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Riverside County Grand Jury calls for oversight of jail system, Bianco says report full of ‘false statements’

June 16, 2026 12:10 PM Tommy Gallegos

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — A new Riverside County Civil Grand Jury report is urging county leaders to establish independent civilian oversight of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, citing ongoing concerns over jail deaths, transparency, and accountability. The report found that Riverside County remains one of California’s largest counties without a formal civilian oversight body for

Steve Sanchez concedes Riverside County Fourth Districts Supervisor race

June 16, 2026 12:00 PM Isabella Carballoso

LA QUINTA, Calif (KESQ)- La Quinta City Councilmember Steve Sanchez has conceded the Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor race to V. Manuel Perez. Sanchez shared in a video on Facebook his disappointment with the outcome. He shared what election night was like for him, “I took a breath and I said a prayer not a

CHP: Fatal gunfight on Highway 74 began with hit-and-run incident

June 4, 2026 12:52 PM Jesus Reyes

PINYON PINES, Calif. (KESQ) – A gunfight on Highway 74 near Pinyon Pines that ended with a 52-year-old man’s death began with a hit-and-run incident, before a dispute in a road construction zone broke out, the California Highway Patrol said today. The deadly shooting occurred just after 2 p.m. Tuesday on the two-lane corridor between

Dealing with heat and smoke today

June 16, 2026 6:00 AM Patrick Evans

Smoke from the Shore wildfire burning near Calimesa is wreaking havoc on air quality in the Valley this morning. AQI is in the “Unhealthy” or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range throughout much of the Valley. The smoke will likely increase into the afternoon as onshore winds pick up, pushing smoke into the Pass and Valley

Heat continues through midweek ahead of gradual cooling trend

June 15, 2026 3:09 PM Gavin Nguyen

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The heat has stayed consistent from the weekend until now, with more heat on the way before a reprieve into next weekend. Of note, the Shore Fire burning to our west near Calimesa is decreasing our air quality tonight. While we’re still seeing clouds over our mountains and added humidity

Indio veteran raises money while breaking walking records

June 15, 2026 5:09 PM Luis Avila

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — An Indio veteran is celebrating a major milestone after reaching 10 million steps, the equivalent of more than 4,000 miles walked. Rob Hartley reached the mark on Monday after spending the past eight months walking to raise money for veterans, children with disabilities and community projects. What began as a personal

Fireworks warning ahead of Fourth of July

June 15, 2026 7:51 PM Kiera Seapy

Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ)- With the Fourth of July just weeks away, Palm Springs fire officials are reminding residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals. During a demonstration, Palm Springs Fire Capt. Ronald Skyberg showed how dry, brittle brush can catch on fire almost instantly if struck by a spark from a firework. “There

Mecca brush fire burns 80 acres, now contained

June 14, 2026 3:32 PM Dakota Makinen, Bruno Lopez-Vega

MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) — An 80-acre brush fire that sent a large plume of smoke into the sky over Mecca on Sunday is now contained, according to CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department. The fire was reported around 2:43 p.m. on Sunday near Avenue 72 and Highway 86. Battalion Chief Corey Clauson said the first engine

Coachella Valley residents react to Middle East conflict and hopes for peace

June 15, 2026 12:15 PM Timothy Foster

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A newly announced framework peace agreement between the United States and Iran is offering hope for an end to months of conflict, but local leaders say many questions remain as negotiations move forward. The agreement, announced Monday, calls for an immediate halt to military attacks and the reopening of the Strait

Riverside County gas prices drop for 25th time in 26 Days

June 15, 2026 5:53 PM Tommy Gallegos

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped Monday for the 25th time in 26 days, falling 1.3 cents to $5.583, its lowest amount since March 18. Check Out Our Gas Gauge Section For Lowest Local Prices The average price has dropped 48.2 cents over the

Wayne Olson resigns as Palm Springs chief economic development officer

June 15, 2026 4:35 PM Jesus Reyes

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is confirming tonight that Palm Springs’ top economic development official, Wayne Olson, has resigned. Olsen served as the city’s first-ever chief economic development officer. City officials confirmed Olson submitted his resignation on Monday. In his resignation letter, sent by the city, Olson writes that his reasons for departing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks as his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom looks on during an election night gathering at the California Democrats headquarters in November 2025 in Sacramento

Justice Department tax probe includes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wife

June 15, 2026 6:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice is investigating Gavin Newsom’s wife, according to a person familiar with the matter, in a move the Democratic California governor blasted Monday as politically motivated. Newsom also claimed that he was a target in the investigation, though the source said the governor himself

Amargo aniversario de Programa DACA en medio de una gran incertidumbre

June 15, 2026 10:16 AM Juan Montesló

Washington D.C., (KUNA) – El programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés) fue anunciado oficialmente por la administración Obama el 15 de junio de 2012. Posteriormente, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) comenzó a aceptar solicitudes para el programa el 15

Heat persists through midweek

June 15, 2026 5:55 AM Patrick Evans

Highs will once again hit the 110 mark this afternoon, mirroring yesterday’s temps. The good news today, monsoonal moisture is retreating to the East, allowing dew points to drop. It will feel a bit nicer out there despite the high temps. Dew points will hover just below the 50 degree mark. By tomorrow, it will

What fans can expect at the first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con

June 14, 2026 7:58 PM Timothy Foster

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — After entertaining audiences for more than two decades, Dancing with the Stars is giving fans a new way to celebrate the hit ABC competition series. The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con is coming to Palm Springs later this summer, bringing together professional dancers, celebrity contestants and fans for a three-day event filled with live

Mobile home destroyed in Cabazon fire

June 14, 2026 3:44 PM Athena Jreij

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A mobile home fire on Esperanza Avenue and Elm Street was contained by crews around 2:40 p.m. Sunday. CalFire reports the fire broke out at 12:27 p.m., burning about half an acre of vegetation in the area. The flames destroyed a residential mobile home and outbuilding, before being fully contained by

Three hikers rescued near Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

June 14, 2026 3:51 PM Athena Jreij

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three hikers were rescued Saturday evening near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, according to Cal Fire and Riverside County Sheriff’s. Cal Fire conducted a remote area rescue on Willow Creek Trail in the Mount San Jacinto wilderness area, around 9 p.m. Saturday. A Riverside Sheriff’s helicopter was contacted during the

Dr. Carreón Foundation awards 120 scholarships to Coachella Valley students

June 14, 2026 8:39 PM Timothy Foster

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 100 students from across the Coachella Valley are one step closer to achieving their educational goals after receiving scholarships from the Dr. Carreón Foundation. The nonprofit organization celebrated its annual scholarship awards ceremony Sunday at Shadow Hills High School, recognizing the Class of 2026 and students continuing their higher education.

Staying hot for the start of the workweek

June 14, 2026 3:48 PM Gavin Nguyen

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The heat is staying on as we prepare for the start of another workweek. Conditions are staying fairly consistent compared to what we experienced over the weekend, albeit with moisture improvements. The influx of monsoonal moisture in our area is tapering off. Our dew point temperatures are expected to be

Local coach anticipates FIFA World Cup to positively impact youth athletes

June 13, 2026 8:30 PM Kendall Flynn

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The first weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived. It’s the time of year local youth athletes have been waiting for, to see their favorite players or teams compete. For Nacho Bustillos, a coach for FC Dallas Youth and representative of the Coachella Valley Soccer League, it’s about more than

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