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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Americans born in 1990 have four times the risk of developing rectal cancer compared to those born in 1950, according to a new study that reveals how dramatically cancer patterns have shifted across generations. The alarming trend also extends to gastrointestinal cancers, which have surged by 15 percent in just one

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)– The FIND Food Bank is helping empower local youth by offering different partnerships and internship programs.   The FIND organization aims to provide students with skillsets to pursue a higher education, hands-on training, professional development and more.   “Here at FIND food bank, what we do is we want to give our youth of

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents near Avenida Ximino and Baristo Road in Cathedral City saw a heavy presence of Riverside County Sheriff law enforcement in their neighborhood Thursday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office reports that shortly after 12:00 p.m., members of the Emergency Response Team and Gang Task Force went to the 3100 block of

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) A brown bear was caught on camera wandering through a Yucca Valley neighborhood Wednesday evening, startling residents and prompting renewed reminders about desert wildlife. Jamie Norcutt and his fiancé were sleeping until a camera alert woke them up around 2:30 in the morning. “I looked at the live view and I

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s almost the end of summertime for families as the school year is just around the corner. Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert is hosting an “end of summer splash” at the Palm Springs Surf Club for a charity fundraiser and community event. While 20 families with Variety will be

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– Indio Police Department will be conducting DUI patrols Friday, August 1, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The IPD will be out on DUI patrols Friday evening looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence. “Impaired driving is preventable,” Sgt. Peter Fuentes said. “It’s a choice. If you’ve been drinking or

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tenet nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center and across California held informational pickets Thursday demanding increased staff and training. According to the union, Tenet nurses are currently in negotiations to bargain a contract that includes staffing improvements like lift support, rapid response nurses, and rest and meal break nurses, as

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers in Southern California are seeing some relief at the pump. For the fifth straight week, gas prices have dropped across the region, including here in Riverside County. The average price for self-serve regular gasoline in California is $4.48 per gallon which is 17 cents lower than this time last

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Local health leaders are bracing for the effects of a new federal law that could make it harder for people to get the care they need. Congressman Raul Ruiz will meet with local healthcare leaders from Innercare, Desert Healthcare District, Tri-State Community Healthcare, and DAP Health. The roundtable will focus

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The sound of waves may be music to your ears – but imagine experiencing a symphony at a surf park. The Palm Springs Symphony held a teaser performance on Wednesday night at the Palm Springs Surf Club. From Mozart to Puccini, the sounds of many favorite classic composers filled the

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Desert is reaching out to currently enrolled or recently graduated graphic design students living in southern California to help with the redesign of the City Seal. City leaders say the original City Seal, created in 1973, symbolized Palm Desert’s early identity. They’re now seeking a design