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CalTrans pavement rehabilitation and shoulder widening project set to last through the fall

San Bernardino, Calif (KESQ)- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to work on a $21.9 million dollar pavement rehabilitation and shoulder widening project.  This project takes place on state route 247 this work is funded through the senate bill “The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017”. Construction signs are now placed throughout the

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Sheriff Bianco raises more than $1.6 million in first fundraising period

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ)- Today Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco held his first fundraising period. In his first fundraising period since announcing his candidacy for governor, Sheriff Bianco raised $1.64 million from more than 8,100 donors. The donors from this list include police officers, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, teachers and more. The Sheriff’s campaign raised $321,000 from

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Twenty-Nine Palms band of Mission Indians launch free shuttle service for Marines

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians partners up with 29 Palms Marine Corps Community Services and Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center to launch free shuttle service for Marines.  On Friday, August 1, the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in partnership with 29 Palms Marine Corps Community Services and Joshua

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Firebirds re-sign defenseman Charlie Wright to one-year AHL contract

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds re-sign defenseman Charlie Wright for another one-year AHL contract, bringing him back to the ice for the 2025-26 season.  NEWS: The #CVFirebirds have signed defenseman Charlie Wright to a one-year, AHL contract for the 2025-26 season.Welcome back, Charlie! https://t.co/wjIP3aCSQ6 | #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/BLOt7qBDp2— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) July

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Several quakes rock the Inland Empire Thursday morning, largest at 4.3 magnitude

FONTANA, Calif. (KESQ)- At approximately 9:32 a.m., a 4.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Fontana California, with movement being felt in several regions including the Coachella Valley. Residents in the Coachella Valley have reported feeling tremors, described as a rumble. Three other quakes have been reported this morning in the Rialto area. The quakes were reported

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Desert Regional Medical Center Tenet nurses picket for increased staffing, training

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tenet nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center and across California held informational pickets Thursday demanding increased staff and training. According to the union, Tenet nurses are currently in negotiations to bargain a contract that includes staffing improvements like lift support, rapid response nurses, and rest and meal break nurses, as

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Landowners who failed to pay for wildfire risk reduction to see fees for clearing brush

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of property owners in unincorporated portions of Riverside County will see fines attached to their tax bills for failing to pay for brush mitigation. The Riverside County Fire Department requested the Board of Supervisors to sign off on cost recovery for the department’s Fire Hazard Reduction Program. The program aims to

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