LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his New Mexico home along with his wife, died of severe heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributing factor, authorities said today. Dr. Heather Jarrell, New Mexico’s chief medical investigator, told reporters that Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, died of
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Ms. Stephanie Sturgeon, a Career Technical Education teacher at Cathedral City High School, is making an impact by providing her students with life-saving certifications. Walter Clarke from Walter Clarke Legal Group surprised her with the One Class at a Time Award on Thursday to help further her efforts. Sturgeon’s students
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The 9th Annual Edition of Cathedral City’s LGBT+ Days begins Friday. This is California’s first Pride celebration of the year. Presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, the event will feature live performances, a parade, a Bed Race, a Pride Drone Show, drag shows, and more. The weekend kicks off with a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Renowed actress Mädchen Amick, as seen on Riverdale and Twin Peaks, and her family have united to create the inclusive mental health foundation Don’t MiND Me. It’s a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental illness and providing direct support to those in need. Right now, the foundation
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By Shania Shelton and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said transgender athletes playing in women’s sports is “an issue of fairness” in a break from most Democrats’ position on the topic. “Well, I think it’s an issue of fairness. I completely agree with you on that. It is an issue
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Thursday tennis at Indian Wells featured first round main draw action and 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic addressed the media. Think Novak Djokovic doesn't draw a crowd?? Arguably the greatest player of all time with 24 grand slam titles, the 5-time tournament winner is beloved by many here across the globe and here in
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are investigating a suspected murder/suicide after two people were found dead in a home in Yucca Valley Tuesday afternoon. The incident was first reported at around 2:00 p.m. on the 6600 Block of La Habra Avenue. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the reporting party said they
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – Two hikers are recovering after battling the elements for three days as rescuers fought high winds, rain, snow, and clouds to get to them. On Saturday, March 1, deputies from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station went to the trailhead leading to Tahquitz Peak in Idyllwild after receiving a report of two adult
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio property owners had a chance to speak out Wednesday evening about proposed ordinances relating to entertainment events and to short term rentals (STR) in the city. City Manager Bryan Montgomery presented the 40 page Staff Report containing the drafts to the Council, explaining that he is looking forward to input
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Continuing our I-Team exclusive series, “Uncovering the Truth at the Border.” News Channel 3’s John White took you to the Southern Border with Mexico. He uncovered a sense of renewed purpose for border patrol. And, a decreased amount of illegal immigration. In Mexico, many concerned citizens wondering what could come next. I-Team Reporter Karen Devine
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The Coachella Valley will be facing fierce winds on Thursday’s First Alert Weather Alert Day, as gusty conditions pound Palm Springs. One of the city’s most desirable attractions, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, is preparing for strong weather changes and the potential to close due to high winds. Chris Bartsch, the Vice President of Tramway
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Riverside Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an unresponsive adult Thursday afternoon in La Quinta, who had apparently drowned. It happened around 4:30 p.m., near Avenida Carranza and Calle Chihuahua. Deputies tried to save the person, but they were pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Stay with KESQ for any updates.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Continuing coverage on a Coachella Valley Unified School District student killed in a crash Tuesday morning in Imperial County. Investigators determined the 8-year-old girl was not restrained. The California Highway Patrol issued a reminder to the community that regular seat belt use is the single most effective way for people
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Tesla vehicle caught on fire, causing a lane closure that leading to some traffic buildup on the westbound side of Interstate 10 near Date Palm Drive. Traffic Alert – 12:02pm🚨 Vehicle fire reported on I-10 w/b east of Date Palm Drive. The slow lane is closed at this time,
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested after being accused of embezzling over $300,000 from his former employer, the Mojave Desert Land Trust. Ernesto Jose Frias Ybarra, 45, was arrested on Wednesday. He has been charged with 23 counts of Embezzlement with an enhancement for Aggravated White Collar Crime and
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BANNING, Calif (KESQ) – Firefighters knocked down an attic fire at a residence in Banning, authorities said today. The structural blaze was first reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at a two-story house in the 300 block of East Barbour Street, according to a Riverside County Fire Department statement published later that evening. An arriving
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United States aviation safety is “no longer the gold standard,” according to statements at a House hearing, but one local aviation expert says this is a misleading statement. For decades U.S. officials said the nation’s aviation system was the “gold standard” for safety, but after statements from a recent House hearing that may no longer
Continue ReadingBy David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed executive actions that delay for nearly one month tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada that are covered by the USMCA free trade treaty, a significant walkback of the administration’s signature economic plan that has rattled markets, businesses and consumers. The executive
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Fresh off its designation by President Biden, advocates fear Chuckwalla’s environmental protections could be cut as federal officials push for America to increase it’s energy production through drilling opportunities on federal lands. That’s because a new report from the Department of the Interior has ordered a review of public lands ideal for energy production, including national
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As strong winds and the chance of rain move toward the Coachella Valley, both roads and events could be impacted. The main wash roads in and out of Palm Springs, North Indian Canyon, Gene Autry Trail, and Vista Chino, remain open for now. News Channel 3 is also monitoring the
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