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Un ex consejero de una academia cristiana en Riverside fue sentenciado hoy a 30 años de prisión por cargos federales por haber poseído pornografía infantil y producirla grabando en secreto a los estudiantes usando el baño de niños frente a su oficina en la escuela privada. Durante un registro en su casa de Loma Linda
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Rancho Mirage guard Vincent Davis is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Here at Rancho Mirage High School, Vincent Davis is the definition of a great student-athlete. He’s been the captain for the past three years, is the homecoming king, and has a 4.6 GPA, but Davis ‘s never really been satisfied because he continues
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A military fighter jet crashed into the San Diego Bay near Shelter Island Wednesday morning, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The crew members aboard the NAS Whidbey Island-based EA-18G Growlerejected from the aircraft before it went down near Shelter Island at about 10:15 a.m., according to Navy public affairs. The U.S. Coast Guard told
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 52-year-old man died in the hospital from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash nearly two weeks ago in Cathedral City. Ruben Mijarez of Cathedral City was pronounced dead Monday at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Police said Mijarez was struck by a vehicle on Friday, January 31, at around
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After the powerful winds of yesterday, another round of disruptive weather is poised to sweep in later today. Light to moderate rain is possible later today here in the Valley, but heavier rainfall is expected late Thursday into Friday as the low moves in. Rain could develop here later this afternoon, that rain will be
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Artists and community members joined forces Tuesday night for a benefit concert to support people affected by last month’s tragic Los Angeles County wildfires. The event was entitled “Musicians for California Wildfire Relief” – and hosted by News Channel 3’s First Alert Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans. The night included several performances and a silent auction
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A mother, whose daughter was last seen six years ago, continues to push for answers from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Rebecca Modrall was last seen on February 5, 2019. According to Sarah Modrall, her daughter, Rebecca, was set to meet her long-time boyfriend at his home in La Quinta. Her vehicle and cell phone were
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Desert Water Agency is sending a construction alert for the replacement of one-inch water service lines in the DeMuth Park neighborhood area of Palm Springs beginning on Wednesday, February 12. Traffic on East Mesquite Avenue will be reduced to one lane with traffic control in place from February 12 to February 20 between the hours
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Officials at Mizell Center in Palm Springs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rob Wheeler as the Center’s new Executive Director. They describe Wheeler as a “dynamic and engaged leader who will work closely with Mizell Center’s board, staff, volunteers, and community partners to advance Mizell’s critical work and mission.”
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The second of two former Riverside County Superior Court clerks who mishandled privileged information connected to a criminal case was sentenced today to one day in county jail, but after receiving credit for time served, she walked free. Michelle Valdez, 59, of Thousand Palms pleaded guilty in October to felony conspiracy.
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Jurors deliberated less than a day before acquitting a Desert Hot Springs man of shooting at four young men standing outside a Palm Desert mall, but they did convict him of a weapons charge. A Murrieta jury on Tuesday afternoon returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on four counts of attempted murder in the trial of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was closed as a cautionary measure Tuesday afternoon due to high winds, officials said. There is no word on when the tram could reopen. A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued today as we track gusty winds across the Coachella Valley. Have you downloaded
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Plaza Theatre staff unveiled a sneak peek today into its 2025-26 lineup ahead of the completion of its restoration process. Check Out: Peter Daut takes a look at the restoration of the Plaza Theatre “An Evening with Lily Tomlin,” slated for Dec. 2-3, will inaugurate the new venue’s seasonal schedule, officials announced Tuesday. The Emmy,
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UPDATE: 2/11/2025 7:40 p.m. – Westbound Ramon Road is open to through traffic. UPDATE: 2/11/2025 7:30 p.m. Cathedral City Police officials confirm a single vehicle and a motorcycle were involved in the crash. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries and in good condition. Police say there was no sign of
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for Tuesday for gusty winds, blowing dust and reduced air quality and visibility across the Coachella Valley.These strong winds have created (at times) hazardous air quality levels and and reduced visibility enough that both Gene Autry and Indian Canyon experienced road closures.These winds have triggered an Air
Continue Reading ACTUALIZACIÓN: 11/02/2025 7:57 p.m. Los funcionarios de la policía de Cathedral City confirman que un solo vehículo y una motocicleta estuvieron involucrados en el accidente. El motociclista fue trasladado a un hospital local con heridas moderadas y en buenas condiciones. La policía dice que no había señales de drogas o alcohol en los conductores involucrados. Los
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Strong winds sweeping through the area are forcing road closures and making travel difficult for residents, with low visibility creating dangerous conditions. Drivers told News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson that their visibility is dropping due to blowing dust and debris, making safety measures crucial. Many drivers said they’re reducing speed, turning on hazard lights and
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Changes in federal immigration policies and rhetoric from the White House have had a chilling effect on immigrants, families and friends, trickling down to the businesses that are both built by and support these communities. Among those are Castaneda’s Mexican Food and Aldo’s Mexican Food in the city of Coachella. Arturo Ruiz, manager at Castañeda’s
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Hoy se emitió una alerta meteorológica mientras rastreamos ráfagas de viento en todo el valle de Coachella. Estos vientos han generado preocupaciones persistentes sobre la calidad del aire y la visibilidad durante todo el día. Tanto Gene Autry como Indian Canyon han sido cerrados dentro y fuera de Palm Springs. También se emitió una alerta
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Los efectos por los anuncios de deportaciones de la administración Trump, ya comienzan a cobrar factura a los comercios del valle de Coachella. “Si hemos notado la ausencia de muchas personas”, dijo César Reyes, dueño de Guatemala Grill en Cathedral City. El restaurante Guatemala Grill tiene 14 años sirviendo a la comunidad y ofreciendo platillos
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