WASHINGTON D.C. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump announced that he will suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social shortly after 3:30 p.m. PT, less than two hours before his initial 5 p.m. PT deadline today. The president set the deadline in a Truth Social post on
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs City Council will discuss the possibility of altering the city’s mayoral selection process during Wednesday’s council meeting. The agenda item comes as some residents are pushing for a ballot measure that would establish a directly elected, at-large mayor and provide for a November 2026 election to fill
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – As part of a co-celebration of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, the Riverside County Department of Animal Services is hosting “Barkchella,” offering sheltered dogs and cats at low- or no-cost between now and April 19. “This is a great opportunity to add a loving companion to your family,”
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The announcements continue ahead of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this weekend. Disco Lines will perform on Day Zero of the festival on Thursday. Only campers will have access to the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coachella (@coachella) Check Out: Indio announces road closures,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) officials held a community meeting Monday to update residents on upcoming projects and long-term plans. Jake Ingrassia, PSP Spokesperson, said the focus over the next five years is on modernizing existing facilities. “It’s important to understand that when we talk about expanding, it’s only as
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s officially Coachella week. Set times for the festival were released on Monday with the surprise addition of Jack White. White, fresh off his recent performance on Saturday Night Live, will perform at the Mojave stage from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. In recent years, the festival has dropped some big
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump is weighing in on the upcoming California gubernatorial race as we approach the primaries in June. After a weekend debate between the top two republicans in the race in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and former Fox News host Steve Hilton, Trump endorsed Hilton. Check
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump has endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton for California governor. He wrote in a post on Truth Social, “I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years. He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as
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PINYON PINES, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department urged county residents to understand the importance of evacuating. In a social media post, officials said it’s important to know your evacuation zone ahead of time and listen to the warnings and orders that are issued in response to how fires behave. They asserted staying
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A deputy on a motorcycle was involved in a four-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Indian Wells, CAL FIRE confirmed. The crash was reported at around 12:45 p.m. on Highway 111 and Cook Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, an SUV was stopping for traffic when a Riverside County Sheriff’s
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By Ashley Strickland (CNN) – The Artemis II mission has broken the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, which was set by the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. The Apollo record was 248,655 statute miles from Earth. Artemis II surpassed that marker at 1:56 p.m. ET. Artemis II is expected to
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By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump issued new threats and mused about negotiations at a White House press conference Monday as the war with Iran continues. Earlier, Tehran rejected a temporary ceasefire proposed by negotiators, and Israel announced a new strike on a petrochemical plant in southern Iran. Meanwhile, the humanitarian
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon at Lake Cahuilla Friday evening. Officials say the call came in at 5:56 p.m., and upon arrival, deputies found a victim with injuries consistent with a stab wound. The individual was transported to a local hospital and
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) — A new chapter is underway for Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, as both of their eaglets have now hatched. Friends of Big Bear Valley says the second egg hatched around 6 p.m. Sunday, joining its sibling that began breaking out of its shell Saturday and emerged early
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Karina Schriener, a Palm Desert woman, is sharing her fight for survival on social media, hoping her story reaches the one person who can save her life. “I would call this person my angel,” Schriener said. Schriener said she was diagnosed with stage five kidney failure in 2021 and has
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Update 10 a.m. The Indio Police Department says the missing teen has been located. Original report The Indio Police Department called on the public in a social media post to help locate a critical missing 18-year-old. Raymond Castro was last seen around 6:30 Saturday night at 81955 Hoover Street. The Indio Police Department says he
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Moreno Valley residents are returning home after a fast-moving brush fire came dangerously close to neighborhoods, forcing evacuations and tense moments overnight. The Springs Fire tore through hillsides near Gilman Springs Road, driven by powerful winds that pushed flames toward homes. By Saturday morning, evacuation orders had been lifted for
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Two of the leading Republican candidates for California governor faced off in a heated debate in Rancho Mirage, highlighting sharp divisions on key issues as they compete in a closely watched race. Former Fox News host Steve Hilton used the debate to emphasize his background in business and national politics, arguing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Tahquitz River Estates community is hosting a special event today for community members from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a tree dedication ceremony to honor the growth and sustainability of the community. They will also be awarding community member Joan Martin with a Good Neighbor award
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Update 04/04/26 6 p.m. Cal Fire’s incidents page reported that the Springs Fire, burning in Moreno Valley, is now at 95% containment after crews spent the night working to get a handle on the flames. Original Report 04/03/26 MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A brush fire in Moreno Valley burned 4,176 acres on Friday with
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