Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez is facing a nine-count grand jury indictment alleging conflict-of-interest violations and perjury tied to city actions and financial disclosure forms, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
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Original Report 3/24/26 – 5:30 p.m. California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal has denied AG Rob Bonta’s request to try to halt Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into the November 2025 special election Original Report 3/24/26 – 10:30 a.m. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has gone to court to try
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Editor’s Note: In an earlier version of this article, the headline incorrectly stated the woman was convicted of murder. She was convicted of voluntary manslaughter. MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 35-year-old Arizona woman who fatally shot another woman without provocation at an Indio motel was convicted today of voluntary manslaughter. A Murrieta jury deliberated one
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – An RV fire in the Cabazon area burned roughly 21 acres of vegetation, prompting evacuation orders and warnings before it was stopped, with no injuries reported. The fire was first reported just after 1:50 p.m. near the area of Almond Street and Bonita Avenue. At one point, the fire’s size was
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An assault with a deadly weapon suspect fled from authorities in Palm Springs, prompting a vehicle pursuit that ended in the suspect’s arrest today, authorities said. Deputies responded to the 100 block of Pioneer Trail at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday, according to Sgt. Robert Martinez of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An autopsy was pending today on a 25-year-old motorist killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 10 in Banning. Matthew Faafoi of Long Beach was fatally injured at 7:30 a.m. Sunday on eastbound I-10, near Sunset Avenue, on the west end of the city, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — North Carolina State Senate leader Phil Berger on Tuesday conceded his primary race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, a political earthquake that took down arguably the most powerful politician in a pivotal swing state. A full machine recount last week held Page’s narrow 23-vote lead in the March
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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — A jury on Tuesday found Meta violated New Mexico law in a case accusing it of failing to warn users about the dangers of its platforms and protect children from sexual predators. The jury found Meta liable on all counts, including for willfully engaging in “unfair and
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By Haley Britzky, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,000 US soldiers with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expecting to deploy in coming days to the Middle East, according to two sources familiar with the matter, adding to the growing military firepower in the region as the Trump administration says it is in
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player was accused of fatally shooting a passenger in his car, Maryland authorities said. Dayton Webber was arrested on a murder charge while seeking treatment at a hospital. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣
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By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he regretted using the word “apartheid” to describe the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians, though he warned “that’s a word you may hear others use” if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushes for territorial gains. Newsom made the initial remark during a live appearance
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will be closed for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, officials announced. It will be a short closure, with the tram set to reopen the next day. Officials said during the closure, the Tramway’s maintenance team will shorten the counter haul rope. According to Vice President of
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By Zoe Sottile, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A fire truck involved in the fatal collision with an Air Canada plane at New York’s LaGuardia Airport was not equipped with a transponder — technology that helps air traffic controllers identify and track vehicles on the airfield — the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – California drivers could soon face record-breaking pain at the pump as fuel prices continue their steady climb, analysts warn. Ongoing conflict involving Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, sending crude prices higher and rapidly increasing costs at the pump. According to AAA, the state average is $5.82, an increase of
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By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is pushing for new restrictions on mail-in voting. To sell his proposal, he is telling lies. Trump has been making false claims about mail-in voting since the 2020 campaign that was held amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as he asks Congress to pass a bill that
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Bowe Bergdahl, former American prisoner of war. Personal Birth date: March 28, 1986 Birth place: Sun Valley, Idaho Birth name: Beaudry Robert Bergdahl Father: Robert Bergdahl Mother: Jani Bergdahl Military: US Army, 2008-present Other Facts Traveled throughout Europe before enlisting in the Army. Worked as a
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Personal Birth date: April 1, 1950 Birth place: Trenton, New Jersey Birth name: Samuel Anthony Alito Jr. Father: Samuel Alito, teacher Mother: Rose (Fradusco) Alito, teacher Marriage: Martha-Ann (Bomgardner) Alito (1985-present) Children: Philip and Laura Education:
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of convicted Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols. Personal Birth date: April 1, 1955 Birth place: Lapeer County, Michigan Birth name: Terry Lynn Nichols Father: Robert Nichols, farmer Mother: Joyce Nichols Marriages: Marife (Torres) Nichols (1990-2003, divorced); Lana (Osentoski) Nichols (1981-1989, divorced) Children:
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and actress, Mariah Carey. Personal Birth date: March 27, 1970 Birth place: Long Island, New York Birth name: Mariah Carey Father: Alfred Roy Carey, aeronautics engineer Mother: Patricia (Hickey) Carey, opera singer and voice coach Marriages: Nick Cannon (2008-2016, divorced);
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Robert Mueller, former special counsel for the Department of Justice and former director of the FBI. In May 2017, Mueller was appointed to investigate Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election, including any links or coordination “between the Russian government and individuals
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