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Shay Lawson

Update 2/22/26

Tim Parker said Francisco Torres-Osanaya is now receiving his medicine after repeated visits.

“They finally started giving Frank his medicine,” Parker said. “But he went more than 2 weeks without it, which is not good.”

He describes the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility conditions.

“They don’t let them go outside very often,” Parker said. “The place is overcrowded.”

Parker said 2 major hurdles remain, money for legal fees and finding Osanaya’s children.

Osanaya’s deportation hearing is scheduled for March 10th.

You can support Osanaya at this link.

Update 2/12/26

Statement from Consulate of Mexico in San Bernardino

In response to the report by News Channel 3 concerning a Mexican national currently held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, the Consulate of Mexico  in San Bernardino confirms that it is aware of the case and is actively providing  consular follow-up.

The Consulate has formally requested that facility authorities ensure the  individual receives appropriate and timely attention. Additionally, a  representative from the Consular Protection Department will conduct a visit at  the earliest opportunity to verify his condition, review his legal situation, and  confirm that his rights are fully respected in accordance with applicable laws and standards.

The Consulate remains committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of Mexican nationals within its jurisdiction and will continue to monitor  the case closely.

Press OfficeConsulate of Mexico in San BernardinoFebruary 12, 2026

Original Report 2/11/26

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tim Parker, a Desert Hot Springs resident, said he fears his best friend could die inside the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility claiming the longtime Coachella Valley gardener has not received critical HIV medication while in custody.

“We’ve known each other maybe 15 years,” Parker said. “He’s my best friend in the world. I’ve never met a more selfless, more helpful person.”

He said Francisco Torres-Osanaya, known to friends as “Paco,” was detained last week.

“They had been pulled over by multiple White SUVs with the capital ICE emblem on them,” Parker said. “Francisco was taken away, and no information was provided as to where he was taken.”

Parker said it took him days of driving across Southern California and repeated calls to immigration authorities before he finally located him after 3 days in Adelanto.

“I drove blindly to Adelanto and discovered that he was being held there,” Parker said.

He said he doesn’t know Torres-Osanaya immigration status, but that he has lived in the U.S. for 35 years with no criminal record.

“He had his paperwork in order as recently as a couple of years ago,” Parker said. “I think he must have let it slip.”

Parker said his greatest concern is Torres-Osanaya’s health.

“I brought his HIV medication‘s, but was told he would not be allowed to receive them,” Parker said. “I informed them of his condition and they said that he would have received these medication‘s from a doctor at ICE upon his processing.”

He said he has not been given his prescribed daily medication.

“He’s told never skip a dose,” Parker said. “Well, now he’s missed 7 days and if it comes back, it’s going to be a mutated or a version that probably is not responsive to the drugs. It’s a death sentence for him.”

Parker said when he visited Torres-Osanaya, he told him he had received no medication.

News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking confirmation of Torres-Osanaya’s immigration status and whether he is receiving necessary medical care.

We’re still waiting for answers.

The station also contacted the office of Congressman Raul Ruiz, who sent Parker instructions to submit a signed privacy release form so the office can open a case and request information from federal authorities.

Ruiz’s office said it cannot influence enforcement decisions but may be able to help obtain answers.

Parker said he plans to return to the Adelanto facility on Thursday.

“They better take that medicine,” Parker said.

Stay with News Channel 3 for the full report at 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.

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Kade Atwood

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Nathan “Mason” Alger was sentenced Tuesday to 21 years in state prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a 2020 burglary that left his accomplice dead.

The 25-year-old entered the plea at the Larson Justice Center under an agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. The deal avoids a retrial on a second-degree murder charge.

A Riverside County jury last June convicted Alger of assault with a firearm, shooting at an inhabited dwelling and enhancements for aiding and abetting first-degree burglary and using a gun during a felony. Jurors hung on the murder charge and acquitted him of attempted murder.

Under the plea agreement, Alger admitted voluntary manslaughter and related counts. Superior Court Judge Kristi Hester dismissed the murder charge and imposed the agreed-upon 21-year sentence. Court minutes show one count was designated the principal term, another will run concurrently and sentencing on two counts was stayed.

The case stems from a Nov. 18, 2020 burglary in the 13700 block of Hacienda Heights Drive.

Prosecutors said Alger and a man identified in court documents as “Presley B.” planned to break into the home of an acquaintance who Presley believed owed him money. They thought the homeowner would be away.

They did not know a tenant, identified as “R.R.,” was inside playing video games.

Authorities said the pair kicked in the front door and went to the homeowner’s bedroom to search for money and valuables. R.R. armed himself with a semiautomatic handgun and confronted the masked intruders.

According to court documents, Presley turned and pointed a handgun at R.R., who then fired twice. After briefly retreating, R.R. saw Presley near the front door and fired once more. Presley was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy found he was shot twice in the chest and suffered a superficial wound to his back.

Authorities said Alger retrieved a pump shotgun from a getaway vehicle and fired two rounds toward the house before fleeing. He was arrested several days later.

Court records show Alger had a prior burglary conviction.

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Bruno Lopez-Vega

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Unified School District migrant student-athletes were given the unique and exclusive opportunity Wednesday, to meet with LA Galaxy soccer club players, amid the ongoing 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational preseason Major League Soccer tournament at Empire Polo Club in Indio.

Students attended the LA Galaxy vs. St. Louis City SC match, followed by a “fireside chat” with LA Galaxy players, moderated by broadcast announcer Joe Tutino.

The district says the unique experience was designed to inspire and motivate students through athletics, mentorship, and direct engagement with professional athletes.

The Coachella Valley Invitational, featuring MLS and NWSL teams, is being held at the Empire Polo Club from February 7th thru the 21st.

The CVI will host 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) and 9 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teams, making it CVI’s largest event ever. 

Participating clubs will be Austin FC, Bay FC, San Jose Earthquakes, D.C. United, LA Galaxy, LAFC, Chicago Fire FC, New York City FC, Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City Current, San Diego Wave FC, Denver Summit, St. Louis City SC, Angel City FC, Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns, Minnesota United FC, Charlotte FC, Houston Dash, Utah Royals FC and Seattle Reign FC.

The complete tournament schedule can be found here.

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Gavin Nguyen

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A change for students at Palm Springs Unified School District is on the way.

The Board considered a new policy Tuesday night that would keep students from using cell phones in the classroom. It wrote in its policy that the Board “recognizes that the use of personal smartphones and other mobile communication devices during school hours may be disruptive of the instructional program and negatively impact school culture and climate in some circumstances.”

Mark Arnold, the Executive Director of Student Learning at PSUSD, said phones “can have an impact to self esteem and student anxiety. It also can impact their academic performance because it is a distraction when it’s sitting there on their desk.”

He continued, “Just as an adult, if it beeps on my desktop, it draws my attention away. And so that’s what we’re seeing happening a lot with our kids.”

Students from TK to 5th grade must put away and turn off their technology during the school day, while students from 6th to 12th grade will be permitted to use them during lunch.

The district said this policy is the bare minimum requirement for schools to enforce. There is room for schools to enforce the policy more strictly if they want to. 

There are some exceptions: teachers can allow students to use it for instructional purposes, and in the event of emergencies, students are allowed to contact their parents.

The change will go into effect next school year.

But some questions remain between now and then. Karen Johnson, the President of the Palm Springs Teachers Association, said she’s heard concerns from teachers over the restriction.

“The concern that has come to me from some of our teachers is, ‘Great, we have no cell phones during class time. … how can we enforce that when the student then tells the teacher, no, I’m not putting it away,'” she explained. She said teachers are worried about confiscating phones, which can often value hundreds of dollars.

“It’s still that computer that kids have that nobody else really wants to lay hands on.”

The district said it will continue refining its communication to parents and the community before next school year.

District leaders say the policy isn’t a shock to most, especially as many of its secondary schools already had some form of phone restriction in place. This policy creates a district-wide requirements that gets all schools on the same page, though leaders give specific school sites the freedom to enforce the policy more strictly if they choose.

All school districts in California will be required to have some form of phone restriction policy in place by July 1, 2026.

CORRECTION, 6:26 p.m. 02/11/26: Previous versions of this article called the policy a “phone ban,” but the district clarified it is “restricting” phone usage.

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Timothy Foster

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Guthrie case is putting a spotlight on the importance of having a working home alarm system.

While alarms may not stop every intruder, experts say they can make a critical difference. Studies show many older adults still do not use home security systems, raising concerns in communities with large retirement populations.

Coming up tonight on News Channel 3, why security experts say effective home protection is often more affordable than expected and why proper maintenance matters.

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Daniella Lake

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Bath & Body Works at The River in Rancho Mirage is closing on February 21st. Despite the upcoming close, remaining business owners are still optimistic about customers flowing into The River.

Stay with News Channel 3 with more on Bath & Body Works’ closure.

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Garrett Hottle

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) Two of the Coachella Valley’s most iconic events kick off February 12, bringing tens of thousands of visitors and a major economic boost to the region.

The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival runs February 12 through March 1 at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio.

The 13-day event traces its roots back to 1921 and celebrates the region’s date palm harvest — an industry that still produces the majority of the nation’s dates. Organizers say this year’s fair will include fan favorites like monster trucks, rodeo events, agricultural exhibits, concerts, and new attractions inside the fairgrounds.

More information and tickets are available at www.datefest.org.

At the same time, Modernism Week runs February 12–22 across Palm Springs and surrounding cities. The 11-day festival highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, and design with more than 450 events scheduled. According to organizers, last year’s festival drew 115,000 attendees and generated more than $62 million in economic impact for the area.

This year’s event includes keynote speakers, architectural home tours, film premieres, and the first-ever World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize ceremony held outside New York City.

Tickets and event details are available at www.modernismweek.com.

News Channel 3 will have expanded coverage tonight, including how local small businesses are preparing for the influx of visitors.

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Jesus Reyes

Update 2/11/26 – 1:30 a.m.

Authorities have released a person who was being questioned in the Nancy Guthrie case, according to ABC 15 in Arizona. The man spoke to the station after being released.

Original Report – 2/10/26

TUCSON, Ariz. (KESQ) – A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation told ABC News.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department revealed that the subject was taken into custody during a traffic stop south of Tucson.

On Tuesday, the FBI released New images showing an armed, masked individual outside of Guthrie’s home in Tucson.

New images in the search for Nancy Guthrie:

Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost,… pic.twitter.com/z5WLgPtZpT

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 10, 2026

This is a breaking news update. Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

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Jesus Reyes

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A celebration of all things Dancing With the Stars is coming to the Coachella Valley.

The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con will be held from July 31 through August 2 at Acrisure Arena. The announcement was made on Good Morning America on Tuesday.

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The three-day celebration of “Dancing with the Stars,” produced by Faculty in association with BBC Studios, will feature appearances by beloved “Dancing with the Stars” professionals including Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, plus former celebrity Mirrorball Champions and fan-favorite contestants including Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi, Ginger Zee, and legendary DWTS Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli plus more to be announced.

Designed to celebrate the iconic television series and its passionate fan base, Dancing with the Stars Con will offer two live dance performances featured on the ballroom floor, interactive live panels with your DWTS favorites, interactive photo experiences, exhibits, Q&A sessions, exclusive merchandise and unique fan experiences inspired by the hit show that’s just celebrated 20 years on air!

“We are so excited to bring Dancing with the Stars fans a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. For the first time ever, we’ll assemble the largest cast of pro dancers, Mirrorball Champions, and fan-favorite celebrities from throughout the show’s twenty-year history for an action-packed, full-weekend experience that will thrill audiences. When everyone is under one roof, anything can happen — and we can’t wait to bring the ballroom to life this summer in Palm Springs.”

– Jared Paul, Faculty Productions

“Dancing with the Stars has always been about more than just competition, it’s about courage, connection, and the unforgettable moments that bring people together through dance. For years our fans have been clamoring for even more ways to engage with the show, and we’re thrilled to have created this rare and immersive opportunity to experience the magic, the music, the movement, the emotion, and the heart that continues to make this show so special.”

-Ryan O’Dowd, President of Unscripted, BBC Studios & Executive Producer, Dancing with the Stars

Tickets will be available starting with a Verizon presale (details below) and Mirrorball Member presale that begin Thursday, February 12. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Saturday, February 14 at 10am PST at ticketmaster.com, the official ticketing provider of Acrisure Arena.

VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for DANCING WITH THE STARS CON 2026 in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale runs from Thursday, February 12 at 10am PST to Friday, February 13 at 10pm PST. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details. Learn more about Verizon Access here.

MIRRORBALL MEMBER PRESALE: Fans who want early access to the best seats and VIP, can sign up for a Mirrorball Membership – this membership is FREE TO JOIN. Mirrorball Member Presale starts Thursday, February 12 at 12pm PST. Head to DWTSCON.COM to sign up now.

VIP: VIP Packages and VIP Upgrades will be available for DWTS CON 2026. VIP packages and upgrades vary and may include solo or group photos with a selection of DWTS CON talent, VIP Hospitality Area, Friday welcome event with select DWTS CON talent, Exclusive Merch, crowd free shopping and much more. Head to DWTSCON.COM for more information

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS: Traveling in from out of town? DWTS CON is working with a variety of hotels in the greater Palm Springs area to get discounted rates for DWTS CON attendees. DWTSCON.COM for details.

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Jesus Reyes

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Human remains were found while crews were working on a drainage port on the Date Palm overpass in Cathedral City, authorities told News Channel 3.

Police said CalTrans crews were conducting a routine inspection of the drainage culverts on Date Palm Drive at the Interstate 10 overpass. While conducting their inspection they believed they located human remains.

The crew called for assistance and patrol officers arrived on scene shortly after the call. Officers determined the remains appeared to be human and the Cathedral City Police Department Detective Bureau took over the investigation. 

“We have a tentative potential identification from a debit card that was found on the person and so we will wait for positive ID from the Riverside County coroner’s office,” said CCPD Commander Jon Enos.

Due to the condition of the remains, an obvious cause of death was not immediately apparent.

The on-ramp was closed for several hours. The coroner removed the remains at around 5:30 p.m. and the scene was cleared a short time after. If you have information related to this incident or believe you may have information, please contact the Cathedral City Police Detective Bureau at (760) 770-0300; or via or email tips@cathedralcity.gov.

You may also report information anonymously through Coachella Valley Crime Stoppers, by calling (760) 341-STOP; or through the WeTip hotline at: 1-(800)-78-CRIME or WWW.WETIP.com . Some tip information may qualify for a cash reward

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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