DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider has died after a major traffic collision according to the Desert Hot Springs police department. Authorities said just after 7 a.m. on Saturday officers responded to the intersection of Palm Drive and Dillion Road. The collision involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. First responders said the
Continue ReadingPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Democrats of the Desert is hosting a ‘Protect our Checks – Hands Off Our Social Security’ sidewalk rally, Saturday, the 16th. The rally will run from 9-10 AM, on the sidewalk in front of the Social Security Administration building in Palm Springs, 4201 Ramon Rd. According to the organization, the rally is
Continue Reading MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators announced the arrest of a suspect accused in a Friday morning homicide out of Moreno Valley. The incident was reported around 4:00 a.m. in the 13000 block of Day Street. Investigators said the victim, 19-year-old Angelo Leivas, was found Friday morning with apparent gunshot wounds. They
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators said they detained a suspect Friday night, following a short pursuit and perimeter search. The incident began Friday around 6:30 p.m. when deputies attempted a traffic stop in the area of Warner Trail and Mountain View. The suspect reportedly did not yield, initiating a pursuit. Investigators
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tristan Rogers, the Melbourne-born actor best known for his time on General Hospital, died at the age of 79 following a battle with lung cancer. His death — confirmed to ABC7 by manager Meryl Soodak — comes about a month after his publicist announced the actor had been diagnosed with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – PSUSD students are working to end hate speech in their classrooms through the district wide campaign “PSUSD Stands Up to Hate.” District officials say the program is to combat hate speech and promote inclusivity within its schools and the broader community. The PSUSD Director of Title IX and Compliance Dr. Antonia Hunt said
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – California officially released the first draft of redrawn congressional districts on Friday. One of the major districts that would be changed would be Rep. Ken Calvert’s. Calvert currently represents the 41st district, which covers a portion of the Coachella Valley. The proposed revision would change the district to District 48, keeping
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re hearing from local Republican Congressman Ken Calvert in the wake of Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that California will move forward with putting proposed new congressional maps on the ballot in a November special election. Check Out: First draft of California’s redrawn congressional district maps released Newsom has framed the
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La Quinta, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District is now officially partnering with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to maintain the CV Link. The 40-mile multi-use pathway connects communities, parks, and destinations throughout the Coachella Valley. The partnership went into effect Tuesday and is aimed at ensuring the long-term upkeep and safety of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s congressional districts is stirring political controversy across the state — and prompting strong reactions from local groups here in the Coachella Valley. The plan, part of what Newsom is calling the Election Rigging Response Act, would temporarily suspend California’s independent redistricting commission. According
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YUCAIPA, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities continue to search for a baby originally from Cabazon who was kidnapped in Yucaipa. Seven-month-old Emmanuel was kidnapped outside a retail store in Yucaipa after his mother was attacked. Authorities said no suspect information is available. “Investigators from our Specialized Investigations Division are continuing to investigate the reported kidnapping of
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President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit as the U.S. seeks a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. One key party who will not be in attendance Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump said Thursday he hopes the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mission Springs Water District has invited kindergarten through 12th-grade students living in Desert Hot Springs to submit artwork focused on themes of water conservation and groundwater protection for a chance to win an assortment of prizes, it was announced today. Â Â The annual contest will involve creating an original
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) –Â Â Twelve nonprofit organizations throughout the Coachella Valley will compete for up to $20,000 cash grants in the annual Desert Fast Pitch later this year in Palm Desert, it was announced today. Â Â The final day of the event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2 at
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will officially reopen to the public on Saturday following a week-long closure. The closure came about due to technical issues, as well as a delay in the delivery of a replacement part. The first tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Driven by seasonal factors, payroll losses exceeded gains across the regional economy last month, propelling Riverside County’s unemployment rate higher by a half-point, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in July, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 6.5%, compared to 6% in
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District officially appointed Alena Callimanis to fill the vacant Trustee Area 2 seat on the board of education. The seat was formerly held by Sylvia Paz, who announced her resignation on June 17. Â Paz said she was resigning to begin a “long-planned sabbatical.” Callimanis will serve
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Splash House continues with another weekend of fun and house music in Palm Springs. Weekend 2 takes place on Aug. 15-17. Limited tickets remain on sale, according to organizers. The festivities kick off Friday night with “After Hours” at the Palm Springs Air Museum, featuring a DJ set by Disclosure.
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Original Report 8/15/25 Lucy Marilyn Barajas, 41, was charged with murder, along with other charges on Friday. She pleaded not guilty to all charges on Friday. Original Report 8/13/25 LANDERS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Yucca Valley woman was arrested after a suspected DUI crash killed a man and seriously injured another person. The crash was
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.6 has struck about 5 miles west-southwest of Mountain Center in Riverside County, roughly 11 miles east of Hemet, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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