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Draw for 2026 World Cup puts U.S. Team in Los Angeles opener vs. Paraguay
UpdatedINGLEWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – The United States will open its 2026 World Cup soccer campaign at SoFi Stadium, where the team will face Paraguay after drawing a group today that also includes Australia and the winner of a playoff featuring Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo. The matchups were set Friday as soccer’s biggest tournament moved
Continue ReadingExclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers
NewBy Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east of Venezuela – the admiral who oversaw the operation told lawmakers on Thursday,
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South Coast AQMD approves $220K to extend Coachella Valley street sweeping program
UpdatedDIAMOND BAR, Calif. (KESQ) – The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) approved $220,000 in funding to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to extend regional street sweeping for another year. The additional funding will help reduce dust from “blowsand” and roadway activity—an ongoing challenge in the Coachella Valley, according to South Coast
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Variety to honor its ’10 Directors to Watch’ during Palm Springs Film Fest
UpdatedPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Variety will honor its “10 Directors to Watch” during a brunch event at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Sunday, January 4. According to Variety, this year’s list features a dynamic mix of emerging American and international directors, including artists with films headed to major festivals in 2026, two
Continue ReadingThe first week of testimony in Brian Walshe’s murder trial is over. Here are takeaways from Day 5
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The first week of testimony in Brian Walshe’s murder trial in Dedham, Massachusetts, has come to an end. The jury heard from about two dozen witnesses called by the commonwealth in its case against Walshe as prosecutors work to prove he killed his wife, Ana Walshe, around New
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Indio is heating up this weekend, 33rd Annual International Tamale Festival makes its return
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A beloved tradition celebrating culture, family recipes, and, of course, plenty of mouthwatering tamales. Indio is being transformed into a vibrant celebration of flavor and community. Streets will be lined with rows of vendors preparing to serve up their signature tamales. 21 Vendors, from classic styles passed down through generations to
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Army merges three commands in move to prioritize homeland defense
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US Army officially stood up a new command on Friday to oversee the Army’s activities in the Western Hemisphere in the latest signal of increasing focus on homeland defense. The new command, called Army Western Hemisphere Command, will combine US Army Forces Command, US Army North, and US
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Construction on Gerald Ford in Palm Desert raises concerns ahead of busy season
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A major improvement project on Gerald Ford Drive between Cook Street and El Paseo del Corazon has begun, bringing new pavement, landscaped medians, upgraded sidewalks, improved traffic signals, and underground utility work. Eastbound lanes will be closed, with one westbound lane open. The city says all businesses will remain open
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Press group sues Riverside County, alleging defective handling of public records
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A San Rafael-based press freedom advocacy group is suing Riverside County for alleged violations of a state law intended to ensure timely access to documents tied to in-custody deaths, based on significant delays in responding to media requests and other deficiencies, it was announced today. “Transparency in government is always
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Former high-ranking DEA agent accused of conspiring to traffic drugs and launder millions of dollars for a Mexican cartel
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A former high-level Drug Enforcement Agency agent was indicted on federal charges of conspiring to traffic drugs and launder millions of dollars for a Mexican cartel. Paul Campo, who was a DEA agent for nearly 25 years, and his associate Robert Sensi, are accused in a new indictment unsealed
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Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know
By Brian Stelter, CNN This is a David and Goliath story – with a twist. Almost exactly 15 years ago today the owner of Warner Bros. and HBO pushed back on Hollywood and Wall Street hype about a streaming upstart named Netflix. The 2010 quote from Jeff Bewkes in The New York Times is now
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Young Camp Pendleton Marine Who Died in Training Accident ID’d
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (KESQ) – The U.S. Marine Corps today publicly identified a 21-year-old serviceman who lost his life this week to a training accident at Camp Pendleton. USMC Pfc. Tanner F. Rubio was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon in an accident involving a tactical vehicle, according to 1st Marine Division public affairs. Rubio, a native
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Dr. Carreón Foundation 2026 Scholarship application process now open
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Dr. Carreón Foundation (DCF) invites high school seniors and college students to apply for a 2026 scholarship with the application process now open. Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants of minority ethnicities throughout the Coachella Valley and Blythe. Qualifications include being a full-time high school senior in the Coachella Valley or
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Federal judge in Florida orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts and records in Epstein probe
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Florida ordered the unsealing of grand jury transcripts and other records in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, paving the way for the public release of those documents. In a two-page order, Judge Rodney Smith granted the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts and
Continue ReadingSteven Spielberg Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Personal Birth date: December 18, 1946 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Birth name: Steven Allan Spielberg Father: Arnold Spielberg, electrical engineer and computer pioneer Mother: Leah (Posner) Spielberg, restaurateur and concert pianist Marriages: Kate Capshaw (1991-present); Amy Irving (1985-1989, divorced) Children:
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Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship with an executive order is constitutional, offering the justices an opportunity to revisit what has widely been considered settled law since the 19th Century. By granting the appeal, the court is directly taking
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Indiana House sets up a showdown between Trump and Republican state senators over redistricting
By Eric Bradner, CNN Indianapolis (CNN) — The Indiana House on Friday approved a new congressional map designed to hand Republicans all nine of the state’s US House seats, setting the stage for a showdown in the state Senate. At least 10 senators publicly oppose a mid-decade overhaul of the state’s congressional boundaries, and Senate
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Indio PD integrates advanced non-emergency call system to aid residents faster
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department says it’s now using a program called “RapidSOS” for non-emergency calls for service. They say it is an advanced tool to help generate calls. When you contact Indio PD at (442) 300-3104 the “RapidSOS” program captures “key information in real time, reducing any wait times,” according to a social
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Aziz Farms Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Outdoor Education Center
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Aziz Farms receives a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for a new education center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday morning to mark this milestone. School districts from across Southern California, including Desert Sands Unified, Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles Unified are invited. Stay with
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