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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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Yucca Valley man was arrested this week after being accused of sexually abusing a child, authorities announced. Raul Custodio, 44, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon following a report of lewd acts with a child along Crestview Drive in Yucca Valley. “During the investigation, it was discovered that Raul Custodio
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– Construction along El Paseo continues, as the project reaches a new milestone. This week, both sides of the road are back open from the 74 to Portola. The City of Palm Desert has most recently completed the third phase of the El Paseo Street Rehabilitation Project. This phase included improvements to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport will launch a seasonal nonstop service to Austin, Texas next year via Southwest Airlines. “Adding Southwest on the Austin route gives travelers more choices than ever,” Executive Director of Aviation at PSP Harry Barrett Jr. said in a statement. “When airlines compete, travelers often benefit
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officials will host a commemorative event later this month to mark 100 years since the first recorded land marker that showed the official development of the city. The centennial celebration will feature a screening of two films that depict the city and history at Mary Pickford Theatre.
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AGUANGA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are at the scene of an aircraft emergency in Aguanga. The incident was first reported at around 8:45 a.m. on the 49000 block of Sky Harbor Way. “Firefighters responded to reports of a small aircraft on its side with a damaged wing as it landed on the runway. The aircraft
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is kicking off its 15th annual Backpack Bonanza this morning at 6:30 a.m. This is a drive-thru event, and a child must be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the rescue mission has collected more than 2,200
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