The city of Banning is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, February 25, at 4pm to review its agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Proposition 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Grant Program. The purpose of the grant is to provide mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and diversion programs for people
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Team Mom Charities is hosting a Black History Month Food Drive to help address the critical shortage facing local food banks. The food drive will culminate in a focused collection period from February 24th to February 28th, calling on the public to donate non-perishable food items and bottled water to
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A 39-year-old man was arrested following a weapons investigation Monday in Desert Hot Springs. The man was arrested after a Desert Hot Springs police, with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau/SWAT and K-9 units, executed multiple search warrants and an arrest warrant, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Officers’ Association.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today approved disbursing roughly $3.3 million to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in support of a “modernization project” that will entail a makeover of the Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center in Riverside. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized release of the funds, consisting
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today made several budget adjustments based on a Riverside County Executive Office report indicating that, at the halfway point for the 2024-25 fiscal year, reserves are growing above previously estimated levels despite “escalating costs” weighing on the economy and the balance sheet of county government.  The 35-page
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Desert Community Energy told News Channel 3, there was a mistake on the original press release and the new agreement ceremony will be held on Feb. 26. Desert Community Energy is the electricity generation provider for the City of Palm Springs, and is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Feb. 26. DCE says it is “fulfilling
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 39-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident was taken into custody yesterday. Desert Hot Springs Patrol Officers and Detectives, with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau/SWAT and K-9 units, executed multiple search warrants and an arrest warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into weapons offenses. Several
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Coachella Valley locals call for action against the Riverside County Department of Animal Services and its funding of animal shelter euthanasia. These calls for action come after the RCDAS announced the hiring of its new director as Mary Martin, who is said to have prior experience in taking shelter live release rates to 90% or
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Catholics across the world – and in the Coachella Valley – continue offering their prayers for Pope Francis as he continues to stay in the hospital amid ongoing health struggles. The Vatican said that Pope Francis has shown slight improvement today, though he remains in critical condition. “No episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress occurred today,
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With warmer temperatures in the Coachella Valley this week, officials are warning hikers to stay safe and be prepared. This comes as local trails are seeing an increase in foot traffic. Captain Skyberg says preparation can benefit everyone. “Hiker rescues out here we end up having to commit quite a number of resources. We’re here
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President Trump has warned schools and states they’ll lose funding if they don’t cut DEI programs. On February 14th, The U.S. Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter to institutions receiving federal funds instructing them to stop using race-based preferences or stereotypes in areas such as admissions, hiring, promotions, scholarships, compensation, and discipline. Public schools
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County government’s unfunded pension liabilities are now close to $4 billion, up more than a half-billion dollars in the last two years, though projections are for the pension gap to narrow over the coming decade, according to a report the Board of Supervisors will review tomorrow.  The 2025 Pension Advisory
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians today announced details about their upcoming Earth Day celebration at Temalpakh Farm. Â Â Beginning at 9 a.m. April 4, the event will open with a private ceremony for elected officials, tribal leaders and other dignitaries, according to a statement. Named after a Cahuilla word that
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury selection got underway today for the trial of a 34-year-old man accused of gunning down his estranged wife at a mobile home park in La Quinta while inflamed over notions she was having affairs with other men. Â Â Jose Valles Meza of La Quinta is charged with first-degree murder, a
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By Josh Campbell, Jamie Gangel, Norma Galeana and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — US immigration officials launched a new round of enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area Sunday, according to two people familiar with the effort. The new effort in Southern California follows recent operations ordered by the Trump administration to apprehend individuals unlawfully
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Six hazardous hiking areas are open today following approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, according to Riverside County Fire Chief Bill Weiser. Recent rainfall has created a decreased wildfire risk and improved moisture levels resulting in more favorable conditions to open hiking areas. Â Â The six areas are:Â Â —
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Caltrans is alerting motorists that the intersection of Dinah Shore and Gene Autry Trail at Highway 111 will be temporarily closed February 24 for construction. Authorities say the inside lane will be closed on southbound Gene Autry Trail from Dinah Shore to E. Palm Canyon Drive. The outside lane from Gene Autry Trail to Camino
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7-time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams withdraws from the BNP Paribas Open after not accepting the wild card invite. A Message From Tournament Director Tommy Haas:“Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year. We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells
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The relocation of the “Forever Marilyn” statue in downtown Palm Springs officially began this morning, marking the next chapter for the iconic 26-foot-tall sculpture. While the move is not far — just a little less than 100 feet — it comes with a hefty price tag and continues to stir debate among locals and visitors
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A significant amount of Californians face domestic abuse. According to National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 34.9 % of California women and 31.1% of California men experience intimate partner physical violence. In 2020, Riverside County received 6,344 domestic violence calls for assistance according to data from the Population Reference Bureau. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson is
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