***UPDATE: Elizabeth Emken, GOP, nominated U.S. Senate, California. Will run against Feinstein in November.*** Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has easily won her primary election race, advancing to the November ballot. The 78-year-old senator from California is seeking re-electionto a fifth term. She was first elected in 1992. Early returns showed Feinstein with nearly 50
Continue ReadingThe congressional race to represent the 36th district is officially on. “The primary elections is the starting gun for the elections in November. That’s what it symbolizes for us — the race starts now,” said Dr. Raul Ruiz, a 36th district congressional candidate. Ruiz is challenging local congresswoman and Republican Mary Bono Mack for her
Continue ReadingLess people than normal are hitting the polls in today’s primary election, according to Riverside County Registrar of Voters Rebecca Spencer. She says she expects only about a 35% turnout this time around. That’s down from about 40% in a normal primary election. As of this afternoon about 130,000 Vote by Mail ballots had been
Continue ReadingKenny Irwin Jr. has been putting upmillions of Christmas lightson his Palm Springs home for the last twenty years. The lights in addition tothe artist’s statues made from recycled waste have been a holiday staple in Palm Springs. However, recently someone tried to pull the plug on his good cheer. “It looks like the lights
Continue ReadingA Riverside jury today recommended the death penalty for convicted cop killer Earl Ellis Green. The panel opted for death over life imprisonment without parole for Green, who beat and shot Riverside police Officer Ryan Patrick Bonaminio on Nov. 7, 2010. Sentencing is set for June 25. Reaction from the courtroom tonight on News Channel
Continue ReadingNintendo is relying on Mario, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unleashed 23 games for its upcoming console that features a touchscreen controller. Among the titles announced Tuesday at Electronic Entertainment Expo were the cooperative platform game “New Super Mario Bros. U” and the
Continue ReadingNintendo is relying on Mario, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unleashed 23 games for its upcoming console that features a touchscreen controller. Among the titles announced Tuesday at Electronic Entertainment Expo were the cooperative platform game “New Super Mario Bros. U” and the
Continue ReadingNintendo is relying on Mario, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unleashed 23 games for its upcoming console that features a touchscreen controller. Among the titles announced Tuesday at Electronic Entertainment Expo were the cooperative platform game “New Super Mario Bros. U” and the
Continue ReadingNintendo is relying on Mario, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unleashed 23 games for its upcoming console that features a touchscreen controller. Among the titles announced Tuesday at Electronic Entertainment Expo were the cooperative platform game “New Super Mario Bros. U” and the
Continue ReadingNintendo is relying on Mario, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unleashed 23 games for its upcoming console that features a touchscreen controller. Among the titles announced Tuesday at Electronic Entertainment Expo were the cooperative platform game “New Super Mario Bros. U” and the
Continue ReadingNintendo is relying on Mario, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unleashed 23 games for its upcoming console that features a touchscreen controller. Among the titles announced Tuesday at Electronic Entertainment Expo were the cooperative platform game “New Super Mario Bros. U” and the
Continue ReadingNintendo is relying on Mario, zombies and a virtual theme park to build buzz for the Wii U. The Japanese gaming giant unleashed 23 games for its upcoming console that features a touchscreen controller. Among the titles announced Tuesday at Electronic Entertainment Expo were the cooperative platform game “New Super Mario Bros. U” and the
Continue ReadingLooking at almost an $8 millionbudget shortfall,Cathedral City is making some difficult cuts in public safety. Late last weekthe city’s fire chiefBill Soqui received his pink slip. The chief makes a little over $172,000a year.With the city eliminating his position, the job duties will be shared by two battalion chiefs.Also, although subject to change,four firefighters
Continue ReadingEl sbado a las 9:45 p.m. un cilista circulaba sobre Fred Waring Drive en Indian Wells, cuando a la altura de El Dorado fue impactado por un vehculo que era conducido por un hombre ebrio. Gerald Weiss de 42 aos, residente de Palm Desert sali volando y falleci en la escena, inform el Sargento Radek
Continue ReadingClosing statements are scheduled today in the penalty phase of trial in the case of a parolee who bludgeoned and fatally shot a Riverside police officer. Earl Ellis Green, 46, faces either life in prison without the possibility of parole or death for the November 2010 execution-style murder of 27-year-old Ryan Patrick Bonaminio. Green was
Continue ReadingStrong gusty winds are expected in the mountains of Riverside County later Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a trough of low pressure will move inland through Tuesday, bringing strong gusty southwest to west winds tothe mountains. A wind advisory is scheduled for the mountains from 3 this afternoon to 4 a.m. Tuesday. During
Continue ReadingCal Fire confirmsthe garage of a Palm Deserthome caught fire around 5:15 Saturday night. The home is on the 43800 block of Carmel Circle. Stay with us on Channel 3 and KESQ.com for more.
Continue ReadingThe average price of gasoline in the Inland Empire dropped today for the 14th consecutive day and 17th time in 18 days, decreasing four-tenths of a cent to $4.208 for a gallon of self-serve regular.The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties has dropped 16.2 cents over the past 18 days, including 2 cents
Continue ReadingTwenty-seven years of Gerald Zak’s life’s accumulation lies in a pile of ash. “Oh my God, I can’t say. I can’t describe that. It was very scary,” his neighbor Ibrahim Mahmik said. The flames say it all. The garage of this Palm Desert home on Carmel Circle caught fire at about 5:15 p.m. Saturday. “It
Continue ReadingA bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday in Indian Wells, a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department official said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene when firefighters arrived at Fred Waring and Eldorado drives at 9:45 p.m., Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Melody Hendrickson said.The victim’s name, age and gender were
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