BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 28-year-old man faces the death penalty after pleading guilty to five gang-related murders, along with an attempted murder, in Banning between 2015 and 2020. A jury returned a death penalty verdict for William Arnold Armendariz III on Tuesday at the Riverside Hall of Justice. He is due back in court
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the devastating Palisades Fire that swept through Los Angeles in January 2025, claiming twelve lives and destroying thousands of homes and structures. Federal authorities identified the suspect as Jonathan Rinderknecht, a former resident of Pacific Palisades who had relocated to Florida after
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 9 years ago on this day, Palm Springs police officers Jose “Gil” Vega and Lesley Zerebny were killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Palm Springs Fire (@palmspringsfire) Vega, 63, was a veteran cop who was killed just months
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Despite a government shutdown that has caused major delays to airports across the nation, Palm Springs International Airport remained “fully operational” today, officials said. “PSP remains fully operational with no impacts to flights or services from the federal government shutdown at this time,” airport officials said on social media Tuesday,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A horse rescued from Cabazon has found his new calling. After being rescued from a property in August of 2024, the horse, named Maverick, was taken by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. In the months that followed, he was transformed from “severely underweight” to a member of the Riverside County Sheriff’s
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio police hosted National Night Out at Center Stage in the downtown area today as part of an effort to strengthen relations with the community. The event began at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 82881 Miles Ave. “This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety, and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs has finalized the $5.9 million payment settlement to the survivors and descendants of Section 14, officials told News Channel 3 Tuesday. According to the city, the Section 14 Settlement Agreement was signed by the Section 14 claimants on September 4 and by the City on
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cathedral City woman in Israeli custody after being detained on a humanitarian aid boat headed for Gaza has been safely released and is now in Jordan, family told News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij. Jordanian state media reported that 131 Gaza flotilla activists were deported to Jordan on Tuesday. Family
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A parolee accused of trying to kill a real estate agent checking a Banning house where the convicted felon had evidently camped out was charged today with attempted murder and other offenses. Daniel Moreno, 32, of Banning was arrested Thursday following a police chase from Banning to Moreno Valley.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — A grieving family is speaking out and demanding accountability after 18-year-old Jaime Castro was struck and killed in a tragic crash on a dark and often dangerous stretch of Indian Canyon Drive. The fatal incident occurred on September 30th near the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive and Pierson Road —
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fundraiser benefiting Greater Palm Springs Pride will allow patrons to “Skip the Line” at six participating bars within the Arenas District, organizers announced today. Participating businesses including Blackbook, Chill Bar, Dick’s, Hunter’s, Quadz and Streetbar collaborated to create a pass for purchase that will grants visitors priority access during
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police say 22 people were arrested and nine guns were seized during a weekend gathering of the Mongols Motorcycle Club at Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs. Chief Andy Mills told News Channel 3 the event drew roughly 1,000 Mongols members for what he described as the club’s annual
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A West Hollywood resident was pronounced dead after a crash last week in Twentynine Palms, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Diego M. Thornton, 52, was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle Thursday, Oct. 2, just before 8 p.m. on Amboy Road, east of Mica Avenue. The California Highway Patrol
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (CNS) – A person was rescued today from a trail in Palm Desert after suffering from a medical complaint. The rescue was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 470000 block of Portola Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the individual suffered moderate injuries
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The national nonprofit “Human Rights Campaign” announced that the city of Palm Springs and the Transgender Health and Wellness Center will receive awards at an upcoming event. The “HRC Palm Springs Garden Party” raises funds to support the organization’s work to defend, protect, and advance equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. The
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today directed agencies to establish individually tailored policies related to the deployment and use of unmanned aerial systems — generally known as “drones” — to ensure compliance with federal regulations and safety parameters. The Executive Office sought and got the board’s 5-0 approval of the new policy,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs officials will unveil a large-scale art installation from its sister city in Mexico next week during a public ceremony celebrating international cultural exchange, it was announced today. Mexican artist Daniel “Mestiz” Valero, from San Miguel de Allende — Palm Springs’ official sister city — will begin installing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mosquitoes collected from a routine surveillance trap in the City of Palm Springs have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), according to Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. The sample discovery was taken near the intersections of South Camino Real and East La Verne Way. This is the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — SunLine Transit Agency is offering free rides across its entire fixed-route bus system in support of two major statewide efforts to improve air quality. The free ride campaign lasts from October 7 through October 11 during Rideshare Week. This is a statewide initiative encouraging commuters to rethink their travel habits
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – Conservation groups are asking visitors to leave no trace in Joshua Tree National Park as the park continues to be impacted by the effects of the government shutdown. The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) is a nonprofit in Joshua Tree that works to protect the desert landscape. Ahead of the
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