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OASIS, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was airlifted to the hospital after a rollover crash along Highway 86 in the community of Oasis Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 3:35 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 86 and 85th Avenue. “Upon arrival, firefighters reported one vehicle rollover that was off the roadway with

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A Riverside man who allegedly molested four girls when they resided with him as foster children may have abused numerous other children, officials said, prompting investigators today to ask anyone with information to come forward. Edward Sepulveda, 68, was arrested last month following a nearly year-long investigation by the Riverside Police Department’s

NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – Responding to elevated levels of West Nile virus activity, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will conduct anti-mosquito spraying in the community of North Shore starting Thursday.   The aerial ultra-low volume application will take place between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday in the areas of

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Victor Virgen, who has been missing since May. According to Cathedral City police, Virgen was last seen leaving his father’s home in Desert Hot Springs in May. He has not been located since. The Cathedral City Police Department says it

Sheriff Chad Bianco’s campaign is asking supporters for money ahead of Monday’s California Supreme Court arguments over his seizure of ballots from the November 2025 special election, calling Attorney General Rob Bonta’s legal challenge “pure lawfare.” The fundraising email, sent by the Bianco for Sheriff campaign and reviewed by News Channel 3, claims an audit

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — (KESQ) — Riverside County residents are being warned about a jury duty scam in which callers falsely claim that people have missed jury service and now have an outstanding warrant. The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside issued the warning, urging residents to be cautious of calls and text messages that

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Aug. 19, 2026 — Old Town Artisan Studios has been recognized as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), strengthening its commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all visitors. 91% percent of Old Town Artisan Studios staff completed specialized autism

PALM SPRINGS, CA- (KESQ) UPDATE- Riverside County Sheriff’s say Isabella Paola Rojas has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL REPORT The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating 14-year-old Isabella Paola Rojas, who was last seen in the 22000 block of Sterling Avenue in Palm Springs. Rojas was last seen on

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Nine people are out of their home Tuesday night following a fire in Indio. The fire was reported just before 9:10 p.m. on the 44700 block of Palm Street. “Firefighters on-scene of a single-story single-family dwelling with heavy fire visible,” reads a post for CAL FIRE. The fire was contained by