CNN By Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump will be America’s 47th president, CNN projected Wednesday, after mounting the most momentous comeback in political history that will hand him massive, disruptive power at home and will send shockwaves around the world. Four years after leaving Washington as a pariah, following his attempt to overturn
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By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Los Angeles, Ventura counties and Santa Barbara counties face especially high risks of wildfires as tens of thousands of residents face possible power shutoffs — with forecasters announcing a rare weather advisory that’s typically issued only once every few years,
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff won a U.S. Senate seat in California Tuesday after a low-key campaign against Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey. The contest in the solidly Democratic state for the vacant seat long held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein offered little drama. Republicans haven’t won a Senate race
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Millions are casting their vote on Election Day. Check out live coverage of national races, including the Presidential races, below: Check Out Our Live Blog for Local Updates Check out an interactive Presidential Election map from the Associated Press: Polls close at 8:00 p.m. PT here in the Coachella Valley. You can find your polling
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Three men accused in a 2020 attack on a man in a Palm Springs mobile home park entered guilty pleas to assault charges today. Angel Valtierra, 26, Nathan Roldan Ramirez, 25, and Anthony Jose Lopez, 25, each pleaded guilty to one felony count of assault resulting in great bodily injury, according to court records.
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Election night results from the Riverside County Office of the Registrar of Voters are slated to be posted hourly, following the first tabulation of ballots, which should be completed by 8:20 p.m., officials said today. Click here for local election results “The initial results will encompass vote-by-mail and unscanned vote center ballots received prior to
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A Thermal man was injured in a deadly crash Monday evening near the Salton Sea in Imperial County. The crash was reported at around 6:10 p.m. on State Route 111, south of Frink Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved a Freight liner truck tractor and a 1996 Chrysler Town and Country
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Fundraising efforts are underway to help the family of a 27-year-old man killed in a crash on Highway 74 in Palm Desert on Thursday. Tristin Samuel Bourgeois of La Quinta was pronounced dead after a collision with a big rig near Vista Point. California Highway Patrol records indicated that the big rig was traveling “downbound”
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The polls are open today until 8 p.m., and voters across the Coachella Valley are exercising their civil right to shape the future of America. If you want to mail in your ballot, here some things to know: After voting, insert your ballot in the envelope provided by the county elections office, making sure that
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Update 11/05/2024 7:37 a.m. : Cal fire says the fire remains at 25 acres and is 87% contained Tuesday morning. They add that Firefighters will continue to work throughout the day to ensure strong containment lines around the fire. Original Post: A brush fire erupted today on a mountainside south of Banning amid stiff Santa
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More help was planned to get people to the polls on Tuesday. TODEC, which was an organization offering support to local immigrants, said it would be offering free transportation to folks in rural areas. Areas included were North Shore, Mecca, and Thermal. The program was being called ‘Vota Van’, where the drivers would be picking
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Just a day before the election, Coachella Valley Unified School District has announced district trustee areas 1,2, and 4 were excluded from Imperial County ballots. CVUSD’s boundary stretches into Imperial County. Coachella Valley Unified School District We have been made aware that the contests for the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Trustee Areas 1,
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Kelly and Mark are packing their swimsuits, loading up the golf clubs and pickleball racquets, and heading here to Greater Palm Springs! As we’ve reported, they’ll be taping several shows at the “Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa” on November 10 and 11. Tickets to their tapings are free and can be reserved on
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Senior citizens make up an important group of people voting in this year’s election. According to census data, nearly 20% of all people in the Coachella Valley are aged 65 years old or older, which is roughly 5% more than the whole of Riverside County. For seniors who live in assisted-living facilities, their options for
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The Board of Supervisors is slated tomorrow to renew an agreement for 211 call center service throughout Riverside County, at a cost of $2.2 million, connecting callers with government agencies and nonprofits that can help them with a variety of needs. The contract with Rancho Cucamonga-based Inland Southern California 211+ would take effect immediately and
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Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo will receive the Spotlight Award, Actor at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Domingo is being honored for his performance in the film, Sing Sing. “We are so thrilled to honor the remarkable talent of Colman Domingo at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for the second year in a
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A person ejected from a vehicle that crashed into the center divider of a Palm Springs freeway and overturned into a ditch suffered major injuries, authorities said today. The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 8:12 p.m. Sunday on the westbound Sonny Bono Memorial (10) Freeway west of Date Palm Drive.
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A long weekend of painting Downtown Palm Springs rainbow ended festively Sunday evening, with the 38th annual Palm Springs Pride parade. KESQ has team coverage on the event, with all the sights and sounds from the final day and reactions from organizers on the larger than expected turn out.
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Following a long weekend that kicked off on Halloween night, Palm Springs Pride is wrapping up celebrations Sunday evening after their grand finale parade. KESQ has team coverage on the event, with all the sights and sounds from the final day and reactions from organizers on the larger than expected turn out. Organizers say this
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A one of a kind Día de Los Muertos celebration. Celebrating its 11th year, Run with Los Muertos is uniting dozens of community groups, teams, artists, musicians, runners and thousands of attendees for an event celebrating health, wellness, art, music and culture. The block party in Old Town Coachella includes a procession, art walk, car show, 5k run, vendor village
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