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Operation Splash returns, removing financial barriers for swim lessons for local families

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)– The Desert Recreation District is extending its long-time partnership with Kaiser Permanente to launch Operation Splash, a scholarship program that removes financial barriers to swim lessons and equips local families with lifesaving water-safety skills. Kaiser Permanente’s $85,000 two-year grant, awarded through its Healthy Eating Active Living initiative, allows DRD to offer free

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Officials encourage residents to ‘know their rights’ after Border Patrol, ICE conduct operation in Cathedral City

ICE Statement (6/9/25): “To ensure the safety of our personnel, ICE does not confirm or discuss the existence or status of operations. The agency publicly announces the results of operations when appropriate. As part of its routine operations, ICE arrests aliens who commit crimes and other individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws. All

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DSUSD discusses bill removing ultraprocessed, harmful foods from school lunches

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – California legislature is attempting to make school lunches healthy. On Tuesday, the California State Assembly voted to pass AB 1264, which lays out a plan to remove ultraprocessed food from state’s school meals. The bill looks to remove food that are considered “particularly harmful.” This comes after numerous studies have linked

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Jury deliberations begin in trial of developer accused of bribing ex-Palm Springs mayor

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The jury has begun deliberations in the high-profile bribery trial of Palm Springs developer John Wessman. Closing arguments wrapped up Friday morning. Wessman faces nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy. He is accused of paying former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet more than $200,000 to secure city support

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Comienzan los testimonios de la defensa en el juicio de un exagente del sheriff acusado de asesinar a un hombre

INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Los testimonios de la defensa se extenderán durante toda la próxima semana en el juicio de un exagente del sheriff del condado de Riverside, acusado de asesinar a tiros a un hombre con quien mantenía una disputa porque la víctima había tenido una relación con su entonces novia. Oscar Rodríguez, de 44

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Local theater group ‘Dezart Performs’ to renovate Palm Springs church into new playhouse

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local theater organization Dezart Performs is transforming a historic church in Palm Springs into at state-of-the-art professional theater. Architects have just been selected to create the new playhouse, which is set to open this November. The multi-million dollar project is expected to turn the First Church of Christ, Scientist on

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