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Many Americans are mad at both parties. Those ‘double haters’ favor the Democrats in the midterms
NewBy Ariel Edwards-Levy, Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Americans’ views of both the Democratic and Republican parties remain deeply negative, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. And in an election year that may turn on which party voters see as the lesser of two evils, the Democrats hold an early advantage. About
Continue ReadingInside the Tiger Woods arrest: What bodycam video shows as investigators scrutinize what led to crash
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Newly released body camera footage capturing the moments before and after Tiger Woods was arrested following a rollover crash in Florida offers a more textured account of the encounter, adding new layers to what deputies say led them to conclude he was impaired, while also surfacing new details about
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Palm Springs vigil calls for peace as war involving Iran continues
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Activists said a weekly peace vigil in downtown Palm Springs took on added significance Thursday as community members gathered to call for an end to war amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Dozens of people lined a stretch near Museum Way and Belardo Road — near the Marilyn Monroe statue
Continue ReadingCuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure
By Jessie Yeung, Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana (CNN) — Cuba’s government will free 2,010 prisoners in the largest such release in years, it announced Thursday, as the island buckles under increasing pressure from the Trump administration. The government decided to grant its pardon based on the inmates’ good conduct, their health status, and the nature
Continue ReadingTodd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow
CNN By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who President Donald Trump tapped Thursday to serve as the interim head of the Justice Department, managed the day-to-day operations of the department over the past year, often taking a more public-facing role when Pam Bondi was
Continue ReadingTodd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow
By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who President Donald Trump tapped Thursday to serve as the interim head of the Justice Department, managed the day-to-day operations of the department over the past year, often taking a more public-facing role when Pam Bondi was in
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Residents in Banning voice concern over alleged inmate drop-offs, recent attacks
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Concerns are growing among elderly residents in and around Sun Lakes Country Club in Banning. Residents say individuals recently released from prisons have been dropped off at a local bus stop, raising safety fears within the community. The concerns follow reports of recent incidents, including an elderly woman being assaulted and
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Local UFC fighter Cub Swanson talks return to the octagon on April 11
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local UFC fighter Cub Swanson last fought in December of 2024, an impressive knockout victory over Billy Corantillo. Many thought, including Cub himself, that it would be the final fight of his career. But “Killer” Cub is set to fight again, taking on Nate Landware at UFC 327 on Saturday,
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Indio advances progress with police headquarters
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio officials announced today that it will move forward with a $45 million state-of-the-art police headquarters that was anticipated to be completed in spring 2028. “This new police headquarters is a critical step in ensuring our city remains safe, resilient and well-prepared to serve our residents for generations to come,” Mayor
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Alcohol Awareness Month shines light on alcohol use and misuse
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to shine light on alcohol use and misuse. Researchers say that each year there are more than 178,000 alcohol-related deaths, making alcohol a leading preventable cause of death here in the US. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the director of operations
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Judge grants expedited hearing in lawsuit over Riverside County ballots
A Riverside County judge granted an expedited briefing schedule in Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit against Sheriff Chad Bianco over his department’s possession of ballots from the November 2025 Proposition 50 special election, setting an April 13 hearing on the merits.
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Indio Police prepare security measures for festival season
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – With the Coachella Music and Arts Festival less than a week away, Indio Police are getting their security measures ready. Next week’s festival is the first time in years Coachella has sold out, and officials are bracing for nearly 250,000 visitors to descend on the area. Tonight, News Channel 3 is
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Temalpakh Farm, Rooted Relatives host community event
Temalpakh Farm partnered with the “Rooted Relatives” program through Riverside and San Bernardino County Indian Health to host a community event celebrating Indigenous food and traditions. Held at the farm’s education center, the event featured meals made with organic, Native ingredients along with hands-on activities like leather pouch making, seed bombs, and sand art. Students
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City of Coachella to discuss options to fill vacant mayor position
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella is set to discuss the next steps to fill its vacant mayor position next week. The topic is on the agenda list for Wednesday’s city council meeting, which starts at 5:00 p.m. According to the staff report, the council can either appoint someone to the position within the 60-day period,
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Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say
By Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto, Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — Roughly half of Iran’s missile launchers are still intact and thousands of one-way attack drones remain in Iran’s arsenal despite the daily pounding by US and Israeli strikes against military targets over the past five weeks, according to recent US intelligence assessments, three
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Conversion therapy survivors react to Supreme Court ruling on Colorado ban
The founder of the Conversion Therapy Survivors Network has expressed disappointment at the Supreme Court’s decision to side against Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, but has urged the community not to give up hope and to continue fighting for survivors.
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Palm Springs Plaza Theatre surpasses goal of 120 events in four months
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre has reached a milestone of hosting 120 events in its first four months since reopening in December 2025, officials announced today. “Achieving the Plaza Theatre’s goal of 120 events a year in just four months is truly phenomenal,” Greg O’Dell, president at Oak View Group,
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Easter events this weekend in the Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Easter is this weekend, and we’ve compiled a list of events throughout the Coachella Valley. If you have an event we’re missing, send information over to our email: share@kesq.com Saturday Events: Desert Recreation District Arbor Day Tree Planting Event and Indio Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt Desert Recreation District invites the community
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Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations
By Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — One day after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, the world’s largest group of police chiefs urged the White House to organize a sit-down with federal, state and local law enforcement leaders to better coordinate immigration enforcement and ensure community safety. While the White
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