RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today authorized the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to move ahead with preparing a series of revisions to fees charged by the agency for background checks, subpoena deliveries, coroner’s operations, fortune-telling licenses and other services. In a 5-0 vote without comment Monday, the board cleared sheriff’s personnel, in
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man and woman convicted in a shooting at the Cathedral City Dollar Tree store in 2023 were sentenced, prosecutors announced. David Garcia, 23, and Leah Lopez, 21, were each sentenced on Sept. 9, according to court records. Garcia was convicted of attempted murder and was sentenced to 32 years in
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS (CNS) – A 33-year-old man suspected of stabbing another person in Desert Hot Springs was in custody today. Daniel Anthony Diaz of Desert Hot Springs was arrested Thursday and booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department. DHSPD shared video of his arrest last
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Originally Published: 22 SEP 25 17:00 ETUpdated: 22 SEP 25 17:48 ETBy Jen Christensen, Katherine Dillinger, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration will be notifying physicians that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism,” despite
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Two westbound lanes on Interstate 10 in Banning were temporarily closed after an Amazon Prime truck caught on fire. The lanes have since been reopened after crews cleared the area. The fire was reported just after 11:05 a.m. between 8th Street and 22nd. As of 11:40 a.m., traffic was backing up
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the appropriation of $78 million to fill a budget gap left over from the previous fiscal year. In a 5-0 vote without comment Monday, the board cleared the Executive Office to implement the “cleanup” allocations connected to expenses that weren’t on the books when
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LAKE ELSINORE (KESQ) – Big questions remain today in the investigation into the death of a 15-year-old girl whose decomposing body was found cut up in a Hollywood tow yard in the front trunk of a Tesla owned by popular singer d4vd. PHOTO: Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 15-year-old reported missing, Photo Date: undated Community members
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are investigating a homicide in Coachella after a man was shot dead Sunday. Riverside County Sheriff’s responded to the 85000 block of Calle Limon in Coachella shortly after 11:30 a.m. when they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound. Family members of the victim on scene told News
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OAK GLEN, Calif. (KESQ) We’re learning new details as crews continue working around the clock to clear roads and assess damage after sudden, destructive debris flows tore through Forest Falls and Oak Glen late last week. The San Bernardino County Fire Department confirms three single-family homes in Forest Falls were destroyed and eight others damaged when
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on one of the most common cancers affecting men. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 313,000 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025. To help raise awareness and share the latest medical advancements, Desert
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By Jeremy Herb, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and a host of top administration officials vowed Sunday that the mission of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk would only grow stronger in the wake of his assassination. At a memorial service in Glendale, Arizona, attended by tens of thousands
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CALEXICO, Calif. (KESQ) – Imperial Irrigation District said crews were working around the clock to restore power to more neighborhoods following Thursday’s storm. IID called the damage severe and unusual. Large mobile generators were deployed in some hard hit areas. After Thursday’s storm, IID reported 5,400 customers had been impacted by the storm, with about
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Deputies made an arrest Saturday night after they reportedly found fentanyl intended for sale during a traffic stop. The incident reported around 8:45 p.m. off Harris Lane and Washington Street. Deputies with the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team arrested the subject, who was on probation. The suspect was booked into John Benoit Detention
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a girl! The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens announced a baby girl giraffe was born on September 7th. The baby was born to Mama Vicki Lou at a whopping 6 feet already. Zoo officials say the baby is alert, healthy and curious. They’re now inviting others to come check
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was arrested for arson Saturday after authorities allege they set a car on fire in front of the Larson Justice Center in Indio. According to Indio Police, officers and the California Department of Forestry responded to a vehicle fire at 46200 Oasis Street around 1 a.m. to find a
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of residents gathered at Rancho Mirage City Hall for Democrats of the Desert and friends first “Say Yes to Prop 50”, peaceful sidewalk sign waving protest. The organization is planning 3 other events throughout the Coachella Valley: Saturday 10/4/25 – La Quinta City Hall from 9-10:30 AM Saturday 10/18/25-
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a block party and resource fair at City Hall. The celebration was created with the help of the Cathedral City Senior Center. The senior center is also celebrated it’s newly-added bilingual programs to accommodate more residents in their space. They said hosting an
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s was a jam-packed week of high school football with a total of 14 games, four on Thursday and 10 on Friday. Friday, 9/19 Yucca Valley 21 (2-3) at Xavier Prep 35 (3-1) Jurupa Hills 29 at Rancho Mirage 35 (3-2) Shadow Hills 51 (3-2) at Patriot 52 2OT Palm
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A significant electricity rate increase for Southern California Edison (SCE) customers is set to take effect next month, and residents across the Coachella Valley are bracing for higher bills — particularly during the region’s energy-intensive heat. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently approved a nearly 10% rate increase
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – Off-roaders and RV enthusiasts will be paying more for recreation at Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) for the 2025 season, starting October 1st. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fees are for primary, street-legal vehicles used for transportation to ISDRA. The adjusted permit fees are: $55 for off-site weekly permits $70
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