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FOREST FALLS, Calif. (KESQ) We’re learning new numbers tonight on just how destructive last week’s September debris flows were in the San Bernardino Mountains. The San Bernardino County Fire Department reports a total of 14 homes, one commercial building, and four outbuildings were damaged across Forest Falls, Oak Glen, and nearby areas. That includes three homes destroyed,

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Los Angeles Times analysis identified the City of Indio as a spot that saw some of the worst income growth of any community or city in the state from 2017 to 2022. That’s according to tax records from that time period, which compared the average adjusted gross income (AGI) of all communities

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Two westbound lanes on Interstate 10 in Banning were temporarily closed after an Amazon Prime truck caught on fire. The lanes have since been reopened after crews cleared the area. The fire was reported just after 11:05 a.m. between 8th Street and 22nd. As of 11:40 a.m., traffic was backing up

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the appropriation of $78 million to fill a budget gap left over from the previous fiscal year. In a 5-0 vote without comment Monday, the board cleared the Executive Office to implement the “cleanup” allocations connected to expenses that weren’t on the books when

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on one of the most common cancers affecting men. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 313,000 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025. To help raise awareness and share the latest medical advancements, Desert

  PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Deputies made an arrest Saturday night after they reportedly found fentanyl intended for sale during a traffic stop. The incident reported around 8:45 p.m. off Harris Lane and Washington Street. Deputies with the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team arrested the subject, who was on probation. The suspect was booked into John Benoit Detention

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a girl! The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens announced a baby girl giraffe was born on September 7th. The baby was born to Mama Vicki Lou at a whopping 6 feet already. Zoo officials say the baby is alert, healthy and curious. They’re now inviting others to come check

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was arrested for arson Saturday after authorities allege they set a car on fire in front of the Larson Justice Center in Indio. According to Indio Police, officers and the California Department of Forestry responded to a vehicle fire at 46200 Oasis Street around 1 a.m. to find a