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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Los Angeles Police Department officer who recorded some of his colleagues allegedly making racist, sexist and homophobic comments was charged today with illegally recording the conversations. Daniel Flores, 43, was charged with 16 felony counts of eavesdropping or recording confidential communications. He is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 10
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con kicked off Friday at Acrisure Arena. The convention continues through Sunday. The Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 includes a variety of events that feature fan-favorite pros and guest celebrities to create the ultimate viewer celebration. The dazzling debut started with fans and
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three former minor league baseball players who pleaded guilty to profiting from inside information involving Del Taco stock were sentenced in San Diego federal court today to credit for time served. Jordan Joseph Qsar, Grant Lee Witherspoon, and Austin Lane Bernard purchased Del Taco stock, then sold the shares
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By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — A fighter jet crashed and erupted into flames at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday, sending smoke billowing into the sky that could be seen from miles away. The single-seat F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, went down short
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A reputed gang member was convicted of first-degree murder today for fatally shooting an off-duty Los Angeles police officer in Lincoln Heights in 2019 during what prosecutors called a 90-minute crime spree. Cristian Facundo, 27, of Temecula was also convicted of shooting into an occupied motor vehicle and vandalism. Jurors also
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Two weeks after the attack on Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle is still anemic, officials said, and she faces a long recovery. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is treating Jackie, shared an update on Friday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ojai Raptor Center (@ojairaptorcenter) “Today’s
Continue ReadingBy Alessandra Freitas, CNN (CNN) — Around 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta this week, a mass influx that overwhelmed local authorities. At least 57 people died during the crossings, which prompted tighter border security measures across Europe. Spanish leaders said they were working to expel all those who had entered
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Federal cuts in health care and food assistance in last year’s Big Beautiful Bill Act are starting to be felt across the country and right here at home. New work requirements are now in effect, and some people are losing benefits. Our Telemundo anchor Hernan Quintas explains how the FIND Regional
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley residents interested in celestial entertainment will have a number of opportunities next month when Friends of the Desert Mountains host star-gazing events that feature nighttime treks near the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument in Palm Desert. The “Star Party at the Monument” and “Night
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert is getting a facelift for its athletics teams, specifically football and soccer. The $38.5 million dollar project is part of a phased development plan identified in the 2020 Athletics Facilities Feasibility study. This first phase involved the demolition of the existing football stadium to make way
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Federal authorities intercepted a smuggling vessel carrying 21 undocumented immigrants near San Clemente Island, and one of the passengers was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital, officials said Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations’ Marine Interdiction agents responded around noon
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Norco men suspected of operating a “chop shop” in which authorities seized roughly 50 stolen motorcycles, trailers and utility terrain vehicles — in various states of disassembly — were out of custody today. The two suspects, men ages 29 and 46, were arrested Wednesday following a three-month investigation by the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Pretrial motions are slated to get underway Monday ahead of jury selection for the trial of a probationer accused of supplying a deadly dose of fentanyl to a 29-year-old Lake Mathews man. John Frederick Sandoval, 31, of Jurupa Valley was arrested in 2023 following a nearly four-month-long Riverside County Sheriff’s
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VAN NUYS, Calif. (KESQ) – A model and social media influencer who was already facing trial on six felony counts, including burglary and grand theft, involving alleged victims that she met through dating apps, was ordered today to remain jailed without bail following her arrest on a similar case in Indio. Adva Lavie, 29, was
Continue ReadingBy Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — While scores of people were fleeing Spain’s raging wildfires, the staff at Safari Madrid had others to think about. From birds, to reptiles, to large cats – all were in the path of danger and in need of saving. As the flames swept closer to the safari park, teams
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With triple-digit temperatures continuing across the Coachella Valley, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that the pavement beneath their feet can become much hotter than the air temperature. News Channel 3 put common walking surfaces to the test, measuring temperatures on asphalt and grass at a local dog park. The test
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An Aug. 28 sentencing hearing was confirmed today for a 21-year-old Banning man who sexually assaulted two young boys and made videos of the acts. John Edward Lario pleaded guilty in May to two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old and sentence-enhancing allegations of targeting more
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) An iconic actor is announcing his future at one of the desert’s biggest music festivals. William Shatner, best known for playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek, says he is set to play at the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The 95-year-old actor told CNN’s Elex Michaelson he is booked to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Triple-digit temperatures are bringing the annual summer slowdown to downtown Palm Springs, where restaurants and shops say customer traffic has dropped as many people choose to stay indoors. “It’s slower but we’re prepared for it,” said Aaron Raei, owner of La Bonita’s Mexican Restaurant. Inside the restaurant, empty tables sat
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 42-year-old man was arrested following a standoff in Cathedral City Friday afternoon. The incident started at around 1:00 p.m. on the 31200 block of Whispering Palms Trail. Cathedral City Police said the Gang Impact Team attempted to serve an arrest warrant related to an assault with a deadly weapon
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