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September 21, 2026

Local veterans and leaders call for peace as a part of International Day of Peace

Local veterans and leaders call for peace as a part of International Day of Peace

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monday, September 21st marks the International Day of Peace. Conflict rages on in the Middle East. The war in Ukraine continues. A number of civil wars and armed conflicts are happening in Africa. These conflicts are all being tracked with the Council on Foreign Relations' Global Conflict Tracker, found here.

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J.R. Roberts stepping down as Plaza Theatre Foundation president

J.R. Roberts stepping down as Plaza Theatre Foundation president

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — J.R. Roberts is stepping down from the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation and his position as president of the board, marking the end of a six-year tenure with the organization. Roberts has been involved with the foundation since its earliest days, helping lead efforts to raise the funds needed to

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Desert Hot Springs police open $7.26 million annex Tuesday. Chief Shaw: ‘They’re actually going to have their own locker room now’

Desert Hot Springs police open $7.26 million annex Tuesday. Chief Shaw: ‘They’re actually going to have their own locker room now’

The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is scheduled to open a new $7.26 million annex building on Tuesday, providing officers and detectives with upgraded facilities as part of a larger plan to expand the department's staff.

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Newsom declares state of emergency in preparation for El Niño season

Newsom declares state of emergency in preparation for El Niño season

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency today in California in preparation for what state officials say could be a historic El Niño season, directing agencies to stage equipment, protect infrastructure and prepare communities for severe winter weather. The looming El Niño event is already breaking records, and forecasters expect

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Average Riverside County gas price rises to highest amount since 2023

Average Riverside County gas price rises to highest amount since 2023

RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose today to its highest amount since Oct. 2, 2023, increasing 1.9 cents to $6.112, extending its streak of increases to 34 consecutive days. The average price has risen 59.2 cents over the past 34 days, including 1.8 cents

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Should AI be regulated? Local students, professor weigh in as debate grows in Washington

Should AI be regulated? Local students, professor weigh in as debate grows in Washington

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, from classrooms and workplaces to the way people search for information. Now, a growing debate in Washington is focusing on how much oversight the rapidly developing technology should face. Some lawmakers are pushing for new safeguards and regulations surrounding artificial intelligence, as debate continues over how to

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20 arrested during Mongols Motorcycle Club gathering in Cathedral City

20 arrested during Mongols Motorcycle Club gathering in Cathedral City

CATHEDRAL CITY (KESQ)— Cathedral City police arrested 20 people during a high-visibility enforcement operation tied to a weekend gathering of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, authorities said. The operation was conducted Friday and Saturday in partnership with several local and state law enforcement agencies while the Mongols held a gathering at the DoubleTree by Hilton Golf

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Pride Under the Pines event moved to May 2027

Pride Under the Pines event moved to May 2027

Idyllwild, Calif. (KESQ)— Pride Under The Pines has announced that its next celebration will be postponed from October to May 2027, with an exact date to be announced soon. The annual Idyllwild celebration has become a beloved gathering for LGBTQ+ visibility, community, love, and belonging. Organizers say the decision to move the event was made

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