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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In a post to Instagram on Monday, the Palm Springs Cultural Center shared that all 7 of their LGBTQ+ flags were “ripped down” from their patio. Eric Smith, general manager at the cultural center, says this incident comes at a time when LGBTQIA+ voices are being threatened. “Right now, they’re extremely being marginalized, they’re trying
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 26-year-old man was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio Saturday evening. Indio Police said the shooting was first reported at around 5:40 p.m. First responders arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound. They provided medical aid, but the man was pronounced dead at
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By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing announced a broad package of economic measures targeting the United States on Tuesday, hitting back after US President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. The fresh duties, announced by China’s Ministry of Finance, levy a 15% tax on certain types of coal and liquefied
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On February 1st around 1:15 AM, officers with the Palm Springs Police Department were called out to the 200 Block of Indian Canyon Drive for a possible physical altercation. When they arrived at the parking structure, officers encountered three women and one man involved in the incident. An investigation revealed that a family dispute occurred
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According to the American Association of Pediatrics, pediatricians are advising against caffeine for children under the age of 12. Even more, they are advising against any consumption of energy drinks for all children and teens. These advisories come after a Healthy Eating Research report that caffeine-related visits to U.S. emergency departments nearly doubled among middle and high school students
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A grieving family is searching for answers after their son, Ryan Provost, was killed in a DUI motorcycle crash. Provost, 22, lost his life in October in a collision that remains under investigation by California Highway Patrol. Investigators believed alcohol was a factor in the crash and arrested the driver. His mother, Cindy Provost is
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President Trump paused his plan to impose tariffs on both Canadian and Mexican goods for 30 days on Monday. This comes after the President announced he would impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican goods, with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Nonetheless, the announcement led to uncertainty in the stock market
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Protestors gathered in Coachella on Monday as part of the “Day without Immigrants” movement. The national movement is meant to highlight immigrants’ role in the economy and protest recent anti-immigration policies from the Trump administration. “It’s a thought provoking question not just for migrants but those who depend on the services that migrants offer. We’re
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