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Fire damages train in Cabazon

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire ripped through a freight car on a train traversing Cabazon today, destroying the contents until firefighters got it under control.    The non-injury blaze was reported shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday on the Union Pacific rail line paralleling Interstate 10 in the 50500 block of Main Street, according to

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Desert Hot Springs City Manager retires

Update 3/4/25 Desert Hot Springs City Manager Frank J. Luckino has retired, Mayor Scott Matas announced during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Doria Wilms, who serves as the city’s Deputy City Manager, was unanimously appointed as the acting City Manager. Original Report 2/26/25 Desert Hot Springs City Manager Frank J. Luckino is currently on leave. Acting

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Fans share importance of supporting charities through the Eisenhower Cup at BNP Paribas Open

The Eisenhower Cup have evolved into a fan-favorite event at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden since its debut in 2018. Fans can enjoy the event at Stadium 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with must-see matchups that can be found at https://kesq.com/sports/bnp-paribas/2025/01/30/world-no-1-aryna-sabalenka-joins-top-ranked-mens-and-womens-stars-for-eisenhower-cup-at-bnp-paribas-open/ While fans will see top players in mixed matchups, who often showcase

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El administrador de la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs se jubila

Actualización 4/04/25 El administrador de la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs, Frank J. Luckino, se jubiló, anunció el alcalde Scott Matas durante la reunión del concejo municipal del martes. Doria Wilms, quien se desempeña como administradora municipal adjunta de la ciudad, fue nombrada por unanimidad administradora municipal interina. El administrador de la ciudad de Desert

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La selección del jurado para el juicio del profesor/entrenador local acusado de matar a un peatón está prevista para el jueves

Está previsto que la selección del jurado comience el jueves para el juicio de un ex entrenador de fútbol americano de Palm Desert High School acusado de atropellar y matar a una mujer de 64 años mientras conducía bajo los efectos del alcohol.    Cameron Francis Curtis, de 33 años, de Palm Desert, supuestamente atropelló

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Palm Springs Police Department teams up with Riverside University Health System to address mental health crises

The Palm Springs Police Department is teaming up with the Riverside university Health System to launch a Community Behavioral Assessment Team. According to the PSPD, this program is designed to provide a compassionate and effective response to individuals experiencing mental health crises, substance use issues, and homelessness. “CBAT represents a significant step forward in how

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Jury begins deliberations in trial of father accused of killing toddler, stabbing mother and good samaritan

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The jury began deliberating in the trial of a registered sex offender accused of fatally slashing his year-old daughter before throwing her off a cliff along Highway 74 south of Palm Desert, as well as attacking the child’s mother and a good Samaritan. Adam Slater, 53, of Palm Desert allegedly killed

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Local reaction ahead of President Trump’s remarks to joint session of Congress

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Demonstrators spoke out against the Trump administration on Tuesday outside La Quinta City Hall. This ahead of President Trump’s joint remarks to Congress Tuesday evening. “The state of the country is that there is too much that people are concerned about. There’s too much risk and volatility. We’re concerned about

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