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An Indio man arrested last week for allegedly leading police on a chase across the Coachella Valley was scheduled to be arraigned today on charges of attempted murder involving two California Highway Patrolofficers. Michael Anthony Marquez, 30, is accused of pointing a loaded handgun at two CHP officers during the chase, which began in Desert

UPDATE 4/30/17 @ 9:50 p.m. – The fire is now 1,350 acres and 25% contained. Approximately 40 homes are threatened by the fire. ———— Firefighters in the city of Riverside are battling a 1,200-acre brush fire that is being fueled by windy conditions and fast-burning vegetation. The fire is currently 1,200 acres and 15% contained

Two suspects are in police custody and are accused of robbing a shoe store in Coachella at 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday April 26th. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies say a store security guard confronted one of the suspects who was allegedly stealing merchandise from the store. Sheriff’s Deputies say during a brief struggle, a second suspect,

A man and 10-year-old boy are recovering from injuries suffered in a hit and run crash in Sky Valley Saturday night. California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officers said it happened at 7:35 p.m. on Dillon Road, east of Thousand Palms Canyon Road. Officers said a vehicle was heading eastbound on Dillon Road, when for unknown reasons

On Wednesday, the city of Coachella will break ground on a $10 million state-of-the-art library. The new facility had been in the works for three years and will be roughly 16,000 square feet. It will replace the aging, 2,000-square-foot library now serving the city. Mayor Steven Hernandez gave KESQ News Channel 3’s and CBS Local

PALM DESERT, Calif- “Probably about 60-banners that have to go up from the past year. We had a tremendous year, kids aged 4 to 18, we have had five teams this year and they have done incredibly well.” said Founder and Director of Desert Elite Mavericks Amy Grey. Two of those teams have done so

The wait will soon be over to find out who will be the next one to co-host next to Kelly Ripa. You can watch the announcement on KESQ News Channel 3 Monday at 9 a.m. here! This Monday on LIVE with Kelly, millions of viewers will find out who the next co-host will be on

A person is in the hospital after a hit and run in Desert Hot Springs. It happened Saturday just after 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Dillon Road and Western Avenue. The California Highway Patrol said one person was taken to the hospital with major injuries. Stay with News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2

One home was destroyed and 20 acres burned by a brush fire in Riverside Saturday. It was first reported around 3:20 p.m. Saturday in the 6900 block of Gaylord Avenue. Witnesses said strong winds helped it spread. Authorities said the fire was fast moving, burning through light vegetation towards multiple homes. A third alarm was

It was an important day Saturday at the James O. Jesse Desert Highland Unity Center. Kids and families came together from all over Riverside county to celebrate the first ever Unity Day. “What we’re trying to do is bring our communities together and start to celebrate the resilience in our communities,” said Sandra Austin, the

The city of La Quinta celebrated its 35th birthday Saturday. Friends and families gathered at Civic Center Park in La Quinta for a community picnic and birthday bash. The celebration included entertainment from local performers, activities for children, and community information booths. La Quinta police officers and local firefighters were also on hand to promote

UPDATE: 10:15 p.m. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified 49-year-old Michael Horns, of Las Vegas, as the person killed in a crash involving a motorcycle near Desert Center Saturday morning. According to Riverside County Fire crews, the crash was reported at 10:24 a.m. on Highway 177 at mile post 12. Horns died at the scene.

A fire in Indio this morning heavily damaged a home, injuring two people and forcing at least eight people out of the house. CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire crews said it was first reported around 8:30 at a home located in the 82000 block of Solano Avenue. First responders took two people to a local hospital

Saturday marks the 25th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots, for 5 days racial tension and rage collided into mayhem and violence. Watch: The full 2012 interview with Rodney King Five years ago, News Channel 3’s John White sat down with Rodney King just prior to the 20th anniversary of the riots. King had just

Some Stagecoach performers came in to enjoy local hotspots ahead of this weekend’s festival. Thomas Rhett could be seen at the Nest earlier this week having dinner with friends ahead of his performance Sunday. Stay tuned for the latest music festival news with KESQ & CBS Local 2!

The Indio Police Department is investigating after a man was shot multiple times Friday morning near Hopi Avenue and Navajo Street at about 11:30 a.m. The victim was shot in his lower body and was rushed to the hospital, according to Sgt. Dan Marshall. Officers were combing the area near the shooting scene for a

Cal Fire was called out to two separate brush fires in the Coachella Valley Friday morning. The first ignited in North Palm Springs and the second fire sparked in Whitewater. And we’re now hearing there may be another brush fire that just sparked near Highway 111 and I-10. The fire in North Palm Springs sparked

The Stagecoach country music festival kickoff Friday at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio. Some arrived in style with steel steeds decked out in Stagecoach decor. Featuring equal parts patriotism and hints of future hangovers to come. Some festvial-goers were a little more laid back by taking a shuttle and sipping on something strong from

Local developer Richard Meaney made his first initial court appearance at the Riverside Hall of Justice Friday morning, amid public corruption and bribery charges connected to the Scandal at City Hall in Palm Springs. Watch: Richard Meaney arrives to court with his wife by his side But, he was only in the courtroom for about