JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – A man wanted on a warrant for grand theft auto is in custody after fleeing into the desert from Sheriff’s deputies in Joshua Tree. Deputies say they were attempting to arrest the man on Wednesday, who had an active no-bail felony warrant, at a home in the 62100 block of
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Monarca Mexican Restaurant in Cathedral City is closing it’s doors for a week due to “unforeseen immigration circumstances” and safety concerns for the community, according to restaurant owners. Owners say those concerns have stopped customers from showing up and spending money due to fear of local raids. Earlier this month,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It was an evening full of sparkle and pride at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center on Friday as the 2025 Kings & Queens Pageant returned for another year. The pageant has been celebrating local youth for more than 30 years. The cherished event featured adorable performances in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Surf Club is holding a live “groundbreaking action sports spectacle” event on Saturday, June 21, featuring tricks, demonstrations, and record-breaking stunts. The event – “The Raha Live Record Breakers & NBD Surfing Invitational” will include performances by athletes from skateboarding, BMX, big-air motorcycling, and surfing. The athletes slated
Continue ReadingCNN By Frederik Pleitgen, Claudia Otto and Joseph Ataman, CNN Tehran, Iran (CNN) — Diplomacy with Iran can “easily” be started again if US President Donald Trump orders Israel’s leadership to stop its strikes on Iran, Majid Farahani, an official with the Iranian presidency told CNN on Friday. “Iran believes in civilian dialogue,” he said.
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Happy Friday! We welcome the start of Summer solstice later this evening at 7:42pm PDT. We remain very warm this afternoon–but temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, with a more noticeable drop in temps this weekend. I’m watching hot, dry and gusty conditions this afternoon through Saturday night. Gusty westerly winds will increase later
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles today amid ongoing federal immigration enforcement actions and defended the continued federal presence in the city while also delivering scathing criticism of Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom for what he claimed was encouraging “illegal migration” as well as violence against law enforcement
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Trevor Project received official notice June 17 of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration initiating the closure of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program. The termination could be effective for July 17, 2025, if passed by Congress. The Trevor Project is one
Continue ReadingBy Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — Vice President JD Vance referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as “José Padilla” during a Friday visit to Los Angeles where he criticized California’s Democratic leaders and defended the Trump administration’s controversial use of the state’s National Guard in the city. “I was hoping José Padilla would be here to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A private appreciation BBQ was held Friday to honor members of the Palms Springs Police and Fire Departments for their service and courage, following last months fertility clinic bombing. The event was put together by the Hispanic-American Chamber of commerce in partnership with other groups. “We are so honored so
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a groundbreaking HIV prevention shot that only needs to be taken twice a year. Medical experts are calling it one of the most significant advancements in HIV prevention since the arrival of PrEP. The injectable drug, Lenacapavir, will be sold under the brand
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CABAZON, CALIF. (KESQ) – Hollywood Superstar Mark Wahlberg added a little sizzle to his family restaurant. On Wednesday, while making a special guest appearance visit at Wahlburgers within the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa. Where he mingled with casino guests and diners where he posed for selfies, traded hugs, and shared stories with excited patrons
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UPDATE 6/20/2025 – SCE reports that as of 8:50 p.m., the power has been restored. UPDATE 6/20/2025 – The City of Desert Hot Springs is reporting some traffic signal outages in the area affected by the power outage. Traffic signals are out of service at the intersections of Pierson Boulevard and Skyborne, and at Pierson
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Yucca Valley announced the new opening of its Founders Plaza. Town officials touted it as a “significant milestone in the town’s ongoing efforts.” Earlier this month, council members held a small ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the project. Officials are set to plan a larger community celebration later
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of Americans have fled Iran as the conflict with Israel has escalated, an internal State Department report said. The detail in the Friday situation report underscores that US citizens in Iran are at risk as President Donald Trump weighs US military action. The exact number of Americans in
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A felon who seriously assaulted and threatened the life of a fellow inmate at a Riverside County jail because the woman refused to smuggle drugs into the facility was sentenced today to seven years, eight months in state prison. A Riverside jury in April convicted 35-year-old Cassandra Othelia Hoskins of assault
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Sylvia Paz stepped down from her position as trustee of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. The move went into effect on June 17, the district announced on Friday. Paz said she is resigning to begin a “long-planned sabbatical.” Paz spent seven years on the board. District officials said she leaves
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WASHINGTON, D.C (KESQ) – U.S Representative, Ken Calvert, has officially nominated the group of candidates to be admitted into the United States Service Academies. Young SoCal candidates have received and accepted appointments to the Class of 2029 US Air Force Academy, U.S Naval Academy, and U.S Military Academy. Those appointed will secure an education valued
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