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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio boxer, Jocelyn Camarillo, is sharing her story after a knockout victory last month. The 19-year-old knocked out opponent, Isis Sio, in the first round in under a minute. Camarillo says the victory celebration quickly turned into shock, after Sio didn’t wake up and was later placed into a medically induced

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of Liam Cantu, a 14-year-old that was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver last year, is continuing their calls for justice after a court hearing today. Jose Villegas Orbe, the 47-year-old driver accused of killing Cantu, appeared in Indio court Thursday for a felony settlement conference

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Extreme heat is impacting local animal shelters that already face overcrowding. Officials say higher temperatures make it harder to care for dogs and get them out of their kennels. This Saturday, Riverside County is asking the community to step up and help animals find their forever homes.   The ‘Midnight

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – “I believe them,” local farmworker advocate Amalia DeAztlan said, after hearing of sexual abuse allegations made against her late peer and civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez. Earlier this week, a New York Times investigation shared substantial evidence that Chavez sexually molested and groomed young girls during the height of his

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were transported by ambulance to a local hospital after a crash in Indio Saturday afternoon. CalFire reports two cars collided at Avenue 44 and Saguaro Gate shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday. Two people suffered major injuries, and another two suffered minor injuries. The crash has been handed over to

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the U.S.-Iran war rages into a third week, experts are warning against AI videos and photos circulated online. “Some of it is political or ideological propaganda that is being used by all sides. That’s just the state of play that we’re in, but most of it are just people

BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – Palo Verde Hospital has bought itself another six months under Riverside County rule, but what progress is being made and what needs to change to keep its doors open?  Those are questions we asked Fourth District Supervisor Manuel Perez before he toured the city’s only hospital. “We already have $12.5 million.

BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – After Palo Verde Healthcare District’s approval of Riverside County’s 180-day stabilization plan, Blythe officials say the difference is already noticeable. PVHD approved the plan in February, setting the stage for a county strike team, led by Riverside University Health, to lead administrative duties at the hospital for the next 6 months.

IDYLLWILD (KESQ) – Authorities sought the public’s assistance today in locating a 34-year-old Pennsylvania woman last seen in Idyllwild. Jennifer Sue Stoltzfus was last spotted February 28th in the 43000 block of Florida Ave in Hemet. Now, her family and missing persons advocate group , The RAD Movement, are working to keep her case in

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – At Lost Creek Canyon Ranch, over a dozen rescued animals are teaching visitors how to properly care for livestock. “I would say there’s 22 equine, that includes the donkeys. Then we have two emus, three pigs, one mini cow and guinea fowl and and of course, our livestock guardian dogs,” Jeanne

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – After a 62-year-old woman was hit and killed earlier this week at Highway 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive, some residents are raising concerns about the intersection’s safety. News Channel 3 dug deeper into the story and found a string of recent deaths and major injury accidents at the roadway. On