Person detained as FBI continues investigation at Salton City home connected to missing teen’s death

SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- One week after FBI agents raided a home in Salton City connected to the disappearance of 17-year-old T'Neya Tovar, they have returned to the home and are conducting more police operations. Several FBI officials, along with the Imperial County Sheriff's Department and the Riverside County Sheriff's Canine Team, were spotted on

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TODEC hosts Valentine’s day food drive to help immigrant families in need

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - The TODEC Legal Center hosted a Valentine's Day food drive Friday morning aimed at helping immigrant families in need. The event provided free groceries and essential items that may assist impacted families. The suggested items include: corn tortillas, beans, rice, canned chicken, baby wipes, and hygiene products. "We had two full

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CVUSD approves fiscal stabilization plan that includes $25.4M budget reduction over three years

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - More budget cuts are coming to the Coachella Valley Unified School District. On Thursday, the CVUSD Board of Education approved a fiscal stabilization plan. The plan includes multiyear reductions of $25.4 million — $9.4 million in 2026–27, $8 million in 2027–28, and $8 million in 2028–29 The Riverside County Office of

Palm Desert Half Marathon and 5K to bring road closures on Sunday

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Desert Half Marathon and 5K scheduled for this Sunday will prompt numerous road closures, it was announced today. Full road closures will take place from 5 a.m. to noon at San Pablo Avenue from Fred Waring Drive to Magnesia Falls Drive. Magnesia Falls Drive from Portola Avenue

Modernism Week preview party welcomes 144 designers, thousands of buyers to convention center

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The 26th Annual Modernism Show is welcoming over 100,000 attendees and dozens of designers to the Palm Springs Convention Center for an inside look at the hottest mid-century modern designs. The event kicks off a week of tours, lively celebrations and curated events for visitors and locals. Show producer Rosemary

Valentine’s Day civil ceremonies not in play at RivCo offices this year

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Riverside County residents hoping to tie the knot in civil ceremonies at county offices tomorrow for Valentine's Day will have to postpone their plans until after the Presidents Day holiday weekend because county facilities will be closed to the public.    "Valentine's Day is on a Saturday this year, and we're

Probationer charged with trying to kill Palm Springs man with box cutter

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - A convicted felon accused of slashing a Palm Springs man with a box cutter, then fleeing the scene and almost making it out of the city until he was apprehended, was charged today with attempted murder and other offenses. James Jeremiah Fuller, 41, of Palmdale was arrested Tuesday following an investigation

Investigators arrest suspect in connection with double murder in Thermal

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - A 43-year-old man accused in a shooting that killed two people Wednesday night in Thermal was arrested, authorities announced. The shooting was first reported at a little after 11:30 p.m. on the 67000 block of Polk Street. Deputies were dispatched to the area after a report of two dead people at