RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will run for reelection in 2028, he confirmed on Tuesday. Bianco wrote a statement to News Channel 3 confirming his campaign. “Aside from the Governor election, I have always had every intention of running for re-election in 2028. Under my leadership, the men and women of
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INDIO, Calif. — The Indio City Council is set to decide Wednesday whether to extend the city’s temporary moratorium on new data centers while also considering a permanent ban on the facilities following a recommendation from the city’s Planning Commission. The issue is scheduled for the council’s July 15 meeting, where members will review the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a measure into law that strengthens prosecutors’ ability to prosecute certain multi-county sexual offense cases, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office announced today. “As prosecutors, our goal is to seek justice while minimizing the impact the legal process has on victims whenever possible,” Chief Deputy District
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco endorsed Republican Michael Gates for California attorney general Tuesday during a campaign event in Riverside. It was Bianco’s first public appearance since his campaign for governor ended after the June primary. Bianco said Gates would bring a stronger focus on public safety and accountability to the California
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A year after a similar proposal died for lack of support, the Board of Supervisors today approved formation of a committee to assess possible measures to improve oversight of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and enhance the agency’s overall operations going forward. “Watching sausage being made is messy,” Supervisor Jose Medina
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — As storm season approaches, the Palm Springs Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps to protect their homes from potential flooding by offering free sandbags at all five city fire stations. Palm Springs residents can grab up to 10 empty sandbags per household at any of the city’s fire stations.
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Motorists traveling on Sunrise Way in Palm Springs should prepare for lane reductions beginning July 20 as construction gets underway for the Palm Springs Public Library Renovation Project. Swinerton Construction will begin roadway improvements on Sunrise Way between Baristo Road and Camino Parocela to accommodate an expanded south parking lot, a new right-turn-only driveway entrance,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A new sales tax is on the agenda in Rancho Mirage. The City Council will consider a one-cent (1¢) transaction and use tax at its next meeting on Thursday, July 16th. If the tax measure is approved, it would be added to the ballot for the November 3rd general election
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As concerns about cyclosporiasis continue to make headlines, Temalpakh Farms in Coachella is sharing how consumers can safely prepare fresh produce at home. Health officials say washing fresh produce before eating or cooking it is an important step in reducing the risk of foodborne illness, including cyclosporiasis. News Channel 3
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was briefly trapped under a vehicle after being struck Monday evening in Indio. The crash was reported just after 8:30 p.m. on Chandis Way and Golf Center Parkway. Police said the crash involved a Honda CRV and a person on an electric scooter. Firefighters used specialized lifting airbags to
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Months after neighboring residents raised concerns about a potential fire hazard at the KGX Broadcast Center property, the cleanup is now complete, bringing relief to those living next door. The overgrown property along Dinah Shore Drive had become a growing concern for residents at Mountain View Apartments, a senior housing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors are always in need in the desert. It’s no different at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. At the end of June, 42 new resident physicians were welcomed to Desert Regional’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. Those new doctors are coming at a critical time. “Is there a shortage of
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a string of burglaries in Twentynine Palms, including one where he entered a room where two children were sleeping. The suspect, identified as Anthony Isaiah Irvin of Twentynine Palms, was arrested on Thursday. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Probation Supervisor was arrested over the weekend following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile inmate, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. The suspect, identified as Nancy Salcedo, 43, was arrested on Sunday at her residence in Indio. Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Peters said undisclosed parties from the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Monsoonal moisture has brought sticky conditions to the already hot weather. Elevated moisture disrupts the normal dry heat that Coachella Valley is used to, making conditions less comfortable. News channel 3 is asking residents, visitors and businesses how they have seen this weather affect them.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — More than four decades after a woman’s remains were discovered in a shallow grave in the mountains of Riverside County, investigators have finally restored her identity. The Riverside County Coroner and the Riverside Cold Case Homicide Team (RCCHT) announced that a female homicide victim, known only as “Jane Doe” for 45
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INDIO, Calif. — One person was killed and another injured Monday morning after a pickup truck overturned on Fred Waring Drive in Indio, ejecting both occupants, according to the Indio Police Department. The crash happened at around 8:13 a.m. as a blue Toyota Tundra was traveling westbound on Fred Waring Drive. Based on the preliminary
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UPDATE 7/13 2:29 P.M.: Six dogs transferred from the Palm Springs Animal Shelter were identified among 117 dogs found dead at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Humboldt County during an animal cruelty investigation. Investigators uncovered the remains in late June and said evidence indicates many of the dogs were shot. The six Palm Springs dogs—Felicia,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is expected to revisit the issue of independent oversight for the Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, July 14, after a grand jury report urged the county to establish stronger accountability measures following years of scrutiny over jail operations and in-custody deaths. The item, scheduled for the board’s
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Monsoon season can bring flash flooding, strong winds, blowing dust and dangerous travel conditions to the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 spoke with the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network about how families can prepare before severe weather arrives. Experts recommend having an emergency plan, staying informed through weather alerts, and
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