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Palisadian-Post newspaper ceases operations after 97 years, brought down by Palisades Fire

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. (KESQ) – Saying the newspaper’s future “burned up in the fire,” the owner of the 97-year-old Palisadian-Post in Pacific Palisades announced today that the publication is ceasing operations — another victim of January’s Palisades Fire. “This time last year, we still had a future,” Alan Smolinisky wrote in a message to readers

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Fentanyl test strips to be distributed to Culver City students, families

CULVER CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A potentially life-saving initiative will see fentanyl test strips distributed to students and their families by the Culver City Unified School District in a pilot program approved this week, officials announced today. A unanimous decision was reached at Tuesday’s meeting of the CCUSD Board of Education to provide free, pocket-sized

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Marni von Wilpert launches CA-48 listening tour in Palm Springs with Sen. Barbara Boxer

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert is kicking off her districtwide listening tour in Palm Springs today, appearing with U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer as she campaigns for California’s 48th Congressional District. Von Wilpert, a Democrat and former labor lawyer, is holding a media availability at 12:45 p.m. at Lulu California Bistro

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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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F-16 fighter aircraft involved in a crash during training mission in San Bernardino County

TRONA, Calif. (KESQ) – An F-16 fighter aircraft was involved in a crash during a training mission near Trona in San Bernardino County. TRONA: #SBCoFD resources from Station 57 responding to a reported aircraft emergency with @NAWS_CL and @ChinaLake_EM near the San Bernardino/Inyo County line area. pic.twitter.com/RkfMdx25oX— San Bernardino County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) December 3, 2025

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Panda Express to pay over $1 million to end litigation locally, elsewhere

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A lawsuit spearheaded by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office against Panda Express Restaurant Group Inc. over the alleged mishandling of sensitive substances was settled for $1.056 million, which the corporation will pay to Riverside and other counties, along with implementation of a program to correct past deficiencies, it was announced

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