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Sheriff Chad Bianco speaks with KESQ after public endorsement of Donald Trump

This month, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announced his public endorsement of former President Donald Trump for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In a video posted to Instagram, Sheriff Bianco shared his endorsement and frustrations about lenient California state laws and leadership. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chad Bianco (@sheriffbianco) You

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Palm Springs City Council delays approval of Palm Springs Int’l Airport expansion plan

This month, Palm Springs city councilmembers delayed their approval of the Palm Springs International Airport’s expansion project.  Features of the expansion project include an expanded ticketing area, renovations to the Wexler building and a five-story rental car facility.  To watch our previous coverage of the project, click here.  During the city’s May 9. meeting, airport

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‘Nuestro Desierto’ California naturalist certification program offers outdoor access to all valley residents

Applications for the Nuestro Desierto California naturalist certification course are open.  During the four-month certification course, students will learn, “…about ecology, geology, botany, zoology, climate change, traditional ecological knowledge, and environmental justice.”  “It’s being part of this community where you get to have job opportunities, or learn about job opportunities in natural sciences and conservation.

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Local reaction to Hamas cease-fire agreement as negotiations remain underway

Hamas accepted the Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal on Monday. Senior Hamas leader Taher Al-Nono says it, “includes a ceasefire, reconstruction, the return of the displaced, and the liberation of prisoners.” Israel has responded to Hamas’ acceptance of the proposal, saying the deal does not fully meet their “core demands.” Israel remains a part of continued negotiations

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Riverside County District Attorney’s Office hosts annual candlelight vigils for victims of violent crimes

The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office hosted the first of two candlelight vigils for victims of violent crimes at Palm Desert Civic Center Park Tuesday night.  The names of the victims who died because of violent crime were read and candles were lit to remember them.   District Attorney Mike Hestrin spoke to attendees alongside

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City of La Quinta moves forward with preliminary design plans for cultural campus project

This month, La Quinta City Council members unanimously approved the early design plans for their new cultural campus.  You can watch the full city council meeting here. The campus, which will serve as an extension of the La Quinta Art Museum, will include an archival building, learning and entertainment spaces and art installations.  “We’ve really

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Local non-profits launch billboard campaigns highlighting service & farm workers ahead of the festival season

TODEC Legal Center and Lift to Rise are recognizing historically underpaid workers with billboards that are currently placed around the valley. According to TODEC, their annual “The Real Coachella” billboards are meant to represent local farm workers, “…that harvest the food for all and at times cannot afford food for their own.” Lift to Rise’s

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