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Power still out for 1,000 in Pinyon Pines and Mountain Center as Rosa Fire recovery continues

PINYON PINES, Calif. (KESQ)Day five of the Rosa Fire brings improved containment, but for many in the evacuation zone, life is far from normal. In Pinyon Pines, the focus has shifted from fighting flames to restoring power…and that’s proving to be its own uphill battle. Roughly 1,000 customers remain without electricity, according to Kevin Short,

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Coachella Valley Repertory to Hold Auditions for High School Students About Bullying

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- Coachella Valley Repertory is set to host auditions open to high school students for “Power Play,” a one-act musical on the dangers of bullying. The play opens on October 7 and will run through October 10 with a showing at 10:30 a.m., in acknowledgement of National Bullying Prevention Month.  “Power Play”

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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy arrested for alleged unauthorized data

LAKE MATTHEWS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 41-year-old Riverside County deputy accused of accessing unauthorized and confidential information from government databases for personal use was out on bail today. The deputy was arrested and booked into the Presley Detention Center in Riverside on Thursday on suspicion of unauthorized computer access. He was released the same day

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St. Louis Encephalitis virus found in three positive mosquito samples in Oasis

OASIS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three mosquito samples from the Oasis community tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis virus, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District said today. “Detections like this should serve as a reminder to wear insect repellent when outdoors,” Public Information Manager for the district Robert Gaona said. “Repellent with at least

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