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Lawmakers in California are considering a first-in-the-nation measure that would require universities that receive public funds for student financial assistance to set a standard defining consensual sex. Legislation passed by California’s state Senate in May and coming before the Assembly this month would require schools to set a so-called “affirmative consent standard” that could be

Firefighters are working to put out nine wildfires that were sparked by lightning in the northeastern corner of California as a stubborn blaze to the west in Mendocino County continues to challenge crews. The new fires in Lassen, Modoc and Shasta counties were not threatening any structures, but CalFire says crews were trying to contain

Authorities have released the name of a 40-year-old woman who was run over by a vehicle and killed in Indio. Lucy Peralez of Indio was struck just after 10 p.m. Saturday on westbound Avenue 44 just east of Palo Verde Avenue and was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:13 p.m., according to the Riverside

Marlene Pinnock says she thought she was going to die as a California Highway Patrol officer straddled her, repeatedly punching her head, on the side of a Los Angeles freeway. During an hourlong interview with The Associated Press on Sunday, Pinnock spoke haltingly or in a whisper, occasionally putting her hands to her temples and

Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will hold a job fair Wednesday, August 13th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in preparation for the opening of Simon Kitchen + Bar, the resort’s new restaurant from celebrity chef Kerry Simon. Nearly 20 full and part-time jobs are available. Among the qualifications-a positive attitude and a passion for

Authorities in Northern California say a light plane lost power and was forced to make a crash landing in a street. The Fresno Bee reports the single-engine aircraft landed just south of a runway near the Sierra Sky Park in northwest Fresno Sunday morning. No injuries were reported as the pilot and two other passengers

A heated argument between five men at a San Jacinto park turned violent when gunshots were fired, Sheriff’s authorities reported Sunday. Dispatchers received a call at 8:36 p.m. Saturday and sent deputies to Mistletoe Park, at Mistletoe Avenue and 5th Street. Witnesses told deputies the group were involved in a dispute before it escalated, the

Black smoke was seen across the Coachella Valley Friday, coming from Shelia Hardie’s home in Desert Hot Springs. The flames started just after 5 p.m. on Whitney Court., west of Mountain View Road. “I was sleeping and I was woken by my son. He said there’s a fire in the garage,” said Hardie. “By the

Dozens of residents who violated their strict rations of water in the drought-stricken California beach town of Santa Cruz are taking a seat at Water School. Some of the residents overindulged their zucchini patch. Others didn’t bother with that dripping kitchen sink. They are now hoping that by attending Water School, they will be able

Officials say eight firefighters who suffered burns while battling a wildfire in Northern California have been taken to the hospital. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Capt. Carlos Guerrero said Saturday that the injured firefighters are in stable condition after being airlifted to the burn center at the University of California, Davis for treatment.

One person has major injuries, and two others are hurt following a crash at Calhoun St. and Avenue 55 in Coachella, according to Cal Fire. The crash happened at 10:45 p.m. Friday night. The area remained closed for hours. Cal Fire says one car flipped over another, with the other car hitting an Imperial Irrigation

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission wants to send 2,500 children back to school with brand new school supplies including pencils, notebooks and a backpack. Children and their families will line up early for the rescue mission’s annual Backpack Bonanza Giveaway in the CVRM Multipurpose Room on Saturday, Aug. 23. The event starts at 8 a.m.

Indio police are warning businesses of a scam in which a caller posing as a utility employee asks for payment using a prepaid MoneyPak card. Indio Police Department Sgt. Dan Marshall said someone posing as an Imperial Irrigation District employee calls a business requesting payment for a past due utility bill. This is how it

A 55-year-old Indio man was arrested Friday for allegedly crashing a Hyundai into a gas pump in Coachella while driving under the influence, then leaving the scene. The crash was reported at 11:30 a.m. at an am/pm convenience store and gas station at 48055 Grapefruit Blvd., where witnesses saw the silver vehicle run into a

A family of 3 and their 3 dogs are safe tonight after a fire broke out at their home just after 5:00 p.m. Friday night. It happened in the 68000 block of Whitney Court in Desert Hot Springs, just West of Mountain View. The family says the mother was lying down in the house when

Buying a home is the great american dream, but, sometimes it can turn into a nightmare. That’s what one Desert Hot Springs woman says happened to her, claiming her real estate agent took advantage of her. Facing tough financial times, Billy Scott says her realtor advised her to sell her home in Lake Elsinore quickly

If you think a chain is all you need to keep your bicycle from being stolen, think again. A man’s bike got stolen in Palm Springs by a man carrying bolt cutters, and it was caught on a cell phone. “It’s not really fair,” said Palm Springs resident Zaire Marin. Marin did all the right

Before you take a look and read this story, just know it has been a miracle! After the KESQ and CBS Local 2 coverage of Liam’s story, the community came forward incredibly: The Omni Resort in San Diego offered to donate rooms for Liam’s family to stay in San Diego. The Padres are going to

Police have identified the man who was killed in a crash in Rancho Mirage. The Riverside County Coroner has identified the man as 42 year old Ricardo Jimenez. Jimenez was driving a Jeep Sunday afternoon at Bob Hope Drive and Dinah Shore Drive that jumped the median, flying over another car before landing. Police say

A 43 year old Indio man is in custody tonight in connection with a robbery on the 79000 block of Highway 111 in La Quinta. Police say Chad Andrew Shupp allegedly had a weapon and threatened a woman, demanding property from her. During the follow-up investigation, Shupp was detained and taken to the Thermal Sheriff’s