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Authorities release bodycam footage of December deputy-involved shooting in Palm Desert
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam video of a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Dec. 10 in Palm Desert. The suspect, identified as Kelly Lynette Cronn, 53, of Palm Desert, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting. Deputies were initially called to the 49000 block of State Highway 74 at 2:45 a.m. Sunday to respond
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Temperatures gradually warm through the weekend
January’s full moon, also known as the ‘Wolf Moon’, peaked earlier this morning at 9:54 AM. Tonight will be a great chance to see the full moon as we are tracking clear conditions. Don’t forget to send your pictures to share@kesq.com! We are tracking some slightly breezier conditions for Thursday evening. Light breezes are possible
Continue ReadingRiverside County skips 2024 homeless count
Riverside County will not conduct a count of unsheltered homeless individuals this year, following a recent change to a biennial schedule. The next count is scheduled for January 2025, in accordance with federal guidelines allowing a two-year interval. County spokesperson Brooke Federico, in an email, stated, “The federal government allows for two years between unsheltered
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DHSPD informa a los residentes sobre sospechosos que se hacen pasar por policias o bomberos
El Departamento de Policía de Desert Hot Springs informó hoy a los residentes sobre personas desconocidas que se hacen pasar por policías o bomberos y buscan donaciones. Según la policía, se creía que personas uniformadas, haciéndose pasar por agentes de policía y bomberos, solicitaban donaciones puerta a puerta en barrios residenciales. “Este aviso comunitario es
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Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony to be held Friday in Palm Desert
The Gerald R. Ford Chapter of Mensch International Foundation will hold its 14th annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, January 26, at 11 a.m. at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park. The United Nations General Assembly designated International Holocaust Remembrance Day to remember the Holocaust’s many victims, celebrate those who survived, and remind the
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Nest Cam: Big Bear bald eagle lays first egg of 2024
We have an egg! Jackie the bald eagle has laid her first egg of the season at the Big Bear nest. Jackie laid her egg just before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. You can watch the Big Bear nest camera live below:(Courtesy of the Friends of Big Bear Valley) “Jackie’s egg-laying process took only about 6
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Six local students receive January ‘Do the Right’ award
Six local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing Award” which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Daisy Villegas, Elijah Lua, Abigail Martinez, Kaylaun Smith, Bron Williams, and Jake Baker-Aidukas were all honored Wednesday. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the
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Firebirds comeback from deficit to win 4-3 over Henderson Silver Knights
The Coachella Valley Firebirds (23-12-3-1) defeated the Henderson Silver Knights (19-19-1-3) 4-3 at the Dollar Loan Center. The Silver Knights took an 3-0 lead over the Firebirds, however CV netted four answered goals by Luke Henman, Shane Wright, Andrew Poturalski, and Ryan Winterton. Coachella Valley stepped it up on defense as they held the Silver
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Weather Insider: Fog formation
There are a number of different ways by which fog can form. Regardless of the way it’s formed, the science behind fog is the same. Fog occurs when the air at the surface is either completely or nearly completely saturated with water. Essentially, fog is a cloud that forms down at the surface. Fog is
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Section 14 organizers urge Palm Springs for a resolution during a closed council session
The survivors and decedents of Section 14 plan to gather in numbers at the Palm Springs City Council closed session on January 25th. The land being discussed is a one-square-mile tract in downtown Palm Springs, California, that people lived on between 1930 and 1965. Section 14 was part of the reservation belonging to the Agua
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Southwest Arts Festival kicks off at Empire Polo Grounds
Get ready to take in the sounds, mixed mediums and colorful craftsmanship at this year’s Southwest Arts Festival. The event is known as one of the region’s most popular art festivals, attracting more than 10,000 attendees year after year. It begins Thursday, January 25 and runs until Sunday, January 28 at the Empire Polo Club
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Beaumont officer-involved shooting leaves wanted felon with critical injuries
A wanted felon was hospitalized with major injuries, and a police investigation was underway early Thursday morning following an overnight officer-involved shooting in Beaumont. It started as a police pursuit in Hemet shortly after 7:00 p.m. Wednesday as officers with the City of Hemet and California Highway Patrol officers tried to stop a wanted felon as
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Patchy fog this morning, warming into the weekend
Today lingering moisture has created patchy fog around the Valley, so travel with caution there are areas of reduced visibility. High pressure will build in over the next 24 hours, clearing skies and helping to warm us up a bit. Warmer, drier air will infiltrate the region this weekend, pushing daytime highs well above average.
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Palm Springs Police hosts SWAT equipment demonstration for Costa Rican law enforcement officials
The Palm Springs Police Department demonstrated how local law enforcement uses special weapons and tactics (SWAT) equipment and vehicles to visiting Costa Rican law enforcement officials. It’s important equipment local law enforcement use to de-escalate dangerous situations. “Things like barricaded suspects, potential hostage rescue situations, those things kind of develop out of nowhere. So we
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Temblor de 4.2 sacude cerca de San Bernardino y se siente en el este del condado de Riverside
Un temblor de magnitud 4,2 se produjo cerca de San Bernardino, confirmó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos. El temblor se registró originalmente como un temblor de magnitud 4,5 sin embargo, unos minutos después fue rebajado a M4,2. Recibimos llamadas de residentes que sintieron temblores en el área de Banning-Beaumont y en el Valle de Coachella.
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Departamento de policía de Palm Springs organiza demostración de equipo de armas y tácticas especiales para las fuerzas del orden de Costa Rica
El departamento de policía de Palm Springs (PSPD) organizo demostración de equipos el equipo de armas y tácticas especiales para las fuerzas del orden de Costa Rica El Departamento de Policía de Palm Springs realizó una demostración de cómo las fuerzas del orden locales utilizan el equipo y los vehículos de armas y tácticas especiales (SWAT por
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