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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Following interruptions and challenges due to an intensification of immigration raids, the Day of the Dead celebration returned to the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 photographer Chris Tarpenning was at the public cemeteries in Cathedral City and Coachella as locals honored their ancestors through a highly elaborate celebration.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A crash in Palm Springs Saturday afternoon caused damage to a building, with minor injuries reported. Crews were called around 3:28 p.m. to the area of La Verne Way and South Camino Real. It is unclear how many people were involved or what caused the crash. News Channel 3 was
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Animal care workers at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens returned to the picket line Saturday, October 31, as a labor dispute over wages and their first union contract continues. Workers demonstrated outside the Palm Desert zoo, calling for higher wages as negotiations between the union and zoo management remain
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Halloween celebrations are bringing thousands of people to downtown Palm Springs this weekend, giving local businesses a chance to bring in more customers. The annual Halloween party on Arenas Road is taking place Friday and Saturday, with music, dancing, entertainment and costume contests. The free event runs from 4 p.m.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs swore in Jim Vanderpool as interim city manager, as officials also honored retiring city manager Scott Stiles and Fire Chief Paul Alvarado. Vanderpool has 30 years of experience in municipal government, most recently serving as the city manager of Anaheim for six years, and comes
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — A passenger was killed, and the driver was seriously injured following a motorcycle crash Sunday morning on Highway 74 near the Devil’s Ladder Trail. Authorities were dispatched to the scene around 9:15 a.m. following reports of a single-motorcycle crash. According to the California Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was riding their
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is celebrating Halloween weekend with several family-friendly events, including a dog costume contest, trick-or-treating and the city’s 10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular. The festivities kicked off Saturday morning at Panorama Park Dog Park with the dedication of a new sculpture called “Great Scott,” created by artists Karen and Tony
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Department of Education issued a notice about a data breach that may have impacted some Coachella Valley schools. Educational Testing Service (ETS), the organization that supports California’s statewide testing programs, reported the breach. ETS says an unauthorized person used a compromised login credential to access and copy student information
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PALM SPRINGS (KESQ)- Palm Springs Fire Chief Paul Alvarado announced his retirement after 35 years in the fire service, including the past three and a half years leading the Palm Springs Fire Department. His retirement will take effect Monday, November 2. Alvarado joined the city in 2023 after previously serving with the Long Beach Fire
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Southern California Edison is reporting multiple unscheduled power outages in the Coachella Valley and high desert following the impact of Rachel overnight. As of 2:00 p.m. three separate outages in Palm Springs, one on Cathedral City, one in Rancho Mirage and one in Palm Desert are impacting over 250 customers. Several
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Head Trip is set to go on Sunday, despite being forced to end its first night early due to severe weather, with some adjustments to its schedule. Calvin Harris, who was unable to take the stage before Saturday’s show ended at 9 p.m. due to stormy weather, is now slated to
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COACHELLA VALLEY (KESQ) – Local officials are highlighting sandbag distribution sites, storm safety tips and emergency preparedness resources as residents get ready for potentially wet weather. With rain and strong winds possible across Southern California, cities throughout the Coachella Valley are reminding residents to take precautions, prepare their homes and stay informed about changing weather
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A candidate for the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors is facing questions over his financial disclosures and business licensing. Sean Webb is running for a four-year seat representing District 4. He currently serves on La Quinta’s Art and Community Services Commission. The controversy centers on Webb’s required Form 700
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As ballots arrive in Coachella Valley for the upcoming November election, polls indicate that many voters intend to cast their votes against President Trump and Republican policies rather than in favor of specific candidates.
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Assemblymember Greg Wallis is scheduled to host a free scam-prevention seminar for seniors on Friday morning at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs.
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