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Athena Jreij

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) — Just hours after the arrests of Jake and Rebecca Haro, community members from across Southern California gathered at the home to honor the missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro in a candlelight vigil.

Emmanuel’s parents were arrested in their Cabazon home on Friday morning and are now facing murder charges after reporting the baby missing a week ago.

Now, advocates say they won’t be satisfied until the baby is found. Investigators say they believe the baby is dead.

“This is the last place everyone knows Emmanuel was at, and where better to honor him than his own home,” Jennifer Barajas, the vigil organizer, said.

While movement in the case is a relief, many questions are still unanswered like how the baby died or where his body is.

“How could a seven-month-old baby just disappear like that? Seven months?” Jonny, a Victorville resident, said.

“I think everybody just wants to know where he is and what happened to him, so we can finally get some justice for him,” Taylor Martinson said.

Many at the vigil telling News Channel 3 they felt drawn to the case as parents themselves.

“It’s so close to home. I have two children myself, and there’s nothing that the baby could have done to deserve whatever it is that he had went through,” Martinson said.

“I get emotional … because he had no chance. He didn’t have parents that love him. You know, every child deserves a loving parents,” Valentina Toro said.

Now, many hoping the baby’s disappearance leads to change.

“There was no reason for him to be around another child. With the prior incidents that he had before. So I feel like it should change the justice system for every child that’s going through abuse,” Martinson said, referring to Jake Haro who pled guilty to willful cruelty to a child in 2018.

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Jesus Reyes

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The local high school season continues to get underway Friday night.

We’ll have highlights on the Best Local Sports Show at 11:15 p.m. on News Channel 3.

Friday Games:

Indio6
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Shadow Hills66
F

Segerstrom32
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Palm Springs38
F/OT2

Xavier Prep39
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Lindfield Christian14
F

Coachella Valley33
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Vista21
F

Brawley12
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Palm Desert23
F

Desert Chapel38
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Desert Mirage70
F

Desert Christian36
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Twentynine Palms12
F

* Cathedral City at Santa Rosa Academy play on Saturday

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Thursday Games:

Christian (El Cajon)42
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Rancho Mirage14
F

Desert Hot Springs32
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Rubidoux14
F

Arrowhead Christian7
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Yucca Valley48
F

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Spencer Blum

A First Alert Weather Alert is now in effect for the Coachella Valley as we track the risk for monsoonal rain and thunderstorms throughout the region. There will be the risk of thunderstorms, particularly over the local mountains and high desert. While the chance for a thunderstorm purely over the valley floor is less likely, the possibility is still there. What is more likely, however, is a cell over the mountains moving on to the valley floor.

The Extreme Heat Warning remains in place through 8 PM this evening. Despite the humidity, we are still tracking temperatures around, if not exceeding 110°F. If some wetter weather moves onto the valley floor, this will help to keep our temperatures on the lower side. Still, you should always be vigilant and practice heat safety.

That First Alert Weather Alert remains in place for all of today as we continue to track that monsoonal rain potential. Temperatures will be much cooler next week, with highs below average and below 110°F. Expect cumulus clouds over the coming days as well.

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Shay Lawson

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission (CCPAC) third Quarterly Art Exhibit is back Saturday and Sunday.

The event runs through 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cathedral City Library.

Organizers said attendees can explore artists from across the Coachella Valley pieces.

All pieces will be up for sale directly from the local creators.

For those who can’t attend this weekend, the city’s final art exhibit of the year is scheduled in November.

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Shay Lawson

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – News Channel 3’s weather team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for the Coachella Valley.

Parts of the Coachella Valley experienced some monsoonal rain and thunderstorms throughout the region.

Larry Gurley, Coachella Valley resident, said showers dampened sidewalks and provided some relief from summer heat.

“I love it. All of this works for me right now,” Gurley said.

He said he takes safety precautions on the road in these conditions.

“Keep a complete good distance from the car in front of you,” Gurley said.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear more reaction at 10 and 11 p.m.

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Gavin Nguyen

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Many folks across the Coachella Valley woke up to thunderclaps this morning! The thunderstorm potential we’ve been tracking for the past week has materialized and the valley has seen some rain and lightning on Saturday. Here’s a look at what our radar picked up at 10:30 a.m.

Lots of cloud cover earlier in the day and very high dew point temperatures helped keep our high temperatures suppressed for most of the day. Temperatures in Palm Springs have stayed under 100° so far. Chances for additional t-storms are decreasing and the clouds are starting to dissipate somewhat; most of the rain is to our west (through the San Gorgonio Pass) as of 3:30 p.m.

Thunderstorm chances persist as monsoonal moisture lingers through early next week. For Sunday, we’re still seeing thunderstorm potential on our FutureTrack models. The AM hours look quiet, but more clouds + rain pops up starting at noon. That potential lingers into the afternoon before decreasing again overnight. We’re definitely not ruling out more activity tomorrow, so do yourself a favor: keep an umbrella handy, just in case you get stuck in some pop-up precipitation!

12PM Sunday

3PM Sunday

Here’s a look at rainfall totals from the National Weather Service’s Weather & Hazards Data Viewer. Most valley cities saw under one-tenth of an inch of rainfall. Some spots in the east valley saw totals closer to one-third of an inch, while Mountain Center collected over four-tenths of an inch.

Highs tomorrow (like today) are heavily dependent on the rain and moisture we see. Right now, we’re expecting the heat to persist with temperatures above 110°, but if more rain prevents us from warming up to our full potential, that number could be closer to 100°.

Humidity sticks around through Wednesday, so we’re still keeping tabs on thunderstorm potential until then. Right now, the greatest chances for more activity are on Tuesday. As we make our way through the work week, temperatures cool off significantly. We’re expecting highs below 110° – below our seasonal average of 107°, for that matter – as we progress towards next weekend.

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Athena Jreij

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The search for missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro resumed Sunday afternoon in Moreno Valley near State Route 60.

According to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s, the search unfolded near the westbound shoulder of the 60 freeway near Gilman Springs Road. Jake Haro, Emmanuel’s father who was booked on murder charges Friday, was also at the search assisting detectives.

Cadaver dogs were on scene to assist investigators. However, officials tell News Channel 3 the missing baby was not located during the search.

Jake and Rebecca Haro were arrested Friday on suspicion of murder of their 7-month-old baby. News Channel 3 has gained access to their booking photos from San Bernardino County Sheriff’s.

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Katie Boer

Storms rolled through the mountains and deserts, including the Coachella Valley–Monday afternoon. These storms triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and even Flash Flood Warnings throughout the region, finally expiring around 7:45pm.

Several locations reported over 1″ of rainfall. At Palm Springs International we broke the daily precip record, totaling 0.44″ of rain. We saw localized downpours around the valley–enough so to trigger a weather closure at the Tramway.

We had hurricane force winds west of the valley in Perris, where one gust was reported at 76mph. PSP with gusts as high as 54mph. Though no airport closures were reported.

We’re quieter and calmer overnight with many of the road closures we saw Monday reopened.

Courtesy: Chris Tarpening

Our First Alert Weather Alert does remain in effect through Tuesday for possible storms and flooding risk.Tuesday storm chances shift north, bringing the greatest threat for thunderstorms and heavy rain in the San Bernardino Mountains and the High Desert, though the Coachella Valley may also see a little afternoon/evening activity. If those storms pop up again we could see isolated downpours, flash flooding, hail, and dangerous outflow winds.

By midweek, storm chances decrease quite a bit and we begin to shift to a more stable, seasonable pattern with a slight warming returning by the weekend.

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Athena Jreij

BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) — A Beaumont resident is demanding action after she says an animal control officer used ‘excessive force’ on a dog.

Friday afternoon, Nikkie Thompson called animal control on a stray dog that had wandered onto the Oasis Thrift Store’s property in Beaumont. Thompson says she gave the dog food and water while waiting for an official to take it to the shelter.

However, when help arrived, she claims a Beaumont animal control officer threw the dog into the truck’s kennel.

“He put the lead on the dog and he like, yanked it, and the dog jumped back and hit the trashcan. That’s when I went inside crying to my boss. I just didn’t think that dog deserved the way he was treated and thrown in the vehicle because the dog wasn’t aggressive. He didn’t bark at them. He didn’t do anything,” Thompson said.

Thompson says the officer told her the shelters were full and they had no room for more animals.

She believes the animal was about a year old.

The video was quickly posted to social media, gaining traction from animal activists who believe the officer should have disciplinary action taken against him.

Responding to the backlash, Beaumont Police posted this update Sunday afternoon:

“We are aware of public concern regarding the recent removal of an animal by one of our Animal Control Officers. We understand that videos and images shared online may have raised questions about the manner in which the situation was handled.

In response to reports of an aggressive dog, our Animal Control team responded to ensure the safety of both the animal and the public. The dog was safely removed without injury and is currently being housed at our facility. In accordance with standard procedures, the animal will be held for a minimum of 72 hours before any placement efforts begin. There has already been significant interest from a well-regarded local animal placement group in the Pass area, and it’s very likely that the dog will be adopted through them once the holding period ends.

We want to assure the public that our officers are trained professionals who often must make quick decisions in potentially dangerous situations. Their primary responsibility is to protect both the community and the animals involved. That said, we take all community concerns seriously. We are currently reviewing the incident to ensure that our professional standards were followed and to determine if any additional training or procedural adjustments are necessary.

We ask for your patience and understanding as we conduct this review.”

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