RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved an ordinance intended to curb the use of synthetic pain-relieving products that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration may add to the nationwide list of controlled substances. Â Â The Riverside County Executive Office, following consultations with the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – Martha’s Village & Kitchen celebrated a major milestone Monday with the ribbon cutting of its expanded Child Development Center in Indio, a project that increases the nonprofit’s capacity to serve families struggling. The newly expanded center now accommodates 102 children, up from 55, with the addition of 3 classrooms, an infant
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RANCHO MIRAGE (KESQ) – A pursuit on a driver suspected of being under the influence ended in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Rancho Mirage. The driver was traveling at a high rate of speed and ran a red light where the crash occured, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride confirmed Monday that the postponement of its inaugural Pride Equality Walk was tied to Silvercrest Advertising, the key sponsor for the event. Originally set for Saturday, October 25th, the postponement is the latest outcome of the arrest of Silvercrest Advertising’s CEO, William Rodriguez. Greater Palm Springs Pride
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Walter Clark Legal Group has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Chad Bianco, the County of Riverside, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in federal court after a pretrial detainee was assaulted in jail. The lawsuit was filed in the Central District of California federal court. Attorneys Walter T. Clark and
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A young man accused of gunning down a 19-year-old man during a dispute in Moreno Valley pleaded not guilty today to murder and other charges. Jacob Nulen Necochea, also 19, of Banning, allegedly killed Angelo Leivas of Banning in August. In addition to murder, Necochea is charged with sentence-enhancing gunand great
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The restaurant scene in Palm Springs is experiencing both promising new beginnings and sobering realities, as rising costs and recent closures continue to challenge the industry. Hunny’s Restaurant and Bar, located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, has officially opened its doors. For owner Precious Dykstra, the moment is
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was detained after a rooftop standoff in Indio that started with at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, police said. The standoff was at the 83000 block of Highway 111. Police said Highway 111 is back open after an hours long closure near the scene. Viewer video from the
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Cotino, the Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage, announced its tenants for the town center. Developers said the town center, named Cotino Bay Beach, Dining and Shops, will offer “premier dining and shopping experiences with both local and national brands along with an open-air artisan market.” The first phase of
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Two men were arrested in connection with a stabbing Saturday night in Cathedral City. The incident was first reported as a fight at around 7:10 p.m. on the 32500 block of Wishing Well Trail. Police said officers arrived and found a man suffering from apparent knife wounds to the abdomen
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By Karina Tsui, Amanda Musa, Andy Rose, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Monday will allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Portland — an important legal victory in a showdown over presidential power that’s happening on multiple fronts. The ruling overturns one of two lower
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Halloween approaches, local shoppers are feeling the pinch as rising prices on costumes, decorations, and candy add a new kind of challenge to the spooky season. An annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation found Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, up
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The inaugural Palm Springs Pride ‘Pride Equality Walk’ that was scheduled to kick off Saturday, October 25, has been postponed until 2026, organizers said Sunday. According to Palm Springs Pride, the organization does not have the current resources needed to put on the event. In a statement, PS Pride said
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Putting service into action, the Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs helped clean Kitty’s Wildlife Refuge and Rescue in Sky Valley Saturday. The annual event brings together club members from across the Coachella Valley, in a show of unity and teamwork. Kitty Pallesen, the sanctuary owner, says club members completed 6
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Numerous protests for “No Kings” are expected across the Coachella Valley on Saturday, including in Palm Springs. Courageous Resistance of the Desert and Indivisible of the Desert are hosting the rally at Sunrise Park. Organizers wrote in a press release statement that the rally is “a reminder that America rejects
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UPDATE: 3:06 PM, 10/18/25 – The Palm Springs Fire Department posted on Facebook just before 3:00 p.m. and said forward progress had been stopped on the fire. A brush fire is burning off Hwy 111, about 1 mile north of Gateway. The fire has now been mapped at approximately 11 acres on the mountain slope.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was transported to the hospital after a crash in Thermal Saturday morning. According to Riverside CalFire, firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash at the 67600 block of Pierce Street in Thermal shortly before 6 a.m. One person in the crash was flown by Mercy 18 air ambluance to a
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – With E-bikes growing in popularity, Riverside County Sheriff’s (RSO) deputies are making sure riders know how to stay safe on the road. Paul Abrego, Deputy Sheriff, said the RSO traffic team held an e-bike safety course open to the public on Saturday, inviting riders of all ages to learn about
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Week 9 of the high school football featured nine games, including two undefeated teams Xavier Prep0@Palm Springs26 FLa Quinta40@Rancho Mirage13FYucca Valley30@Coachella Valley55FDesert Mirage14@Cathedral City20FBanning28@DHS27FHamilton7@Desert Christian51FSan Jacinto47@Desert Chapel41F Thursday games: In the DEL, Palm Desert defeated Shadow Hills 38-14. In the DVL, Twentynine Palms took care of Indio 44-25. Stay with
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta kicked off season with it’s first annual Fall Festival, held at La Quinta Park Friday evening. The festival featured live music from The Chico Band, ballon and caricature artists, a photo booth, jumpers and face painting, all for free. Food truck vendors were also at
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