IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – The arrival of spring will bring rattlesnakes out of the lairs throughout the San Bernardino National Forest, prompting rangers today to remind hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to be extra careful while navigating trails in the preserve. “As temperatures rise, rattlesnakes become more active in the forest,” according to a U.S.
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CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (KESQ) – A semi truck rolled over today after colliding with a guard rail and spilled diesel, prompting a lane closure on westbound Interstate 10 in Chiriaco Summit. The crash was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday west of Box Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Paramedics arrived a
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By Clare Duffy New York (CNN) — A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health. Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design of their platforms, knew their design was dangerous,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Prosecutors intend to retry a man for voluntary manslaughter after a jury deadlocked on whether to convict him for allegedly helping a 22-year-old Rancho Mirage resident obtain the fentanyl that killed him. The Indio jury weighing the fate of Riley Jacob Hagar, 28, of Cathedral City acquitted him Tuesday of murder
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – New allegations against civil rights leader Cesar Chavez are sparking strong reactions across the Coachella Valley, particularly in the city of Coachella where his legacy has long been honored. A recent multi-year investigation details claims of sexual abuse and misconduct involving Chavez, including allegations from multiple women, some of whom say
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures in the Coachella Valley begin their steady climb toward triple digits, many residents are preparing for another kind of spike their utility bills. With air conditioners already working overtime in March, the strain on electricity use is only expected to grow heading into the peak summer months. But
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – An 18-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night near the Mecca Sports Complex, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded at about 7:58 p.m. to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at the intersection of Coahuilla Street and 6th Street
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local leaders are speaking out as questions grow about accountability and what comes next for the city of Coachella. It comes after Mayor Steven Hernandez pleaded guilty to one felony count of conflict of interest Tuesday morning at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Megan Beaman-Jacinto, a former Coachella city council
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Shipping disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz have led to an increase in fertilizer costs, as one third of all nitrogen-rich fertilizer shipped globally goes through the Strait of Hormuz. “Locally, the farmers seen about a 10% to 15% increase on their fertilizers, where the global markets increase 50% to 60%,”
Continue Reading Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez is facing a nine-count grand jury indictment alleging conflict-of-interest violations and perjury tied to city actions and financial disclosure forms, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
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Original Report 3/24/26 – 5:30 p.m. California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal has denied AG Rob Bonta’s request to try to halt Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into the November 2025 special election Original Report 3/24/26 – 10:30 a.m. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has gone to court to try
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Editor’s Note: In an earlier version of this article, the headline incorrectly stated the woman was convicted of murder. She was convicted of voluntary manslaughter. MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 35-year-old Arizona woman who fatally shot another woman without provocation at an Indio motel was convicted today of voluntary manslaughter. A Murrieta jury deliberated one
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – An RV fire in the Cabazon area burned roughly 21 acres of vegetation, prompting evacuation orders and warnings before it was stopped, with no injuries reported. The fire was first reported just after 1:50 p.m. near the area of Almond Street and Bonita Avenue. At one point, the fire’s size was
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An assault with a deadly weapon suspect fled from authorities in Palm Springs, prompting a vehicle pursuit that ended in the suspect’s arrest today, authorities said. Deputies responded to the 100 block of Pioneer Trail at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday, according to Sgt. Robert Martinez of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue Reading BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An autopsy was pending today on a 25-year-old motorist killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 10 in Banning. Matthew Faafoi of Long Beach was fatally injured at 7:30 a.m. Sunday on eastbound I-10, near Sunset Avenue, on the west end of the city, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — A jury on Tuesday found Meta violated New Mexico law in a case accusing it of failing to warn users about the dangers of its platforms and protect children from sexual predators. The jury found Meta liable on all counts, including for willfully engaging in “unfair and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will be closed for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, officials announced. It will be a short closure, with the tram set to reopen the next day. Officials said during the closure, the Tramway’s maintenance team will shorten the counter haul rope. According to Vice President of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – California drivers could soon face record-breaking pain at the pump as fuel prices continue their steady climb, analysts warn. Ongoing conflict involving Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, sending crude prices higher and rapidly increasing costs at the pump. According to AAA, the state average is $5.82, an increase of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Long lines are causing major headaches at some of the busiest airports in the country. At Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), it’s a different story. PSP officials said operations are moving smoothly. PSP Spokesperson Jake Ingrassia said in a full statement: “Travel is running smoothly at Palm Springs International Airport, with
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – In the last two months, two people gliding near the Salton Sea have been seriously injured after crashing in gliding accidents. On Sunday morning, CAL FIRE Riverside County Fire Department reported a hang glider crashed into power lines in North Shore. According to officials, the glider pilot was transported to
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