PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Festival Theaters in Palm Springs is entering a new chapter by focusing on independent, international films and LGBTQ+ films. General manager, Zack Solomon, says the theater hopes to become a destination for indie films in the Coachella Valley. They also plan to expand showtimes to make films more accessible. This
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Coyote sightings are increasing across the Coachella Valley as breeding season gets underway, a seasonal shift wildlife experts say is expected and temporary. Coyotes typically become more visible from late January through March as adults travel longer distances in search of mates and, later, food for pups. That movement often
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (KESQ) – Orange County supervisors today approved spending $33 million to settle a large batch of claims made in relation to the September 2024 Airport Fire. The supervisors voted 4-0, with Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento absent, in a closed-door meeting to settle 592 claims for 193 households represented by the Singleton Schreiber law
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By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration on Tuesday asked a federal court to pause a Louisiana lawsuit seeking to end access to abortion pills by mail. The new filing from the US Food and Drug Administration said the court should put the case on hold while it conducts its own review of
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CNN By Eric Bradner, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical check Tuesday after a man rushed the podium and sprayed a substance at the Democratic congresswoman. Omar, who was not injured in the attack, said after the town hall
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical check Tuesday after a man rushed the podium and sprayed a substance at the Democratic congresswoman. Omar, who was not injured in the attack, said after the town hall ended
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Before police officers are ready to make split-second decisions to save lives, their preparation begins with rigorous training. Law enforcement officers utilize advanced training technology, including Virtual Simulation Training. These immersive simulations help officers refine their tactics, communication, and response protocols for situations like active shooter scenarios, domestic violence calls, and other high-stress,
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The way clinicians diagnose mental illnesses could soon change dramatically. A cornerstone manual, known as “psychiatry’s bible,” is being radically overhauled to improve mental health assessments. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Minnesota ICE crackdown New details are
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By Sarah Ferris, Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Top Democrats in Congress are plunging into an impeachment fight with Kristi Noem, as even some moderate Republicans say they’ve lost faith in the embattled Department of Homeland Security chief – upping the pressure on the administration over what they see as a complete failure
Continue Reading By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Stella Carlson was supposed to spend Saturday morning painting children’s faces at a church. It would have been a welcome contrast to the weekslong onslaught of federal immigration enforcement and protests that have overwhelmed her home in the Twin Cities. Being an active participant in her community is important
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Bella Vista Elementary School is approaching full capacity. Lisa Arseo, principal of Bella Vista Elementary, say overcrowding is affecting everything from classroom availability to where students can attend school, raising concerns. “Every classroom we have is full,” she reveals. “We don’t have a space for P.E. right now that’s
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By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Top White House aide Stephen Miller said Tuesday that officials were evaluating why the Customs and Border Protection team in Minneapolis “may not have been following” proper protocol before the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti — a remarkable acknowledgment of possible wrongdoing from one of the Trump administration’s most
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today approved revisions to a Riverside County policy that permits spouses of military veterans to apply for credits toward job placement in county government, loosening up the process for applicants. “There are so many different efforts going on when it comes to our veterans,” Supervisor Manuel Perez
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CNN By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Top White House aide Stephen Miller said Tuesday that officials were evaluating why the Customs and Border Protection team in Minneapolis “may not have been following” proper protocol before the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti — a remarkable acknowledgment of possible wrongdoing from one of the Trump administration’s
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Older women with a history of mental health disorders had a 78% higher risk of developing long COVID after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a UC San Diego-led report published today. The study, published in Tuesday’s online edition of the journal Menopause, found that older women with histories of
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Wednesday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a day urging people to honor the millions of victims to nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides. This year’s ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park Amphitheater. It will mark
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By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump has warned Iraq over a reinstatement of Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister, saying that the country “descended into poverty and total chaos” under his previous leadership. “That should not be allowed to happen again” Trump wrote on social media Tuesday. “Because of his
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By Pau Mosquera, CNN Madrid, Spain (CNN) — Spain has announced it will grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, in a move that goes against a trend of anti-immigration rhetoric and policies in the United States and much of Europe. The move, announced Tuesday, is aimed at reducing labor exploitation in Spain’s underground economy.
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By Holmes Lybrand, Lauren Fox, Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Two officers fired their guns during the fatal encounter with Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend, according to an initial report to Congress from the Department of Homeland Security reviewed by CNN. The report – from Customs and Border Protection’s initial investigation into the shooting of
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By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — A state court on Tuesday blocked Virginia Democrats’ redistricting effort, delivering a setback to the party’s plans to redraw congressional lines ahead of November’s midterm elections. Tazewell County Circuit Judge Jack Hurley Jr. ruled that Democrats in the General Assembly failed to follow the correct procedures when they launched
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