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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Switching to a vegan diet — even for a month — can physically alter the body’s inflammation and aging markers, according to a report released from UC San Diego researchers. A UCSD team was joined by researchers from University of Freiburg in Germany to run a randomized clinical trial. Participants
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Electrical arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison transmission tower sparked the 2025 Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County Fire Department concluded in reports released today. Fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, the Eaton Fire that erupted Jan. 7, 2025, killed at least 19 people in the Altadena area, while
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CARLSBAD, Calif. (KESQ) – A professional photographer previously sentenced in San Diego County to 25 years in state prison for sexually assaulting teenage girls during modeling sessions at a rented Carlsbad residence was sentenced in Oregon today to 40 years in federal prison. Robert Koester, 59, who was sentenced by a Vista judge in 2019
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City awarded $90,000 to 18 local nonprofits and six art recipients through two city grant programs, officials announced today. Through the Community Assistance Grant Program, 18 organizations that provide essential services to Coachella Valley residents, including health and human services, received $70,000. Officials said the city received 24 applications
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By Karina Tsui, Holly Yan, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A man suspected of arson in one of three wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state was formally charged Tuesday, as firefighters race to contain flames before they obliterate more homes. Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, appeared in Spokane County Superior Court via video
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The goal is to “fit in,” according to MedlinePlus. For some students, that pressure can lead to experimenting most commonly with substances like alcohol, marijuana and tobacco. But the dangers can be fatal. In 2025, 41% of 12th-graders reported drinking alcohol, and 25% reported using marijuana. Additionally, the Drug Enforcement
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The preliminary hearing for Silvercrest Advertising founder William “Billy” Frank Rodriguez is set to begin Monday at the Larson Justice Center regarding charges in the 2024 death of Christina Barrington.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to the classroom, many teachers are also preparing their learning spaces — and some say that preparation comes with a personal cost. For sixth grade teacher Miranda Alcalde, getting ready for the first day of school means lesson planning, organizing supplies, and creating a classroom
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump spent just under 4 1/2 hours in California today to speak at a Republican National Committee event at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. Air Force One touched down at Los Angeles International Airport around 4:30 p.m. A short time later, Trump exited the
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. — UPDATE 8/4: A missing person investigation in Yucca Valley has turned into a homicide case after investigators discovered human remains buried in a shallow grave behind a local residence and identified the victim as 61-year-old Daniel Joslin. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, detectives assigned to the Morongo Basin
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- As temperatures continue to climb into the triple digits, more people are relying on grocery delivery services. What happens when those groceries are left sitting outside in 115-120 degree heat? How quickly refrigerated and frozen foods can become unsafe in extreme desert temperatures and whether current food safety guidelines change in
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EL CAJON, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman who fatally stabbed her wife, a veteran state firefighter who served in the Coachella Valley, at their Ramona home pleaded guilty today to second-degree murder. Yolanda Marodi, 54, admitted Tuesday to killing her spouse of two years, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca “Becky” Marodi, at the couple’s Rancho
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Abigahil Padilla SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – Con el objetivo de brindar apoyo a niñas, niños y jóvenes en situación de necesidad durante el próximo regreso a clases, el grupo Ayudando a Nuestros Hermanos Más Necesitados puso en marcha la campaña “Una Mochila, Mil Sonrisas”, una iniciativa solidaria que busca recolectar mochilas y útiles escolares para estudiantes de
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– After serving generations of locals and visitors for more than 50 years, Billy Reed’s restaurant in Palm Springs is beginning a new chapter. The iconic restaurant has new owners who say preserving the restaurant’s legacy is their top priority. Billy Reed founded the restaurant in 1975 and it has long been
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LAGUNA BEACH (CNS) – A 24-year-old man apparently drowned while swimming in Laguna Beach, officials said today. Laguna Beach Public Safety Dispatch received a 911 call at 7:28 p.m. Monday reporting that the victim went under while swimming at Crescent Bay and was missing, according to Kai Bond, marine safety chief of the Laguna Beach
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department urged residents today to take extra precaution when hiking outdoors during the region’s extreme heat. The agency reminded residents that hiking during the heat can cause heat-related illnesses and may become life-threatening. Crews often respond to calls during the summer regarding hikers experiencing dehydration, heat
Continue ReadingBy Hira Humayun, Sarah Hutter, Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Omar Lotfi’s family has been crushed under the weight of unanswered questions ever since he went missing. From pleas on social media to contacting hospitals, aid groups and authorities, they’ve left no stone unturned. Lotfi, 24, went missing on July 31, after leaving his hometown
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El calor peligroso aún no da tregua La advertencia de calor extremo se ha prolongado y ahora estará vigente hasta la noche del sábado. Las máximas seguirán oscilando entre los 110 y 115 grados Fahrenheit (aprox. 43-46 °C), mientras que las mínimas se mantendrán rondando los 85 grados (aprox. 29 °C), lo que ofrecerá poco
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Update – 8/4/26 Police said Sunday after 5:00 p.m., the vehicle’s registered owner called dispatch, claiming that a 22-year-old male “cousin” had taken his 2024 Chevy pickup without permission. Surveillance video of the crash The vehicle, now in the owner’s possession, was processed by officers, and the owner was interviewed. The case remains under investigation
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By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has set a March 2027 trial date for the antitrust challenges to Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company. The trial timeline is another setback for Paramount, which had wanted to complete the merger this summer. A coalition of state attorneys general and the
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