Update 2/5/25 The Riverside County Sheriff coroner’s office identified the person as Edward Wilson, 76, of San Diego. The investigation continues into how long he may have been in the canal and a possible cause of death. Authorities said Tuesday that there were no signs of foul play. Original Report 2/4/25 COACHELLA, Calif (KESQ) –
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NOTE in this same story on Wednesday, there was no mention of an objection from the District Attorney’s Office because confirmation of last week’s proceedings by the agency DID NOT include any reference to an objection on the record. The D.A.’s office, however, NOW SAYS the prosecution did in fact make one. The story below
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer variant of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with severe infections in humans, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Scientists say these infections with a different type of virus mark an inflection point in the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Jim Henson announced his retirement today. Henson, whose three decades of law enforcement experience includes more than 20 years in Desert Hot Springs, will be stepping away at the end of the month, according to a department statement. He previously held the positions of
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City officials released information on temporary street closures that will be in effect on Friday and Saturday for the Tour de Palm Springs. Road Closures for Vendor Fair: Palm Canyon Drive from Baristo Road to Tahquitz Canyon Way will be closed from 6 a.m. on Friday, February 7 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 8
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MECCA, Calif (KESQ) – Sheriff’s deputies have one person in custody and are searching for a second subject following a train burglary in Mecca Wednesday morning. At around 10:35 a.m., deputies were notified of suspicious activity near the train tracks in the area of Hammond Road and Johnson Street. “Upon arrival, deputies learned that a
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) – A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting outside of the Food 4 Less store in Indio over the weekend. Gideon Gonzalez Jr. of Indio is accused of killing a 26-year-old man Saturday evening. On Wednesday, he was officially charged with murder, two counts of assault with
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The largest-ever preseason event in North American professional soccer history is coming to the Coachella Valley in February. AEG announced that a record 20 Major League Soccer and National Women’s Soccer League teams will take part in the Coachella Valley Invitational at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. “We are thrilled to return for the
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 10 near Washington Street. The crash was reported at around 1:00 p.m. on the westbound side of the I-10. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved at least three vehicles, including two big rigs. According to
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RIVERSIDE, Calif (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors approved Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s proposed contract with a Costa Mesa-based helicopter school to handle all of the department’s flight training needs for the next five years at a cost of $960,000. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board signed off on Bianco’s request
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AGUANGA, Calif. (CNS) – A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting separate fires that proved deadly in a travel trailer and storage yard at a mobile home resort and campground in Aguanga, authorities said today. The blazes were reported shortly before 4:45 p.m. Monday in the Jojoba Hills RV Resort in the 45100
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February is Black History Month, a time to reflect and honor the achievements and contributions of the Black community around the US. This year’s theme, chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, is ‘African Americans and Labor.’ The organization chose this theme to focus on the role Black labor
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The 11th Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival began its first night with a special evening thanking sponsors who make the event possible. “Angel Night,” featured a conversation between Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham with renowned journalist Brian Williams on Tuesday evening. The theme for the festival is “The United States Semiquincentennial.” The Festival takes place February 5-7,
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The Board of Supervisors today approved the appointment of a longtime animal shelter executive to take the top spot at the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. In a closed session vote, the board named Mary Martin executive director of the agency, which has been a focal point of criticism for several years due to
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CAL FIRE personnel are using artificial intelligence to detect wildfires. The technology has been developed using the University of California, San Diego’s Alert California wildfire cameras. It has been deployed across all 21 CAL FIRE dispatch centers across the state, including here in Southern California. Here’s how it works: Artificial intelligence, which has been trained
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In a 4-1 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday reinforcing Riverside County’s commitment to “safeguarding civil rights” for “law-abiding immigrants and refugees,” which was prompted by renewed federal immigration law enforcement operations. “The county must protect everybody who’s been here for years and those folks who are moving here on a daily
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By Karina Tsui, Andy Rose, Pete Muntean and Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Crews working at the site of the deadliest aviation disaster in a generation have recovered all 67 victims of the collision between two aircraft over the Potomac River in Washington, DC, officials said Tuesday. Now, their attention turns to clearing
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg following a confrontation Monday night in Indio. The shooting was reported just before 10:10 p.m. near the intersection of Daisy Street and Garden Avenue. Police said officers arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound to one
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A protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in Perris was declared unlawful after nine hours, resulting in six arrests, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. The department said individuals throwing rocks and bottles at deputies caused the declaration, a claim disputed by some who said the dispersal orders were given while the protest
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The LEAP Institute, which stands for Latino, Equity, Advocacy & Policy, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering underserved communities. They do so through providing vital programs and resources. One of its programs includes a rideshare network called The Green Raiteros which is the nations first EV ridesharing service, according to its website.
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