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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — J.R. Roberts is stepping down from the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation and his position as president of the board, marking the end of a six-year tenure with the organization. Roberts has been involved with the foundation since its earliest days, helping lead efforts to raise the funds needed to
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The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is scheduled to open a new $7.26 million annex building on Tuesday, providing officers and detectives with upgraded facilities as part of a larger plan to expand the department’s staff.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)— Cathedral City police arrested 20 people during a high-visibility enforcement operation tied to a weekend gathering of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, authorities said. The operation was conducted Friday and Saturday in partnership with several local and state law enforcement agencies while the Mongols held a gathering at the DoubleTree by Hilton
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By Eduardo Cuevas, Ed Lavandera, Ashley Killough, Priscilla Alvarez, Boer Deng, Andy Rose, Julianna Bragg, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a man from Venezuela who was working as a DoorDash driver Sunday in Texas’ capital, city officials confirmed, with protests erupting at the scene against President
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two hikers were rescued after getting lost while on the Big Morongo Canyon Trail near Desert Hot Springs Monday afternoon. The incident was first reported at around 3:20 p.m. in the area of N Indian Canyon Drive and Worsley Road. “The Sheriff’s Aviation Unit also responded to assist and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Organizers behind Desert X, a biennial international art exhibition held in the Coachella Valley, will partner with Parker Palm Springs beginning next month for a cultural series featuring artists of different mediums for live performances and conversations, with proceeds benefiting Desert X’s 10th anniversary in 2027. The opening event
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By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Missouri must use a GOP-friendly congressional redistricting plan for November’s election but put that ruling on hold for a week so the Supreme Court could review the dispute. The ruling from the US 8th Circuit Court of Appeals is the latest twist
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws today that feature “some of the strongest rate payer protections and environmental protections from data center costs in the country,” according to the San Diego- area senator who sponsored them. Sen. Steve Padilla, D-San Diego, introduced Senate Bills 886 and 887 and said the
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By Cindy Von Quednow, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Hours after telecom lines were severed by a construction crew in New Jersey, leading to a travel nightmare at five major Northeast airports Monday, repairs have been completed and operations have resumed, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced. Both an aging circuit and its backup system failed
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By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The recent murder of a female foreign exchange student in central Mexico has cast international attention on the country’s high levels of violence against women, prompting the Mexican government to act with an urgency that some say it often lacks in cases involving its own nationals. Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera,
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By Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — For national Democrats, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York is a top target to beat in the midterm elections this fall. On Monday, however, Rep. Jared Golden, a retiring moderate Democrat from Maine, endorsed Lawler. It was the third time in recent weeks that Golden defied his party,
Continue ReadingBy Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s the best medicine — and it’s free. Science backs up this easy way to get healthier. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Childhood cancer Ewing sarcoma is so rare that only about 200 children and teens
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Imperial Irrigation District customers in the Coachella Valley will have an opportunity to enter into a lottery to have a shade tree professionally installed at their residence starting Monday. Monday Sept, 21st is the final day customers will be able to sign up for the program at https://www.iid.com/customer-service/save-energy-and-money/your-home/tree-for-all. The “Residential
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency today in California in preparation for what state officials say could be a historic El Niño season, directing agencies to stage equipment, protect infrastructure and prepare communities for severe winter weather. The looming El Niño event is already breaking records, and forecasters expect
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose today to its highest amount since Oct. 2, 2023, increasing 1.9 cents to $6.112, extending its streak of increases to 34 consecutive days. The average price has risen 59.2 cents over the past 34 days, including 1.8 cents
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By Billy Stockwell, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A slimmed-down Iranian delegation arrived in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly, as President Donald Trump touted the possibility of “very big things” ahead amid the war in the Middle East. A founding member of the UN, Iran has maintained a presence at
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Idyllwild, Calif. (KESQ)— Pride Under The Pines has announced that its next celebration will be postponed from October to May 2027, with an exact date to be announced soon. The annual Idyllwild celebration has become a beloved gathering for LGBTQ+ visibility, community, love, and belonging. Organizers say the decision to move the event was made
Continue ReadingBy Haven Orecchio-Egresitz, CNN (CNN) — The three outlets President Donald Trump banned from the White House — CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — have sued the administration in an attempt to restore their access. The emergency request is set to go before federal Judge Timothy J. Kelly, who is a Trump-appointee in the DC
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By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Two members of a helicopter crew battling a wildfire in Yosemite National Park were killed when their aircraft crashed Sunday, according to the US Forest Service. Precision, LLC, an aviation company known online as Flyprecision, posted Sunday that two members of its team had died. “We are devastated by
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By Tim Lister (CNN) — In the last month, Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have joined the Middle East conflict in dramatic fashion — capturing a swath of the Red Sea coastline, launching missiles and drones at Saudi energy infrastructure and even targeting the Saudi capital, Riyadh, over the weekend. Now their campaign appears to
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