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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The new school year is officially underway in the Coachella Valley. Students in Coachella Valley Unified and Desert Sands Unified headed back to class today, marking the first day of the 2026-27 school year. Campuses across the valley welcomed students back after summer break, with teachers and staff preparing classrooms
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Andrea Turisk CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – A residential citrus tree in Calexico tested positive for an incurable plant disease. The disease is called called huanglongbing (HLB) that infects and kills all citrus tree varieties. This is the first detection of the deadly citrus tree disease in Imperial County. HLB can be spread by a small pest called
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By Max Foster, CNN London (CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to Britain, CNN understands, a shock move that comes six years after the couple stepped back from official duties and fell out with other members of the royal family. Prince Harry and Meghan are said to be
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OASIS, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was airlifted to the hospital after a rollover crash along Highway 86 in the community of Oasis Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 3:35 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 86 and 85th Avenue. “Upon arrival, firefighters reported one vehicle rollover that was off the roadway with
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — State Rep. Angie Nixon’s win in the Florida Senate primary on Tuesday was the latest in a growing list of victories by democratic socialists who are a prominent part of the Democratic Party’s left-wing insurgency. But within the democratic socialist movement, and the broader progressive movement, there are disagreements
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery could put about 4,500 film and television jobs in Los Angeles County at risk over three years and threaten billions of dollars in regional economic activity, according to a final county report released today. The report from the Los Angeles County
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A Riverside man who allegedly molested four girls when they resided with him as foster children may have abused numerous other children, officials said, prompting investigators today to ask anyone with information to come forward. Edward Sepulveda, 68, was arrested last month following a nearly year-long investigation by the Riverside Police Department’s
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – Responding to elevated levels of West Nile virus activity, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will conduct anti-mosquito spraying in the community of North Shore starting Thursday. The aerial ultra-low volume application will take place between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday in the areas of
Continue ReadingBy Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The number of US service members wounded since the start of the Iran war has passed 750, according to the Defense Department’s war casualty database. The Pentagon updated the database on Wednesday, recording more than 50 additional wounded soldiers, as talks between Tehran and DC to end the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Victor Virgen, who has been missing since May. According to Cathedral City police, Virgen was last seen leaving his father’s home in Desert Hot Springs in May. He has not been located since. The Cathedral City Police Department says it
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CNN By Kaanita Iyer, Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN (CNN) — Jason Watson, the US service member who was arrested on the steps of the US Capitol last month after calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, has been detained once again — just days after he criticized the president in an exclusive CNN interview.
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A retrial for the man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, was moved today from October to the beginning of November. Earlier this year, a federal court jury deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquitting Jonathan Rinderknecht
Continue Reading CNN By Max Foster, CNN (CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to Britain, CNN understands. Prince Harry and Meghan are said to be planning to relocate from the US later this month to a private residence outside London and reportedly have enrolled their children Prince Archie, 7 and
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Sheriff Chad Bianco’s campaign is asking supporters for money ahead of Monday’s California Supreme Court arguments over his seizure of ballots from the November 2025 special election, calling Attorney General Rob Bonta’s legal challenge “pure lawfare.” The fundraising email, sent by the Bianco for Sheriff campaign and reviewed by News Channel 3, claims an audit
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Tourists are swarming to a scenic spot in the mountains of Italy, but it’s not for the panoramic views. They’re going gaga for a $4 pastry. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ A nod to nostalgia Disney
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — (KESQ) — Riverside County residents are being warned about a jury duty scam in which callers falsely claim that people have missed jury service and now have an outstanding warrant. The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside issued the warning, urging residents to be cautious of calls and text messages that
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By Jennifer Hansler, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Five Americans and the head of Ecuador’s intelligence agency died after a helicopter carrying tourists crashed in central Kenya Wednesday. The aircraft was traveling from the Loisaba wildlife conservancy to the Ewaso Ngiro river area when it crashed around 9:13 a.m. at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu county,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. — Aug. 19, 2026 — Old Town Artisan Studios has been recognized as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), strengthening its commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all visitors. 91% percent of Old Town Artisan Studios staff completed specialized autism
Continue Reading By Kaanita Iyer, Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN (CNN) — Jason Watson, the US service member who was arrested on the steps of the US Capitol last month after calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, has been detained once again — just days after he criticized the president in an exclusive CNN interview. The
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By Danny Freeman, Holly Yan, Lila Dominus, CNN (CNN) — Virginia police have arrested a man suspected in the gruesome death of a woman in Great Falls. Fairfax County police arrested Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, 19, in connection with the homicide of 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch, who was found dead Monday. Federal officials identified Cedillos-Campos as
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