Early voting will be available at locations throughout Riverside County tomorrow when 20 vote centers open, offering residents the opportunity to fill out paper ballots or use electronic voting machines, in lieu of mail-in ballots. Another 130 centers are slated to become available on Nov. 2, according to the Office of the Registrar of Voters.
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Election day is quickly approaching with close to just a week left before November 5. In a mad dash to inform and register voters KESQ is taking a look at how local republican and democratic operations are at their respective party headquarters in the Coachella Valley. Saturday, October 26 is the last day California is
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It’s been nearly a month since back to back hurricanes destroyed parts of the southeastern coast. However, Laura McCann and Catherine LePetit say the pain and trauma from losing everything in their business remain. McCann and LePetit are small business owners of clean wellness brands. Both were hit hard when Hurricane’s Helene and Milton hit
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Former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum spent his day with students from the Palm Springs Unified School District. Sorum’s visit was part of assemblies for the “Adopt the Arts” program, founded in Los Angeles by Sorum. The program has since expanded to the Coachella Valley after Sorum’s move to Palm Springs. Research from the
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A suspect accused of taking part in a robbery with five others at a Palm Desert business last year pleaded guilty to multiple charges today. Mason Barron, 22 — a Southern Californian, whose city of residence was not provided — entered guilty pleas to four felony counts of robbery, two felony counts of burglary, and
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Following a string of recent homicides in Coachella, residents are questioning public safety measures as the city is now tied with Palm Springs, with 4 homicides this year. The last three homicides in the Coachella Valley have occurred in Coachella between late August and mid-September. Some cases remain unsolved, and residents are reaching out to
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday targeting what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic. Israel’s military described the attack as “precise strikes on military targets in Iran,” without immediately
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A woman suspected along with a man and two juveniles of robbing a jewelry store at the Palm Desert mall was convicted today, while the man was found not guilty of the same charge. Cleopatra Tredai Jones, 26, of Los Angeles was found guilty of a felony count of robbery Friday at the Larson Justice
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Palm Springs International Airport was awarded $6 million by the Federal Aviation Administration this week for terminal improvements, part of roughly $970 million in funds awarded to airfields across the nation. “Investing in America’s airport infrastructure isn’t just about upgrading runways and terminals — it’s about growing local economies, creating jobs, and ensuring the safety
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PGA WEST is best known as the “Western Home of Golf in America,” and it’s right in our backyard! Ahead of this season, they have announced many exciting renovations and restorations. Notably, the Pete Dye clubhouse at the Mountain Dunes course has been completely renovated. The Bunker Bar now features a menu of classic PGA
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As Halloween creeps near, health officials are advising those caring for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s to take extra precautions. Halloween is full of scary sights and frightful sounds that can create additional challenges for someone with the disease. According to Riverside University Health System, dementia is the third leading cause of death for people
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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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People will be walking for an end to Alzheimer’s this weekend at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park. As News Channel 3’s Jeff Stahl reports– proceeds from the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event help support those living with the disease and their caregivers– while also paying for research to end the brain disorder. Dr. Les Adelson says the Alzheimer’s Association offered vital support
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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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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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“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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