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By Jason Kravarik, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A preliminary hearing revealed new details on some of the evidence prosecutors say they have gathered against d4vd in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez: testimony of blood stains on various items from his garage, chainsaw purchases and explicit text messages with the girl. The 21-year-old
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in tonight’s multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $663 million. It was the 37th drawing since the last time a ticket with all six numbers was sold. The numbers drawn Monday were 6, 26, 46, 58, 65 and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect in a stolen vehicle was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Thousand Palms. Deputies reported spotting a vehicle reported stolen shortly before 4 p.m. in the area of Varner Road and Monterey Avenue. Deputies attempted a traffic stop in the area of Cook Street and Varner Road, where the vehicle
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A jury was seated today for the trial of a felon accused of stabbing his girlfriend multiple times in an attack under an Indio bridge that he claimed stemmed from having a split personality. Jamin “Jay” Demar Williams is charged with assault with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash Monday evening in Coachella. The crash was reported just before 6:20 p.m. on Van Buren Street and Avenue 53. Police said three vehicles were involved. Details on what led up to the crash were not available. One person was airlifted
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By Tal Shalev, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trips to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington followed a choreographed script: a red carpet, a warm handshake and shared messages about the closeness of the Israel-US alliance. But the relationship has markedly shifted since the two last met
Continue ReadingBy Tal Shalev, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trips to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington followed a choreographed script: a red carpet, a warm handshake, and shared messages about the closeness of the Israel-US alliance. But the relationship has markedly shifted since the two last met
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By Jason Kravarik, Taylor Romine, Melissa Gray, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday there is enough evidence to move forward in the murder case against singer d4vd, who is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The ruling was made after a five-day preliminary hearing that featured more than 10
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — School is just weeks away, but recent economic challenges are changing how families approach which supplies are essential. A new analysis by Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation, using NielsenIQ data, found families will spend about $4,000 per child on school supplies and food during the school year, up 10.7%
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The stark choice facing Michigan’s Democratic voters in the August 4 Senate primary was on display Monday night, as the two candidates closed their final debate by pitching themselves as best positioned to win a general election that could tip the balance of power in the chamber. Rep. Haley
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A former senior executive at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is suing the institution, alleging she was fired in retaliation for reporting animal deaths, alleged cover-ups, and internal misconduct.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs man has been sentenced for his role in a shootout that ended with injuries to a deputy and suspect in a Thousand Palms business area in 2023. Jose Eduardo Rosales Perez, 37, was sentenced to 7 years in prison after being convicted of accessory to escape arrest/trial
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Big Bear Lake bald eagle Jackie is receiving intensive veterinary care, as she remains in “stable but critical condition,” as wildlife specialists continue working to identify the cause of her illness. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is caring for the beloved bald eagle, says that after initially improving following a blood transfusion, Jackie suffered a
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By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has a message for Sen. Mitch McConnell: Either the state’s senior senator should explain his long absence from the Senate and give details about his health, or resign. Beshear sent a new, blunt letter on Monday to McConnell, the former Senate majority leader who hasn’t
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Plans to bring a new water slide to the La Quinta Resort are being met with some pushback from nearby residents. The slide is part of a renovation project the historic resort is developing at its main pool, which will include changes to the family pool, a spa area, a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The free back-to-school backpack drive and resource fair in Palm Springs is almost here. The annual event helps local students and families get ready for the school year. It will be held Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Leisure Center. All participants must be
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By Holmes Lybrand, Annie Grayer, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Logan Schiciano, CNN (CNN) — Audio clips released by the right-wing Oversight Project on Monday of former-President Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer, Mark Lewis Zwonitzer, appears to support what former Special Counsel Robert Hur found in his 2024 report: Biden disclosed classified material, was forgetful and
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CNN By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger, the man convicted of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is seeking to take back his guilty plea, saying he was “convinced to falsely confess,” according to court documents filed Monday. Kohberger filed a petition to reopen the case and blamed his plea on
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By Jason Kravarik, Taylor Romine, Melissa Gray, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday there is enough evidence to move forward in the murder case against singer d4vd, who is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The ruling was made after a five-day preliminary hearing that featured more than 10
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss the seashell threats case against him, which is set to go to trial in October, arguing that there was no actual threat against President Donald Trump in the now year-old post. After the Justice Department had
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