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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office honored two deputies who died in separate incidents 20 years apart in the line of duty. Deputy Bruce K. Lee was killed in La Quinta on May 13, 2003, while responding to a disturbing the peace call. Lee attempted to question and reason with a

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

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – About 40 pets were evacuated after a fire destroyed an abandoned mobile home and several vehicles near Animal Samaritans in Thousand Palms Tuesday morning. The fire was initially reported at around 9:40 a.m. on the 72000 block of Varner Road at what CAL FIRE initially called a “vacant single-wide, mobile

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission gave the green light on Tuesday in moving forward with a new affordable housing project just off Palm Drive and Park Lane. Supporters packed the room at the Planning Commission meeting, backing the proposal for the “Park Lane Homes” project. The Commission unanimously

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) –  Cathedral City officials, residents and business owners gathered Tuesday morning at the DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort for the 2025 State of the City, Business Awards & Business Expo. During the ceremony, a key topic was the early successes of Measure W, a voter-approved sales tax measure that is beginning to

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

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Officials at the Transgender Health and Wellness Center told News Channel 3 on Monday that half a million dollars in federal funding was pulled from the ‘Marsha P Johnson LGBTQ Youth Drop-In Center,’ putting it at risk of shutting down. But those funds go far beyond the center, and help

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cyclists in Palm Springs will take part in the annual “Ride of Silence” next week to honor cyclists who lost their lives around the world.    City officials announced Tuesday that the free event will be held at 7 p.m. on May 21 at Ruth Hardy Park, located at 700

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – DAP Health is ending its annual Health Equity Walk after nearly 40 years of fundraising. The walk, which began in 1987 as the “Desert AIDs Walk” worked to benefit HIV/AIDS care, mental health services and more. DAP Health CEO David Brinkman emailed an announcement to employees, donors and volunteers on

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

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs announced today a limited-time promotion called “Love Local Palm Springs” to encourage spending at participating local businesses during Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week.    The citywide promotion lets customers buy a $100 digital gift card and receive a $50 bonus card while supplies last, city

Update 5/12/25 The 92-year-old man attacked by the parolee has died. Police said the man, Attilio Cecchetto of Banning, was pronounced dead just after midnight on Saturday. Police said that, pending the completion of the autopsy, they will work with the Riverside County District Attorney’s office to determine whether a murder charge will be added

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) presented numbers on Monday showing the progress the Department has made so far this year. RCDAS spokespeople are calling the progress “encouraging” after focusing on efforts to make local adoptions easier and more affordable, and reaching out to other areas that are able to