Skip to Content

Top Stories

Dozens of graffiti reports elicit ‘quick response’ from Palm Springs Police

Palm Springs police are prioritizing a rapid response to cleaning up vandalism throughout the city.  On Tuesday our newsroom saw 9 reports on the city’s website showing the history for their active calls for service. Then Wednesday, about 10 additional online reports were filed detailing more instances of graffiti throughout the city.  “Typically, we like to

Continue Reading

Riverside County Supervisors vote not to separate Coroner’s office from Sheriff’s Department

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday not to separate the coroner’s office from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, based on an Executive Office recommendation that was criticized by multiple members of the public.    “With trust needing to be really shored up and rebuilt, and community trust so vital to all county services, particularly

Continue Reading

BNP Paribas Open honoring community heroes

Volunteers from local nonprofits are being honored at the BNP Paribas Open. These volunteers are part of the nonprofits that receive grants from the Champions Volunteer Foundation. The Champions Volunteer Foundation is a certified nonprofit of the BNP Paribas Open. Celebrating Heroes ceremonies are held after the first set of the night match at Stadium

Continue Reading
KESQ

Desert Regional weight management specialists react to FDA’s approval of Wegovy for cardiovascular complications

This month, the Food and Drug Administration approved Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug, Wegovy to reduce the risk of weight-related cardiovascular complications.  During its five-year trial period, the injectable medication slashed the risk of non-fatal heart attacks for people with obesity by 28 percent. Currently, a 28-day supply of Wegovy costs about $1,350 for many

Continue Reading