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By Kathleen Toner, CNN San Rafael, California (CNN) — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress. These situations take a serious physical and emotional toll, yet many first responders
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the NBA Finals (men’s) and the WNBA Finals (women’s). The finals follow the professional basketball leagues’ regular seasons. 2026 NBA Finals June 14, 2026 – NBA Finals – The New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5. This is their first
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789. This decision established the system of checks and balances and the power of the Supreme Court within the federal government. 1803 – Marbury v. Madison This decision established the system of checks
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By Peter Wilkinson and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — One of the victims who died in the Manchester synagogue attack and another who was injured were likely shot by armed officers aiming for the killer, police said on Friday. The police said they believed the two victims were huddled behind a door in the synagogue
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By Christopher Lamb, Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Sarah Mullally, whose calling to Christian ministry came after a distinguished career in nursing, will be the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to hold the role in its 1,400-year history and the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide. Mullally, 63, was made
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Morgan Rimmer, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — As the Senate meets Friday for another vote to reopen the federal government, Democrats are refusing to yield without a deal from President Donald Trump — likely extending the government shutdown into next week. Democrats say not even the threat of mass firings and canceled
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge is weighing Friday whether to grant a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops into Oregon as Trump officials say a “surge” of federal resources is headed to Portland. Oregon and Portland officials jointly sued the administration this week after Trump
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley family is in fear tonight after they say their daughter, Geraldine Ramirez, is believed to be in Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) custody. The Ramirez family says Geraldine was aboard the ‘Mali’ boat, apart of the 50 vessel Global Sumud Flotilla bringing aid to Gaza’s shores. In a
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By Hanna Park, Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — A large fire broke out Thursday night at a Chevron refinery, in El Segundo, the largest oil-producing facility on the West Coast, officials said. The fire turned the dark night sky orange in the area surrounding the refinery, with towering flames and billowing plumes of smoke visible
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palo Verde Healthcare District has filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy in an attempt to stabilize its longstanding financial struggles and preserve services at Palo Verde Hospital in advance of its planned Nov. 23 closure. The district’s board of directors voted on Sept. 22 to file for bankruptcy and the petition
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Legendary music industry titan Clive Davis joined News Channel 3 to discuss the special screening of “Do You Remember?” that will feature a Q&A moderated by music icon and Palm Springs resident Barry Manilow this Friday at the Annenberg Theater at Palm Springs Art Museum. “Do You Remember” is an unforgettable collection of
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Elementary and middle school students throughout Riverside County will forgo riding to school one day next week and instead take a stroll or roll in recognition of “National Walk & Roll to School Day” — part of an effort to promote youth exercise and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. Youths from more than a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs officials will host a grand opening of an affordable housing complex for low-income seniors later this month. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at 1475 N. Palm Canyon Drive. It will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., with Mayor Ron deHarte,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) The Riverside County Registrar of Voters will conduct public testing of its voting system Thursday, Oct. 2, ahead of the Nov. 4 statewide special election. The “logic and accuracy” test is meant to ensure ballots are properly processed and tallied. Staff will run ballots marked with selections for every measure through the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters will be deciding the fate of Proposition 50 in a state-wide special election on November 4th in a little over four weeks. And the decision could have major implications in the battle for control of Congress in next year’s mid-term elections. It would redraw the state’s congressional districts, giving democrats
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is reaching out to the community for help as it posted on social media that it’s in “dire need” of towels, blankets, and sheets for the animals. “We’re constantly changing them out so that our pets are safe and comfortable and soothed,” Associate Director Jack
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Desert Care Network is encouraging women across the Coachella Valley to prioritize their health with regular screenings. Thanks to advances in treatment and early detection, the death rate from breast cancer has dropped by 42% since its peak in 1989. However, breast cancer
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A suicide prevention conference in Palm Springs Thursday turned its focus toward a powerful yet often overlooked part of suicide response: post-vention — the essential support offered to those left behind after a suicide loss. Hosted by Riverside County, the event brought together mental health professionals, first responders, educators, and
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Three of Riverside County’s four public animal shelters expanded their hours of operation today and will maintain the longer schedules for the foreseeable future in an ongoing effort to encourage adoptions of dogs and cats. “Every change we make is about making it easier to help people save lives,” Department of
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By Laura Sharman, Max Saltman, Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — Munich Airport has halted flights for the second time in two days over “unconfirmed drone sightings,” according to a Friday statement on the airport’s website. “On the evening of October 3, German air traffic control (DFS) restricted flight operations at Munich Airport as a precautionary
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