A suspect was fatally shot today by Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputy in Perris after brandishing a handgun, authorities said. Deputies assigned to the Riverside Alternative Sentencing Program responded to the 3300 block of Albillo Loop around 8:04 a.m. Monday regarding a compliance check where numerous adults in the residence’s backyard were encountered by authorities,
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The Riverside County District Attorney’s office is opposing efforts to declare the death penalty unconstitutional in California. A case is before the state Supreme Court that challenges the legality of the California death penalty claiming it’s racially discriminatory and violates the state constitution. Local District Attorney Mike Hestrin released a statement: “The claims put forth
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Firefighters were able to rescue several dogs from a burning home in Banning Monday afternoon, but, one dog died at the scene. The fire was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on the 1300 block of Almond Way. “Firefighters responded to a two-story single-family dwelling with heavy smoke and fire showing from the structure,” CAL FIRE
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Cathedral City will host their 2024 State of the City, Business Awards and Business Expo with The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 14. According to city representatives, the annual event, “… offers a review of economic activity from the previous year, as well as future development and plans significant to the
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Abi Carter is heading to the finale of American Idol! Abi is called “The Pride of Indio” on the show for a reason, our community is rallying around her ahead of the show’s finale. And some folks are reflecting on the path she paved to get here. The stunning performance throughout the show are a
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A Desert Hot Springs man was sentenced today to 40 years to life in prison for fatally shooting his wife of three years in their home and endangering their children, who were all under 4 years old. James Daniel Fidler III, 35, was convicted March 19 of second-degree murder and four counts of child endangerment
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Police are asking for the public’s assistance in helping locate a 77-year-old woman missing out of Palm Springs. Joyce Briggs was last seen on Friday at around 10:30 PM in Palm Springs, according to the California Highway Patrol, who issued a Silver Alert on Monday afternoon. Briggs is described as 5 foot, 1 inch, weighing
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Jury deliberations got underway today in the trial of a convicted felon accused of killing a Desert Hot Springs man in a sales dispute that led to vandalism and an ultimately deadly confrontation. James John Angle of Indio is charged with first-degree murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm and sentence-enhancing gun and
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Border Patrol agents found nearly 10 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside a car battery at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint, east of the Salton Sea. Details on the bust remain limited. We’ve reached out the U.S. Customs and Borders Protection for more information. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an enforcement operation today in Rancho Mirage focused on drivers violating a hands-free cell phone law. “A driver’s focus should be on the road, not their phone,” Deputy Bret Meservey said in a statement. “That text, phone call, email or social media post is not worth the risk
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A firefighter was assessed for a minor medical complaint after a shed fire in Mecca Monday morning. The fire was reported at around 11:15 AM on the 91100 block of 5th Street. “Our units are on-scene of a fully involved shed to the rear of a structure,” a CAL FIRE spokesperson told News Channel 3.
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Indio’s very own Abi Carter has made it to the American Idol Top 3 Sunday night. She be performed during American Idol’s ‘Disney Night’ securing a spot in the next round. Fans heard Abi Carter’s rendition of The Little Mermaid’s ‘Part of Your World’ and Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ as featured in Guardians of the
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News Channel 3 wants to show Mothers throughout the valley some extra love this Mother’s Day. Get your phones out, click it and send your pictures to SHARE@KESQ.COM. We’d love to celebrate all the special Mothers in your lives. Feel free to share your names, what desert city you’re from, how and where you celebrated
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The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation unveiled their brand new mobile Healthcare Clinic Saturday morning. The 25-foot clinic on wheels is the district’s second mobile unit, meant to improve healthcare access to underserved communities. The unit which will be operated by the ‘Desert Physicians Medical Group’ offers a mobile pharmacy, vaccinations, pre-natal care, and
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One man is recovering from his injuries after his vehicle rolled over near Bob Hope and Ramon early Saturday morning. The driver was heading eastbound when his car veered off the roadway into a nearby ravine. Cal Fire representatives said first responders had to cut open the driver’s door to get him out of the
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Cal Fire responded to a solo vehicle car crash just after 2:00 a.m. on Monroe Street and Airport Boulevard in La Quinta. Firefighters found the vehicle overturned on its roof when they arrived on scene. One person was killed prior to the arrival of first responders. The person was identified as David Seth Gonzales, 27,
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Firebirds fans left Acrisure Arena Friday night with full hearts after defeating the Calgary Wranglers. After speaking to the Firebirds’ families and the faithful fans, there’s no denying we have some of the best fans in AHL Hockey. In the span of two seasons, the Firebirds’ fandom has become more of a Firebirds’ family. The
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds are advancing to the Pacific Division Finals! The Firebirds beat the Calgary Wranglers 3-0 in front of a raucous home crowd at Acrisure Arena. THE @Firebirds PREVAIL🧯#CalderCup pic.twitter.com/FnEydHOoK2— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) May 11, 2024 It wasn’t the high-scoring affair like on Wednesday, but the Firebirds got the job done. Cale
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This week is National Nurses Week and Eisenhower Health celebrated its staff tonight with its Nursing Excellence Awards ceremony. 10 members of Eisenhower Health’s team were recognized. Awards included “innovation and creativity in nursing practice” and “care coordination.” Nurse Stephen Merritt is Eisenhower Health’s “2024 Nurse of the Year.” “When I was in high school I
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A local organization honored several women today who are leaders in the community while also giving out scholarship money to young women. Women Leaders Forum hosted its 11th annual “Women Who Rule” awards and scholarship luncheon. The fundraiser helps to raise scholarship funds for high school seniors going to college. “The Young Women Leaders is an
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