JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested after being accused of embezzling over $300,000 from his former employer, the Mojave Desert Land Trust. Ernesto Jose Frias Ybarra, 45, was arrested on Wednesday. He has been charged with 23 counts of Embezzlement with an enhancement for Aggravated White Collar Crime and
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BANNING, Calif (KESQ) – Firefighters knocked down an attic fire at a residence in Banning, authorities said today. The structural blaze was first reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at a two-story house in the 300 block of East Barbour Street, according to a Riverside County Fire Department statement published later that evening. An arriving
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United States aviation safety is “no longer the gold standard,” according to statements at a House hearing, but one local aviation expert says this is a misleading statement. For decades U.S. officials said the nation’s aviation system was the “gold standard” for safety, but after statements from a recent House hearing that may no longer
Continue ReadingBy David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed executive actions that delay for nearly one month tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada that are covered by the USMCA free trade treaty, a significant walkback of the administration’s signature economic plan that has rattled markets, businesses and consumers. The executive
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Fresh off its designation by President Biden, advocates fear Chuckwalla’s environmental protections could be cut as federal officials push for America to increase it’s energy production through drilling opportunities on federal lands. That’s because a new report from the Department of the Interior has ordered a review of public lands ideal for energy production, including national
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As strong winds and the chance of rain move toward the Coachella Valley, both roads and events could be impacted. The main wash roads in and out of Palm Springs, North Indian Canyon, Gene Autry Trail, and Vista Chino, remain open for now. News Channel 3 is also monitoring the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump says he will stop federal funding for schools that allow what he calls illegal protests. The President is also calling for penalties, including expulsion or arrests for students and deportation for foreign participants in the demonstrations. He posted this message on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday morning.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio police are investigating a shooting that happened in Indio, with the victim later found in Coachella. On March 3, 2025, at approximately 11:36 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Office deputies deputies responded to a report of a male suffering from a gunshot wound at the AMPM gas station at 48055 Grapefruit
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A felon who killed his year-old daughter and stabbed his pregnant wife after turning irate during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells was found guilty of murder and other charges today. Adam Slater, 53, of Palm Desert, killed baby Madalyn in 2020 during an act of rage that included a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Bravery, humility and dedication are just some of the qualities of the men and women who serve the Palm Springs community in the police and fire departments. Palm Springs police officers and firefighters are being honored for serving the community. Many received awards at the Palm Springs Police and Fire
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Host Patrick Warburton, along with tournament chairman Clarke Rheney, presented the first ‘The Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament’ back in 2011. The tournament has been a great success each year, with nearly $32 million dollars in total raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On Wednesday Patrick Warburton chatted with Tori
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday at the Indian Wells Golf Resort — to kick off the re-design of the Players Course. The project, which is set to improve the course and create a more walkable layout is expected to take until October to complete. The golf resort is hiring
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia, cannonball performer, is recovering after a stunt went awry at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival on Sunday. Valencia said an unexpected wind gust altered his performance, causing him to strike the side of his safety net and land on the asphalt. He said he
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Tennis star Taylor Fritz surprised the Palm Desert High School Boys’ and Girls’ tennis teams on Wednesday. The teams were told that they were just going to grab a group lunch at the Chipotle in La Quinta but when they arrived, they were greeted by the top-ranked American men’s tennis player in the world, Taylor
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IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley Unified School District student was killed in a crash Tuesday morning in Imperial County. The student’s death was first announced by the district on Tuesday. The California Highway Patrol shared new details Wednesday. The crash happened at around 11:05 a.m. on Brawley Avenue, approaching a posted stop
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Many of the top players in the sport of tennis addressed the media on Tuesday. CARLOS ALCARAZ Always smiling with an infectious personality, the 21-year-old Spanish superstar is a 4x grand slam champion seeking a 3rd straight title at Indian Wells. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @BNPPARIBASOPEN @IndianWellsCA @KenjiitoKESQ @carlosalcaraz #IndianWells #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/mkh5BXcn9V— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 4,
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz, Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen, Jeremy Herb and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that the US has apprehended a “top terrorist” involved in the 2021 bombing at Kabul airport’s Abbey Gate in Afghanistan where 13 US service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians were killed. Mohammad
Continue ReadingBy Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has granted an exemption on auto tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday, issuing a major, albeit temporary, concession on a key part of his administration’s economic plan. After speaking with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, Trump
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PASADENA, Calif. (KESQ) – Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena both filed lawsuits today against Southern California Edison alleging the utility’s equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire that scorched more than 14,000 acres and destroyed thousands of structures. “The county’s complaint against SCE alleges that witnesses, photos, and videos indicate the fire started
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The 15th Annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament kicks off this week, bringing more than 75 celebrities to Palm Desert from March 5-9, 2025. The event, known as The Warburton, aims to raise millions for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2024, The Warburton raised a record-breaking $5.4 million for St. Jude, bringing the total
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