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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ)– Another vegetation fire in the east valley broke out Wednesday afternoon, at Highway 86 and Airport Blvd. CAL FIRE reports it spread to three-and-a-half-acres. The fire call came in at approximately 3:01 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, with firefighters arriving at the scene shortly after. CAL FIRE reports just after 4:00 p.m. the forward

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Animal Samaritans Veterinary Clinic in Thousand Palms has committed $100,000 toward free spay and neuter surgeries for qualified residents in unincorporated areas of the Coachella Valley. The initiative aims to reduce the number of unwanted pets and cut down on euthanasia rates at high-risk shelters. August’s round of surgeries is already full, with

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– You have probably heard of the famous TED Talks featuring speakers on a wide range of topics. Soon, there will be a new TED event in Rancho Mirage, bringing together the valley’s brightest minds and passionate voices. The event is called “TEDxRanchoMirage,” and will be held Tuesday, August 6, at the

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Shops at Palm Desert host the second annual “Wellness Day” Saturday, August 2.  The free “Wellness Day” event will take place at the Main Court of The Shops at Palm Desert from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2. The event invites the community to refresh, recharge and refocus

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Construction crews in Indio are making progress on the Avenue 44 low water crossing replacement project. City officials say crews are focusing on the bridge’s stem walls and forming installations and concrete placement. Donn Uyeno, the City of Indio’s Principal Civil Engineer, said the project is waiting on various utility companies to

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — One Indio homeowner is fighting back after he says his Homeowners Association told him his backyard mural violates the community’s guidelines. Now, they’re asking him to submit an application for the art, or paint over it. Jesse Borrego says he paid $2,500 to commission a backyard mural in his home as

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The intersection of Highway 111 and Washington street is fully closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. Wednesday July 30th to 5 a.m. Thursday July 31st, as crews continue work on the Highway 111 pavement rehabilitation project.  All businesses in that area will remain open during the intersection closure. Detours will be clearly marked and

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Five adults and two children were injured in a two-car crash in Desert Hot Springs on Tuesday night. The collision happened in the 14500 block of Palm Drive around 7:00 p.m. Desert Hot Springs Police on scene say the injured were taken to local hospitals with major to moderate

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– UCR Palm Desert is hoping to entice more students to take part in its new online “Cannabis Education Workforce Program.” The school is now offering flexible tuition payment options. As reported back in September, this is the first program of its kind in the valley. The school has partnered with a

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A proposal to establish a commission to analyze whether Riverside County might benefit from having a standing oversight committee to implement measures intended to improve Sheriff’s operations was rejected Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors. “Given everything that has transpired in the last few years, with the number of lawsuits, indicates that

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Steven Shaw, Desert Hot Springs Chief of Police, is releasing new details after the department used a drone to arrest a wanted felon. He said it happened on Saturday when officers were investigating a serious elder abuse case. “They had received information on some suspects in a suspect vehicle,”

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ)– The Riverside County Fire Department’s request to attach fire mitigation charges to the tax bills of 450 property owners was approved by the Board of Supervisors early Tuesday morning.  In a unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors signed off on the Riverside County Fire Department’s cost recovery attempts proposed by the Fire

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Hollywood is coming to Twentynine Palms. Oscar nominated actor James Franco will present his bold new work-in-progress: a surreal stage trip through fame, fantasy, and the myth of Robert Blake. The two exclusive performances of “Desert Films” are the start of a creative process for the Franco project. The play which

The Riverside County Probation Department is hitting the road — literally — in a bid to bring key supervision and support services to people who need them the most. County officials on Tuesday unveiled two new Mobile Service Centers, climate-controlled vans equipped to function as fully operational probation offices. The initiative is aimed at assisting

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Registered nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center and Hi-Desert Medical Center will join in on a statewide mobilization by Tenet Healthcare Corporation nurses for fair contracts that improve patient safety and nurse retention. On Thursday, July 31, Desert Regional Medical Center Registered Nurses and Hi-Desert Medical Center Registered Nurses will hold