CALIMESA, Calif. (KESQ) – Un incendio de matorral estalló esta tarde al oeste del valle de Coachella, en la zona conocida como “Badlands” al sur de Calimesa. El incidendo a quemado 1,500 acres y obligó a un cierre de carretera mientras los equipos intentaban establecer líneas de contención con la ayuda de aviones cisternas. El incendio
Continue Reading CALIMESA, Calif. (KESQ) – A fast-moving brush fire that broke out today in the Badlands southwest of Calimesa burned 1,500 acres with zero containment, prompting an evacuation order and nine evacuation warnings. The non-injury Shore Fire blaze was reported at 3:23 p.m. Monday in a sparsely populated area near Lake Shore Drive and San Timoteo
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is confirming tonight that Palm Springs’ top economic development official, Wayne Olson, has resigned. Olsen served as the city’s first-ever chief economic development officer. City officials confirmed Olson submitted his resignation on Monday. There was no reason given for his departure. The City is in the process of
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella rejected petitions to recall two councilmembers; the applicants say they will submit the paperwork again. Jesus Ahkin Gonzalez and Vicente Zamora served copies of Notices of Intention on Councilmembers Perez and Delgado and filed the original Notices with the City Clerk’s Office during last week’s city council
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Police continue to investigate a shooting that damaged a vehicle Friday evening in Mecca. The shooting was reported at around 6:10 p.m. near the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and 4th Street. “Upon arrival, deputies spoke to the reporting party, who described a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Grapefruit
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mark your calendars! The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced special dates for the 2026-27 season, including the home opener. The Firebirds’ home opener will take place on Friday, October 2. There was no word on who the opponent would be. Other dates include: Los Firebirds – Friday, October 30 Teddy Bear
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cathedral City man who molested two boys has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, however, he was released on time served, as the case dates back over a decade. David Hadley Pio, 67, previously admitted two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old under a
Continue Reading COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The fallout on the ongoing controversy over the data center in Coachella continues as councilmembers face a possible recall. Jesus Ahkin Gonzalez and Vicente Zamora, two critics of Coachella’s proposed data center, have now filed paperwork to start the process to recall Coachella City Council members Denise Delgado and Yadira Perez.
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today has suspended federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, essentially cutting off millions of dollars to the L.A. region, over allegations of fraud and widespread mismanagement. HUD’s Office of Inspector General opened an investigation into LAHSA, Secretary Scott Turner announced
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A dehydrated hiker was airlifted to safety Tuesday afternoon in Palm Springs, video shared by the California Highway Patrol shows. A lost hiker was reported missing just before 1 p.m. on the N. Lykken Trail near W Tahquitz Canyon W & Museum Drive, authorities said. “After locating the hiker well
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Beaumont Police Department shared the dramatic moment when a vehicle crashed into a police motorcycle while the officer was conducting a traffic stop. The crash happened on the morning of May 27 on First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. “… one of our motorcycle officers conducted a routine traffic enforcement stop
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters were able to escort a man to safety during a structure fire just after midnight in Palm Springs. The fire was reported at around 12:20 a.m. at a single-story building on the 400 Block of W. San Rafael Drive. “As conditions rapidly changed, crews conducted a coordinated interior fire attack,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Un hombre de 86 años falleció tras ser atropellado por un vehículo el miércoles por la mañana en Indio. El choque se reportó poco antes de las 11:30 de la mañana en la Avenida 44, al oeste de la calle Jackson. La policía informó que un hombre de 86 años fue
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An 86-year-old man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Indio. The crash was reported just before 11:30 a.m. on Avenue 44, west of Jackson Street. Police said an 86-year-old man was struck by a Ford Focus while he was in a crosswalk. The pedestrian was
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 61-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a person in a wheelchair this past November in Yucca Valley. The collision happened on the afternoon of November 6, 2025, near the intersection of Airway Avenue and Primrose Drive. Police said the woman killed in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The home of the late advertising executive Harold Matzner is hitting the real estate market, the Beverly Hills Estates announced. The Palm Springs estate lists at $19.5 million, making it a potential record in the community. The sale is said to be for a charitable foundation. The property is roughly
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Opening statements are expected Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles in the trial of a 30-year-old former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day 2025 fire that prosecutors say smoldered for a week and grew into the deadly Palisades Fire. Jonathan Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty in October to federal charges
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities shared video of a hoist rescue of a 71-year-old hiker who was reported missing in Palm Springs on Friday. The hiker was reported missing at around 4:40 p.m., according to the Palm Springs Police Department. At 7:20 p.m., a hiker called dispatch to report that he had located an
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Originally Published: 08 JUN 26 19:54 ETUpdated: 08 JUN 26 20:03 ETBy Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Nithya Raman will advance to the November election in the Los Angeles mayoral race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, after overtaking Spencer Pratt for second place as more votes were counted in the days after the June 2 primary.
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