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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and Coachella Valley’s nursing shortage, Jason Davalos is graduating California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus (PDC), with a degree in nursing. Davalos graduates this weekend as PDC’s Outstanding Student of the year and as a University Legacy Scholar, a scholarship that provided a

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta is proposing an ordinance banning homeless camping on public property, making such camping a misdemeanor. However, some local homeless advocates are calling for it to stop. This comes after La Quinta sheriff’s officials report an increase in homeless encampments along the underpasses of busy roadway’s.

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pets are back safe and sound at the Animal Samaritans shelter in Thousand Palms, after a fire Tuesday. “Now the windows are boarded up and we don’t have any space in the back for the dogs to have their dog run and all of that, we’re doing a lot of

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County has launched a new program that will help owners of mobile homes and manufactured homes with up to $50,000 to revitalize their homes. Officials said the Riverside County Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation Program is designed to assist with rehabilitating homes to improve their safety and condition. Residents can apply

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 300 motorcyclists hit the road Tuesday in Southern California for the annual “Run for the Wall,” a cross-country ride honoring America’s missing and fallen service members. Riders like Karoni Forrester carry personal stories that inspire them to ride. Forrester’s father, Capt. Ron Forrester, was missing in action for more than

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office honored two deputies who died in separate incidents 20 years apart in the line of duty. Deputy Bruce K. Lee was killed in La Quinta on May 13, 2003, while responding to a disturbing the peace call. Lee attempted to question and reason with a

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Ensemble Theatre announced its 15th anniversary and upcoming final season on Tuesday. The non-profit company, founded in 2011 by playwright and director Tony Padilla, has focused on the production of contemporary plays. DET Executive Director Shawn Abramowitz cites a diminishing Canadian audience in the upcoming season as one of

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – About 40 pets were evacuated after a fire destroyed an abandoned mobile home and several vehicles near Animal Samaritans in Thousand Palms Tuesday morning. The fire was initially reported at around 9:40 a.m. on the 72000 block of Varner Road at what CAL FIRE initially called a “vacant single-wide, mobile

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission gave the green light on Tuesday in moving forward with a new affordable housing project just off Palm Drive and Park Lane. Supporters packed the room at the Planning Commission meeting, backing the proposal for the “Park Lane Homes” project. The Commission unanimously