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City News Service

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose today for the 13th consecutive day, increasing six-tenths of a cent to $5.581.

The average price has risen 34.6 cents over the past 13 days, including 1.2 cents Sunday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 17.7 cents more than one week ago, 28.1 cents higher than one month ago and $1.269 greater than one year ago.

The average price has increased $1.03 since the start of the joint U.S./Israel attack on Iran on Feb. 28, which sent oil prices higher and drastically accelerated increases at the gas pump.The national average price was unchanged, remaining at $4.11, one day after an 11-day streak of increases totaling 25.2 cents ended with a decrease of one-tenth of a cent. It is 10.7 cents more than one week ago, 23.2 cents higher than one month ago and 96.5 cents greater than one year ago.

The national average price has increased $1.128 since the attack on Iran.

“Average gasoline and diesel prices rose in nearly every state over the last week, as continued escalations between the U.S. and Iran, renewed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and fresh Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries combined to keep upward pressure on both crude and refined product markets,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which provides real-time gas price information from more than 150,000 stations, said in a statement Monday.

“However, a weekend pullback in hostilities offered some relief, with oil prices opening sharply lower Sunday, suggesting the pace of increases at the pump may moderate in the days ahead. For now, motorists should expect prices to remain elevated, but the intensity of further gains will depend heavily on how the geopolitical situation develops in the coming week.”

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Timothy Foster

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella Valley corgi is getting ready to take the international stage.

Mr. Corgington, a corgi born and raised in the Valley, has been selected to represent Team USA at Corgi Race Vilnius 2026 in Lithuania on August 15.

The event is one of the biggest corgi racing competitions in the world, bringing together corgis from across Europe for races, costume contests, barking competitions, and other challenges.

Mr. Corgington earned his spot after a remarkable comeback. His owners, Jenna Senescu and Zane Strong, said they always knew he had speed, but a serious injury nearly ended his racing career.

Strong said veterinarians once warned them that Mr. Corgington might never race again and could struggle to live a normal dog life.

After months of rehabilitation, including hydrotherapy, stem cell therapy, and other treatments recommended by his veterinarian, Mr. Corgington made his return to racing.

His comeback was on full display at Corgi Nationals at Santa Anita, where he competed against 175 corgis and finished in first place.

Senescu said Mr. Corgington exceeded all expectations during his return, racing multiple times in one day and proving he was ready to compete again.

The victory helped earn Mr. Corgington the nickname “The Comeback Kid” among his supporters.

Senescu said having Mr. Corgington represent the United States is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. She said the fact that he was chosen from dogs across the country to compete for Team USA is a huge honor.

Strong said the journey has been about more than racing. He said Mr. Corgington has built a community of supporters, including fellow “support pups” and sponsors who have followed his story since he was a puppy.

Now, the Valley corgi is preparing for his biggest race yet — carrying the support of his hometown with him to Lithuania.

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Gavin Nguyen

SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were sent to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Sky Valley, according to firefighters.

CAL FIRE said it responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dillon Rd. and Prospect St. just after 3:00 p.m. Sunday. One of the vehicles involved, a pickup truck, was on fire when crews arrived.

Two people had minor injuries, and two others had moderate injuries, according to officials.

The cause of the crash was not immediately available.

Stay tuned for any updates.

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Isaiah Mora

UPDATE 7/29/26

Palm Springs police announced today that a body discovered Sunday near the Desert Hot Springs area was confirmed to be a 70-year-old man who went missing in Rancho Mirage.

According to the Palm Springs Police Department, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Coroner’s Bureau positively identified the body as Daniel “Dan” Michael Mulcahey.

The circumstances behind his death were unclear, and the case is being treated as a suspicious death until investigators determine if foul play or criminal conduct contributed to his death.

UPDATE 7/27/26

Daniel “Dan” Michael Mulcahey is believed to have been found dead on Sunday near the Desert Hot Springs area, police said.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau responded and will conduct the official identification, as well as determine the cause and manner of death.

“As is standard practice, the circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated. At this time, the case is being treated as a suspicious death investigation until investigators are able to determine whether foul play or criminal conduct contributed to the death,” reads a news release by the Palm Springs Police Department.

Original Report 7/26/26

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Police Department is calling on the community’s help in locating 70-year-old Daniel “Dan” Michael Mulcahey.

Palm Springs Police say Mulcahey was last seen on Friday, July 24, around 2:30 p.m. in Rancho Mirage. He was last seen wearing beige shorts and gray shoes and is believed to be traveling on foot.

Mulcahey is described as a White male, approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes. His vehicle was also subsequently located unoccupied in Desert Hot Springs.

Police say due to a recent medical issue and concerns that he may require medical assistance, Mulcahey is considered critically missing.

Law enforcement personnel have conducted an extensive investigation and search but have not located him. A Silver Alert has been activated to assist with efforts to find him.

Anyone who has seen Mulcahey or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Palm Springs Police Department at 760-323-8116.

Anyone who sees him should not delay in calling, as he may need medical assistance. For an emergency or an immediate sighting, call 9-1-1.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates on this story.

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Matthew Pearce

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — BG Plaza will host an adoption event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, giving the community a chance to help cats and dogs find forever homes.

Multiple rescue organizations will bring a variety of animals, including puppies, adult dogs and cats. Organizers hope the event will find homes for the animals and free up space in local shelters for other animals in need.

News Channel 3 is talking with organizers and attendees to learn more about the event and the animals available for adoption.

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Gabriella Salguero

BIG BEAR VALLEY, CA – The popular bald eagle, Jackie, seen on the eagle nest cam, managed by Friends of Big Bear Valley is currently in critical condition. This follows an attack she recently sustained earlier in the week.

Efforts to save Jackie following the attack haven’t gone unnoticed, as she received a life-saving blood-transfusion, while she was being cared for at the Ojai Raptor Center. she is currently receiving intensive care in the nonprofit’s urgent care.

Locals and visitors of Big Bear Valley miss the presence of Jackie, with many saying they hope she makes a full recovery soon.

“It’s really saddening for the population but I’m still hopefully that she’ll make a recovery,” said Alex Zamarripa, a frequent hiker of the area.

Although, the community is waiting to hear Jackie’s condition progress. Some exciting news is also coming to the area in favor of Jackie and Shadow. Friends of Big Bear Valley recently received the news that they have received $10 million in donation to save the land the pair currently reside on.

The property was intended for a development of 50 custom homes and a marina, approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, but with the help of the money, it allows the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust to buy the property.

The land is safe for the eagles to continue their lives. All Jackie has to do now is make a full recovery to return to the skies once more.

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Matthew Pearce

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s a tradition that dates back to 1968 – Elk’s Lodge in DHS giving back to the community by aiding students with school supplies.

This event hosted families and kids at the DHS library, where they received free backpacks with things like pencils, markers, highlighters and more to tee them up for a successful school year.

Additionally, lunch was provided and select families recieved new shoes.

This event aims to give back to the community towards the end of summer to help parents and children ease into the new school year.

Stay with News Channel 3 for more information at 6p.m.

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Matthew Pearce

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — For the first time since 2022, an official card show has returned to the Coachella Valley.

Whether it’s Pokémon cards or sports cards, the show featured vendors offering those collectibles and more.

The community event brought together more than 40 vendors across more than 50 tables, and organizers already believe they’ll need a larger venue.

“The demand is so big. I have a 40-person vendor waitlist,” event organizer Jesee Walker said. “A lot of shows start out smaller and grow, but this has kind of taken off.”

Walker plans to host card shows quarterly, with the next event tentatively planned for early October, though no date has been finalized.

The strong turnout highlighted the demand for card shows in the Coachella Valley, and Walker said the inaugural event was a success.

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Jesus Reyes

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were injured after a single-vehicle crash Friday night near Banning.

The crash was reported just before 7:20 p.m. on Potrero Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved a Polaris side-by-side off-road vehicle traveling on a dirt road in the area.

The driver told authorities her brakes failed and that she and four passengers jumped out of the vehicle. The driver and three passengers suffered minor injuries, which police said was mostly road rash. A minor suffered a broken ankle.

A spokesperson for the tribe said two people were hospitalized.

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City News Service

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 200 citations were written and over 2,000 pounds of unlicensed pyrotechnics seized during the recent Fourth of July weekend multi-agency fireworks enforcement campaign throughout Riverside County, according to a report the Board of Supervisors will review next week.

The Executive Office’s “After-Action Report,” which will be part of the board’s consent agenda Tuesday, showed that, compared to the same period last year, there was a 22% jump in the number of citations issued — 212 this past July 4 weekend, as opposed to 172 in 2025.

Those figures combine the aggregate citations handled by the county Sheriff’s, Fire and Code Enforcement departments.

The number of 911 fireworks-related calls for service and complaints also rose — 3,776 during the holiday weekend this year, compared to 3,696 last year, according to the narrative.

Authorities confiscated 2,105 pounds of alleged illegal pyrotechnics during operations earlier this month, a drop from last year, when 2,194 pounds were seized over the same period, the report stated.

County fire personnel were sent to 69 fireworks-related blazes during the most recent holiday weekend, a one-third drop from 2025, when they responded to 102 fires, officials said.

“As a result of a robust public information campaign and enforcement program, the safety of our communities was enhanced with the reduction of fire risks associated with illegal fireworks,” according to the Executive Office.

For the last five years, the board has implemented a “You Light It, We’ll Write It” countywide messaging campaign, utilizing digital and traditional media sources to make the public aware of the potential perils and consequences of igniting unlicensed pyrotechnics.

In April 2021, the county Office of County Counsel, in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Department and Cal Fire, drafted amendments to Ordinance No. 858 that augmented civil penalties for possession,transportation or ignition of illegal fireworks, ranging between $1,000 and $5,000. The amount depends on the number of violations within a 36-month period. The previous fines werebetween $500 and $1,000.

The revisions also created liabilities for property owners who knowingly permit someone to light unlicensed pyrotechnics.

The final provision of the revised ordinance granted the fire chief authority to designate specific locations in unincorporated areas where so-called “safe and sane” fireworks can be sold and ignited by residents. In Blythe, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio, the devices — such as sparklers, fountains and snappers — are permitted.

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