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Congressman Raul Ruiz & Phil Johnson, Assistant Executive Director of Salton Sea Authority talk with KESQ / CBS Local 2 about the new 10-year Salton Sea water management plan. The goal is to make the making the Salton Sea and the surrounding into a thriving community and tourist destination. Ruiz and Johnson spoke to KESQ’s

The nation is reacting to comments President Trump made on Thursday while he rejected a pitch from a bipartisan team of senators on a compromise immigration deal and, according to sources briefed on the meeting, he made disparaging comments about Haiti, El Salvador and parts of Africa Trump said likens El Salvador and other areas

INDIAN WELLS, Calif., January 12 , 2018 – The brand-new BNP Paribas Open “Garden Party,” a free event open to the public that will serve as the official kick-off to Tennis Season in the Coachella Valley, will be held at the Gardens of El Paseo on Friday, January 26 from 3:30 pm – 7:00 p.m.,

El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, calificó como “países de mierda” (“shithole countries”, en ingles), a Haití, El Salvador y países de África que tienen determinados programas para inmigrantes. Sin embargo, este viernes, el presidente publicó en su cuenta de Twitter que el “lenguaje” que utilizó durante una reunión con legisladores en Salón Oval de la

A 27-year-old man was arrested Friday for possession of drugs and weapons after authorities served a search warrant at a home in Coachella. Deputies with Coachella Valley Narcotics Task Force along with the Coachella Police Department served a narcotics related search warrant at a residence located in the 84400 block of N. Sienna Circle. Read:

Two residents were displaced after a house fire at Indian Palms Country Club & Resort in Indio. According to Cal Fire, the fire was reported at around 12:25 p.m. at a residence on Crosby Drive near Heifitz Drive. Viewer video sent to KESQ News Channel 3 and CBS Local shows a garage engulfed in flames.

The third time was a charm Friday, as a twice-delayed rocket carrying a spy satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, but the daytime liftoff failed to provide the dramatic light show created by a post-sunset launch last month. Despite the lack of aerial pyrotechnics, the United Launch Alliance rocket’s smoky trail could be seen

A contract killer who fatally shot a Palm Desert man more than two decades ago was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A Riverside jury on Dec. 6 convicted Russell Huber, 59, of Oroville of first-degree murder, with a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait, for the death of 41-year-old

El viernes, las autoridades identificaron a Roger Dannen, de 75 años, residente de Oregón, como el excursionista que desapareció el miercoles mientras caminaba por Indian Canyons Trail en Palm Springs. Según la policía de Palm Springs, Dannen y un amigo comenzaron su caminata desde un área de la autopista 74 en Cedar Springs Trail .

Dos personas terminaron heridas y una muerta despues de un accidente entre dos vehículos en la Ciudada de Coachella. Sucedió en la intersección el Cairo y Harrison , calles que permanecieron cerradas hasta la madrugada De acuerdo a bomberos que atendieron la emergencia dos menores sufrieron heridas mientras un adulto murio despues de haber sido

Tres residentes en La Quinta Cove estan en la carcel despues de violar su libertad condicional por posesion de drogas y armas. Los arrestados son jesica moreno de 37 años, Daina lancaster de 47 anos por posesion de metanfetamina, y Michael Sandoval de 19 años fue arrestado por tener en su posesión armas robadas. El

Una residencia ardió en llamas en horas de la tarde en el Country Club de la Ciudad de Indio. Primeras imágenes revelaban como las llamas consumían el garage de la casa ubicada entre las calles Crosby Drive y Heifitz Drive. Un vecino logró grabar la actividad de los bomberos que trataban a toda costa de

The Riverside County Sheriff’s confirmed that they have made an arrest in Wednesday night’s deadly Morongo Indian Reservation shooting. One man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting just before 11 PM Wednesday at the Morongo Indian Reservation. 31-year-old Adrien Joseph Sotomayor has been arrested for one count of murder and two

A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Cathedral City and sustained non-life threatening injuries Friday was at fault for the collision due to crossing the street outside of the crosswalk, police said. The man was struck at about 6 a.m. on Ramon Road, east of Landau Boulevard, Cathedral City Cmdr. Julio Luna said.

UPDATE 1/12: On Friday, authorities identified 75-year-old Roger Dannen, of Oregon as the hiker who went missing on Wednesday as he was hiking the Indian Canyons Trail in Palm Springs. According to Palm Springs Police, Dannen and a friend began their hike from an area of Highway 74 at Cedar Springs trail and were last

One person died and two people were injured in a multiple vehicle crash in Coachella Thursday night. The crash happened at 9:10 PM at the intersection of Harrison & Cairo. According to Cal Fire at the time of the collision, one adult suffered critical injuries and two minors suffered minor injuries. They were transported to

A mother is demanding justice after her son’s body was found dumped along a dirt road near Desert Hot Springs. With tears filling her eyes, Michelle Jesse built a memorial on the spot where the body of her son, Eric Littleton, 29, was found. Filled with an unimaginable sorrow, Jesse read a eulogy she had

The man who stole money from a Rancho Mirage ice cream shop has struck again. Monday evening, a man stole a donation box meant for “Guide Dogs of the Desert” from the Ben & Jerry’s at the River. Read: Thief steals guide dog donation box from ice cream shop Hana Gold, the manager of “Fresh

Update 6:20 PM: The Riverside County Sheriff’s confirmed that they have made an arrest in the shooting. Read: Suspect arrested in deadly Morongo Indian Reservation shooting 31-year-old Adrien Joseph Sotomayor was arrested for one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder and has been booked in to the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility

Animal experts are warning pet owners about the dangers essential oils may pose for their furry companions. Essential oils may be therapeutic and have health benefits, but oils such as cinnamon bark, peppermint, oregano and especially tea tree can cause rashes or respiratory issues for pets. Tom Synder, the CEO of Animal Samaritans, told KESQ