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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A second man has been convicted in the murder of a Cathedral City convenience store owner gunned down during a botched robbery. Joel Ortiz Hidalgo, 23, of Desert Hot Springs, was found guilty in the 2021 slaying of 61-year-old Chris Sgouromitis of Cathedral City. In addition to a murder charge, Ortiz
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Local leaders today were celebrating more than $333 million in state funding to expand access to critical mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. The funding was awarded to the Riverside University Health System’s Behavioral Health Department through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program. Announced Monday, the investment will
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cyclists in Palm Springs will take part in the annual “Ride of Silence” next week to honor cyclists who lost their lives around the world. City officials announced Tuesday that the free event will be held at 7 p.m. on May 21 at Ruth Hardy Park, located at 700
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – DAP Health is ending its annual Health Equity Walk after nearly 40 years of fundraising. The walk, which began in 1987 as the “Desert AIDs Walk” worked to benefit HIV/AIDS care, mental health services and more. DAP Health CEO David Brinkman emailed an announcement to employees, donors and volunteers on
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The event is on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30 p.m.
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds addressed the media for the final time on Monday morning before heading home for the off-season. The Firebirds had their season come to an end in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs against the Abbotsford Canucks. PACIFIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS – CANUCKS DEFEAT FIREBIRDS 3-1 Game 1 – Canucks win
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A strong cool front will keep winds gusty today and hold temps well below our seasonal averages. That front has produced a Wind Advisory for areas surrounding the Coachella Valley, and a Windblown Dust Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Winds speeds are likely to top out between 35 and 45 m.p.h.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department just launched the largest radar-enabled drone responder program in the U.S., covering 37 square miles without the need for human spotters. “We’re really excited as department to get this off the ground,” said Lieutenant William Hutchinson with the PSPD. “This asset matters not only to the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs announced today a limited-time promotion called “Love Local Palm Springs” to encourage spending at participating local businesses during Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week. The citywide promotion lets customers buy a $100 digital gift card and receive a $50 bonus card while supplies last, city
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Clouds will continue to build today as a trough of low pressure moves in from the Pacific Northwest, bringing much cooler temperatures than we saw over the weekend. We’re watching for some gusty winds this evening. Tuesday is shaping up to be the coolest day of the week—roughly 10 degrees cooler than today and nearly
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Update 5/12/25 The 92-year-old man attacked by the parolee has died. Police said the man, Attilio Cecchetto of Banning, was pronounced dead just after midnight on Saturday. Police said that, pending the completion of the autopsy, they will work with the Riverside County District Attorney’s office to determine whether a murder charge will be added
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KUNA) – Más de 3,000 niños del condado de Riverside se encuentran bajo cuidado fuera del hogar debido a abuso o negligencia, según el condado. A medida que la necesidad de familias de acogida sigue creciendo, el Departamento de Servicios Sociales Públicos (DPSS) del condado de Riverside y Faith in Motion organizan un
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Unified School District African American class of 2025 graduates were honored and presented with Kente Stoles Monday evening. The stoles will be worn during their graduation ceremonies. African American Parent Advisory Council Board Member Jarvis Crawford says the event represents a coming of age – a transition from
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) presented numbers on Monday showing the progress the Department has made so far this year. RCDAS spokespeople are calling the progress “encouraging” after focusing on efforts to make local adoptions easier and more affordable, and reaching out to other areas that are able to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Center is at risk of shutting down after $500.000 in funding was just pulled. For the past year, the Drop-In Center in Palm Springs has been a safe space for Coachella Valley teens, offering safety, support, and community. It’s run by the Transgender
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Desert Oasis Health Care y Telemundo 15 se han unido para lanzar una nueva campaña de concienciación sobre la salud mental, cuyo objetivo principal es romper el estigma que impide que muchas personas busquen ayuda. La iniciativa “Viviendo sano” se lanza hoy con un enfoque educativo para reconocer y responder a las señales de alerta de
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BANNING, Calif. (KUNA) – Hombre de 92 años atacado por un preso en libertad condicional fallece. La policía informó que Attilio Cecchetto, residente de Banning, fue declarado muerto poco después de la medianoche del sábado. La policía indicó que, a la espera de la finalización de la autopsia, colaborarán con la Fiscalía del Condado de Riverside
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