RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A newly-released report from the American Lung Association gave a failing grade to Riverside County – and much of Southern California – due to poor air quality in 2025. ALA’s 2026 State of the Air Report was released last Wednesday. The full report can be found here. The report ranked Riverside
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are at the scene of a structure fire in Sky Valley Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 12:55 p.m. on the 19800 block of Dowell Lane in the community of Sky Valley off of Dillon Road. The agency said multiple engine crews were sent to the location
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs business owners are reporting significant financial strain during the city’s festival season. This has prompted a renewed push for a more permanent solution. Business owners say this challenge is something they encounter every year, but the recent slowdown was particularly pronounced and harder to ignore. This pattern sees
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -With Primary Election Day approaching, voters across the Coachella Valley are beginning to receive their ballots and voter guides in the mail. Officials say most voter guides should arrive by May 4, outlining everything from candidates to instructions on how to properly fill out a ballot. Voters will have several options
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Well in the Desert, a non-profit that feeds the homeless in Palm Springs, was served a 30-day notice to vacate by the property owner, Grit Development. Over the years, where they’ve actually served meals has changed, but for 16 years, the location at 181 N. Indian Canyon Drive has served
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers across California should expect increased patrols as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) rolls out a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at cracking down on speeding and preventing serious crashes. The enforcement campaign began at 6 a.m. Tuesday and runs through 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, with officers closely watching for anyone
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department is prepared to issue a strong message to residents about the importance of keeping dry brush and fuels trimmed and cleared. Recent wildfires were still fresh in the memories of residents and firefighters alike. For example, the Prescott Fire this past February torched palm trees
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters could be deciding new voter identification requirements in November. The ballot initiative has received enough signatures to appear on the November ballot. If approved, voters would be required to show a government-issued ID every time they go to the polls. Mail-in ballots would need the last-four digits of
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Takeaways from the latest California governor’s debate Originally Published: 28 APR 26 22:36 ETUpdated: 28 APR 26 22:40 ETBy Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the state more affordable and sought to gain ground
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hospital officials confirmed they saw 85 patients from Stagecoach in the ER over the weekend. A spokesperson for JFK Memorial Hospital confirmed that the number is up from 45 patients last year. The hospital did not have that data broken down by injury type, but ER physicians reported there were persons
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Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The man accused of murdering a missing teen is back in court Tuesday for his preliminary hearing. 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pleaded not guilty in connection to the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’neya Tovar. Tuesday’s court appearance is said to determine if there is enough evidence to establish probable cause and hold him for
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A jury was seated today for the trial of a parolee accused of shooting a girl in the head and endangering other children as they rode in a vehicle near downtown Indio. Vicente Manuel Reyes, 30, of Thousand Palms allegedly perpetrated the attack in 2018 and has been awaiting trial ever
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MORONGO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman was killed, and five people were injured, after a crash on a Friday afternoon in Morongo Valley, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The crash was reported at around 2:40 p.m. on State Route 62 near Rose Eden Drive. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Dodge Caliber was traveling
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A 48-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night on Interstate 10 in Cabazon. The crash was reported at around 11:15 p.m. on the eastbound side of the I-10, east of Morongo Trail. According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2026 Mercedes G-550 at an
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose to its highest amount since Oct. 6, 2023 today, increasing 1.8 cents to $5.898. The average price has increased seven consecutive days, increasing 14.1 cents, including seven-tenths of a cent Monday, according to figures from the AAA
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker suffered minor injuries Tuesday while trekking the Bump and Grind trail in Rancho Mirage. The “hiker down” call was reported at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the injured hiker was airlifted from the remote area and taken to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is receiving national recognition after earning multiple spots in USA Today’s 10Best rankings, including being named one of the top zoos in the country. One highlight is the zoo’s Australian Adventures exhibit, which ranked in the top five nationwide and features an immersive, walk-through
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Arrests at the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival fell about 21% from last year, according to data released by the Indio Police Department. Police reported 119 total arrests during the three-day country music festival, down from 151 arrests in 2025. The festival ran April 24–26, with campers arriving the day before. False
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a head-on collision in Indio that Indio Police said may have been caused by an impaired driver. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street. For Antonio Cazarez, who witnessed the
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 48-year-old inmate choked on food while inside a housing unit at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility and was pronounced dead, authorities announced today. Deputies assigned to the Banning facility received notification of the inmate undergoing a medical emergency on Sunday, prompting jail staff and medical personnel to immediately respond
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