Originally Published: 11 MAR 25 17:48 ETUpdated: 11 MAR 25 17:49 ETBy Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday succeeded in a high-stakes House vote to pass President Donald Trump’s plan to fund the government into the fall, overcoming far-right opposition as the GOP scrambles to avert a government shutdown Friday at
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today approved a $2.16 million contract with Uber Technologies Inc. to provide subsidized rides for Riverside County inmates who can’t arrange or afford to pay for their own transportation after they’re released from any of the county’s four main detention facilities. Â Â In a 5-0 vote without
Continue ReadingBy Ivana Kottasová, Lauren Kent, Alex Marquardt and Jennifer Hansler, CNN Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine had accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States, following critical peace talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. The ceasefire proposal accepted by Ukraine covers the entire
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities positively identified the remains of an off-duty Forest Service firefighter last seen nearly five years ago in the Big Bear area. Carlos Alexander Baltazar, 35, a member of the United States Forest Service Interagency Hotshot Crew, was reported missing by family on September 24, 2020. His vehicle and backpack
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cybercrime could put your hard-earned money at risk as you surf the web. According to a report using FBI and FTC data, California lost $3.54 billion to cybercrime in 2023. That works out to just under $90 lost for every Californian. Cybercrime refers to any crime that takes place online,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle collision at a Circle K in the 78000 block of Calle Tampico early Tuesday morning. The crash happened at approximately 12:40 a.m. on March 11, 2025. When deputies arrived, they discovered a vehicle inside the building. No injuries were reported. After further investigation,
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Each and every year the BNP Paribas Open brings in thousands of fans, and millions of dollars to the Coachella Valley. Those tourists often spend money at hotels, restaurants, and other small businesses, helping to boost the local economy. News Channel Three’s Tori King spoke with Rolf Hoehn, the Director of Business Development and Partnership
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 15-year-old boy remained in custody today after allegedly running multiple red lights on a mini motorcycle and being found with an illegally possessed firearm in Palm Springs. Â Â A member of the Palm Springs Police Department observed the teenager on the motorcycle at approximately 8 p.m. Friday, according to
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A juvenile was recovering Monday after being hit by a car while riding a small motorized mini-bike ink Indio inside a gated community near Monroe Street and Avenue 41. The collision happened in the 82000 block of Modena Road at an L-shaped intersection. Indio police said they were investigating the circumstances
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UPDATE 3/11/2025 The construction project will be delayed today as well due to a nesting bird in the project area, officials said. The city and construction team are coordinating with permitting agencies and completing environmental stewardship in relation to the environmental permit requirements for the project. A new start date for the project has not
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Trans Pride will soon be held in Palm Springs and organizers say this year’s event is especially meaningful. It will be presented by the Transgender Health and Wellness Center on March 29 inside the Palm Springs Pavilion. Organizers say the transgender community remains the highest statistic in unemployment, job discrimination,
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Steve De Leon was always friendly to everyone in the Coachella Valley, according to Bob Simpson, a close friend. De Leon was pronounced dead after a vehicle struck his bicycle and fled the scene early Sunday morning in Cabazon. Now, Simpson is honoring his friend’s memory by raising awareness about the crucial role
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As we adjust to daylight saving time, many of us might still be feeling the effects of that lost hour of sleep. According to a study from the University of Colorado, fatal car crashes increase by 6% in the week after daylight saving time begins. This increase can be linked to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mayor Ron deHarte and other Palm Springs city officials were part of a dedication for two new public art pieces Monday morning. Chosen by residents of Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Organization, “The Prince” and “Blue Belly Crab” were presented at the intersection of Palm Canyon Drive and Old Las Palmas.
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NEW YORK CITY (KESQ) – College of the Desert’s online radio station, COD Roadrunner Radio, received multiple Golden Mic awards at the 2025 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference, the school announced today. Â Â Held Saturday in New York City, the ceremony’s top honor for Best Streaming Online Community College Radio Station was given to COD, according
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The annual Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament brought together more than 75 celebrities and supporters for a four-day event filled with live entertainment, fun, and, most importantly, a mission to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event, which took place at two prestigious golf courses in the Valley—The
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A bicyclist was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene early Sunday morning in Cabazon. The crash was reported at around 1:25 a.m. on Seminole Drive, near Millard Pass Road. Police said the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Seminole Drive when an unknown vehicle traveling behind
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were pronounced dead after a crash Friday morning in Mecca. The crash was first reported at around 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of Grant Street and 68th Avenue. CHP officer David Torres said that a red Toyota Tacoma was driving northbound on Grant when it collided with a black
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City celebrated the final night of the 2025 LGBT Days Bed Parade on Sunday morning. The annual event took place in front of City Hall, with the line up beginning at 10:00 a.m. Attendees got to enjoy shopping at booths and enjoying live music. Dozens of teams took part
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) The FILA International Junior Championship is returning to the BNP Paribas Open for it’s third year, showcasing the next generation of promising junior athletes. The championship showcases 48 boys and 48 girls who compete in singles draws as a International Tennis Federation Level 1 tournament. Junior tennis players from various countries around the
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