The founder of The Duck Sanctuary in Riverside County, Howard Berkowitz, has shut down his operation after being overwhelmed, while denying he is an animal hoarder, and animal rescue advocate Sascha Knopf has been fighting for two years to draw attention to the conditions at his properties.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The coroner’s office has identified a 29-year-old man killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan on Tuesday morning in Thermal. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Pierce Street, near 59th Avenue. Investigators say a man riding a Honda motorcycle was traveling
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Thermal, California (KUNA) – La organización sin fines de lucro “Caritas” con sede en California realizó esta mañana el corte de listo de la remodelación de casas mobiles en Thermal. Se trata de Shady Lane Estates mobile home park, la cual ha pasado por una importante remodelación que incluye nueva infraestructura y 40 casas totalmente
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Expect gusty winds periodically from this afternoon through tomorrow as Wind Advisories cover areas of SoCal from the High Desert to our local mountains. A broad area of low pressure pushes into NorCal through the next 24 hours bringing those gusty winds and some very comfortable temperatures. Winds will jump this afternoon and evening, and
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley coin dealer said a package containing thousands of dollars in gold vanished after being picked up by FedEx. Marc Crane, CEO of Marc One Numismatics, Inc. said the package containing more than eight ounces of gold valued at about $35,400 was handed to a FedEx driver on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds finished 4th in the Pacific Division with 88 points through 72 games. Despite a solid regular season effort, it’s now onto to the Calder Cup playoffs, with the first round starting this week against the Bakersfield Condors. Home ice locked in 🔥 #LGFBGet tickets now: https://t.co/LlWuBYFLZh pic.twitter.com/Da1VTLoEPy—
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a predominantly calm and warm start to the workweek so far on Monday! Breezes look to build again this evening, all ahead of gustier conditions on tap for Tuesday. Winds will be slightly elevated this evening, primarily around dinnertime and beyond. You may encounter a few stray gusts
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cannabis businesses across the Coachella Valley are preparing for what is typically one of the busiest days of the year: April 20, commonly known as “4/20.” A key question heading into this year’s unofficial cannabis holiday is how the new California excise tax increase, which took effect in 2025, is
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) – Goldenvoice was fined $44,000 for acts that went past the 1 AM cutoff times, set by the city of Indio. According to a spokesperson for the City of Indio, on Weekend two, both Anyma and Justin Bieber’s sets were fined. Anyma, who performed on Friday night, went over 9 minutes and was fined
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) -Madonna made a surprise appearance at Coachella Weekend Two performing with headliner Sabrina Carpenter, but her performance outfits have since gone missing. According to the Indio Police Department, they received a report almost 24 hours after the show, that some items belonging to the pop singer went missing. A representative of the
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Riverside County, California (KUNA) – Son 39 casos de sarampión confirmados y reportados hasta mediados de abril, la cifra más alta en siete años, según el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH). Este brote se debe principalmente a infecciones en personas no vacunadas (en particular niños) y ha provocado focos de contagio en varios
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Highs today will be in the lower 90s, but this will be the warmest day all week. A cool front is poised to move through the region, which will contribute to some breeziness through tomorrow morning, followed by a prolonged period of seasonally normal temps. Winds will peak late tonight and into early tomorrow. Highs
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy is prompting a response in California, including a new bill aimed at protecting survivors. On March 31, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors raises First Amendment concerns. Now, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- As Coachella enters its final day, officials say this year’s festival has been largely successful, despite a handful of issues throughout the weekend. Thousands of festivalgoers filled the Empire Polo Club, taking in performances while navigating high temperatures, large crowds, and long days. Alongside them, Indio police, city staff, and event crews
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