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DMV announces new laws for 2026

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The DMV of California announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that will go into effect in 2026. These new laws include a law that will extend the probation period for those convicted of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated from two years to between three and five years.  “This

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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Story by Associated Press Dhaka, Bangladesh (AP) — Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with Sheikh Hasina defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her political party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. She had faced corruption cases she said were politically motivated, but in January 2025, the Supreme

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New California laws to protect animals, boost veterinary care take effect on Jan. 1

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Five animal welfare laws aimed at protecting pets while strengthening veterinary care statewide will take effect Jan. 1, San Diego Humane Society announced today. Officials with the animal-welfare organization said the new laws are the result of lobbying efforts by a coalition of advocacy groups.    According to SDHS:   —

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Rancho Mirage approves Ritz-Carlton adjacent development despite resident concerns

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A controversial residential development planned next to the Ritz-Carlton in Rancho Mirage has been approved by the city council, despite concerns from residents who fear the project could have lasting impacts to their community. The development, located in the foothills above Rancho Mirage, will include more than 100 residential units,

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The US military conducted a strike against an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday

US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 2

CNN By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a strike against an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing two people, according to US Southern Command. “On Dec. 29, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on

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