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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of high-profile bills aimed at tightening California’s rules on artificial intelligence, online safety, and antisemitism in public schools, part of a final push before the deadline to act on hundreds of measures from this year’s legislative session. The governor approved a broad package focused on protecting

Update 10/13/25 The fire has been mapped at 72 acres and is 80% contained, according to CAL FIRE. According to the National Park Service, the area around the Black Rock Campground is closued until Thursday. “Joshua Tree National Park is currently responding to a fire near Black Rock Campground. As of now, Black Rock Visitor

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) —video game fans, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts gathered this weekend in Palm Desert for GameAcon, a celebration of gaming, creativity, and community. Short for Game Arts Conference, the event offers a platform for game developers, artists, and fans to come together and explore the world of gaming beyond the screen.

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)  – Jennifer Fagan is pleading for help finding her brother. She said her brother, Casey Fagan, 54, living in La Quinta for a couple of months, disappeared after crashing his car along Highway 74 last week. She said a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson told her that while driving home from

Update: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday Night near Coachella, identified as Jose Luis Guillen. California Highway Patrol says the crash was reported just after 6:30 near Grapefruit Boulevard and 54th Avenue. CAL FIRE and CHP confirm Guillen was rushed to the hospital with major injuries and pronounced dead at the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Boo2Bullying hosted its third annual anti-bullying event, “Kick Bullying to the Curb,” October 11, at Power Stadium in Sunrise Park. The free, family-friendly event featured informational booths, face-painting, a petting zoo by Mobile Zoo of Southern California, and free hot dogs. Activities ran from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by

LA QUINTA (KESQ) – Thermal sheriff’s deputies responded to a traffic collision Friday night and found two juveniles struck by a vehicle while riding their bikes across Highway 111 at Adams Street. Paramedics transported the juveniles to a local hospital with major injuries. The collision was reported at 9:06 p.m. The vehicle that struck the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is inviting the community to its 2025 Jr. Ranger Expo. It’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs. Organizers said kids will get the chance to learn more about local critters and plants. The event will feature

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Immigration officials have a warning about the use of false documentation. According to San Diego University, sanctuary cities like Coachella, Cathedral City and Palm Springs, have about 14% of unauthorized immigrants living in the valley. The Consulate of San Bernardino urges the community to stop any use of false documents