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City of Indio to host Veterans Day 5K event
Indio officials announced today that the city will host a 5K run/walk to commemorate Veterans Day. The inaugural event will begin with an opening ceremony at the Empire Polo Club at 8 a.m., according to a city statement, with participants taking to the course 30 minutes afterward. “We invite the community to come together to
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Fuel theft suspect pleads guilty to grand theft charge, three others dismissed
A 23-year-old man who stole nearly 500 gallons of diesel fuel from the Mecca Travel Center pleaded guilty to a theft-related count and was immediately sentenced to two years of probation. Huntington Park resident Eliseo Laglera entered a guilty plea to one count of grand theft of over $950 on Friday at the Larson Justice
FBI-flagged grand theft suspect pleads guilty, receives probation
A Romanian national flagged by the FBI as part of an organized crime group pleaded guilty to a theft charge stemming from her arrest in Palm Desert for allegedly stealing a man’s necklace. Marcideza Dumitru was immediately sentenced to 24 months of probation after entering a guilty plea to one felony count of grand theft
Five people injured after two crashes on Varner Road Monday morning
THOUSAND PALMS, California (KESQ) – Five people were hurt, including three with major injuries, after two back-to-back crashes along Varner Road Monday morning in Thousand Palms. The incident started at around 6:00 a.m. on Varner Road near Bob Hope Drive. The first crash was a head-on crash involving a vehicle and a truck. According to
One Year Later: ongoing impacts of Hamas attack on Israel
On year ago, on October 7th 2023, a deadly terror attack on Israel by Hamas unfolded. Today, ongoing turmoil in the Gaza Strip and escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah has Jewish people in the United States concerned about their safety. Last year, over 250 individuals were taken hostage from Israeli communities and a music
Alleged fentanyl supplier accused of murder found dead in cell at County jail
An autopsy was pending today on a 40-year-old inmate who died at the Byrd Detention Center under circumstances that officials said did not appear suspicious. Johnnie Curtis Stevens of Norco was discovered unconscious in his cell, No. 89 of the FH Block, at the Murrieta jail just after 10 a.m. Friday, according to the Riverside
Gonzaga and USC set to face off in exhibition game at Acrisure Arena
PALM DESERT, California (KESQ) – Get ready for an epic basketball showdown at Acrisure Arena on October 26, as the No. 5-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs face off against the USC Trojans. This pre-season exhibition supports a good cause, with proceeds benefiting Eisenhower Health’s Cardiovascular Institute. Tickets go on sale October 11, with prices starting at $25.
Phoenix Suns defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in second preseason game at Acrisure Arena
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-114 in their second preseason game at Acrisure Arena. Stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis, and Lebron James all took the floor and played in the first half. LeBron x KD 🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/ECsxOcWWHE— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 7, 2024 Lebron had 19 points,