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NUEVO & MURRIETA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY (KESQ) Riverside County Vector Control Program has confirmed two detections of West Nile virus (WNV) during this mosquito season, in unincorporated areas of the county. The first detection came from a mosquito pool collected during routine surveillance in Nuevo. The second was confirmed through laboratory testing of a dead bird
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UPDATE 8/20 10:48 A.M.: The Palm Springs City Council voted 3-1 at a special meeting Thursday to move forward with the Nov. 3 general municipal election for the District 2 seat, rejecting a proposal to appoint Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein and cancel the election. Mayor Naomi Soto cast the lone dissenting vote. Bernstein, who was the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Palm Springs Wednesday evening. The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 6:45 p.m. on N. Sunrise Way and Vista Chino The details of what led to the crash were not available. The investigation remains ongoing. Three patients suffered minor
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) — A young female bald eagle spending time around Shadow and the Big Bear nest is drawing attention just days after the death of his longtime mate, Jackie — but experts say viewers should be careful about interpreting the sightings through a human lens. The eagle, known as KD1 or Katie,
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THOUSAND PALMS, CALIF. (KESQ)- Recent research presented at the American Society for Nutrition meeting shows that popular photo-based AI food-tracking apps underestimate meal calories by 250 to 345 calories and miss about 30 grams of fat per meal, which amounts to roughly one-third of a meal’s actual energy content. Silvia Delgado, a registered dietitian with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As of May 2025, FIND food bank reported one in six Coachella Valley residents are food insecure. Proper nutrition and regular breakfast consumption directly influence student classroom performance and health. A study from the Human Appetite Research Unit at the University of Leeds linked regular breakfast consumption to increased academic
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – CVUSD students returned to school today, and we’re going in depth with Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut asked Esparza what the district and community need to know about the new school year.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The new school year is officially underway in the Coachella Valley. Students in Coachella Valley Unified and Desert Sands Unified headed back to class today, marking the first day of the 2026-27 school year. Campuses across the valley welcomed students back after summer break, with teachers and staff preparing classrooms
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OASIS, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was airlifted to the hospital after a rollover crash along Highway 86 in the community of Oasis Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 3:35 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 86 and 85th Avenue. “Upon arrival, firefighters reported one vehicle rollover that was off the roadway with
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A Riverside man who allegedly molested four girls when they resided with him as foster children may have abused numerous other children, officials said, prompting investigators today to ask anyone with information to come forward. Edward Sepulveda, 68, was arrested last month following a nearly year-long investigation by the Riverside Police Department’s
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – Responding to elevated levels of West Nile virus activity, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will conduct anti-mosquito spraying in the community of North Shore starting Thursday. The aerial ultra-low volume application will take place between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday in the areas of
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Victor Virgen, who has been missing since May. According to Cathedral City police, Virgen was last seen leaving his father’s home in Desert Hot Springs in May. He has not been located since. The Cathedral City Police Department says it
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A retrial for the man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, was moved today from October to the beginning of November. Earlier this year, a federal court jury deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquitting Jonathan Rinderknecht
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Sheriff Chad Bianco’s campaign is asking supporters for money ahead of Monday’s California Supreme Court arguments over his seizure of ballots from the November 2025 special election, calling Attorney General Rob Bonta’s legal challenge “pure lawfare.” The fundraising email, sent by the Bianco for Sheriff campaign and reviewed by News Channel 3, claims an audit
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — (KESQ) — Riverside County residents are being warned about a jury duty scam in which callers falsely claim that people have missed jury service and now have an outstanding warrant. The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside issued the warning, urging residents to be cautious of calls and text messages that
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LA QUINTA, Calif. — Aug. 19, 2026 — Old Town Artisan Studios has been recognized as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), strengthening its commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all visitors. 91% percent of Old Town Artisan Studios staff completed specialized autism
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PALM SPRINGS, CA- (KESQ) UPDATE- Riverside County Sheriff’s say Isabella Paola Rojas has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL REPORT The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating 14-year-old Isabella Paola Rojas, who was last seen in the 22000 block of Sterling Avenue in Palm Springs. Rojas was last seen on
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Nine people are out of their home Tuesday night following a fire in Indio. The fire was reported just before 9:10 p.m. on the 44700 block of Palm Street. “Firefighters on-scene of a single-story single-family dwelling with heavy fire visible,” reads a post for CAL FIRE. The fire was contained by
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Any time an alert pops up for a missing person, the community goes on high alert. When kids and teenagers are involved, it becomes an even greater priority. This summer, a number of teenagers in the Coachella Valley have been reported missing. Earlier on Tuesday, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
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A 29-year-old man was arraigned Tuesday after being arrested for allegedly appearing at two Twentynine Palms schools in tactical gear and carrying various weapons.
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