Jacob Rostovsky, CEO of Queer Works is facing 53 felony counts, as listed in the indictment, including fraud, grand theft and misappropriation of funds. But it goes far beyond the city of Palm Springs. The complaints involving various government entities, including Riverside County and the state of California. Stay with News Channel 3 for an
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The 2024 election is just days away and climate change is an issue that is top of mind for many voters, especially here in the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley is also home to a number of very competitive races on both the state and national levels. Over the course of several weeks, I reached
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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said today his office will recommend that a judge re-sentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life prison terms without the possibility of parole for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989, in light of new evidence of alleged sexual abuse by their father.
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Saturday marks the 2024 ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ Coachella Valley event at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park. The morning of fun and fundraising supports Alzheimer’s research to find a cure, along with local programs and services for people with the disease and their caregivers. Dr. Les Adelson lost his husband Tom to the disease this past year and says
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Agua Caliente Casinos is presenting its 10th annual, Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival on Friday, November 22 through Sunday, November 24. The festival will have live entertainment, food trucks, face painting, outdoor activities, and giveaways. The celebration will continue at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City for the Agua Caliente Casinos Balloon Glow After
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“Fighting Fentanyl,” it’s the Riverside District Attorney’s newest campaign launched to warn residents of the deadly risks of fentanyl and sellers of the office’s zero-tolerance policy in prosecuting dealers. Following a deadly 2023 for the county with 554 fentanyl-related deaths, District Attorney Mike Hestrin says this campaign will predominantly target younger demographics on social media.
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The Menendez case takes another turn, as an attorney recommends resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez who are serving life prison terms without the possibility of parole for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989, in light of new evidence of alleged sexual abuse by their father. Los Angeles County District Attorney
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A Thermal man accused of molesting a young girl several times and then trying to intimidate her and her mother into changing their stories to spare him from criminal prosecution was convicted of multiple charges today. Elit Barroso Miranda, 41, was found guilty of two counts of lewd acts on a child, 11 counts of violating
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The California State University system is partnering with Riverside County to launch its first-ever direct admission pilot. Eligible public high school students in Riverside County will soon be offered direct admission to several California State University schools, including Cal State San Bernardino, for the fall 2025 semester, before they apply. Qualifying high school seniors who
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A 44-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a man in Desert Hot Springs must stand trial for murder, a judge ruled today. In addition to murder, case records indicated that Oscar Ernesto Canas was also held to answer for a felony count of assault with a gun on Thursday at the Larson Justice Center
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Famed singer and Coachella Valley resident Jack Jones died Wednesday night, his family announced. He was 86 years old. Jones died at Eisenhower Health after a two-year battle with leukemia, his stepdaughter told the Hollywood Reporter. Jones is considered one of the most popular vocalists of the 1960s. He is best known for hits like
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A brush fire that erupted today in Aguanga consumed 40 acres in less than an hour and prompted highway closures before Cal Fire aircraft slowed it down. The non-injury blaze was reported just after noon Thursday in the area of Highways 79 and 371, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency reported
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The Living Desert is hosting its Howl-O-Ween experience this weekend! The weekend long celebration will feature fun everyone with trick-or-treats, spooky animals, face painting and food vendors. There are also photo opportunities throughout the park. New this year, the Living Desert is debuting a kid-friendly haunted house. And they are brining back animal trading cards
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Jacob Rostovsky, the CEO of the local non-profit Queer Works, has been indicted on 53 felony counts in a fraud scheme surrounding a universal basic income pilot program in Palm Springs, the Riverside County District Attorney’s office announced. District Attorney Mike Hestrin said a jury returned a 53-count indictment against Rostovsky on Tuesday. Rostovsky, 33,
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FIND Food Bank teamed up with Desert Care Network during Breast Cancer Awareness month. During a distribution event at Della Lindley Elementary School in Thousand Palms, volunteers were seen passing out flyers to community members. DCN said early detection was lifesaving. The flyers detailed mammogram resources available locally. Event organizers said they encouraged residents to
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California’s State Senate District 19 is a newly redrawn district. It includes western Coachella Valley cities like Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Desert Hot Springs – though does not include east valley cities like Indio and Coachella. The district also includes Inland Empire cities like Beaumont, Banning, and Redlands, as well as cities
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On Tuesday, Walmart was ordered to pay $7.5 million in penalties for violating environmental regulations regarding the disposal of toxic and medical waste. The company illegally disposed of the sensitive waste in regular trash bins and then took those bins to local landfills not equipped to handle the materials. But it’s an issue many households
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The last of four suspects in a stabbing at a Desert Hot Springs hotel more than three years ago was sentenced today after pleading guilty to multiple charges. Jaime Eduardo Reynaga, 39, entered guilty pleas to felony counts of assault causing great bodily injury and first-degree burglary in July. John Hall of the Riverside
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The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is implementing new methods to loop voters into the ballot certification process. This comes after calls for increased election transparency after a turbulent 2020 election. KESQ was given a tour Wednesday highlighting new measures like increased technology, more registrar employees and different modes of voter outreach. Registrar Art Tinocco
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One of the valley’s main roads will be closed for 3 days for road repairs. The road Closure will take place on Indian Canyon Drive starting Tuesday night, October 22 at 11:00 pm through Friday, October 25 at 5:00 pm. The closure will be between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue in North Palm Springs for
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