By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Paramount emerged as the victor in the months-long battle for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix backed out of the bidding war Thursday, leaving Paramount poised to acquire Warner’s vast media empire, including CNN. Netflix said it has “declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros.” after the Warner Bros.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The fifth annual Veterans Fishing Derby will be held this weekend at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park in La Quinta, with proceeds from a trout fishing tournament to benefit local veterans’ organizations. “This is an event that we help organize to bring veterans and the community out to Lake Cahuilla
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Construction is slated to begin Monday on more than $7.5 million in improvements to Demuth Park in Palm Springs, city officials announced this week. “This project reflects our long-term commitment to improving park access, safety and amenities for residents and visitors alike,” Nicholas Gonzalez, the city’s Parks and Recreation director,
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UPDATE 2/26/2026 Officials sent out an alert Thursday morning saying that Gene Autry is now open. at 11:30am they also announced that Indian Canyon at the wash is also now open. UPDATE 2/25/26 Gene Autry has been shut down due to windy conditions UPDATE 02/23/26: Officials sent out an alert Monday morning saying that North
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COACHELLA VALLEY , Calif. (KESQ) – A newly released community health report is offering one of the most comprehensive looks yet at the well-being of Coachella Valley residents, and researchers say the findings reveal both progress and urgent challenges. The 2025 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey, conducted by HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities), collected
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Amazon is opening a new 635,000 square foot facility in Desert Hot Springs. Officials say the facility will create more than 2,000 local jobs. “We have over 10,000 people leave our community every day to work somewhere in retail, medical, hospitality. And so having these jobs local for a
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EDITORS NOTE: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Abraham Feinbloom pleaded guilty to a identity theft related felony in a 2014 Imperial County case. Court records reflect he pleaded to a misdemeanor violation of Penal Code 530.5 on Nov. 18, 2024. Ms. Melanie Roe was not Feinbloom’s counsel at the the time
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PUERTO VALLARTA, México. (KESQ) – A birthday trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, took an unexpected turn for a Palm Desert man, who was supposed to return back to the U.S on Monday, but his flight was canceled after violence erupted there this week. That unrest was in response to a Mexican military operation that killed
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A felon who gunned down an Indio man during a street confrontation stemming from an apparent grudge was convicted today of second-degree murder and other charges. After two days of deliberations, an Indio jury on Wednesday found Hilario Larry Muela Jr., 39, of Indio, guilty of the murder count, along with
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The countdown is on at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden as crews put the finishing touches on the 2026 BNP Paribas Open. Qualifying rounds begin March 1, with main draw competition starting March 4. Tournament officials say excitement is already building as players arrive and fans prepare to return to
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – La Quinta residents are receiving flyers in the mail from the city outlining how to report short-term vacation rental (STVR) violations and verify whether a property is properly permitted. The informational card reminds residents that renting or advertising a STVR without a a valid permit is not allowed. It also
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Environmental groups are voicing concerns over the Trump administration’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Steve Pearce is a former representative from New Mexico and was nominated by President Trump late last year. A nomination hearing in the Senate took place early Wednesday morning, with a vote expected
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – You may have noticed higher prices at the pump. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), within the past month, gas prices have increased by almost 40 cents in California. Officials say the state’s refinery capacity, environmental regulations, taxes and fees are contributing to the rise. This comes as state
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Update 2/24/26 The Planning Commission approved a permit to rebuild the American Reproductive Center, a fertility clinic damaged in a deadly bombing in May 2025. In a unanimous vote commissioners signed off on plans to build a new medical office building at 1199 North Indian Canyon Drive. It’s the same
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Local journalists gathered under one roof Tuesday to celebrate great accomplishments in storytelling. The Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation Awards, honoring local reporters and journalists, were held at the Omni Rancho Mirage resort in Rancho Mirage. It’s the 3rd annual event that’s quickly become the organization’s most important fundraiser. “It’s our
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Saving at the gas pump. Some state lawmakers introduced a bill to temporarily suspend California’s gas tax. Local Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez was among those leading the effort during a news conference in Sacramento on Tuesday. Lawmakers calling for immediate relief, they say, as California drivers pay among the highest gas prices
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – For our final Celebrating Black History story, we’re spotlighting local artists who’ve made significant contributions to art and culture. Alvin Taylor, a Palm Springs native, is a world-renowned drummer known for his work with Elton John, George Harrison and Billy Preston. “When you are playing and you’re in the zone,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Concern grows over a water hazard next to Interstate 10. Water has collected in several retention basins between Date Palm and Bob Hope along the eastbound lanes of the 10. Water has pooled there after multiple recent storms. Over the weekend, a man was killed in a two-car crash after
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Originally Published: 24 FEB 26 22:45 ETBy Aaron Blake, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is delivering the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night at the US Capitol. The speech comes shortly after the Supreme Court struck down his signature global tariffs, as he considers a second round of
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – An elderly woman was rescued today after suffering a minor injury in a hard-to-reach area of Palm Desert, authorities said. The rescue was reported at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday in the 47900 block of Portola Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said a helicopter hoisted
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