Month: August 2018

In the month of July, eight heat-related deaths were recorded in Riverside County. The most recent victim to the deadly heat was a 34-year-old man from Desert Hot Springs; he was found on July 17 outside a business off Highway 111 in Indio and was transported to a hospital for treatment. Here’s the complete list

Monday marks one year since the body of 30-year-old Eric Littleton was discovered in a remote area near Desert Hot Springs. Littleton’s family held a vigil at their home in Covington, Kentucky Monday evening to mark the anniversary. Littleton was found along a dirt road a few hundred feet east of Mountain View Road. Investigators

The Davis Cup started back in 1900 and is an annual contest run by the International Tennis Federation that has different countries compete against each other in team style men’s tennis. Back in February a new plan was announced that would change the format to a one week, 18-nation style tournament as a November finale

KESQ & CBS Local 2’s Katie Widner sit down with Idyllwild Fire Protection District Chief Patrick Reitz in an exclusive interview. “The fire burned out like this and then the wind caught it and shifted it,” Reitz said. Reitz says it was a team effort between a number of different agencies that likely saved the

Summer heat makes for very dangerous conditions for the valley’s homeless. Many try to take refuge in parks. Well in the Desert has a program to help them find food and a place to cool off. The organization shuttles participants around the desert to provide cooling centers, showers, hot meals, and takeaway bags. “The sack

Cathedral City football stand out James Green III making plays in fall camp for the Hawaii Warriors. Green is the only D-1 talent to come out of the valley from the 2017 season and despite dealing with an eye issue he is hoping to see the field this year as a true freshman.

Although the flames of the Cranston Fire have been extinguished — for many Idyllwild residents, the road to recovery is long. “The house is not still standing. There’s nothing I can do about that. Except deal with that, and make it into a blessing,” said Ernesto Ale, who lost his home in the fire. To

It’s been eight months since California “adopted pot.” In the Coachella Valley, the budding cannabis industry has caused quite the stir construction-wise, with dispensaries and cultivations centers seemingly sprouting up like weeds. Cathedral City, in particular, has taken to the cannabis industry with open arms, as evidenced by the city council’s 4-1 decision to re-zone

A big rig is burning on the side of Interstate 10 near the Whitewater Rest Area. The fire was reported at around 4:20 p.m. near on the westbound off-ramp near the rest area. No word on any injuries or closures. Stay with KESQ for any updates. Download the KESQ & CBS Local 2 app on

Felony charges are expected to be filed tomorrow against three men suspected of trying to kill a pair of Anza residents. Francisco Carlos Ibarra, 33, Ramon Luis Pizarro, 36, and Jesus Anton Gonzalez Renteria, 36, were arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the alleged shooting a day earlier in the 54500

Agentes de La Quinta respondieron a la tienda Walmart de esta Ciudad despues de recibir una denuncia de una pareja durmiendo dentro del vehículo, ademas en el asiento trasero del carro llevaban un menor. Efectivamente encontraron a Jeremiah Fraser, de 31 años de Yucca Valley, quien estaba en posesión de heroína y bajo la influencia

La Quinta police arrest a man and woman arrested for being under the influence and child endangerment. Jeremiah Fraser, age 31, and Karina Townsend, age 31, both from Yucca Valley, were arrested in the parking lot of the Walmart on Friday evening. According to a news release by the La Quinta Police Department, deputies received

32 Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters are battling a residential structure fire on the 41000 block of Beadling Road in Bermuda Dunes. The fire was reported at 1:43 p.m. The fire is being reported as an attic fire at a single-family residence, according to the first arriving fire officer. Firefighters were able to safely rescue the

The Palm Springs Unified School District is getting a different look for the upcoming school year, unveiling a new logo and vision for the school district, which is aimed at creating a cohesive goal. Applause and enthusiasm at the PSUSD welcome back meeting, as staff members prepare for the upcoming school year. A new year

Un hombre es arrestado por iniciar incendios forestales en Desert Hot Springs, John Tatum fue detenido el viernes por la noche. Oficiales de la policía de Desert Hot Springs respondieron a la solicitud de asistencia de CalFire el viernes alrededor de las 7:50 p.m. Según un comunicado de prensa del DHSPD, los equipos de bomberos

Un hombre esta siendo acusado de un presunto delito de odio en Palm Springs el sábado por la mañana, uno mas sigue prófugo de las autoridades. Los oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Palm Springs respondieron al Ivy Palm Resort and Spa en North Palm Canyon justo despues de la 1:30 a.m. Una vez que

La mayor parte del sur de California enfrenta otra ola de calor esta semana, con cálidas temperaturas. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió una advertencia de calor excesivo desde las 10 a.m. del lunes hasta las 8 p.m. Martes, con temperaturas que ascenderán de 115 a 118. Las temperaturas caerán durante el resto de la semana,

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled the region just north of Cabazon this morning, two days after another temblor with an epicenter nearby. The latest quake was recorded just before 3:30 a.m., with an epicenter about 2 1/2 miles northwest of the city, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No injuries or damage were reported, though