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Harold Matzner’s legacy and generosity honored at Celebration of Life service

Watch the service below: PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The community gathered to celebrate the life of philanthropist Harold Matzner was held Tuesday at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. The service featured tributes from family, friends and community leaders followed by a reception. List of speakers: • Carl Casazza , Vice President, Finance, CBA

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Cathedral City food truck proposal raises concern among vendors

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A proposed amendment to Cathedral City’s food truck pilot program is drawing criticism from local food vendors and small business advocates, who argue the new restrictions could stifle entrepreneurship and limit opportunities for working-class business owners. The proposed rule would prohibit food trucks from operating within 500 feet of any

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Cathedral City announces free ticket promotion for Robin Thicke’s Concert at hot air balloon festival

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officials said today that 600 free tickets will be given away to city residents and ACE Club members for singer Robin Thicke’s performance at this year’s International Balloon Festival. Thicke’s concert will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Community Amphitheater at 68526 Avenue Lalo Guerrero,

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Board provisionally approves regulating sales of Kratom-based products

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved an ordinance intended to curb the use of synthetic pain-relieving products that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration may add to the nationwide list of controlled substances.    The Riverside County Executive Office, following consultations with the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department and

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Martha’s Village & Kitchen holds open house for newly expanded Child Development Center

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – Martha’s Village & Kitchen celebrated a major milestone Monday with the ribbon cutting of its expanded Child Development Center in Indio, a project that increases the nonprofit’s capacity to serve families struggling. The newly expanded center now accommodates 102 children, up from 55, with the addition of 3 classrooms, an infant

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Community reacts to postponement of inaugural Equality Walk tied to Silvercrest

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride confirmed Monday that the postponement of its inaugural Pride Equality Walk was tied to Silvercrest Advertising, the key sponsor for the event. Originally set for Saturday, October 25th, the postponement is the latest outcome of the arrest of Silvercrest Advertising’s CEO, William Rodriguez. Greater Palm Springs Pride

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Walter Clark Legal Group files lawsuit after abuse claim at RivCo jail

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Walter Clark Legal Group has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Chad Bianco, the County of Riverside, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in federal court after a pretrial detainee was assaulted in jail. The lawsuit was filed in the Central District of California federal court. Attorneys Walter T. Clark and

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