: LGBTQ+ flags torn down from PS Cultural Center

February 4, 2025 10:24 AM Luis Avila

In a post to Instagram on Monday, the Palm Springs Cultural Center shared that all 7 of their LGBTQ+ flags were “ripped down” from their patio. Eric Smith, general manager at the cultural center, says this incident comes at a time when LGBTQIA+ voices are being threatened. “Right now, they’re extremely being marginalized, they’re trying

26-year-old shot and killed in front of Food 4 Less in Indio, suspect in custody

February 1, 2025 7:19 PM Athena Jreij, Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 26-year-old man was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio Saturday evening. Indio Police said the shooting was first reported at around 5:40 p.m. First responders arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound. They provided medical aid, but the man was pronounced dead at

China hits back as Trump’s tariffs go into effect

February 4, 2025 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing announced a broad package of economic measures targeting the United States on Tuesday, hitting back after US President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. The fresh duties, announced by China’s Ministry of Finance, levy a 15% tax on certain types of coal and liquefied

PSPD arrests three suspects involved in an assault against transgender woman

February 3, 2025 11:56 AM Tori King

On February 1st around 1:15 AM, officers with the Palm Springs Police Department were called out to the 200 Block of Indian Canyon Drive for a possible physical altercation. When they arrived at the parking structure, officers encountered three women and one man involved in the incident. An investigation revealed that a family dispute occurred

Pediatricians advise against caffeine for children under 12, energy drinks for all children and teens

February 3, 2025 12:24 PM Kendall Flynn

According to the American Association of Pediatrics, pediatricians are advising against caffeine for children under the age of 12. Even more, they are advising against any consumption of energy drinks for all children and teens. These advisories come after a Healthy Eating Research report that caffeine-related visits to U.S. emergency departments nearly doubled among middle and high school students

Family seeks justice after son killed in DUI motorcycle crash

February 3, 2025 6:57 PM Shay Lawson

A grieving family is searching for answers after their son, Ryan Provost, was killed in a DUI motorcycle crash. Provost, 22, lost his life in October in a collision that remains under investigation by California Highway Patrol. Investigators believed alcohol was a factor in the crash and arrested the driver. His mother, Cindy Provost is

President Trump pauses proposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, but stock market still shaken

February 3, 2025 10:46 AM Gavin Nguyen

President Trump paused his plan to impose tariffs on both Canadian and Mexican goods for 30 days on Monday. This comes after the President announced he would impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods, with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Nonetheless, the announcement led to uncertainty in the stock market

“Day without Immigrants:” Locals taking part in nationwide movement

February 3, 2025 5:45 PM Luis Avila

Protestors gathered in Coachella on Monday as part of the “Day without Immigrants” movement. The national movement is meant to highlight immigrants’ role in the economy and protest recent anti-immigration policies from the Trump administration. “It’s a thought provoking question not just for migrants but those who depend on the services that migrants offer. We’re

Fundraiser set up to help Indio family who lost home to fire over the weekend

February 3, 2025 2:24 PM Jesus Reyes

A family lost their home in Indio to a fire over the weekend. The fire happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to CAL FIRE. Firefighters were called out to a structure fire on the 81000 block of Palm Meadows Drive. The fire was contained but two people were displaced. On Monday, a GoFundMe

Central Division wins 2025 AHL All-Star Challenge at Acrisure Arena

February 3, 2025 10:22 AM Blake Arthur

The two-night AHL All-Star Classic concluded Monday night at Acrisure Arena with the All-Star Challenge, a round-robin series of games with teams representing the AHL’s four divisions. WE (the central division) ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!👏🎶With a shootout victory, the Central Division takes the 2025 #AHLAllStar Challenge presented by Spotlight 29 Casino🏆️ pic.twitter.com/a0ciLqW4TA— American Hockey League (@TheAHL)

RivCo board set to pass resolution supporting ‘Law-Abiding Immigrants & Refugees’

February 3, 2025 11:46 AM City News Service

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors is slated tomorrow to approve a resolution reinforcing Riverside County’s commitment to “safeguarding civil rights” for “law-abiding immigrants and refugees,” drafted in response to renewed federal immigration law enforcement operations in California and nationwide. Last week, the board held a nearly four-hour public hearing, permitting attendees to

Paving project shuts down lanes on major roads in Rancho Mirage

February 3, 2025 10:30 AM City News Service

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (CNS) – A paving project will restrict traffic on a portion of Frank Sinatra Drive for the next four days, the Rancho Mirage Public Works Department announced today. A contractor for the Coachella Valley Water District will be working on the inside lanes of the street between Monterey Avenue and Morningside Drive from

Field painting robot preps Empire Polo Club for Coachella Valley Invitational

February 3, 2025 5:49 AM Allie Anthony

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Invitational is back in Indio this Wednesday! This year’s tournament will feature a record-breaking 20 professional men’s and women’s soccer teams, making it the largest preseason event in North American soccer history. The competition takes place throughout the month, with games held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. To

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