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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds are ready to hit the ice for their fourth season as a franchise. Head coach Derek Laxdal enters his second season at the helm with one of the youngest teams in the American Hockey League. Despite the young group, the mindset and standard still remain the same
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte marked 300 days in office Wednesday night, outlining major city updates and financial challenges during a town hall that drew dozens of residents. The mayor touched on a wide range of topics, here are a few of the key updates: Dream Hotel The mayor began
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MALIBU, Calif. (KESQ) – Legendary Kiss member Gene Simmons is doing OK today after his SUV smashed into a parked vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, according to a broadcast report. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 25000 block of PCH, according to NBC4, which cited information from the Los Angeles
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INDIO, Calif. – CAL FIRE is looking to bolster its ranks as the threat of wildfires in California continues to grow. To do so, a collaborative effort between CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) to show hundreds of high school seniors possible careers in firefighting is being made in Indio. The career
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By David Wright, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — The sharp divides between New Jersey’s candidates for governor in Wednesday night’s second debate were crystallized by the grades each gave President Donald Trump. Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli said Trump deserved an A. US Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee, gave him an F. Ciattarelli and Sherrill
Continue Reading CNN By David Wright, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — The sharp divides between New Jersey’s candidates for governor in Wednesday night’s second debate were crystallized by the grades each gave President Donald Trump. Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli said Trump deserved an A. US Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee, gave him an F. Ciattarelli and
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Update10/10/25 The suspect, Anthony Edward Cuenca, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including attempted murder. He is set to return to court on Oct. 21. Original Report 10/8/25 CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in Cabazon Wednesday afternoon. The shooting was first reported at
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation just presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $40,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert, which delivers valuable support directly to children
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By Helen Regan, Yoonjung Seo, Gawon Bae, CNN (CNN) — North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has rolled out the red carpet for a host of foreign dignitaries, treating them to a spectacle of color and dancing, and all signs suggest he’ll also be showing off his country’s latest military hardware in a pomp-filled parade.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is preparing to open a brand-new library next Wednesday. The library is part of Indio’s larger Civic Center Campus project aimed at revitalizing the area and strengthening community ties. The new library is designed to be a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. Initial discussions for the project
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s National California Date Month and the California Date Commission is making sure locals understand just how beneficial dates can be for their health. Officials say they are a heart-healthy, diabetes friendly super fruit packed with fiber, essential vitamins and minerals. They also say dates are a natural and healthy alternative
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As Greater Palm Springs Pride Weekend approaches, local businesses in the heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ district are rallying to ensure the celebration continues to thrive — despite a significant budget shortfall. Bars along the Arenas District — including Blackbook, Chill Bar, Dick’s, Hunter’s, Quadz, and Streetbar — have teamed
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 27-year-old man who arranged to meet women for dates via the internet and then robbed and sexually assaulted them during meetings in Riverside and San Bernardino counties was convicted of more than a half-dozen charges and now faces a sentence of more than 20 years in state prison. After
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 28-year-old man faces the death penalty after pleading guilty to five gang-related murders, along with an attempted murder, in Banning between 2015 and 2020. A jury returned a death penalty verdict for William Arnold Armendariz III on Tuesday at the Riverside Hall of Justice. He is due back in court
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the devastating Palisades Fire that swept through Los Angeles in January 2025, claiming twelve lives and destroying thousands of homes and structures. Federal authorities identified the suspect as Jonathan Rinderknecht, a former resident of Pacific Palisades who had relocated to Florida after
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – On top of extreme weather conditions and dry vegetation that fueled the devastating Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and leveled much of the community, leadership and communication challenges, exacerbated by limited resources, impeded the Los Angeles Fire Department’s initial response to the conflagration, according to a city-commissioned review released today.
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By Betsy Klein, Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — A remarkable scene unfolded in the White House State Dining Room on Wednesday as the Trump administration convened a group of independent journalists and online commentators to share stories of violence at the hands of Antifa, an anti-fascist movement with no leadership or organization. President Donald Trump
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have “both signed off” on the first phase of a peace plan. “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $966 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma and contended that the company’s baby powder products caused her cancer. Mae K. Moore died in 2021 at age 88, the same year her Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit
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By Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday for his yearly checkup, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, noting that he would also have a “planned meeting” with troops while there. Trump’s visit to Walter Reed comes
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