THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision against President Trump’s executive order, upholding birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court states the order does not align with the language of the fourteenth amendment, which states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,
Continue Reading
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officials announce today a new $4.5 million grant has been awarded to the city to combat illicit cannabis activity. Officials say the grant will be used to strengthen cannabis enforcement throughout the area creating improvements that they believe will improve the living standard for those in the city.
Continue Reading
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Legislation backed by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office to prevent potentially violent criminal offenders from exploiting courts’ mental health treatment allowances by using claims of psychiatric disorders to avoid incarceration is now enshrined in state law. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed Assembly Bill 46, introduced by Assemblywoman Stephanie Nguyen, D-Sacramento,
Continue Reading
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The 10 highest paid officials in Riverside County government last year were working almost entirely in public health, according to a report released today by the California State Controller’s Office. The agency on Tuesday published its 2025 Government Compensation in California analysis, showing how taxpayer funds were spent in the previous year,
Continue Reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) A Riverside County civil grand jury says the department responsible for enforcing county rules often fails to apply them fairly to the public or to its own employees. The 19-page report titled “Code Enforcement: Not Living up to Code,” was released June 24. It drew on more than two dozen interviews with
Continue Reading
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped today for the 40th time in 41 days, falling 2.6 cents to $5.261, its lowest amount since March 11. The average price has dropped 79.4 cents over the past 41 days, including three-tenths of a cent Monday, according
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- As families get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to prepare for the holiday before the fireworks begin. Dr. Michael Hyder with VEG ER for Pets says fireworks are just one of several concerns this time of year. Emergency veterinarians also see pets suffering from
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Authorities with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office say deputies have found mass graves containing the remains of more than 100 dogs on the grounds of an animal sanctuary in northern California The sheriff’s department says an investigation into reports of animal cruelty and fraud at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, located at
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – At the Palm Springs Cultural Center, both the feeling of uncertainty and the smell of smoke lingered in the air after a fire in the attic damaged the building over the weekend. The leadership team at the Cultural Center said they had pulled promotions for events that were scheduled this
Continue Reading
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. (KESQ) – Following the recent earthquakes that devastated the population of Caracas, Venezuela, a family in Cathedral City has organized an event to collect food and personal hygiene products to donate to the victims. The collection center is located at 68100 Tortuga Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Now today, they are accepting
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, a broader national conversation is emerging about how the country should mark its upcoming 250th birthday, with opinions varying on what the milestone should represent. Across the Coachella Valley, Independence Day traditions like backyard barbecues, neighborhood gatherings, and community fireworks shows
Continue Reading
Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program has offered over $700 million to over 5,000 people affected by the Eaton Fire, with the program open to homeowners, renters and business owners through Nov. 30, 2026.
Continue Reading
Palm Springs’ premier poolside music festival, Splash House, returns with two weekends of electronic music and After Hours performances at the Palm Springs Air Museum. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Splash House (@splashhouse) Splash House is set to make its highly anticipated return to Palm Springs in August of 2026, unveiling
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 32nd Palm Springs International ShortFest wrapped up Sunday with its annual awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding filmmakers from around the world and distributing $30,000 in cash prizes across multiple categories. The awards ceremony was held at the Hilton Palm Springs, where more than a dozen films and filmmakers were honored
Continue Reading
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says a couple was found dead after deputies conducted a wellness check Friday afternoon. Morongo Basin deputies say they responded to the 7000 block of Aster Avenue in reference to a welfare check. A deputy reportedly observed the residents through a window, motionless. After
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — One man is in custody after a sheriff’s pursuit that began near Cabazon ended in Palm Springs Sunday afternoon. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says at 3:28 p.m., deputies located a vehicle wanted for grand theft in the area of the eastbound I-10 Freeway and Morongo Trail in Cabazon. Deputies
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Cleanup is underway at the Palm Springs Cultural Center after a fire broke out Saturday night, forcing evacuations and drawing a rapid response from firefighters. The Palm Springs Fire Department says crews were called to the 2300 block of East Baristo Road just after 7:30 p.m. for reports of a
Continue Reading
Update 06/30: The Palm Springs Police Department sent an alert that North Indian Canyon Drive between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue is now open. Update 06/30: Around 2:30 A.M., the Palm Springs Police Department sent an alert that North Indian Canyon Drive between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue. As of Tuesday morning, Vista Chino is
Continue Reading
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Amateur radio operators from the Desert RATS gathered at the Cathedral City Library for ARRL Field Day, an event focused on emergency communications and disaster preparedness. The annual exercise gives ham radio operators a chance to practice communicating without relying on cell service, internet or the power grid — skills
Continue Reading
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Firefighters responded to a residential fire in Desert Hot Springs this afternoon that damaged two homes. According to Riverside County Fire Department, officers received a 911 call at about 4:15 p.m. reporting multiple homes on fire in the 13000 block of West Street. When crews arrived, they encountered high
Continue Reading