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Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires intended to fund healthcare and education, faces a contentious election season marked by $130 million in campaign spending and competition from opposing measures.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — On Tuesday, the La Quinta City Council voted 3-2 to remove Sean Webb from the Arts and Community Services Commission. The vote comes just two weeks before Webb faces voters in a race for the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors. The La Quinta City Council voted 3-2 to remove
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Proposition 44 asks California voters to set a spending floor for the nonprofit community clinics that care for low-income and uninsured patients. If it passes Nov. 3, those clinics would have to spend at least 90% of their total revenue each year on providing health care services, according to the Legislative
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters will choose a new governor next month as Gavin Newsom completes his second term in office and is term-limited out. News Channel 3 has caught up with the two men who want to replace him. Democrat Xavier Becerra visited the Coachella Valley this past weekend, and republican Steve Hilton came
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With Election Day less than three weeks away, voters across the Coachella Valley are already casting their ballots, while local Democratic and Republican organizations are ramping up outreach efforts ahead of a busy weekend of political events. The November 3 general election is approaching, and California’s standard voter registration deadline
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Candidates in Coachella Valley are dealing with campaign sign issues ranging from high permit costs to theft and removal by code enforcement.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Candidates running for mayor and City Council in La Quinta took part in a public forum Wednesday evening, giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking office ahead of the November 3 election. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the forum, which will feature seven candidates
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The 48th Congressional District race that includes Palm Springs and Indian Wells is being targeted by Democrats and Republicans as a key race in the battle for control of Congress in the mid-term elections. Democrat Marni von Wilpert is a San Diego City Councilmember running against Republican Jim Desmond, a
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COACHELLA, CA (KESQ)- With the general election approaching, residents of the Eastern Coachella Valley had an opportunity to meet candidates running for local and state office and ask questions about issues affecting their communities. Alianza Coachella Valley hosted a candidates forum Wednesday evening at the Coachella Library. The event was free and open to the
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re less than a month away from Election Day! Ballots are on their way to voters; below are some important dates to remember. October 5th: All eligible registered voters will begin receiving their ballot in the mail on this day; Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations open throughout Riverside County Click Here to
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As ballots arrive in Coachella Valley for the upcoming November election, polls indicate that many voters intend to cast their votes against President Trump and Republican policies rather than in favor of specific candidates.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Republican candidates running for several of California’s top statewide offices gathered in Rancho Mirage on Monday, using a candidate forum to make their case to Coachella Valley voters ahead of the November election. The event brought together candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor, state controller and other statewide offices. While
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Beginning Tuesday and continuing to the day of the general election, Riverside County residents interested in seeing how the Office of the Registrar of Voters processes vote-by-mail ballots and coordinates other tasks are welcome to have a look. “Election Observer Tours” start Tuesday and thereafter will be held every Tuesday and
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By Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN. “You’re going to end up with Trump results if you follow Steve Hilton’s plan,”
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – As November’s general election inches closer, official voter information guides are being mailed out to voters across the state. As one Rancho Mirage woman found out, though, not each guide looks the same. Maryan Baker reached out to KESQ with a peculiar problem. She received her voter guide in the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – “I definitely think it’s time for a new direction.” That’s the sentiment some voters shared as Palm Desert City Council candidates took the stage Tuesday night. The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce (PDACC) hosted the candidate forum at the Family YMCA of the Desert at 43930 San Pablo Avenue.
Continue Reading LONG BEACH, Calif. (KESQ) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra promoted his plans to build more housing during an appearance in Long Beach today, while Republican candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a proposed “Office of Fun and Freedom” aimed at cutting state regulations affecting nightlife, entertainment venues and community events. Becerra, a former U.S. Health
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By Dan Berman, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the US Postal Service from carrying out a plan, issued under an executive order from President Trump, that could limit mail voting. Democratic states and voter advocacy groups challenging the recently released USPS rules were granted a temporary restraining
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two more incumbents will not be seeking re-election to their positions on the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation board in the upcoming election. Carole Rogers, the longest-serving member of the current Board, and Kimberly Barraza, who serves as board president, will not be on the November ballot. ‘It has been a
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta is set to argue two cases before the state Supreme Court against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco regarding the seizure of approximately 650,000 ballots from a 2025 special election.
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