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
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Social media is flooded with videos of men trying to pick up women. They call themselves “manfluencers,” and smart glasses are their secret tool. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Growing volatility The disciplined execution of the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian is in the hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on El Paseo in Palm Desert Monday morning. The crash was reported at around 9:45 a.m. near the area of El Paseo and Ocotillo Drive. Details on what led to the crash were not available.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Western Riverside County child has tested positive for measles, county health officials announced Monday. It’s the first confirmed case of measles in Riverside County for 2026. The child, who was not vaccinated for measles, is recovering at home. There is no recent history of international or out-of-state travel, according to
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INDIO, Calif. (City News Service) -An Indio police K-9 officer was recovering after suffering significant injuries when a suspected impaired driver struck a parked patrol vehicle, causing it to hit the officer, authorities said. The crash was reported shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday at Monroe Street and Avenue 40, according to the Indio Police Department. A
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Riverside County web portal designed to provide enhanced access to resources for public education students and their parents and guardians went live today. The Office of Education’s revamped website at www.rcoe.us provides various options for users seeking details on a range of topics, including career development, online tutorials for learning
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By Evan Perez, Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — For two hours inside a classified Congressional hearing last week, Republican and Democrat Senators grew increasingly exasperated as officials from the FBI, the National Security Agency and other agencies refused to say whether the Trump administration wants Congress to renew a powerful foreign surveillance law that is
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