UPDATE 10/24/2025 – Rodriguez appeared before a judge on Friday, October 24 for a felony settlement conference. The conference was continued to January 14, 2026. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Silvercrest Advertising CEO William Rodriguez has been released from jail after posting bond, a day after being arraigned on homicide charges in connection with a 2024
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Greater Palm Springs Pride has suspended its promotional relationship with Silvercrest Advertising after the company’s CEO, William Rodriguez, was arrested this week on homicide charges connected to a 2024 hit-and-run crash that killed 60-year-old Christina Barrington in Cathedral City. On Friday morning, the Pride organization’s website still listed Silvercrest as a
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Eduardo Brambila, born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, came to the Coachella Valley to support his family. Throughout the years, he managed to become the owner of his own restaurant, Flor de Jalisco. His passion for cooking goes back to one of the many jobs he had upon arriving to
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) Advocates say justice for Baby Emmanuel Haro remains incomplete even after his father’s guilty plea to murder charges in Riverside County Superior Court. Jake Haro, the father of 7-month old Emmanuel Haro, pleaded guilty to murder, child endangerment, and filing a false police report during a Felony Settlement Conference on Thursday. Prosecutors
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A federal lawsuit alleging gross negligence against a Virginia law enforcement agency for hiring a deputy who went on to kill a Riverside couple and their daughter in order to abduct the youngest member of the household before killing himself is gradually proceeding toward trial, the plaintiffs said today. Â Â The
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — One of two boys struck in a La Quinta DUI crash last week, is in critical condition at Loma Linda University Medical Center, according to his family. On Friday October 10th, Thermal Sheriff’s deputies responded to a collision at the intersection of Highway 111 and Adams St., when they found
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – The seasonal pumpkin patch at All Color Growers in Bermuda Dunes is opening its gates today, with a special promotion offering free entry for opening night only. The patch opens at 5:00 PM and will continue operating on weekends through October. The pumpkin patch will be open Friday through Sunday this weekend and again next
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has reported extensively on the drug crisis impacting the Coachella Valley, affecting people from all walks of life. Anchor Peter Daut turned the focus to the LGBTQ+ community, which, according to national data, is far more likely to use illegal drugs than the general population. He spoke
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A temporary Desert X art installation near Desert Hot Springs has been defaced with graffiti, leaving many residents and visitors frustrated and disappointed. The large stone structure, part of the valley-wide Desert X contemporary art exhibition, towers above the desert floor along Route 62. Titled “The act of being
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The father of baby Emmanuel Haro pleaded guilty to all charges in the murder case, News Channel 3 confirmed Thursday. There is still no word on whether investigators have located the remains of seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro. The Haros appeared in court for a felony settlement conference Thursday in Riverside, where Jake
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Update 10/16/25 William Rodriguez has been released from jail on bail, county jail records show. Rodriguez was being held on $2 million bail following his arraignment on Wednesday. He is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 24 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Original Report 10/15/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — William ‘Billy’ Frank
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 COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella is inviting the community to a “tree for all” event this weekend. There will be 58 total trees planted by attending guests. The city secured $35,000 of funding for these trees through the Imperial Irrigation District’s Public Green Space grant titled “Tree for All.” You can help
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MORRISTOWN, N.J. (October 16, 2025)— Ace Frehley iconic founding member of KISS, died Thursday at the age of 74, his family confirmed. Frehley was on life support after a recent fall at his home. Frehley’s family issued the following statement: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Riverside County sheriff’s lieutenant killed during an apparent hunting accident in southern Idaho was a 25-year law enforcement veteran, whose loss prompted the sheriff’s department today to extend “heartfelt condolences” to his loved ones. Lt. Nathan Kaas suffered a mortal gunshot wound early Sunday morning while on a mountain hunt
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Katelyn Polantz, Evan Perez, Dan Berman, Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser-turned-adversary, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on Thursday. Bolton, the third high-profile Trump political enemy to be indicted in less than a month, now faces eight counts
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 60 students at Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert campus received over $150,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year, it was announced today. The various scholarships were awarded to students in several disciplines for academic excellence, community involvement and personal growth, officials said. The scholarships provided the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people suspected of stealing items from Desert Hot Springs home were arrested after a vehicle and foot pursuit, authorities said today. Police officers responded to a report shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 9400 block of San Rafael Drive regarding a residential burglary, according to the Desert
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Great California ShakeOut is happening today at 10:16 AM. People across the Coachella Valley will join millions worldwide in this annual earthquake drill. Although the ShakeOut now takes place in over 50 countries, it all began right here in California. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help individuals
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) Â –Â A Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) bus driver is facing backlash after posting a video to social media mocking a student with special needs. Viewers sent the now deleted Tik Tok video to News Channel 3. In it, the bus driver is commenting on a student who had a bathroom accident
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Indio is undergoing a major transformation, with new businesses, a growing college campus, and the recent opening of a modern public library drawing more people into the area. The rapid growth is fueling excitement among residents — but it’s also raising new concerns about public safety. Mayor Glenn Miller says
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