RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A man involved in carjacking and killing a 24-year-old was convicted of murder and other charges, while the jury for his alleged conspirator, a Desert Hot Springs resident, was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial, court records confirmed Monday. Trezell Lamone Heckard, 30, of Vallejo was convicted
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By Michael Williams, Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — As the Justice Department faced mounting pressure to release the Epstein files last year, FBI employees were compiling what one described as “salacious” allegations against men in Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit and putting together a presentation that included a list of “prominent names” in the investigative files. The
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN It’s Day 4 of the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, where nine gold medals will be decided over the coming hours. Take a look at today’s action-packed schedule of events. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Nancy Guthrie
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By Rhea Mogul and Esha Mitra, CNN (CNN) — Bangladesh votes on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z protest movement toppled an ageing autocrat – an uprising tens of millions of young people dreamed could chart a new course for their country. Images of longtime leader Sheikh Hasina fleeing by helicopter as
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The CV Link underwent its first major trial since its official opening last year. Thousands of cyclists rode along its paved surface as the Tour de Palm Springs invited them to the valley. Many of them took to our local roadways and streets. New this year, though, was the addition
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in California on Monday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations. US District Judge Christina Snyder in Los Angeles granted the Trump administration’s request for a preliminary injunction, finding that the ban “unlawfully discriminates”
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) New details are emerging about the FBI search carried out Friday at a home on Harlequin Court in Thermal, as authorities clarify their roles and News Channel 3 obtains new video and photos from the scene. The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to News Channel 3 that its deputies were not conducting the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Millions of people watched Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, with many having a rooting interest in one of the teams. Here locally, there’s a company that wasn’t cheering for either team, but rather the grass. West Coast Turf just completed their 11th #SuperBowl Really
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing two people with one survivor, according to US Southern Command. “On Feb. 9, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted
Continue Reading CNN By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing two people with one survivor, according to US Southern Command. “On Feb. 9, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna charged Monday that powerful men are being protected by redactions to the Epstein files after viewing the documents in full. “What I saw that bothered me were the names of at least six men that have been redacted that are likely
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Los Angeles federal judge today blocked California from enforcing a new law limiting when federal agents can wear masks while engaged in deportation operations, but upheld a second law requiring local, state and federal law enforcement personnel to display their name or badge number while on duty. Senior U.S.
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By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Canada’s largest airline has said it is suspending flights to Cuba due to a shortage of aviation fuel on the island – a move that comes amid a US orchestrated squeeze on the country’s oil supply that has also forced Havana to ration health, transport and school services. Air
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies detained two suspects after a vehicle pursuit and search near Bagdouma Park in Coachella Monday afternoon. The incident started just before 4 p.m. in the area of Cesar Chavez Street and Avenue 54. Authorities said deputies saw a wanted subject in a vehicle. They attempted to stop
Continue ReadingBy Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Turning Point Action has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the GOP’s nastiest primary battles, supporting the controversial, conservative firebrand in his bid to unseat longtime Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton announced the endorsement on X, noting he felt “honored” to be supported by the group,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Overnight construction work this week will prompt a road closure on Jackson Street in Indio, it was announced today. Crews will perform trench repairs to stabilize the roadway and complete final paving following earlier settlement repairs, officials said. The closure is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday
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VAN NUYS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Pasadena Fire Department captain pleaded not guilty today to charges that he sexually abused three children over a period spanning more than two decades in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Christopher James Ramstead, 47, of Thousand Oaks, is charged with nine felony counts of lewd act on a
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert High School is moving on to the Elite 8 of the Riverside County Mock Trial Competition. On Saturday, PDHS was selected to go on to the Elite 8 competition. The Aztecs will face Martin Luther King High School at the Riverside Hall of Justice on Tuesday, February 10th at
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Personal Birth date: February 20, 1951 Birth place: Glasgow, Scotland Birth name: James Gordon Brown Father: John Brown, Church of Scotland minister Mother: Jessie Elizabeth “Bunty” (Souter) Brown Marriage: Sarah Macaulay (August 3, 2000-present) Children: James Fraser,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. In 2026, Ramadan is expected to begin at sundown on February 18 and end on March 18. (Dates may vary slightly by country depending on the first sighting of the crescent moon.) Facts Ramadan is the ninth month
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