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The California State Senate has issued a proclamation recognizing Jan. 21-27 as California School Choice Week. Dozens of governors and hundreds of city and county leaders nationwide have issued similar proclamations. In California, more than 2,300 events have been planned to raise awareness about educational opportunity. The rallies, roundtable discussions, coffeehouse meet-ups, festivals, school fairs,

Saturday, KESQ and CBS Local 2 talked with Rep. Raul Ruiz (D/CA-36) about the government shutdown that went into effect at midnight. Ruiz tweeted shortly after midnight Saturday, calling the government shutdown, “unacceptable.” He said his offices will remain open during the shutdown to answer any questions or concerns. “I’ve gotten a few calls,” Ruiz

Vista Chino reopened to traffic Monday morning after a brush fire that closed the road in both directions. The closure stretched from Avenida Maravilla, east to Date Palm Drive near Interstate 10. The fire was first reported just before 7:00 a.m. The fire was quickly extinguished, but fire hoses were blocking the road. Firefighters at

A local signature drive to end California’s latest gasoline tax was set to begin in Indio Monday afternoon with an event where gasoline will be on sale for $1.99 a gallon. Members of the East Valley Republican Women Federated and other repeal activists will gather for a rally to collect gas tax repeal signatures. The

A lot of residents remain concerned with the lack of resources for the homeless community, especially in the West Valley after Roy’s in the Desert closed. But organizations, including a new West Valley housing program contracted by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, is helping many people get a roof over their head. “It’ll keep

A Palm Desert man is behind bars accused of burglary in La Quinta and stealing a vehicle. La Quinta Police responded to a home in the 53000 block of Avenida Montezuma just after 2:00 p.m. Saturday. While checking the home, Elias Cruz, 21, ran from the back door, over a nearby wall and into the

Sports Director Blake Arthur goes one on one with Jon Rahm following his CareerBuilder Challenge title holding off Andrew Landry in a 4-hole playoff.

Complete final round coverage of the 2018 CareerBuilder Challenge with Jon Rahm taking his 2nd PGA Tour victory in a 4-hole playoff against Andrew Landry. Final leaderboard: https://www.pgatour.com/competition/2018/careerbuilder-challenge/leaderboard.html

A Twentynine Palms man is behind bars for violating parole and possessing stolen property related to a burglary last year. Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Deputies said last July, a burglary happened at a home in the 6400 block of Fortynine Palms in Twentynine Palms. Detectives found out Randy Bryant, 22, pawned the victim’s stolen property at

The second annual Paradise Road Show is back in Palm Springs this weekend. The event brings together classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club. Founders tell us they wanted to re-invent the modern-day American car and motorcycle show and Palm Springs was the perfect place to do that. “Palm Springs

The dream week for Charlie Reiter ended Saturday in the CareerBuilder Challenge after shooting 5-over and missing the Sunday cut. Reiter finished the tournament 1-under and now has his eyes set on a high school state championship this spring.

The CareerBuilder Challenge is three rounds in the books and Cody Krupp has the recap of the day’s action including leaderboard & Sunday pairings. LEADERBOARD: https://www.pgatour.com/competition/2018/careerbuilder-challenge/leaderboard.html SUNDAY PAIRINGS: 11:35 a.m.: Richy Werenski, Rob Oppenheim, Brendan Steele 11:45 a.m.: Aaron Wise, Lucas Glover, Harris English 11:55 a.m.: Brian Gay, Ben Crane, Corey Conners 12:05 p.m.: Kevin

Final day pairings for the 2018 CareerBuilder Challenge with Austin Cook leading the field by a stroke at 19-under. 11:35 a.m.: Richy Werenski, Rob Oppenheim, Brendan Steele 11:45 a.m.: Aaron Wise, Lucas Glover, Harris English 11:55 a.m.: Brian Gay, Ben Crane, Corey Conners 12:05 p.m.: Kevin Streelman, Peter Uihlein, Patton Kizzire 12:15 p.m.: Rory Sabbatini,

One year after millions across the U.S. first donned the distinctive pink caps, cities across the nation served as host to the 2nd annual Women’s March. Local marchers gathered at Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs Saturday morning. The Palm Springs march was organized by former Senator Barbara Boxer’s PAC for a Change. Local and

80 boys and girls got to spend the day at the CareerBuilder challenge Saturday. This is all a part of the tournament’s outreach with the local Boys and Girls Clubs across the Coachella Valley. Kids got a front-row view of the tournament and even a behind-the-scenes look at the media center. The day is geared

Organizers at this year’s CareerBuilder Challenge said ticket sales are up and their efforts to bring out more than golf fans to the event may be paying off. Complete Coverage of the CareerBuilder Challenge Friday evening, Huey Lewis and the News performed a concert after the 2nd round of the tournament concluded. Lewis has performed

Firefighters are investigating what started a two-story structure fire at a Palm Springs hotel Friday evening. According to the battalion chief at the scene, the fire started in a room on the second floor of the Rodeway Inn hotel on 1700 S Palm Canyon at around 6 pm. Flames eventually went up to the third

Authorities rescued a lost and dehydrated hiker traveling along the North Lykken Trail Friday afternoon. Palm Springs Mounted Police was called out to help find the missing hiker at 2:30 pm. The hiker was eventually spotted by a California Highway Patrol Helicopter. The hiker was guided back to the trail with help from the CHP

A family is trying to cope after a deadly car crash in Coachella last week took the life of 92-year-old Ramon Cecena. A 12-year-old boy from Coachella who was raised by his grandfather is looking for stability as his aunt who lives out of state is making the move to the valley — taking on

On Wednesday, authorities released the name of a 92-year-old man fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash in Coachella last week that also injured two juveniles. The collision happened just after 9 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Harrison Street and Cairo Avenue. Ramon Cecena was taken to John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, where