RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Rebecca Haro appeared for a scheduled hearing in Riverside on Wednesday morning. The case related to the death of her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. Haro, 41, is still in custody at the Robert Presley Detention Center. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges related to Emmanuel’s death, which was caused by
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A foster caregiver from Desert Hot Springs was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of multiple counts of sexually assaulting children, authorities announced. Sergio Avalos Perez, 64, was arrested at around 5:30 p.m. on the 44000 block of Town Center Way. He was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center in
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Express Golf Tournament is expected to bring thousands of fans to the City of La Quinta. Local businesses and the city are excited to welcome the increase in visitors and the businesses it is set to bring. “We’re talking about $24 million in economic impact,” said Mayor Linda
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Highs will span the middle 70s today, slightly cooler than yesterday but warmer than normal by 5 degrees. Some cooling continues into the weekend as a weak area of low pressure spins through Northern Baja. That low pressure system also brings the small threat of coast and mountain showers to the region. The deserts will
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An absolutely perfect past couple of days with sunshine and 70s across the Coachella Valley. We look to stay mild with above-average temperatures and for the most part, clear skies, as weak offshore flow continues. Warm conditions should last through Wednesday, then a more noticeable cooling trend arrives late week. Thursday a low pressure system
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The 67th edition of the American Express Golf Tournament will soon be underway. Behind the scenes, crews are still hard at work preparing for the thousands of spectators and over 300 professional and amateur golfers who will be stepping onto the green. Tournament officials, like Pat McCabe, the Executive Director
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is accelerating its push for affordable housing, with new projects moving forward this year. Last week, the City Council approved 82-unit 100% affordable apartment units at 305 West San Rafael Drive. Councilmembers also approving a request for financial assistance and loan commitment for development and
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is back in the desert, ready to start his 2026 season on the PGA TOUR. There he is. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler back in the desert for @theamexgolf after missing last year due to hand injury. Scheffler is the clear-cut favorite to win this
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THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA) – Un grupo de residentes del Valle de Coachella presentó una demanda contra el Condado de Riverside para impedir el proyecto Thermal Ranch, anunció el martes el Consejo de Liderazgo para la Justicia y la Responsabilidad. El proyecto Thermal Ranch es un enorme desarrollo de 240 hectáreas (619 acres) centrado en un centro
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 4.9 Magnitude earthquake that struck north of Indio on Monday has left many residents shaken and is serving as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness. According to the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, residents should have a go-bag ready with at least two weeks’ worth of water,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – This tax filing season, taxpayers over 65 years old can claim a new temporary $6,000 “senior bonus” deduction (or $12,000 for couples). The deduction is temporary, it will be effective for tax year 2025 to 2028. This is just one of several changes when it comes to filing taxes this
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Debido a los recientes movimientos sísmicos registrados el pasado lunes 19 de enero en el Valle de Coachella, diversas instituciones han instruido a los residentes a crear un plan de emergencia familiar, para saber como actuar en estos casos. El epicentro que origino las más de 10 replicas que se han
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Indio Monday night, rattling residents across the Coachella Valley but causing no major damage or serious injuries — while also raising fresh questions about how California’s Earthquake Early Warning system works and why alerts reached some people before the shaking, but not others. The quake struck near
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Update 1/20/26 The coroner identified the man killed in the crash as Ricardo Marano, 56, of Palm Springs. Police also announced that investigators identified the vehicle believed to be involved as a black 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle was seized by officers on Tuesday in Thousand Palms. No arrests have been made; the investigation into the
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