PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) Algunos residentes de Palm Desert afirman haber visto recientemente a grupos de adolescentes corriendo por su vecindario a altas horas de la noche, pateando puertas, tocando timbres y dañando propiedades en lo que parecen ser bromas de “tocar y salir corriendo”. Los vecinos reportan haber sido despertados sobresaltados por los fuertes golpes
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A quiet Palm Desert neighborhood is on edge after a string of late-night doorbell pranks have escalated into acts of vandalism and safety concerns. Residents say “ding-dong ditch” games have turned into something more serious — with kids not only ringing doorbells but also kicking doors and damaging property. Security
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – With tens of thousands of valley residents struggling right now to put food on the table due to the delay of federal benefits, members of a Palm Springs Facebook group have launched a food drive to help. The large Facebook community “Gay Men of Palm Springs” has teamed up with
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By John Fritze, Devan Cole, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a short-term order that allows the Trump administration to withhold paying for full food stamp payments in November, a move that appeared designed to put off the case a few days in the hope that Congress approves a pending
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) A new Veterans Day tradition rolled into the Coachella Valley this week as the parking lot outside Acrisure Arena transformed into a massive car-buying event complete with gratitude for those who’ve served. The first-ever Acrisure Arena Auto Sale, running through Sunday, November 16, features hundreds of new and used vehicles from
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Desert Hot Springs honored veterans with gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. “I was wounded January 1st, 1968. I was blown out of the military 1113A1 track, blown into a tree out the back door,” said Eddie G. Johnson, a
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Loved ones are asking for the community’s help in finding a 13-year-old boy last seen in Coachella Sunday night. Carlos Medina was last seen just before midnight on Nov. 9 near the 85000 block of Avenida Grace. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were told that Medina had left
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Michael B. Jordan is the recipient of the Icon Award for his performance in Sinners. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-11, 2026. The event will
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s Veteran’s Day, and while the Valley is gearing up for a day of recognition, it’s also a time to acknowledge the mental health struggles local veterans face from their time in the military. Veterans are 57% more at risk for suicide than non-military adults, and around 6,000 veterans die
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – American Veterans Post 66 and the Jon Castro Chapter of Veterans for Peace are hosting a Veterans Day ceremony in Cathedral City at 10 A.M. Natalina Garritano, a World War II survivor, is being honored at the event. She says that she wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for
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Highs will again top out in the lower 90s, but big changes will usher in much cooler temps along with gusty winds, rain and mountain snow! Today will be a warm and pleasant afternoon for Veterans Day celebrations across the Valley. Temperatures remain well above average through tomorrow, before a significant storms moves in. By
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We are tracking another quite warm start to the workweek. Highs today are again in the mid-90s. This puts us at least 10°F above the seasonal average. Yesterday’s high temperature broke the record for that day, with a high of 95°F. Partly why there’s so much heat here in Southern California is due to a
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – El congresista Dr. Raúl Ruiz (CA-25) rindió homenaje y agradeció el servicio de los veteranos el lunes, entregando condecoraciones a dos veteranos distinguidos del condado de Riverside. El veterano local Juan Carlos López-Mendoza, de Indio, recibió numerosas medallas, entre ellas la Medalla de Encomio del Ejército, la Medalla de Buena Conducta y
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) honored and thanked veterans for their service on Monday by presenting to two Riverside County distinguished veterans. Local veteran Juan Carlos Lopez-Mendoza of Indio was presented with numerous medals, including an Army Commendation, Good Conduct, and Southwest Asia Service Medal & Bronze Star. Lopez-Mendoza served three
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The National Guard arrived in the Coachella Valley Monday morning at FIND Regional Food Bank in Indio. Personnel will assist food bank staff in the warehouse with packing food for distribution and handing out food at FIND’s distribution sites. The presence of California Army National Guard – or Cal Guard –
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – City by city, CV Link has been opening up throughout the valley, and on Monday morning, the La Quinta section was officially open for travel. The La Quinta ribbon cutting had complimentary bike rentals and refreshments for all present to enjoy. The 40-mile CV Link corridor provides a safe route
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Indio, Calif. (KUNA) – Esta mañana llegaron agentes de la guardia nacional a las instalaciones de FIND Food Bank en Indio, California con una misión especifica. Fue solicitada su ayuda debido al incremento de trabajo que han tenido los bancos de alimento por los recortes del programa SNAP que el cierre de gobierno ha propiciado.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 250 year anniversary today. Desert Hot Springs High School Junior ROTC is hosting an event with Marine Corp veterans, city officials and community members to honor Barbara J. Chovenac who served in the Marine Corp from 1963 to 1984. Chovenac encourages young
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