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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Legislation backed by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office to prevent potentially violent criminal offenders from exploiting courts’ mental health treatment allowances by using claims of psychiatric disorders to avoid incarceration is now enshrined in state law. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed Assembly Bill 46, introduced by Assemblywoman Stephanie Nguyen, D-Sacramento,

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The 10 highest paid officials in Riverside County government last year were working almost entirely in public health, according to a report released today by the California State Controller’s Office. The agency on Tuesday published its 2025 Government Compensation in California analysis, showing how taxpayer funds were spent in the previous year,

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped today for the 40th time in 41 days, falling 2.6 cents to $5.261, its lowest amount since March 11. The average price has dropped 79.4 cents over the past 41 days, including three-tenths of a cent Monday, according

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, a broader national conversation is emerging about how the country should mark its upcoming 250th birthday, with opinions varying on what the milestone should represent. Across the Coachella Valley, Independence Day traditions like backyard barbecues, neighborhood gatherings, and community fireworks shows

Palm Springs’ premier poolside music festival, Splash House, returns with two weekends of electronic music and After Hours performances at the Palm Springs Air Museum. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Splash House (@splashhouse) Splash House is set to make its highly anticipated return to Palm Springs in August of 2026, unveiling

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 32nd Palm Springs International ShortFest wrapped up Sunday with its annual awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding filmmakers from around the world and distributing $30,000 in cash prizes across multiple categories. The awards ceremony was held at the Hilton Palm Springs, where more than a dozen films and filmmakers were honored

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says a couple was found dead after deputies conducted a wellness check Friday afternoon. Morongo Basin deputies say they responded to the 7000 block of Aster Avenue in reference to a welfare check. A deputy reportedly observed the residents through a window, motionless. After

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — One man is in custody after a sheriff’s pursuit that began near Cabazon ended in Palm Springs Sunday afternoon. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says at 3:28 p.m., deputies located a vehicle wanted for grand theft in the area of the eastbound I-10 Freeway and Morongo Trail in Cabazon. Deputies

Update 06/30: The Palm Springs Police Department sent an alert that North Indian Canyon Drive between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue is now open. Update 06/30: Around 2:30 A.M., the Palm Springs Police Department sent an alert that North Indian Canyon Drive between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue. As of Tuesday morning, Vista Chino is

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Assemblymember Greg Wallis partnered with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter to host community-driven event aiming at raising awareness about overcrowded animal shelters. This one-day event features waived adoption fees, allowing residents to bring new family members home without the financial burden. Prior to the event, Palm Springs Animal Shelter was