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Kristen Outlaw

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators said they detained a suspect Friday night, following a short pursuit and perimeter search.

The incident began Friday around 6:30 p.m. when deputies attempted a traffic stop in the area of Warner Trail and Mountain View.

The suspect reportedly did not yield, initiating a pursuit.

Investigators said the driver abandoned the vehicle in the 76000 block of Kentucky Avenue, fleeing on foot.

A perimeter was set up – with a heavy police presence in the area.

Several residents in the area of Palm Desert Country Club were told to stay indoors.

After 8:00 p.m., investigators told News Channel 3 the suspect had been located and detained.

There were no reports of injuries.

Stay with News Channel 3 for the latest on this story.

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Jesus Reyes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – California officially released the first draft of redrawn congressional districts on Friday.

One of the major districts that would be changed would be Rep. Ken Calvert’s. Calvert currently represents the 41st district, which covers a portion of the Coachella Valley.

The proposed revision would change the district to District 48, keeping most of the Coachella Valley but expanding further west and south.

Draft of District 48

Current District 41

The draft release comes after Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that California will move forward with putting proposed new congressional maps on the ballot in a November special election.

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News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Calvert about the proposed change.

“Are you concerned this will affect your district?” Peter

Calvert said, “Oh, they want to eliminate my district. They can’t get me at the election box, so they want to do it through gerrymandering in an unfair process.”

“Are you concerned you could be out of a job soon?” Peter asked

“I’ve done the best I can, I’ll continue to do the best I can. I intend to run in the 41st Congressional District, because I think this initiative will be defeated,” Calvert said.

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Allie Anthony

La Quinta, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District is now officially partnering with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to maintain the CV Link. The 40-mile multi-use pathway connects communities, parks, and destinations throughout the Coachella Valley.

The partnership went into effect Tuesday and is aimed at ensuring the long-term upkeep and safety of the pathway, which is designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and low-speed electric vehicles.

DRD attendants are now deployed daily along the route. Their responsibilities include picking up trash, cleaning rest areas, maintaining water fountains and benches, and reporting any graffiti, damage, or other issues that may arise.

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Jesus Reyes

YUCAIPA, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities continue to search for a baby originally from Cabazon who was kidnapped in Yucaipa.

Seven-month-old Emmanuel was kidnapped outside a retail store in Yucaipa after his mother was attacked.

Authorities said no suspect information is available.

“Investigators from our Specialized Investigations Division are continuing to investigate the reported kidnapping of a seven-month-old, after the child’s mother reported being attacked outside a retail store on Yucaipa Boulevard last night. K9 scent-tracking dogs were deployed but the child was not located.”

According to KABC, Emmanuel is one of five children in the family from Cabazon.

He was last seen wearing a black Nike onesie. He weighs about 21 pounds, is approximately 24 inches tall, has brown hair, brown eyes, and is cross-eyed.

If you have any information, call 911 or Sheriff’s dispatch at 909-387-8313.

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City News Service

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mission Springs Water District has invited kindergarten through 12th-grade students living in Desert Hot Springs to submit artwork focused on themes of water conservation and groundwater protection for a chance to win an assortment of prizes, it was announced today.   

The annual contest will involve creating an original picture drawing involving saving water, proper disposal of fats, oils and grease, water-wise car washing, drinking water equality, not flushing wipes and water-efficient desert landscaping.

Officials said the drawing must be submitted on white paper using either crayons, paint or colored pencils. Computer-generated artwork will not be accepted.

The deadline to submit is Oct. 1 for students living in Desert Hot Springs and the surrounding area.

The top 12 entries will be featured in the 2026 community calendar, and winners will receive Amazon gift cards with prizes valued at $150 for first place, $100 for second, $50 for third and $25 for all other selected drawings.   

More information can be found at www.MSWD.org/calendarcontest.

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Peter Daut

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re hearing from local Republican Congressman Ken Calvert in the wake of Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that California will move forward with putting proposed new congressional maps on the ballot in a November special election.

Check Out: First draft of California’s redrawn congressional district maps released

Newsom has framed the plan as a check on Texas, where republicans have introduced new maps that could eliminate several democratic seats ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Calvert, who says he fully expects his district will be a prime target for democrats. Calvert is the longest-serving republican of California’s delegation and narrowly held his seat in last year’s election.

Calvert is the longest-serving republican of California’s delegation and narrowly held his seat in last year’s election.

This year, he faces the possibility that his district could be redrawn to give democratic candidates the advantage.

Newsom is proposing what lawmakers are calling an emergency redistricting plan for California aimed at turning at least five red congressional seats blue and that would likely include the 41st District, which includes the Inland Empire and most of the Coachella Valley.

News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in-depth with Calvert today who is calling newsom’s plan a power grab.

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Jesus Reyes

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tristan Rogers, the Melbourne-born actor best known for his time on General Hospital, died at the age of 79 following a battle with lung cancer.

His death — confirmed to ABC7 by manager Meryl Soodak — comes about a month after his publicist announced the actor had been diagnosed with cancer. Soodak told ABC7 that Rogers died of lung cancer, while noting he had never been a smoker.

Rogers played spy-turned-police-commissioner Robert Scorpio on General Hospital for 12 years in the ’80s and ’90s. The character was involved in the marriage of Luke and Laura Spencer, a 1981 event that still holds the record as the most-watched American daytime drama episode ever.

He has returned to the show and its spin-off to reprise the role for 15 stints, lasting anywhere from one week to six months.   

The entire @GeneralHospital family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing. Tristan has captivated our fans for more than 50 years and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio). (1/2) #GH pic.twitter.com/VnXLjfpDEX

— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) August 15, 2025

Rogers is also known for voicing Jake in the 1990 Disney movie “The Rescuers Down Under” and an 11-month stretch on “The Young and the Restless.”

Across an entertainment career lasting for more than half a century, he has appeared in a handful of genre movies, from slashers to erotic thrillers, in addition to several other TV roles and voiceover work for Reebok and Outback Steakhouse, among others.

Rogers was also a Palm Springs resident for over three decades, with one of his most recent projects including a loca podcast “PS After Dark.”

He was deeply involved in community events, namely the American Cancer Society – Desert Spirit Chapter.

As a local, he often attended events and frequented restaurants with friends and family. He channelled that local energy into the podcast, PS After Dark, a few years ago.

In November, Rogers was honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars.

His star is located at 849 North Palm Canyon Drive

Flowers placed on Tristan Rogers’ star in Palm Springs

Rogers is survived by his wife, Teresa Parkerson, and their adult children, Sara and Cale.

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City News Service

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) –  Twelve nonprofit organizations throughout the Coachella Valley will compete for up to $20,000 cash grants in the annual Desert Fast Pitch later this year in Palm Desert, it was announced today.   

The final day of the event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2 at University of California, Riverside Palm Desert campus, at 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive.

“Desert Fast Pitch is a Shark Tank-style program where nonprofit leaders will learn how to craft and deliver a compelling three-minute pitch,” organizers said. “Twelve nonprofits will be selected to participate in an intensive training program focused on storytelling, fundraising, marketing and leadership.”  

NPO Centric, a Regional Access Project Foundation program that helps nonprofits build professional development and hands-on training, will host the event.

Participating organizations will include 4ShayJ Foundation, Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas, Friends of the Children – Coachella Valley, Grandparents Love, Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation, Harc Inc., Hanson House Foundation, Integrated Learning Institute, SafeHouse of the Desert, the Exception, Tools for Tomorrow and We Can Fish.   

These organizations were selected because they all provide programs or services that align with RAP Foundation’s priorities of health, wellness or juvenile intervention within Riverside County’s district four area, which includes Bermuda Dunes, Desert Hot Springs, Indio Hills, Mecca and Palm Springs.

All organizations were involved in a seven-week training program that started Thursday and will conclude with the semi-final competition on Sept. 25 in Palm Desert.

Training workshops will include orientation, storytelling, written appeal development, fundraising plan, marketing plan and leadership plan.   

All nonprofits that complete the program will receive a $1,000 participating grant and finalists will earn an additional $1,000, organizers said.

First-place winners will receive $20,000, second-place winners will receive $15,000 and $10,000 for third place. In addition, a $5,000 cash grant will be awarded to the audience choice winner, $1,000 for best portfolio and $1,000 for most improved award.

All cash grants will total more than $50,000.   

“This is more than a competition. It’s a exciting opportunity for nonprofit leaders to gain valuable skills, build powerful connections and compete for significant funding to support their missions,” officials said.

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Jesus Reyes

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Driven by seasonal factors, payroll losses exceeded gains across the regional economy last month, propelling Riverside County’s unemployment rate higher by a half-point, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department.

The countywide jobless rate in July, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 6.5%, compared to 6% in June.   

According to figures, the July rate was also half a percentage point higher than the year-ago level, when countywide unemployment then stood at 6%.   

The combined unemployment rate for Riverside and San Bernardino counties — the Inland Empire — was 6.4%, up from 6% in June, the EDD said.   

Data showed Cherry Valley had the highest unemployment rate countywide in July at 13.2%, followed by Coachella at 10.4%, Rancho Mirage at 10.3%, Blythe at 8.5% and Palm Desert and Nuevo, both at 8.2%.

Bi-county data indicated payrolls contracted by the widest margin last month in the public sector, where 14,500 positions went vacant, mainly in education, as teachers and support staff in area school systems transitioned to summer hiatus.

Additional losses were recorded in the agricultural, construction and manufacturing sectors, as well as miscellaneous unclassified industries, which altogether shed 1,000 jobs, according to figures.

Trade, transportation and utilities led the way in payroll expansion, adding 2,900 positions in July. The financial services, health services, hospitality and professional business services sectors grew by an aggregate 2,000 positions, the EDD said.

The mining and information technology sectors were unchanged.   

The statewide non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July was 6.1%.

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