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Spencer Blum
Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
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What’s next for Lindsay Clancy after judge denies motion for not guilty verdict
NewBy Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy’s murder case denied one of her motions aimed at avoiding a retrial. Clancy still has another motion to dismiss the case that’s pending in court, and the district attorney in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, hasn’t committed to pursuing a retrial against her. Clancy’s post-trial
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Amazon Air cargo plane flew past nearly half of Miami runway before deadly landing, NTSB says
NewBy Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — An Amazon Air cargo plane that careened off the runway in Miami last month didn’t touch down until it was nearly ¾ of a mile past the threshold and the captain didn’t attempt to abort the landing until there was only 930 feet of pavement remaining,
Continue ReadingRethinking your mortgage, ladder to fame, creepy condiment: Catch up on the day’s stories
NewBy Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Spooky season is here! It’s time to dust off your costumes and dress up your salads with Hidden Valley’s creepy condiment. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Getting creative If you’re currently in the market for a
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Palm Springs announces next steps in city manager transition
PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is moving forward with plans for a leadership transition following City Manager Scott Stiles’ announcement that he will retire effective November 1, 2026. The city has hired Valerie Phillips of Bob Murray & Associates to lead the search for a permanent City Manager. The nationally
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Riverside County earns advanced FEMA flood safety rating as El Niño approaches
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has advanced to Class 5 in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS), recognizing the county’s efforts to reduce flood risks and improve floodplain management. Effective October 1, 2026, eligible National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in unincorporated Riverside County can receive up to
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Judge blocks Trump from firing Seattle US attorney who had job for an hour
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump cannot fire US attorneys who have been appointed by courts, a federal judge in Washington state said Thursday in a first-of-its-kind ruling that tests the scope of a president’s removal power under the Constitution. The ruling comes from a lawsuit by Roger Rogoff, who was appointed
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Iranian accused of involvement in $3 billion hacking scheme extradited to US
By Sean Lyngaas, Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — An Iranian man accused of being part of a hacking scheme that breached more than 150 US universities and companies while targeting data worth over $3 billion has been extradited from Montenegro to the US to face criminal charges, police in the European country and a person
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Banning police arrest suspect in armed pool parking lot robbery
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ)— Banning police arrested a 19-year-old Beaumont man Wednesday in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a community pool parking lot. Police said the robbery occurred around 2:33 p.m. Tuesday at the Atwell Community. According to investigators, the victim had arranged through social media to meet someone to sell a watch. During
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8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president
By Aaron Blake, CNN (CNN) — We don’t yet know how the 2026 midterm elections will shake out. What we can say right now is that President Donald Trump’s handling of inflation is a historic liability — the likes of which we’ve rarely seen in modern American politics. As many as 8 in 10 Americans
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Study: BNP Paribas Open generates $887 million economic impact for Coachella Valley
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2026 BNP Paribas Open generated an estimated $887 million in economic impact across the Coachella Valley, according to a new study. The two-week tennis tournament at Indian Wells Tennis Garden drew a record 527,626 fans, including more than 165,000 visitors from outside the region. Out-of-town spending, along with spending
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Ruiz introduces resolution for National Latino and Latina Physician Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., and Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced a bipartisan resolution Sept. 28 designating Oct. 1 as National Latino and Latina Physician Day. The resolution recognizes Latino and Latina physicians and calls attention to their underrepresentation in the medical workforce. According to the lawmakers, Latinos make up nearly 20%
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CalFresh benefits rise as stricter eligibility rules take effect
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- California families who rely on CalFresh are seeing several changes to the food assistance program this fall, including a small increase in maximum monthly benefits beginning Oct. 1. CalFresh is California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Starting Oct. 1, the maximum monthly benefit increases to $306
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New California car-buying rules take effect, adding protections for consumers
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A new California law changing how cars are sold took effect, Oct. 1st bringing new pricing rules and added protections for buyers. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, or CARS Act, applies to licensed dealers selling or leasing most new and used vehicles in the state. Under the new law,
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Valley officials react to new law separating Riverside County Sheriff and Coroner offices
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will require the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to separate the offices of county sheriff and coroner by July 1, 2027, as well as establish an independent office of the medical examiner. The bill, authored by Senator Sabrina Cervantes, also creates clear requirements for the county
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French high school students set fires, clash with police in anger over school conditions
By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — High school students across France set fires and clashed with police on Wednesday and Thursday, escalating nearly a week of disruption. Some 625 people – mostly young – were detained by police on Wednesday, France’s interior minister Laurent Nunez said, adding that 83 police officers had been injured.
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Trump’s threats against Olympian leads judge to permanently dismiss Reflecting Pool damage charges
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday dismissed charges against David Hearn, the former US Olympian initially accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, with prejudice, citing President Donald Trump’s comments to ensure charges cannot be brought in the future. The judge found Hearn faced threats of a
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Christa Pike survived her execution. What happened?
By Dakin Andone, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — After a flurry of eleventh-hour litigation, Christa Pike was strapped to a gurney Wednesday night, set to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years. But after being injected with two ostensibly lethal doses of pentobarbital, Pike was still alive, snoring loudly as journalists selected
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Riverside County tests voting system Thursday ahead of Nov. 3 election
The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is scheduled to conduct logic and accuracy testing on its voting system at 10 a.m. this Thursday to prepare for the Nov. 3 general election.
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