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Spencer Blum
Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
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Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip
CNN By Christopher Lamb, CNN Luanda, Angola (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal clash. The first American pope, speaking to reporters on board the papal plane from Cameroon to Angola,
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At least six dead after shooting and hostage-taking in Kyiv neighborhood
By Ivana Kottasová, Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — At least six people are dead and several more have been injured in a rare mass shooting after a man opened fire against civilians on a street in Kyiv on Saturday and then took hostages in a supermarket, Ukrainian authorities said. The shooter, who was identified
Continue Reading Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip
NewBy Christopher Lamb, CNN Luanda, Angola (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal clash. The first American pope, speaking to reporters on board the papal plane from Cameroon to Angola, said
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Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging expanded research into psychedelic drugs, part of a broader push to explore emerging mental health treatments. “In many cases, these experimental treatments have shown life-changing potential for those suffering from severe mental illness and depression, including our
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil
By Ivana Kottasová, Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine attacked two Russian refineries and other key oil targets overnight into Saturday, officials said, just hours after the United States granted Moscow another waiver on the sale of its sanctioned oil. Kyiv’s drone forces commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said on Telegram that Ukraine had struck the
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Madonna wows Coachella Festival fans with surprise performance on Friday night
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Headliner Sabrina Carpenter brought on special guest Madonna Friday night at the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. During the headliner set, The Queen of Pop joined Sabrina Carpenter to perform two of her biggest hits, “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer” along with a new
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Palm Desert man sentenced to life without parole for stabbing wife, her companion to death outside hotel in 2022
Kenny Wu was sentenced to two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his wife and another man outside a Palm Desert hotel in 2022, after a jury found evidence of stalking, domestic violence, and infidelity leading to the fatal confrontation.
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An abandoned car, a photo trail and a missing girl: What led up to the arrest of singer d4vd on suspicion of murder?
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Thomas Bordeaux, Allison Gordon, Kyung Lah, CNN (CNN) — Months after a young girl’s body was found in the trunk of his abandoned car, singer d4vd was arrested not far from the Los Angeles tow yard where her remains were discovered. Prosecutors say they will now weigh whether to bring criminal charges
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High gas prices become another midterm warning sign for Republicans
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — In a midterm election that will likely be decided by how voters feel about the economy, Republicans are grappling with how to discuss the war in Iran and its impact on fuel costs. Republicans had spent the weeks before the war touting lower prices under President Donald Trump. Now,
Continue ReadingA US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — In a city that has been targeted for aggressive immigration enforcement, it was a compelling story. A US citizen of Pakistani descent, Sundas Naqvi, said she was returning to the US from an overseas work trip when she and five coworkers were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs
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Riverside County’s jobless rate drops slightly during winter season
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (CNS) – The unemployment rate in Riverside County declined marginally through the winter season amid a mix of payroll losses and gains, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in February, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 5.4%, compared to 5.5% in January. According
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Machete attack in Thousand Palms leads to arrest
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)-A man reportedly attacked a person with a machete early Friday morning, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The altercation was reported just after 7:30 a.m. in the area of Ramon Road and Via Eduardo Road in Thousand Palms. Deputies said when they arrived on scene, they found the victim who
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Vehicle pursuit ends with arrest
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was arrested Friday afternoon, following a pursuit that began in La Quinta and ended near Desert Hot Springs. Investigators said the man was a wanted suspect. He was reportedly spotted in the area of Avenue 48 and Adams Street after 3:00 pm. Deputies said they attempted to pull
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Vigils planned next week to honor victims of violent crime
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – Candlelight vigils are scheduled next week in Palm Desert and Riverside to honor the memories of Riverside County residents whose lives were taken in acts of violence. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 20-25. The occasion is recognized in special ceremonies hosted by the District Attorney’s Office annually, going back
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From Sweden to COD: Standout golfer Linus Rindestad Utter feels at home in desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The College of the Desert golf team is putting together a special season. With four wins on the season, the Roadrunners are rolling, on their way to a conference title and have a legitimate shot at winning state. Five of the players on the Roadrunners’ roster are from local high schools,
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One Class at a Time: Shadow Hills throwers coach Javier Martinez pays it forward
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Shadow Hills throwers coach Javier Martinez is this month’s One Class at a Time award recipient. KESQ News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur visited practice to surprise Martinez, with Walter Clark making a $777.77 dollar donation to the Knights coach, rewarding his positive impact on local student-athletes. Shadow Hills Throwers
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Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man charged with Charlie Kirk’s killing, make case to boot cameras from courtroom
By Andi Babineau, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, appeared in court Friday while his attorneys argued for cameras to be banned from the proceedings moving forward, arguing news coverage of the high-profile case could harm their client’s right to a fair trial. The defense’s
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Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury
By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Lawyers for President Donald Trump are engaged in discussions with the IRS and the Treasury Department in an effort to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit accusing the agencies of an unauthorized leak of his tax information during his first administration. Trump’s lawyers disclosed the conversations in a court filing
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