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Kiera McKinney

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Kiera McKinney

    New California car-buying rules take effect, adding protections for consumers (opens the original)

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    THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A new California law changing how cars are sold took effect, Oct. 1st bringing new pricing rules and added protections for buyers. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, or CARS Act, applies to licensed dealers selling or leasing most new and used vehicles in the state. Under the new law, dealers must clearly provide the total price of a vehicle in advertisements and in the first written communication that mentions a specific vehicle or financing terms. Op

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Kiera McKinney

    Desert Hot Springs students get hands-on look at aviation careers (opens the original)

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    PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Desert Hot Springs High School students got a firsthand look at careers in aviation Wednesday through Palm Springs Unified School District’s Aviation Awareness Program. Students spent four classroom sessions learning about different parts of the aviation industry, including aircraft maintenance, air traffic control and piloting. The program wrapped up at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where five students took part in a flight experience alongside an Air Museum pilot an

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Kiera McKinney

    Riverside County brings financial assistance resources to College of the Desert in Indio (opens the original)

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    INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County is bringing financial assistance resources directly to College of the Desert's Indio campus as students and families continue to face rising living costs. The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is hosting an outreach event Monday, September 28, from noon to 2 p.m., connecting residents with information about food assistance, cash aid and health coverage. The event aims to make it easier for students and community members to learn

  4. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Kiera McKinney

    Coachella Valley residents prepare as strong El Niño takes shape (opens the original)

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    THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A strengthening El Niño could bring a wetter-than-normal fall and winter to Southern California, prompting some Coachella Valley residents to start thinking about storm preparation before the rain arrives. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says there is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño during fall and winter 2026-27. Forecasters also say there is a 75% chance the event reaches a level stronger than any El Niño recorded since 1950 during the October

  5. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Kiera McKinney

    Keeping kids safe on the road: Indio hosts car seat safety event (opens the original)

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    THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) - Families in Indio had the chance Saturday morning to get help making sure their children are riding safely. A child passenger safety event was held from 9 to 11 a.m., giving parents and caregivers the opportunity to have their car seats inspected and learn whether they were installed correctly. Families who needed a new car seat were also able to receive one at the event. Indio Police helped check the seats and worked with parents on proper installation and placem

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