By Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A classified final version of the Pentagon inspector general’s report into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal to discuss sensitive military operations has been delivered to the House and Senate Armed Services committees for review, three people familiar with the matter told CNN. A declassified,
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced its transition from the Salton Sea Authority to the State of California’s newly established Salton Sea Conservancy. IID officials said the transition in participation from the Salton Sea Authority to the Conservancy will strengthen alignment among state and federal agencies and facilitate project operations
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) The Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board voted Tuesday to impose administrative civil penalties on two Yucca Valley homeowners who did not meet the deadlines set by a 2024 cease-and-desist order requiring remaining properties to connect to the town’s sewer system. A third proposed fine was withdrawn after the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy has launched its inaugural photo contest, aimed at showcasing the biodiversity, nature and wildlife of the Coachella Valley. Participants must snap a photo that depicts landscapes, wildlife or native species of the valley within the conservancy boundary by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31. A map
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – Tuesday marked 10 years since a terrorist attack that killed 14 people in San Bernardino. Dozens gathered at a memorial site in San Bernardino to honor the 14 lives lost as well as the survivors and first responders who rushed to the scene that day. The attack happened on Dec.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An attic fire left two adults displaced Tuesday afternoon in Desert Hot Springs. The fire was reported just after 1:15 p.m. on the 13500 block of Cuando Way. “The first arriving unit reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the attic of the structure,” reads a CAL FIRE post
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Bidders scrambled to come out on top as one of the last Fabergé eggs in private hands became the most expensive work by the Russian jeweler ever to sell at auction. Check out this exquisite egg. Here’s what else you might have missed during your
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CNN By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday sought to distance themselves from the decision to launch a follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, insisting they weren’t aware of what the military had done after the first strike didn’t kill everyone on
Continue Reading By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday sought to distance themselves from the decision to launch a follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, insisting they weren’t aware of what the military had done after the first strike didn’t kill everyone on board.
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UPDATE: The hiker has been identified as Michael Pavelec, 63, of La Quinta. LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker died on a La Quinta trail Tuesday morning after a medical issue. The incident was first reported just after 9:45 a.m. about 2.3 miles up the Boo Hoff Trail. The patient was found by mountain
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By Morgan Rimmer, Arlette Saenz, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Tuesday accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of either lying in his public response to news reports that the US military carried out a follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in September or being incompetent. “Secretary Hegseth said he had
Continue Reading CNN By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday sought to distance themselves from the decision to launch a follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, insisting they weren’t aware of what the military had done after the first strike didn’t kill everyone on
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval today to an ordinance that would ban law-enforcement officers from concealing or disguising their identities while on duty in unincorporated areas — a response to federal immigration agents who generally wear masks during their operations. The proposal introduced by Supervisors Janice
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By Nadine Schmidt, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — The German Defense Ministry confirmed Tuesday that “a shipment of thousands of rounds of ammunition” bound for the armed forces was stolen from a civilian contractor’s trailer last week. A spokesperson told CNN that the ammunition was stolen “from the trailer of the civilian carrier’s transport vehicle,
Continue ReadingBy Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — The White House social media team is in hot water with one of the world’s biggest pop stars after using Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Juno” in a video depicting law enforcement apprehending individuals in apparent immigration actions. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter called the video “evil and disgusting.” “Do not
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By Holmes Lybrand, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A new Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, will target undocumented Somali immigrants, a federal official told CNN on Tuesday, as the president has ramped up attacks against the community in recent days. The New York Times, which cited documents and an
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Joaquín Guzmán, otherwise known as “El Chapo,” a Mexican drug lord who has repeatedly broken out of prison. He was recaptured in January 2016 and later extradited to the United States to stand trial on federal charges. He was convicted on 10 counts
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By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — As usual, President Donald Trump made numerous false claims in his televised Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. And, as usual, most of them had previously been debunked. Trump repeated familiar false claims about consumer prices, investment in the US, foreign affairs, public safety, the 2020 election, and his signature domestic
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Agave Caliente Tequila Bar has turned into a winter wonderland pop-up bar- Jingle & Mingle. The holiday bar, full of twinkling lights and extravagant decorations, is located at the Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City. This is a month-long celebration packed with nonstop holiday happenings each day. Guests will find
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – The 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced its lineup, including opening and closing night films. The festival will screen 168 films from 72 countries and territories, including 53 premieres (3 World, 6 International, 10 North American, 12 U.S., and 22 California) from January 2-12, 2026. The lineup
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