An ex-Riverside County sheriff’s deputy accused of harassing and abducting a woman was charged today with kidnapping and other offenses. Alexander Ravy Vanny, 33, of Hemet was arrested Thursday following an investigation by the sheriff’s department’s Special Victims Unit that was initiated earlier this year. Along with kidnapping, Vanny is charged with stalking, unauthorized use

The holidays can be fun for the entire family, but if you aren’t careful, they could turn dangerous quickly, especially for our furry friends. During the holidays, pets are exposed to a variety of factors they don’t typically experience on a daily basis. Those situations can lead to stress and anxiety for some pets, and

Charges are expected to be filed today against one of eight suspects police connected to a physical altercation in Palm Springs, after another person arrested in a vehicle that was allegedly involved in the fight pleaded not guilty to multiple counts.    Hemet resident Jonah Wilkerson, 20, is expected to enter pleas to two felony

Firefighters quickly contained a blaze in a Palm Desert duplex today, preventing it from spreading beyond the garage, authorities said. The fire broke out shortly after 8:45 a.m. in a single-story, two-unit duplex in the 73000 block of Amir Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Crews found “heavy smoke from the garage,” according

One Cathedral City resident is sharing his story after capturing surveillance footage of thieves stealing Christmas decorations from his front yard this weekend. This comes as package thieves continue scoping out homes for unattended valuables during this time of year. Stay with News Channel Three to hear from officials about what you can do to

With only two days until Christmas and Hanukkah, last-minute shoppers will be busy. The Gardens on El Paseo has extended its hours today, December 23rd, and will be open on Christmas Eve as well. Today, The Gardens is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tomorrow, they will be open from 9 a.m. to 6

 The Palm Springs Unified School District is hosting its annual Community Giving Day today, December 21st. The event runs between 9 AM – 11 AM at the Palm Springs High School Football Field. According to PSUSD, attendees can enjoy a day of fun, food, and community spirit at our annual Community Giving Day. Experience the

INDIO, California (KESQ) – A local boy enjoyed a ride of a lifetime at ‘Magic of Lights’ in Indio on Monday. Event officials said Arrick called a local radio station for a chance to win tickets to attend the light show; he also told the station what he wanted most for Christmas – a couch