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September 21, 2026

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Palm Desert woman charged with killing husband with flag pole refuses to appear for arraignment after nearly two weeks of medical delays

Palm Desert woman charged with killing husband with flag pole refuses to appear for arraignment after nearly two weeks of medical delays

A 65-year-old Palm Desert woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after a person was found dead with injuries consistent with an assault at The Enclave condo community on Friday.

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Gene Autry closed at the whitewater wash for sand removal, maintenance

Gene Autry closed at the whitewater wash for sand removal, maintenance

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Palm Springs Police Department issued a traffic alert that North Gene Autry Trail was closed at the whitewater wash. The alert was issued around 7:17 a.m. on Monday. Palm Springs Police Department says the closure is due to sand removal and maintenance between East Via Escuela and Salvia road. The

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Cathedral City Peace Initiative marks International Day of Peace

Cathedral City Peace Initiative marks International Day of Peace

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - Today is the International Day of Peace, and the Cathedral City Peace Initiative is bringing the message of peace to the local community. The initiative is holding an International Day of Peace observance this afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cathedral City Library. The event will include a

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California expands classic car smog exemptions, creates lowrider plate

California expands classic car smog exemptions, creates lowrider plate

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)— California is making changes aimed at classic car owners and the state’s lowrider community, with two new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392, known as Jay Leno’s Law, and Assembly Bill 2541 on September 16. One changes smog-check requirements for certain collector cars, while the other

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What drivers should know about pothole damage and safety

What drivers should know about pothole damage and safety

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Potholes on roadways create immediate safety concerns for drivers and can cause severe damage to vehicles. Potholes form when water seeps through cracks in the road and erodes the underlying soil beneath the asphalt. Over time, heavy vehicles passing over the compromised asphalt cause the road surface to give out

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UPDATE: Cathedral City Police increase enforcement during Mongols meeting

UPDATE: Cathedral City Police increase enforcement during Mongols meeting

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Law enforcement agencies made 20 arrests and issued 77 citations over two days as officers increased patrols during the Mongols motorcycle organization’s annual gathering in Cathedral City. The Mongols are an international motorcycle organization that has previously held its annual meeting in Palm Springs. This year, the group is gathering

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Volunteers clean up illegal dumping in Desert Hot Springs, protect Mission Creek watershed

Volunteers clean up illegal dumping in Desert Hot Springs, protect Mission Creek watershed

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Volunteers spent Saturday clearing illegally dumped trash from the Mission Creek area of Desert Hot Springs as part of National CleanUp Day. The “Clean Our Watershed” community cleanup brought together local organizations, businesses, students and volunteers to remove appliances, tubs, plastic, wires and other debris scattered across the desert. The

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The Living Desert hosts Wildlife Challenge supporting all-female ranger team in South Africa

The Living Desert hosts Wildlife Challenge supporting all-female ranger team in South Africa

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A local conservation event brought the Coachella Valley community together Saturday to support wildlife protection efforts thousands of miles away. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens hosted its Wildlife Ranger Challenge, raising money and awareness for the Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit, an all-female ranger team working to protect wildlife and

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