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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An attic fire left two adults displaced Tuesday afternoon in Desert Hot Springs. The fire was reported just after 1:15 p.m. on the 13500 block of Cuando Way. “The first arriving unit reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the attic of the structure,” reads a CAL FIRE post

UPDATE: The hiker has been identified as Michael Pavelec, 63, of La Quinta. LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker died on a La Quinta trail Tuesday morning after a medical issue. The incident was first reported just after 9:45 a.m. about 2.3 miles up the Boo Hoff Trail. The patient was found by mountain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (KESQ) The office of Southern California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is reacting to a Punchbowl News report that Issa is considering dropping his re-election bid in California’s 48th district to run next year in Texas. The 48th district is being redrawn after the passage of Proposition 50 to include Palm Springs and Indian

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Democratic U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (CA-25) will host a Veterans University for the valley’s armed service members on Saturday, December 6, in Indio. The event aims to provide veterans and their families with important information on healthcare, accessing benefits, and other critical resources. The program will feature expert presenters offering

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Eisenhower Health, in partnership with the Mizell Center and HARP-PS, hosted a World AIDS Day community gathering to honor those affected by HIV/AIDS on Monday. The event highlighted the ongoing progress in prevention, treatment, and community support. The program featured remarks from Dr. Jorge Rodríguez, Eisenhower Health’s Medical Director for

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Friends of our Armed Forces (AFAF) hosted its 17th Annual Military Appreciation Golf Tournament on Monday, honoring around 75 active-duty Marines from Twentynine Palms, Camp Pendleton, and Miramar. The Marine golfers represented more than 60,000 service members stationed across Southern California. Civilian and retired golfers joined them for

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Get ready to savor traditional family recipes and creative new flavors at the 33rd annual International Tamale Festival in Downtown Indio this weekend, December 6th and 7th. The Festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Admission is free, with free parking at the Riverside County Fairgrounds and a

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cathedral City resident set up a makeshift food pantry outside her home in hopes of supporting the community during the holidays. After posting about it on the Nextdoor app, it received 14,000 views. “People shouldn’t be going hungry,” Kristina Bruno says. She’s seen people of all ages stop by

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As the holiday season ramps up, local authorities are reminding drivers to stay alert and keep their vehicles secure, warning that car thefts tend to rise during this time of year. Crowded shopping centers and busy parking lots create an environment where thefts can happen quickly and often go unnoticed. Despite

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – On Monday – World AIDS Day – the groundbreaking was especially meaningful for the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial at Downtown Park. Hundreds gathered to witness a major step in finally bringing the Memorial to life. It has been more than a decade in the making, planned for completion in spring

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Cyber Monday is here, and shoppers in the Coachella Valley are in search of deals. Many are likely shopping for gifts, but popular items made outside of the United States – like certain toys, video game consoles, clothing, and more – are being driven up by tariffs, according to research

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – Congressman Ken Calvert introduced the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act, or H.R. 5935, on Monday. According to Calvert’s office, the legislation facilitates the execution of the water settlement agreement reached by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (Tribe), Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), and Desert