The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved an allocation of $30,000 by Supervisor V. Manuel Perez to fund a new series of animal services mobile clinics to be held throughout communities of the Fourth District. Perez and the Riverside County Department of Animal Services will line up more outreach and pet care clinics this fall.
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On Tuesday, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens announced the death of their 23-year-old giraffe, Dadisi. She was “compassionately euthanized” on June 3, once Living Desert team members said their goodbyes throughout her last days, the zoo stated. Dadisi was born in 2001 at the Oakland Zoo, and arrived at The Living Desert as their
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On June 3, 2024, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced the launch of the Student Loan Empowerment Network (SLE Network), a network of community-based and legal aid organizations that will provide free assistance to Californians struggling to understand and pay off their student loan debts. The DFPI’s mission is to protect
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The Board of Supervisors approved a double-digit pay raise for its members and five other Riverside County elected officials, City News Service confirmed, despite public criticism and lack of support from two board members. Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, the most senior member of the board, voted against the salary increases, while Supervisor Karen Spiegel abstained from
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25-year-old Priscilla Guzman of Indio has been sentenced to thirteen years in prison after pleading guilty to an attempted murder charge. Guzman entered her guilty plea on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. According to court documents, Guzman’s sentencing was also effected by two additional admitted enhancements regarding the use
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As temperatures rise into summer, wildfire season begins. Wildfires are common in the desert, especially due to our dry terrain, heat, and wind. According to the Palm Springs Fire Department, wildfires can begin and spread due to three major factors: fuel, weather, and typography. As the risk of wildfires increases during this summer season, the
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This month’s One Class at a Time award goes to Shannon Rudisill and Iris Lopez at James Madison Elementary School in Indio. The nurses were nominated by a parent, Veronica Lopez, after the staff helped the family navigate her third grade son’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. “This diagnosis introduced us to a realm of fear
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This month, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced his public endorsement of former President Donald Trump for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In a video posted to Instagram, Sheriff Bianco shared his endorsement and frustrations about lenient California state laws and leadership. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chad Bianco (@sheriffbianco) You
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Joshua Tree National Park is proposing a fee increase to align with local pricing that could take effect on January 1, 2025. In this new proposal, the Keys Ranch tour price would increase by $10 for general admission, that’s for visitors 12 and older, if approved. For seniors and access pass holders, the fee would
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Congratulations to Sienna Rodriguez and Jayvin Baxa! Congrats to our 2023-2024 Student Athletes of the Year, Sienna Rodriguez and Jayvin Baxa!Rodriguez – Indio, 4 sports, 4.37 GPABaxa – La Quinta, baseball, 4.4 GPA My Thai is awarding $1,000 to each high school for their efforts. Watch the full interview tonight on @KESQ! pic.twitter.com/usgu9mwUjl— Blake Arthur
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The family of late 31-year-old Palm Springs resident Angeline Shipley are not giving hope that they can bring justice to her after she was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding her bicycle in Cathedral City last month. Cynthia Kahn who helped raise Shipley and considers herself a stepmother figure said the family
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Pop legend Cyndi Lauper will embark on the “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour” on Oct. 18 and will perform at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert on Sunday, Nov. 24. This tour marks Lauper’s first major run in a decade and she will be joined by special guests who will soon be revealed. Tickets
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The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board voted to pursue a hospital lease proposal from Tenet Health, the current Desert Regional Medical Center operator, on May 28. The offer would extend Tenet’s current lease from 2027 to 2057 and enable support for critical seismic upgrades alongside new healthcare services for the community. The final deal
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Two Thermal men were sentenced to prison today following their guilty pleas to two counts of attempted murder stemming from a shooting near the Salton Sea In addition to the attempted murder counts, Jesse Jordan Diaz, 32, entered guilty pleas Friday to two counts of assault with a gun and one count of shooting at
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Several of the nation’s top collegiate basketball teams will gather in the desert during the week of Thanksgiving for the Acrisure Series. The Acrisure Series includes the Acrisure Classic, Acrisure Invitational and the inaugural Acrisure Holiday Invitational. It will be the nation’s largest combined multiple-team event at a single site. “We are excited to once
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The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert from 10 a.m. Wednesday until 9 p.m. Friday due to excessive heat, arriving midweek and linger through Friday. Our normal high for the date is 100, but highs will be ten to fifteen degrees ABOVE normal by week’s end. Excessive heat watches and
Continue ReadingA fundraiser supporting both Cancer Research and Music Therapy is taking place in at the Ritz Carelton in Rancho Mirage tonight. The Starry Starry Night Gala benefits the Jimi Hendrix Foundation’s Music for Life Program and University of California San Diego’s Cancer Research Program. Music therapy supports children with autism as it has beneficial impacts
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The month’s long celebration of Pride officially kicked off this weekend.  Folks are celebrating across the nation and here in the Coachella Valley. “You know it’s pride in Palm Springs 365 days of the year,” said Greater Palm Springs Pride President, Ron deHarte. Major cities across the country getting into the Pride spirit and hosting
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Sheriff Bianco made his endorsement clear in a video posted on Instagram, where he also expressed frustration with California state law and leadership, criticizing them as too lenient on criminals. Bianco said, “I think it’s time we
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are now up two games in the Western Conference Finals series against the Milwaukee Admirals. The Firebirds beat the Admirals 3-1 at home in Game 2 of the best-of-seven series. Goaltender Chris Driedger was one of the stars of the game, recording 31 saves to help lead the Firebirds to victory.
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