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By John Fritze and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday quickly shut down President Donald Trump’s effort to force California to sideline potentially thousands of ballots that the Justice Department claims may have been cast by noncitizens, rejecting the administration’s emergency request hours after it was filed. The unusually fast decision
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in Bermuda Dunes on Halloween night. The incident was first reported as a noise complaint just after 9:45 p.m. on the 41000 block of Pedro Bluff Drive. “Upon arrival, deputies located multiple subjects at the location,” reads an email from the Riverside County
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Jeanie Cunningham, a musician and composer, will posthumously receive the 488th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars later this month, the Chamber of Commerce announced today. The public dedication ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16 at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive.Cunningham will be honored in
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley History Museum is honoring Día de los Muertos with colorful altars celebrating the lives and memories of loved ones who have passed away. The traditional displays, known as ofrendas, feature meaningful items that help families remember loved ones while sharing Mexican cultural traditions with future generations. The museum
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that actress Inde Navarrette will receive the Rising Star Award for her performance in Focus Features’ Obsession. Navarrette will be recognized during the 2027 Palm Springs International Film Awards, taking place Thursday, January 7, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The accompanying
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is mourning the loss of Kali, a beloved 12-year-old cheetah who was compassionately euthanized last week after being diagnosed with kidney failure and a large mass in her skull. The Living Desert announced the loss on social media, saying Kali’s health began declining in
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CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (KESQ)- A 35-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning in a head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver on I-10 near Chiriaco Summit. The crash occurred October 31, at approximately 2:15 a.m., west of Box Canyon Road. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a Chevrolet Colorado driven by Jose Trevino, 35, of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As Palm Springs heads into Pride celebrations, a local ice cream festival is bringing attention to another community need: helping people afford food. The second annual Scoop Palm Springs Ice Cream Festival returns to Downtown Park on Sunday, November 1, with organizers pledging 100% of net proceeds to The LGBTQ
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve made it to the final week of the regular season for high school football. We’ve got 7 games during Week 11, which will include league title implications and rivalries. Palm Desert 28@La Quinta 36FPalm Springs14@Rancho Mirage28FDesert Hot Springs6@Yucca Valley13F*Indio22@29 Palms48FRio Honda Prep22@DCA41F**Shadow Hills0@Xavier Prep28FCathedral City@Desert MirageF (Thurs)***Banning41@Coachella Valley13F (Thurs)*
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Halloween celebrations are getting an early start at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, with dogs joining their humans for a day of costumes and treats. The zoo’s first Dog Day Halloween celebration, “Pups & Pumpkins,” takes place Friday, Oct. 30, beginning at 9 a.m. A costume parade led by
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A crash in Palm Springs Saturday afternoon caused damage to a building, with minor injuries reported. Crews were called around 3:28 p.m. to the area of La Verne Way and South Camino Real. It is unclear how many people were involved or what caused the crash. News Channel 3 was
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Animal care workers at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens returned to the picket line Saturday, October 31, as a labor dispute over wages and their first union contract continues. Workers demonstrated outside the Palm Desert zoo, calling for higher wages as negotiations between the union and zoo management remain
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Costumes, music and Halloween celebrations are drawing people to downtown Palm Springs this weekend, with safety on the roads an important part of planning a night out. Halloween Palm Springs continues Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 10 p.m. in the Arenas District. The free event features entertainment and a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — With support from the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association, the Air Museum is set to host the 17th annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show. Kick off your Halloween by checking out some cool cars and enjoying warm treats, including chili made by the museum’s volunteers. The event aims to bring car enthusiasts
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a 91-year-old woman last seen Friday morning in Palm Desert. Annmarie Schreiber was last seen at 8:30 a.m. in Palm Desert. She is believed to be driving a white 2003 Honda Odyssey with a California License Plate 8TNW216 Schreiber is
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Halloween celebrations are bringing thousands of people to downtown Palm Springs this weekend, giving local businesses a chance to bring in more customers. The annual Halloween party on Arenas Road is taking place Friday and Saturday, with music, dancing, entertainment and costume contests. The free event runs from 4 p.m.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- The lead-up to Halloween this year brings a bunch of spooky, family-friendly events across the Coachella Valley! Looking for a fun activity leading up to Halloween Saturday, October 31st? We’ve got you covered! Coachella Halloween Carnival When: Wednesday, October 28, 5:30–7:30 p.m.Where: Bagdouma ParkCost: Free Get into the Halloween spirit at
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A longtime LGBTQ+ nightlife destination in Cathedral City is getting a new beginning, more than two years after its former nightclub closed amid controversy. Eagle Cathedral City officially celebrated its grand opening Friday, October 30, following a multimillion-dollar renovation of the property at 67625 East Palm Canyon Drive. The location
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – One adult was displaced today after an RV mobile home was engulfed in flames today in Desert Hot Springs. The non-injury blaze was reported shortly before 4:50 p.m. Friday in the area of Pierson Boulevard and Serendipity Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The Red Cross
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Update – 10/30/26 Authorities arrested a 40-year-old from Hemet on suspicion of murder, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday in Hemet. Investigators served a search warrant at his residence, where they reportedly seized multiple items related to the investigation. The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned on
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