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Desert Ensemble Theatre announces 15th anniversary 2025-2026 season will be its final

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Ensemble Theatre announced its 15th anniversary and upcoming final season on Tuesday. The non-profit company, founded in 2011 by playwright and director Tony Padilla, has focused on the production of contemporary plays. DET Executive Director Shawn Abramowitz cites a diminishing Canadian audience in the upcoming season as one of

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Desert Hot Springs considers new disaster preparedness plan to unlock federal aid

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission approved a plan that helps the city better prepare for natural disasters — and unlocks critical federal and state funding for emergency improvements on Tuesday. It’s called the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) — and while it’s already been approved by FEMA, the

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Riverside County secures $333M to expand mental health, substance use services

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Local leaders today were celebrating more than $333 million in state funding to expand access to critical mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. The funding was awarded to the Riverside University Health System’s Behavioral Health Department through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. Announced Monday, the investment will

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Palm Springs Police Department launches largest radar-enabled drone responder program in the U.S.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department just launched the largest radar-enabled drone responder program in the U.S., covering 37 square miles without the need for human spotters. “We’re really excited as department to get this off the ground,” said Lieutenant William Hutchinson with the PSPD. “This asset matters not only to the

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PSUSD African American 2025 grads receive Kente Stoles symbolizing culture and heritage

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Unified School District African American class of 2025 graduates were honored and presented with Kente Stoles Monday evening. The stoles will be worn during their graduation ceremonies. African American Parent Advisory Council Board Member Jarvis Crawford says the event represents a coming of age – a transition from

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