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County Registrar implements new measures to assure voters of election integrity

The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is implementing new methods to loop voters into the ballot certification process. This comes after calls for increased election transparency after a turbulent 2020 election. KESQ was given a tour Wednesday highlighting new measures like increased technology, more registrar employees and different modes of voter outreach. Registrar Art Tinocco

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DA seeking state AG’s approval to move ahead in investigation into Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege

An update on the ongoing investigation involving Palm Springs City Councilmember Christy Holstege. It concerns the residency of the councilmember,  who is running for State Assembly. Back in August, the Riverside County District Attorney sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney accusing Holstege of violating the city’s municipal code by living outside of the

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Rancho Mirage Councilmember Meg Marker abruptly resigns during meeting

Rancho Mirage city councilmember Meg Marker resigned suddenly from her position in the middle of Thursday’s meeting. Marker resigned after voicing strong opposition to a resolution discussion that would’ve seen the city council possibly adopt regulations that would prohibit council members from entering into contracts where they have a conflict of interest. The city council

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I-Team Exclusive: Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem, others named in Christy Holstege public records request

Check Out Peter’s full, in-depth interview with Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte and several others were recently named in a public records request from councilmember Christy Holstege. They said she is targeting them in light of the Riverside County District Attorney’s investigation into whether Holstege has been living

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Growing calls for transparency over Palm Springs pausing Human Rights Commission

Palm Springs residents are questioning the motive behind a temporary pause of the city’s Human Rights Commission.  The Palm Springs Human Rights Commission is undergoing an overhaul and a city council member is facing scrutiny for her alleged role in that decision.  “It seemed a little bit heavy-handed and punitive, in my opinion, and that’s

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City Attorney: Palm Springs continues to request DA’s evidence in investigation over councilmember residency

The city of Palm Springs said that the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has not shared its evidence regarding the investigation into the residency of Councilmember Christy Holstege. As News Channel 3 reported last month, District Attorney Mike Hestrin sent a letter to three Palm Springs officials alleging that Holstege has been violating the city’s

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Supporters host local watch parties for first Harris-Trump Presidential debate

Several groups hosted watch parties for their favorite Presidential nominee, as the two candidates Former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris, squared off in their first debate Tuesday night. At least five different watch parties were held for different groups to attend.  Some of the republican gatherings included watch parties at Jackalope Ranch

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