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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Coachella Valley is seeing monsoon moisture, and many people welcome the clouds and chance of rain, the extra moisture can also create ideal conditions for mosquitoes. Experts say even small amounts of standing water left behind after rain or watering can become breeding grounds, increasing the risk of mosquito bites
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Riverside County saw a nearly 20% increase in missing child reports in 2025, ranking second in California, amid legal proceedings regarding the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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Editor’s Note: News Channel 3 has updated the article to provide additional context on the 1993 case involving former City of Coachella Mayor, Jesus R. Gonzalez. Two of the figures leading the effort to recall Coachella City Council members Denise Delgado and Yadira Perez are now seeking elected office in the city. According to the
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Nevada and South Carolina are the leading contenders to be recommended to head Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary calendar, according to conversations with members of a powerful panel within the Democratic National Committee. “I have to say at this point it’s probably 50-50,” said one member of the DNC’s Rules
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Qualified first responders will receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway during the month of August, officials said today. “The tramway is delighted to continue this annual tradition, in appreciation for the dedication and service of those who serve our communities,” Nancy Nichols, tramway general manager, said in
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Update (7/21/26 – 4:00 p.m.) Wildlife officials said the eagle’s condition remains critical. “Initial bloodwork indicates that the eagle is experiencing severe anemia and inflammation affecting the kidneys. We are still working to determine the underlying cause, and additional bloodwork and diagnostic test results are pending,” reads an update by the Ojai Raptor Center Tuesday
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were hospitalized today following a single- vehicle rollover crash on eastbound Interstate 10 in Mecca. The crash was reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday west of the Cactus City rest area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said three people sustained injuries ranging from
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INDIO, Calif. (July 21, 2026) — Two people were arrested following a violent altercation at an apartment complex Tuesday night that left two victims injured, according to the Indio Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 8:53 p.m. to the Mountain View Cottages, located at 46299 Arabia Street, after receiving reports of a fight involving several
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INDIO (CNS) – A convicted felon accused of gunning down a 44-year-oldMecca man and wounding his friend pleaded not guilty today to first-degree murder and other charges. Adolfo Suarez Lopez, 50, of Indio was arrested earlier this month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying of Alberto Padron in June. Along with
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By Sarah Ferris, Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday took the first step toward funding President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, as well as approving tens of billions in additional Pentagon money and aid for US farmers. The plan also includes money for state election grants aimed at promoting Trump’s
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A leopard slipped into a liquor store, jumped over the counter and started attacking an employee. See how he managed to escape and trap the angry cat. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ ‘Someone’s going to get
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The House narrowly passed a bill to add new restrictions on lawmakers trading stocks after a partisan dispute resulted in a narrower proposal that stops short of an outright ban. The bill passed 232 to 198 on Wednesday, with only 13 Democrats joining Republicans in support. It is unclear
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, composed of sculptures of the faces of former Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Facts The monument is located on Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum selected the four presidents to
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the San Francisco Bay Area’s rapid transit system, which is referred to as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Facts San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates BART and the Municipal Railway system (MUNI), manages all forms of San Francisco area transportation and traffic, including streetcars,
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — In the days after GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham suddenly died, a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill he had championed gained fresh momentum. But now, the bill is facing headwinds – with some Democrats raising concerns that it could hand too much power to President Donald Trump. With little time left
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By Max Saltman, Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — As wildfires blazed in southern Italy this week, authorities probing for arson found a grisly clue: cats “with flammable-soaked rags tied to their tails.” “These animals were released into the fields, running around and spreading the fire,” said Domenico Costarella of Calabria’s Civil Protection Agency in a
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The bodies of four American service members killed during the Iran war returned to the United States in flag-draped cases on Wednesday, their families and President Donald Trump looking on. As he threatens an escalation in the conflict, risking retaliation and further danger to the thousands of American troops
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the Golden Gate, a strait that leads to the San Francisco Bay. Characteristics The bridge is 8,981 feet long (1.7 miles) and contains about 83,000 tons of steel. The total weight of
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — As the Secret Service prepares for a second take at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Friday, Director Sean Curran defended how his agency handled security at the first version of the dinner. “It did work,” Curran said at a press conference Wednesday. “The system
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Taj Mahal, India’s most popular tourist attraction. The monument is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. Facts The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died
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