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Alec Marrujo, a valley local, was expecting to meet his newborn daughter on June 13.But like many things in fatherhood, it didn’t quite go as planned. “We were kind of expecting her a week ago,” said Marrujo. “But we were joking that it would be on Father’s Day, you know, and that she’d be my
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The wildfire in Anza has burned 95 acres and is 90% contained. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, crews are still on the scene working to contain it fully. The fire department said the flames were first reported around 1:35 p.m. on Saturday near state Route 371 and Bautista Road. Fire officials initially said
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A job fair will take place at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage Monday, June 21, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will be to fill 100 vacancies across different departments at the three casinos owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The various departments include housekeeping, security, and
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California Highway Patrol officials say one person died in a deadly rollover crash in Banning. It happened near the intersection of Morongo Road and Garcia Road around 3:20 a.m. There’s no word yet if there was anyone else in the vehicle or how it happened. News Channel 3 has reached out to investigators for more
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Dozens of people gathered at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center to commemorate the first annual celebration of Juneteenth. President Biden signed legislation on Thursday to officially designate June 19 as the federal holiday date, which signifies an end to slavery in the United States. “We have camel rides, we have free food, we
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The Riverside County Coroner’s office identified the cause of death for actor John Paragon, who was found dead in his Palm Springs residence in April. Paragon died at the age of 66 at approximately 5:49 p.m. on April 3, the coroner’s office announced. His death was not announced to the public until Friday, June 18.
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The results of a survey conducted asking Palm Springs residents about the return of “Forever Marilyn” ahead of its grand unveiling ceremony this Sunday evening. You can watch a livestream of the unveiling ceremony on KESQ.com this Sunday starting at 7 p.m.Download the KESQ News Channel 3 app on the Apple Store or Google Play
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A blistering heat wave gripped the Coachella Valley, setting record highs this week. As people limit their exposure and opt for the air-conditioned outdoors, farmworkers persist while working in dangerously hot conditions under the sun. “Every worker in every work setting, especially (agriculture), they have to be provided water, shade and there has to be
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A McDonald’s in Coachella will take part in a statewide effort to improve access to COVID-19 vaccination. “We know convenience is key to driving up vaccination rates, and the State has worked closely with employers to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are easy for people to access,” said California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan. “This new partnership
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California rolled out an optional Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record portal. The portal allows Californians to access a digital copy of their vaccine record. “The new portal is just- it’s so convenient,” said Riverside University Health System spokesperson, Jose Arballo Jr. “It tells you the dates you were vaccinated, and it has enough information, and it
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San Jacinto City Councilman Joel Lopez and another man are under indictment for allegedly operating an illegal cannabis shop in the city, it was announced today. Lopez, 35, and Edward Padilla Jr., 32, of San Jacinto were indicted on felony counts of conspiracy and maintaining an unlawful marijuana facility, as well as misdemeanor counts of
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The Women’s March Foundation along with a coalition of other groups will be protesting Sunday at the unveiling of the “Forever Marilyn” statue. The peaceful protest is taking place June 20 from 6pm-7:30pm at the statue base outside the Palm Springs Art Museum. Those who wish to participate are urged to wear red, which the
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Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday for the trial of a felon accused of fatally stabbing a senior citizen in Desert Hot Springs. Albert Marchain, 29, of Desert Hot Springs, allegedly killed 69-year- old Stanislaw Tokarski, whose body was found on Nov. 12, 2018, in the 66900 block of Hacienda Avenue. Marchain is charged
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A cluster of tamarisk trees burned along Interstate 10 in Cathedral City Friday afternoon. The non-injury blaze was reported about 1:50 p.m. along the eastbound I-10, west of Date Palm Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. Fire crews from Cathedral City and the Riverside County Fire Department joined efforts for the firefight. Battalion Chief
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday. Newsom was walking to a barbershop and pizzeria in Old Oakland to promote small businesses when he was “approached by an aggressive individual,” said Fran Clader, director of communications for
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With gains across almost all sectors of the regional economy, Riverside County’s jobless rate dropped last month, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The unemployment rate in May, based on preliminary estimates, was 7.2%, compared to 7.5% in April, the EDD said. The May rate was nearly nine percentage points
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The California Independent System Operator has issued a Flex Alert for a second straight day Friday. The agency manages the state’s power grid and is calling for residents to voluntarily reduce their power consumption from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Doing so would ease the strain on the system and prevent possible outages. Residents are
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INDIO, Calif. – The month of June marked a sign of the times; June 15 was the first time in more than a year the state of California scrapped most of its pandemic-era restrictions, allowing the economy to fully reopen without capacity limitations and guidance for social distancing. Businesses around the state and in the
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The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is asking people to donate backpacks and other school supplies, as they are hoping to distribute more than 2,500 backpacks to children from disadvantaged families. According to the organization, almost 31 percent of the children in the Coachella Valley below the poverty level. “Being prepared for school is crucial,” said Darla
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will stop giving unemployment benefits to people who are not actively applying for jobs, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday. Federal law requires people who are out of work to be actively looking for jobs to be eligible for unemployment benefits. But the federal government let states waive that requirement
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