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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A pipeline project designed to provide clean, accessible water to residents living in eastern Coachella Valley has been completed, Coachella Valley Water District officials announced today. The Avenue 66 Transmission project, also known as the Saint Anthony Mobile Home Park Water Consolidation project, involved the installation of more than
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is nominating former Fox News host and interim US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to a full term as the top federal prosecutor in Washington, DC, according to a White House news release. Her nomination for a four-year term has been sent to the Senate, the release says.
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PERRIS, Calif. — Law enforcement, students, and volunteers gathered Wednesday at Citrus Hill High School for one of the region’s most immersive active shooter training drills to date. The all-day simulation, led by the Val Verde Unified School District Police Department, was designed to mimic the critical first 15–30 minutes of a school shooting. Officers
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump prepared to leave the G7 summit a day early amid an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, he dialed up his go-to national security confidant Sen. Lindsey Graham — who’s also one of the GOP’s most vocal war hawks. In that phone call, Graham said
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — The Senate passed first-of-its-kind bipartisan cryptocurrency legislation, called the GENIUS Act, after months of negotiations and weeks of back-and-forth between Democratic and Republican backers. The final tally was 68-30, with 18 Democrats voting yes, and two Republicans voting no. The bill now moves to the House for consideration. House
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SAN BERNADINO COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ)- This week the valley gears up for drowning prevention week with hopes of spreading awareness about this silent but dangerous killer. Drowning can occur in as little as 30 seconds and can affect even the strongest of swimmers silently and quickly making it important to learn the preventative measures to
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported by ambulance on Tuesday to a hospital in Washington, DC, after an allergic reaction, the Department of Homeland Security said. “Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, Emily Scolnick, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A familiar carrier landed top honors at the 2025 World Airline Awards, claiming the accolade for the ninth time in the 26-year history of the “Oscars of the aviation world.” Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, Emily Scolnick, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A familiar carrier landed top honors at the 2025 World Airline Awards, claiming the accolade for the ninth time in the 26-year history of the “Oscars of the aviation world.” Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things
Continue ReadingCNN By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was released from federal custody Tuesday afternoon, hours after he was arrested by officers at immigration court in Manhattan after he tried to escort a migrant whom officers were attempting to arrest. His arrest is the latest involving a
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz, Hannah Rabinowitz and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — House Democratic lawmakers released a report Tuesday alleging that President Donald Trump’s federal pardons and clemency grants could wipe away more than $1.3 billion in payments to victims and the federal government. Trump’s pardons have provoked ire of critics who accuse the president of
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of musician Beyoncé. Personal Birth date: September 4, 1981 Birth place: Houston, Texas Birth name: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Father: Mathew Knowles Mother: Celestine “Tina” Beyoncé Knowles Marriage: Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z (2008-present) Children: Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir (twins) Other Facts Her fanbase
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole and Molly Reinmann, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday spent more than an hour grappling with whether President Donald Trump unlawfully federalized thousands of members of California’s National Guard to beef up security in Los Angeles amid unrest over immigration enforcement. A three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit
Continue ReadingBy Adam Roberts, Ka’Tani Gouch Click here for updates on this story BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (KHBS) — A man accused of trying to kill his grandfather was arrested by Bentonville police on Saturday. According to a probable cause report, 23-year-old Jay Simmermon started last Saturday off by calling his brother. During the conversation, he asked if
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Personal Birth date: July 3, 1971 Birth place: Townsville, Queensland, Australia Father: John Shipton Mother: Christine (Hawkins) Assange Marriage: Stella Moris (March 2022-present) Children: with Stella Moris: Max and Gabriel Other Facts When he was a year old, his
Continue ReadingKUTV, CNN By Holly Yan, Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — An innocent bystander at a “No Kings” protest in Utah was shot and killed by a “peacekeeper” who was aiming for a different man pointing an AR-15-style rifle toward the crowd, according to the Salt Lake City police. Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, was fatally
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The downtown Los Angeles curfew that had been in effect since last week due to protests sparked by immigration raids was lifted today, but Mayor Karen Bass warned it could be reinstated if necessary. “The curfew, coupled with ongoing crime prevention efforts, have been largely successful in protecting stores, restaurants,
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — For months, former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has praised President Donald Trump. The Democrat has explicitly echoed Trump’s criticism of the president’s own criminal prosecutions, which Trump likes to describe, without evidence, as the political weaponization of the justice system. Now Menendez is reporting to federal prison, beginning
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Two American family-owned toy companies urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to step into the legal fray over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, asking the justices to quickly resolve the issue of whether the administration overstepped its authority by unilaterally launching a global trade war. Trump has imposed, paused, hiked
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of singer and actress Lindsay Lohan. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1986 Birthplace: New York, New York Birth name: Lindsay Dee Lohan Father: Michael Lohan, ex-Wall Street trader Mother: Dina (Sullivan) Lohan, television personality, actress and manager Marriage: Bader Shammas (2022-present) Children: Luai Other
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