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Indio receives $4 million in grant funds for downtown flood prevention

September 24, 2021 11:52 AM Jennifer Franco

Indio announced it will get more than $4.1 million for the City’s Civic Center Storm Drain Project. The California Natural Resources Agency is…

Can you get a flu shot and COVID-19 shot at the same time?

September 24, 2021 6:07 PM Madison Weil

Flu season is fast approaching and flu shots are now available — but is it safe to get both your flu shot and COVID-19 shot at the same time?…

Two people killed in a solo vehicle crash on I-10 west of Highway 62 exit

September 24, 2021 5:34 PM Jesus Reyes

Two people have been killed in a solo vehicle crash on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 west of Highway 62 near Whitewater. The crash was reported…

Flash Flood Watch issued for Coachella Valley

September 24, 2021 6:08 AM Haley Clawson, Patrick Evans

THE LATEST All thunderstorms have moved west of the Coachella Valley but not before leaving some flooding issues in parts of the desert. Desert Hot…

Desert Hot Springs man sentenced 32-years-to-life for shooting sleeping ex-girlfriend

September 24, 2021 6:39 PM City News Service

A Desert Hot Springs man was sentenced today to 32 years to life in prison for shooting his ex-girlfriend through a window of her Palm Springs…

One person killed in crash involving off-road vehicle in Banning

September 24, 2021 6:11 PM Jesus Reyes

Cal Fire confirms that one person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Banning Friday afternoon. The crash was reported at approximately 5:18 p.m. on…

Storm brings rain, flooding, & lightning to the valley

September 24, 2021 5:42 PM Jesus Reyes

A thunderstorm brought a bit of chaos throughout the Coachella Valley on Friday. There was rain across the region from Palm Springs to North Shore,…

Riverside County reports 18 deaths, 12 fewer hospitalizations, & 260 recoveries since Wednesday

September 24, 2021 4:41 PM Jesus Reyes

NEW CASES Riverside County has had issues reporting cases over the past two days. On Friday, the county reporting 7 new cases. Riverside University…

Palm Springs woman pleads not guilty to kidnapping niece

September 24, 2021 12:19 PM City News Service

BANNING (CNS)- A Palm Springs woman pleaded not guilty today tokidnapping and child cruelty charges for the alleged kidnapping of her…

Sunline Transit is trying to disrupt human trafficking in Coachella Valley with new awareness campaign

September 24, 2021 10:41 AM KESQ News Team

It’s a call to action that Sunline Transit Agency hopes will help disrupt human trafficking operations throughout Coachella Valley. “Some human…

Arbitrator rules that Indio was wrong to have fired an officer who was acquitted of rape

September 23, 2021 10:13 PM Jesus Reyes

An arbitrator has ruled that the city of Indio and the Indio Police Department made a mistake in firing an officer who was arrested on rape charges…

Vaccinating your furry friends with the flu shot

September 24, 2021 6:09 AM Crystal Jimenez

It’s flu season, and just like humans, dogs can get the flu too. This is why veterinarians are urging owners to ensure they protect their pups.…

Student caught with knife at Desert Hot Springs High School, police evaluating other threats

September 23, 2021 7:18 PM Jake Ingrassia

Police in Desert Hot Springs are on alert after a student was caught on video with a knife at the high school Wednesday. Officials said they are…

Riverside County says labs ‘have promised’ more staff to fix slow COVID test turnaround

September 23, 2021 4:27 PM Jennifer Franco

The Riverside Department of Public Health pointed to understaffed private laboratories as the reason behind an increase in delays to COVID-19 test…

Newly released bodycam footage shows moments leading to deadly shooting involving unlicensed bail agent

September 23, 2021 4:43 PM Madison Weil

Newly released police body camera footage shows the tense moments before a deadly shooting involving an unlicensed bail agent in Palm Springs. Fabian…