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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The free back-to-school backpack drive and resource fair in Palm Springs is almost here. The annual event helps local students and families get ready for the school year. It will be held Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Leisure Center. All participants must be
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The next St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is officially underway in the Coachella Valley, with GHA Companies beginning construction on its eighth Dream Home benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Organizers say Palm Desert continues to be one of the most popular locations for Dream Home ticket buyers, making it the ideal community for this
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WHITEWATER (CNS) – One person suffered minor injuries today in a collision involving a big rig and another vehicle on eastbound Interstate 10 in Whitewater. The crash was reported about 10 a.m. Monday near the Whitewater off-ramp, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the trailer of the big rig overturned, but
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — BG Plaza will host an adoption event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, giving the community a chance to help cats and dogs find forever homes. Multiple rescue organizations will bring a variety of animals, including puppies, adult dogs and cats. Organizers hope the event will find homes for
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella Valley corgi is getting ready to take the international stage. Mr. Corgington, a corgi born and raised in the Valley, has been selected to represent Team USA at Corgi Race Vilnius 2026 in Lithuania on August 15. The event is one of the biggest corgi racing competitions in the
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were sent to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Sky Valley, according to firefighters. CAL FIRE said it responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dillon Rd. and Prospect St. just after 3:00 p.m. Sunday. One of the vehicles involved, a pickup truck, was on
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The crash occurred on Mountain View Road north of Club House Drive and involved two vehicles. According to California Highway Patrol, one vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes and collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle that crossed the centerline, the sole adult male occupant, sustained major injuries and is currently receiving
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Prescott Preserve in Palm Springs is marking four years since the former Mesquite Golf Course was transformed into a future desert nature preserve. Phase 1 restoration is progressing with native plant cultivation and permitting, while major on-the-ground planting is scheduled for late 2026. Target Area: Restoring 28 acres of valley
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose today for the 13th consecutive day, increasing six-tenths of a cent to $5.581. The average price has risen 34.6 cents over the past 13 days, including 1.2 cents Sunday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — For the first time since 2022, an official card show has returned to the Coachella Valley. Whether it’s Pokémon cards or sports cards, the show featured vendors offering those collectibles and more. The community event brought together more than 40 vendors across more than 50 tables, and organizers already believe
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BIG BEAR VALLEY, CA – The popular bald eagle, Jackie, seen on the eagle nest cam, managed by Friends of Big Bear Valley is currently in critical condition. This follows an attack she recently sustained earlier in the week. Efforts to save Jackie following the attack haven’t gone unnoticed, as she received a life-saving blood-transfusion,
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s a tradition that dates back to 1968 – Elk’s Lodge in DHS giving back to the community by aiding students with school supplies. This event hosted families and kids at the DHS library, where they received free backpacks with things like pencils, markers, highlighters and more to tee
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FAWNSKIN, Calif. (KESQ) The land where Big Bear’s beloved bald eagles Jackie and Shadow nest is officially safe from development. Friends of Big Bear Valley announced Friday it has secured the full $10 million needed to save Moon Camp, a 63-acre stretch of forested open space and shoreline on Big Bear Lake, according to a
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were injured after a single-vehicle crash Friday night near Banning. The crash was reported just before 7:20 p.m. on Potrero Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved a Polaris side-by-side off-road vehicle traveling on a dirt road in the area. The driver told authorities her brakes
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 200 citations were written and over 2,000 pounds of unlicensed pyrotechnics seized during the recent Fourth of July weekend multi-agency fireworks enforcement campaign throughout Riverside County, according to a report the Board of Supervisors will review next week. The Executive Office’s “After-Action Report,” which will be part of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio Middle School teacher is getting new classroom resources to help students experience history in a more hands-on way after receiving a One Class at a Time grant. Eighth-grade U.S. history teacher Dessa Keuilian was given with the award, sponsored by the Walter Clark Legal Group, to purchase classroom globes
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – What looks like a full-sized dining room, cozy living room or family home is actually small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts is holding its annual convention this weekend at La Quinta Resort & Club, bringing together hundreds of artists, collectors
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs man accused of critically injuring a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash was arrested before investigators say he could leave California. According to police, detectives used Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras to quickly identify the suspect vehicle, obtain its license plate, and develop
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Dozens of demonstrators gathered Friday morning outside the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station in Indio, calling for immigration reform and greater accountability following two recent fatal encounters involving federal immigration agents. The protest, organized by Comité Latino, Democrats of the Desert and several immigrant rights organizations, brought together community members
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Palm Springs residents were encouraged to fill out an online survey being made available today to help identify key characteristics and values for the city’s next police chief following the retirement announcement of current Police Chief Andy Mills. “The city of Palm Springs is committed to a thoughtful, transparent selection process
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