COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s congressional districts is stirring political controversy across the state — and prompting strong reactions from local groups here in the Coachella Valley. The plan, part of what Newsom is calling the Election Rigging Response Act, would temporarily suspend California’s independent redistricting commission. According
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YUCAIPA, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities continue to search for a baby originally from Cabazon who was kidnapped in Yucaipa. Seven-month-old Emmanuel was kidnapped outside a retail store in Yucaipa after his mother was attacked. Authorities said no suspect information is available. “Investigators from our Specialized Investigations Division are continuing to investigate the reported kidnapping of
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President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit as the U.S. seeks a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. One key party who will not be in attendance Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump said Thursday he hopes the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mission Springs Water District has invited kindergarten through 12th-grade students living in Desert Hot Springs to submit artwork focused on themes of water conservation and groundwater protection for a chance to win an assortment of prizes, it was announced today. The annual contest will involve creating an original
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Twelve nonprofit organizations throughout the Coachella Valley will compete for up to $20,000 cash grants in the annual Desert Fast Pitch later this year in Palm Desert, it was announced today. The final day of the event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2 at
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will officially reopen to the public on Saturday following a week-long closure. The closure came about due to technical issues, as well as a delay in the delivery of a replacement part. The first tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Driven by seasonal factors, payroll losses exceeded gains across the regional economy last month, propelling Riverside County’s unemployment rate higher by a half-point, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in July, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 6.5%, compared to 6% in
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District officially appointed Alena Callimanis to fill the vacant Trustee Area 2 seat on the board of education. The seat was formerly held by Sylvia Paz, who announced her resignation on June 17. Paz said she was resigning to begin a “long-planned sabbatical.” Callimanis will serve
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Splash House continues with another weekend of fun and house music in Palm Springs. Weekend 2 takes place on Aug. 15-17. Limited tickets remain on sale, according to organizers. The festivities kick off Friday night with “After Hours” at the Palm Springs Air Museum, featuring a DJ set by Disclosure.
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Original Report 8/15/25 Lucy Marilyn Barajas, 41, was charged with murder, along with other charges on Friday. She pleaded not guilty to all charges on Friday. Original Report 8/13/25 LANDERS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Yucca Valley woman was arrested after a suspected DUI crash killed a man and seriously injured another person. The crash was
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.6 has struck about 5 miles west-southwest of Mountain Center in Riverside County, roughly 11 miles east of Hemet, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A nighttime vigil was held late Thursday night following the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy, identified as Alan Martinez by family, also known as Reuben. Loved ones gathering around 9:00 p.m. at the site of the attack, near the intersection of Whispering Palms Trail and Mission Indian Trail, south
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A once-familiar space is getting a new life. Work has started on the upcoming Eagle Cathedral City, a bar that promises to offer more than just a remodel. Jeremy and Phillip Nalwalker, co-owners of Eagle Cathedral City, say patrons can expect a completely redone interior, modern sound and lighting systems,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs will come back to life in December. News Channel 3’s John White is getting an exclusive look at the progress on the restoration and some of the improvements theatre goers will notice when they return for the first time since it closed in
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County volunteers with Voices for Children are providing a new level of support and mentorship to youth in the foster care system through the organization’s CASA program. CASAs, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, support foster children’s educational and domestic rights, with the power to place children in safer homes. “In
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DESERT CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for 55-year-old Angela Kewish, last seen on July 8 in Desert Center. Kewish was reportedly driving east on I-10 in a 2010 grey BMW X5 with California license plate 8VVY889. She is described as 5’7”, 143 pounds, with blonde hair and blue
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Zita and her K-9 handler, Officer Stephanie Sandoval, will be deployed to Palm Springs International Airport, where they will join another PSPD pup, K9 Apollo, sniffing firearms and explosives. “She’s learned to pick up 14 variations of different explosive odor,” Sandoval said. “So when I came in three weeks later, they
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CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Two suspects are behind bars after they were caught driving a vehicle stolen out of Riverside, California, but that’s not all police found in the car. Law enforcement says the two suspects claimed they did not know where the checks came from. The Brawley Police Department says a 24-year-old man
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In an effort to promote the city of Palm Springs’ objectives of health, wellness and year-round recreation, city officials will expand the swim center’s hours of operation starting next month, it was announced today. “This exciting change comes in response to growing community interest and a commitment to providing greater
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Watch the announcement below: Originally Published: 14 AUG 25 05:30 ETUpdated: 14 AUG 25 15:39 ETBy Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps in response to a Republican-led effort in Texas Thursday, setting up a standoff against a coalition of opponents. Joined by labor leaders
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