Walgreens store in Indio to close its doors at the end of April
A Walgreens retail pharmacy in Indio will close its doors at the end of April, officials confirmed to News Channel 3. The Walgreens at 44100 Jefferson St. will close on April 28th. Company officials said patients who get their prescriptions filled at this location do not need to take any action. They will be notified
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CBP discover over 1,300 pounds of meth in two separate seizures in Calexico
CALEXICO, Calif. (KESQ) – Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Calexico Cargo Facility discovered more than 1,300 pounds of methamphetamine combined after two separate seizures last week. The first discovery was made on the morning of March 12. Officials said CBP officers encountered a 36-year-old man driving a red tractor-trailer seeking entry
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Child tests positive for fentanyl after ingesting pills at childcare facility in Victorville
At least one child tested positive for fentanyl after ingesting “mystery” pills found in a classroom at a Victorville childcare facility. The incident happened Tuesday at the La Petite Academy. “La Petite staff located/collected the pills and immediately notified law enforcement. The responding deputy recognized the blue pills with “M30” imprinted on them as possible
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Oregon man killed after BMW crashes into motorhome in Desert Hot Springs
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. – An Oregon man was killed after crashing his white BMW into a motorhome in Desert Hot Springs. The crash was first reported at around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday on North Indian Canyon Drive, north of 14th Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. First responders rushed the driver, identified as
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DAP Health pushes back as CDC considers restructuring HIV Prevention Division
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In an update to a developing story, were learning more about the Centers for Disease Controls and Preventions plans to potentially restructure the HIV Prevention Division. On Wednesday, DAP Health was one of 13 of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+, HIV, and health organizations uniting to condemn what they said are
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Woman arrested after 10-year-old dies from fentanyl and xylazine toxicity
A Rancho Cucamonga woman was arrested after a 10-year-old child died from fentanyl and xylazine toxicity, authorities said. The incident happened in December 2024 in Rancho Cucamonga. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive, 10-year-old child. Despite life-saving efforts, the child was later pronounced dead.
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Suspect in pursuit that killed deputy in San Bernardino County pleads not guilty to murder charge
Update 3/20/25 The suspect, Ryan Dwayne Turner, was arraigned in court on Thursday. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. His next scheduled hearing date is set for April 8. Turner’s bail remains set at no bail. Original Report 3/19/25 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 22-year-old man accused of leading police on a
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Beloved Mexican Wolf dies at the Living Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in mourning the death of a critically endangered Mexican Wolf. The 7-year-old wolf, named Drew Hudson, died due to complications from anesthesia “We thank our guests and friends for their support and thoughts in this time of loss especially to the animal care team
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Alleged squatter found with meth at home in Morongo Basin
A 54-year-old woman was arrested Monday in Morongo Basin after being accused of squatting at a house and being in possession of meth. The incident was first reported Monday just before 2:00 p.m. on the 72000 Block of Winters Road. The victim reported that his vacant property had unathorized electrical service in someone else’s name,
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Missing 66-year-old Coachella woman found
Update 3/19/25 Family confirmed that Coriatapia has been found. Original Report 3/18/25 COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are asking for the community’s help in locating a Coachella woman reported missing on Tuesday. Eve Coriatapia was last seen just before Noon in Coachella. She is believed to be on foot. Coriatapia is described as five feet,
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U-Haul driver arrested for suspected hit-and-run in Twentynine Palms
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a hit-and-run while driving a U-Haul vehicle in Twentynine Palms. The crash happened on March 8 at around 9:15 p.m. in the area of Twentynine Palms Highway and Mesquite Springs Road. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies learned that
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Two men arrested after accusation of sex crime, victim intimidation in High Desert
LANDERS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two men were arrested after an accusation of a sex crime and victim intimidation in the High Desert community of Landers. The investigation started on March 2. The victim told investigators that she was sexually assaulted at her residence in Landers, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The agency
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Fashion Week El Paseo in full swing
Fashion Week El Paseo has officially begun! It’s a major event for the city of Palm Desert bringing in folks from around the nation and the world. Each day features exciting events, including Sunday, with a show for summer colony living. The event wrapping up next Wednesday with a show from Saks Fifth Avenue. “This
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BNP Paribas to remain title sponsor of Indian Wells tennis tournament through 2029
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – BNP Paribas announced the extension of its title sponsorship of the Indian Wells tennis tournament with a five-year contract that runs through 2029. BNP Paribas renews its title sponsorship of the BNP Paribas Open with 5-year contract through 2029. José Placido, CEO of BNP Paribas USA and CIB Americas, says
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N Indian Canyon Drive to close overnight for warehouse project development
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Indian Canyon Drive will shut down between Sunrise Parkway and Garden Avenue tonight due to development of a Desert Hot Springs warehouse project. The closure will occur overnight from 8 p.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. the following day, according to a city statement. City officials advised drivers to use
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Investigators search for Colorado man wanted for Twentynine Palms shooting
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Investigators with the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station released a surveillance photo of a suspect wanted for a shooting at Twentynine Palms motel on Wednesday. The shooting happened at the Motel 6 on the 72500 Block of Twentynine Palms Highway. Deputies responded to the scene and learned that a motel guest,
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Earthquake recorded at Salton Sea did not occur, USGS confirms
Update – 3/14/25 – 1:00 p.m. The US Geological Survey confirmed that the earthquake did not occur. “The posting was a result of an errant message sent during system testing,” Paul Laustsen, public affairs for USGS, told News Channel 3. Original Report – 3/14/25 – 11:00 a.m. A 4.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded at the
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Fire at Palm Springs home kills seven dogs, several other pets rescued
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – There’s new details on a Palm Springs house fire that tragically claimed the lives of seven dogs. Seven dogs were killed, and several other animals were rescued after a fire at a Palm Springs home on the 2400 block of Starr Rd. Thursday afternoon. Firefighters rushed in Thursday, and were
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La Quinta man convicted of killing wife
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 34-year-old man was found guilty of gunning down his estranged wife at a mobile home park in La Quinta while inflamed over notions she was having affairs with other men. Jose Valles Meza of La Quinta was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Patricia Cesena, also of
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