TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Hollywood is coming to Twentynine Palms. Oscar nominated actor James Franco will present his bold new work-in-progress: a surreal stage trip through fame, fantasy, and the myth of Robert Blake. The two exclusive performances of “Desert Films” are the start of a creative process for the Franco project. The play which
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The Riverside County Probation Department is hitting the road — literally — in a bid to bring key supervision and support services to people who need them the most. County officials on Tuesday unveiled two new Mobile Service Centers, climate-controlled vans equipped to function as fully operational probation offices. The initiative is aimed at assisting
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Days after the Shady Fire broke out in Thermal, some families in the community are still without utilities after the fire damaged their homes. One family whose home was damaged by the fire said they remained without power, water, and gas. According to the family, their landlord provided a $600 check
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Registered nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center and Hi-Desert Medical Center will join in on a statewide mobilization by Tenet Healthcare Corporation nurses for fair contracts that improve patient safety and nurse retention. On Thursday, July 31, Desert Regional Medical Center Registered Nurses and Hi-Desert Medical Center Registered Nurses will hold
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– Eisenhower Health has been named a 2025-2026 Best Hospital by the U.S. News & World Report. This year, the U.S. News released their latest edition naming the 504 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and 95 metro areas. Eisenhower Health tied for the number two hospital in the Inland Empire and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert hosts their End-of-Summer Splash at the Palm Springs Surf Club. The event will take place Thursday, July 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Surf Club to celebrate the end of summer and raise funds to support Variety’s mission of serving
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UPDATE 7/29/25 10:17 AM- Riverside Sherriff’s Office has identified the two victims in the double-fatal crash that occurred the morning of Thursday, July 24. It is reported by the RSO and CHP that the two victims were David Lynch, 68, and Kimberly Lynch, 65, who were traveling westbound on I-10 near the Cactus City rest
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The school year is just around the corner, especially for students at the Palm Springs Unified School District who are back in school first on August 6th. With the school year, comes preparations for students like being up to date on vaccinations. PSUSD will be holding free Tdap vaccinations at their
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – Local Democratic Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, (D-CA) is supporting the Major Richard Star Act to help veterans. The bipartisan legislation is named in honor of Major Richard A. Star, a decorated war veteran who was forced to medically retire due to his combat-related injuries. Major Star sadly lost his battle with
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PALM SPRING, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump said there is ‘real starvation’ in Gaza and that the United States will set up food centers. It comes as thousands of Palestinians are suffering from malnutrition. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues, local organizers from CodePink in the Coachella Valley are calling on elected officials
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Hormone replacement therapy can benefit many people as they age and experience a drop in hormone levels. Age-related changes in hormone levels can cause problems that range from wellness issues to serious medical conditions. Hormone therapy is not just for aging adults, though. It can also be useful for younger
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — The Rancho Mirage Community Park will be shutting down for a month to undergo some updates. The city of Rancho Mirage released an announcement, saying it will be temporarily closing the tennis courts, basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and practice courts at Rancho Mirage Community Park beginning Monday, July 28th
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is sharing drone video showing a search for a suspect on Saturday. Investigators say officers were getting ready to serve a search warrant at a home following an assault. They launched a drone to check out the area – and say they saw
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) This week, the spotlight is on the people who usually stay behind it. The 4th Annual Event Services Celebration Week is officially underway in Greater Palm Springs, recognizing the event professionals who power everything from conventions to music festivals across the Coachella Valley. Hosted in partnership with the Event Services Professionals
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Shady Fire in Thermal reached full containment over the weekend. But, in the aftermath of the 52-acre brush fire, residents are left wondering: what’s been burning on the land next to their homes? The Shady Fire left behind thick, dark smoke that was visible throughout the Coachella Valley when it
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is set to begin a major phase of pipeline installation on Cook Street between Merle Drive and Hovley Lane East starting Wednesday, July 30. Construction crews are set to begin work Wednesday, July 30, and continue through with the project to mid-September. CVWD reports they are
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Soroptimist House of Hope, a residential addiction program helping women establish and maintain sober
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The Indio Police Department (IPD) held their badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony to welcome the new Assistant Chief and congratulate the promotion of an IPD Sergeant. Earlier Monday, the Indio Police Department celebrated the badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony to welcome Assistant Chief Aaron Ponce and congratulate Sergeant Andres Meraz on his
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A businessman involved in arrangements to illegally procure support from a former Palm Springs mayor for downtown development projects was sentenced Monday to a year of probation. Richard Hugh Meaney, 59, pleaded guilty in 2023 to a misdemeanor count of financial conflict in a government contract. During a hearing at the Riverside
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RIVERSIDE, Calif (KESQ)- The Riverside County Probation Department will roll out two fully equipped Mobile Service Centers. These Mobile Service Centers are designed to bring community supervision services directly to unhoused individuals and clients who face transportation challenges. The new units will travel throughout the county, to local parks, public libraries, shelter parking lots, and
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