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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– UCR Palm Desert is hoping to entice more students to take part in its new online “Cannabis Education Workforce Program.” The school is now offering flexible tuition payment options. As reported back in September, this is the first program of its kind in the valley. The school has partnered with a

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A proposal to establish a commission to analyze whether Riverside County might benefit from having a standing oversight committee to implement measures intended to improve Sheriff’s operations was rejected Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors. “Given everything that has transpired in the last few years, with the number of lawsuits, indicates that

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Steven Shaw, Desert Hot Springs Chief of Police, is releasing new details after the department used a drone to arrest a wanted felon. He said it happened on Saturday when officers were investigating a serious elder abuse case. “They had received information on some suspects in a suspect vehicle,”

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ)– The Riverside County Fire Department’s request to attach fire mitigation charges to the tax bills of 450 property owners was approved by the Board of Supervisors early Tuesday morning.  In a unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors signed off on the Riverside County Fire Department’s cost recovery attempts proposed by the Fire

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Hollywood is coming to Twentynine Palms. Oscar nominated actor James Franco will present his bold new work-in-progress: a surreal stage trip through fame, fantasy, and the myth of Robert Blake. The two exclusive performances of “Desert Films” are the start of a creative process for the Franco project. The play which

The Riverside County Probation Department is hitting the road — literally — in a bid to bring key supervision and support services to people who need them the most. County officials on Tuesday unveiled two new Mobile Service Centers, climate-controlled vans equipped to function as fully operational probation offices. The initiative is aimed at assisting

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Registered nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center and Hi-Desert Medical Center will join in on a statewide mobilization by Tenet Healthcare Corporation nurses for fair contracts that improve patient safety and nurse retention. On Thursday, July 31, Desert Regional Medical Center Registered Nurses and Hi-Desert Medical Center Registered Nurses will hold

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert hosts their End-of-Summer Splash at the Palm Springs Surf Club.  The event will take place Thursday, July 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Surf Club to celebrate the end of summer and raise funds to support Variety’s mission of serving

UPDATE 7/29/25 10:17 AM- Riverside Sherriff’s Office has identified the two victims in the double-fatal crash that occurred the morning of Thursday, July 24. It is reported by the RSO and CHP that the two victims were David Lynch, 68, and Kimberly Lynch, 65, who were traveling westbound on I-10 near the Cactus City rest

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The school year is just around the corner, especially for students at the Palm Springs Unified School District who are back in school first on August 6th. With the school year, comes preparations for students like being up to date on vaccinations. PSUSD will be holding free Tdap vaccinations at their

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – Local Democratic Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, (D-CA) is supporting the Major Richard Star Act to help veterans. The bipartisan legislation is named in honor of Major Richard A. Star, a decorated war veteran who was forced to medically retire due to his combat-related injuries. Major Star sadly lost his battle with

PALM SPRING, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump said there is ‘real starvation’ in Gaza and that the United States will set up food centers. It comes as thousands of Palestinians are suffering from malnutrition. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues, local organizers from CodePink in the Coachella Valley are calling on elected officials

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — The Rancho Mirage Community Park will be shutting down for a month to undergo some updates. The city of Rancho Mirage released an announcement, saying it will be temporarily closing the tennis courts, basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and practice courts at Rancho Mirage Community Park beginning Monday, July 28th

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is sharing drone video showing a search for a suspect on Saturday. Investigators say officers were getting ready to serve a search warrant at a home following an assault. They launched a drone to check out the area – and say they saw

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) This week, the spotlight is on the people who usually stay behind it. The 4th Annual Event Services Celebration Week is officially underway in Greater Palm Springs, recognizing the event professionals who power everything from conventions to music festivals across the Coachella Valley. Hosted in partnership with the Event Services Professionals