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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Organizers of PS/NExT Summit 2026 offered a first look at this year’s conference, highlighting programming, featured speakers and interactive experiences aimed at expanding economic opportunities in Palm Springs. The two-day summit is designed to bring together community members and leaders in artificial intelligence to explore how emerging technology can support
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By Helen Regan, Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — The British police force investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has said it could look into allegations of sexual misconduct as part of its investigation into possible misconduct in public office while the former prince was a trade envoy for Britain. In an update Friday, Thames Valley Police renewed its
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By Lauren Kent, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — As a deadly Ebola outbreak tears through northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo, many first responders are turning a critical eye on events that preceded the crisis: layoffs of health workers funded by the United States, shortages of critical medical supplies and a steep reduction in American
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) College of the Desert celebrated the nurse pinning ceremony for the graduating class of 2026. The ceremony took place at the McCallum Theatre, where graduates and families gathered to recognize their dedication to the nursing profession. With 90 students, this graduating class is the largest nursing cohort to complete their certification in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers along Ramon Road say years of potholes and broken pavement are making one of the Coachella Valley’s busiest corridors increasingly dangerous — and now, after months of complaints, Palm Springs city officials are responding. The troubled stretch runs along Ramon Road between Lawrence Crossley Road and Landau Boulevard, which
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The owner of Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City is challenging a Southern California Edison back-bill after a utility billing issue went uncorrected for more than two years, resulting in a surprise bill of nearly $60,000.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) As Memorial Day approaches, we see an increase in water activities. County health officials have teamed up to remind the public about water safety to prevent drownings especially in young children. Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington said, “Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, and many tragedies can be prevented with the
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Culver City man who formerly worked for a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the homeless was arrested today on a federal charge of possessing fentanyl during a police stop near MacArthur Park earlier this month. Christopher Barret Johnson, 42, is charged in Los Angeles federal court with possession with intent
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s residence just east of Desert Hot Springs and seriously beating her and her new boyfriend in their bed before stealing items and fleeing the location must stand trial for assault resulting in great bodily injury and other charges, a judge ruled today.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Airport has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to combat human trafficking through a national program, officials announced today. PSP has voluntarily joined the Blue Lightning Initiative, a national program focused on preventing human trafficking across the transportation system, where airport employees and
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The owner of a Van Nuys car wash today filed a civil rights lawsuit against several federal agencies alleging they caused him to suffer severe injuries during an immigration raid on his business last year. Rafie Shouhed, 80, is seeking $50 million in damages from the U.S. Department of Homeland
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IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The man accused of murdering a teen in Salton City was back in court on Thursday. Abraham Feinbloom, 51, was back in court on Thursday, pleading not guilty to murder and resisting a peace officer. His attorney, Melanie Rowe, said she will file a 9-9-5 motion to dismiss after reviewing
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By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — The president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson will hold a wedding celebration on a small island in the Bahamas this weekend, two people familiar with the plans told CNN. One person who is not expected to attend the intimate affair? President Donald Trump
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities said evidence suggests the deaths of two Bermuda Dunes residents last week could be a murder-suicide; however, the investigation isn’t finalized. Donald Whitaker, 80, and his wife Karen, 79, were found with traumatic injuries inside their home on Montego Bay Drive just before noon on Friday. Details were limited
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who was seriously wounded in a mass shooting in 2011. Personal Birth date: June 8, 1970 Birth place: Tucson, Arizona Birth name: Gabrielle Dee Giffords Father: Spencer Giffords, El Campo Tire executive and a district school board member
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By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant gave the House Oversight Committee three new names of alleged abusers in the convicted sex offender’s network — a revelation that committee chairman James Comer described as a promising lead in his panel’s investigation into Epstein’s misdeeds. The assistant, Sarah Kellen, provided the
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By Manu Raju, Camila DeChalus, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote Thursday on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran just as Republicans were on the verge of losing the vote due to absences. Democrats have repeatedly forced votes to limit Trump’s war powers in
Continue ReadingBy Kimberly Richardson, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! President Donald Trump’s vision for the world’s tallest arch is one step closer to reality, but it’s not taking shape exactly as planned. Take a look. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Ebola hotspot The virus has
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By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The crash of two US Navy jets at an Idaho air show last weekend is raising questions about why the Pentagon risks multimillion-dollar warplanes – and their crews – for entertainment. “Those calls are almost always part of the noise surrounding an accident,” said John Venable, a senior resident
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A search was underway today for a 36-year-old man whose last known location was in Palm Desert. James Philip Nastasi was last seen in the 76000 block of Rainswept Way, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Nastasi is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs180 pounds. He
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