Update 06/16/26 According to Cal Fire's live incident page, the shore fire has burned at least 2,600 acres and is at 25% containment as of 7 a.m. Tuesday. A SIG alert was issued westbound on the 60 freeway from interstate 10 in Beaumont to Gilman Springs Road in Moreno Valley. The alert is expected to
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — An Indio veteran is celebrating a major milestone after reaching 10 million steps, the equivalent of more than 4,000 miles walked. Rob Hartley reached the mark on Monday after spending the past eight months walking to raise money for veterans, children with disabilities and community projects. What began as a personal
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) - For the first time since his sudden termination, former Desert Healthcare District CEO Chris Christensen is speaking out. Christensen says he was fired in retaliation after publicly raising concerns about board conduct and the district's performance review process. He also alleges he was offered nearly $100,000 in additional compensation to
Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ)- With the Fourth of July just weeks away, Palm Springs fire officials are reminding residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals. During a demonstration, Palm Springs Fire Capt. Ronald Skyberg showed how dry, brittle brush can catch on fire almost instantly if struck by a spark from a firework. “There
MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) — An 80-acre brush fire that sent a large plume of smoke into the sky over Mecca on Sunday is now contained, according to CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department. The fire was reported around 2:43 p.m. on Sunday near Avenue 72 and Highway 86. Battalion Chief Corey Clauson said the first engine
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - A newly announced framework peace agreement between the United States and Iran is offering hope for an end to months of conflict, but local leaders say many questions remain as negotiations move forward. The agreement, announced Monday, calls for an immediate halt to military attacks and the reopening of the Strait
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped Monday for the 25th time in 26 days, falling 1.3 cents to $5.583, its lowest amount since March 18. Check Out Our Gas Gauge Section For Lowest Local Prices The average price has dropped 48.2 cents over the
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - The city of Coachella rejected petitions to recall two councilmembers; the applicants say they will submit the paperwork again. Jesus Ahkin Gonzalez and Vicente Zamora served copies of Notices of Intention on Councilmembers Perez and Delgado and filed the original Notices with the City Clerk’s Office during last week's city council
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