Some residents at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens were getting into the spirit of the holidays. On the Thursday before Christmas, zoo officials shared festive video of the animals enjoying holiday décor placed in zoo exhibits. Some animals were treated to wreaths, Christmas trees – and others were seen munching on some frozen snacks. The
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TODEC said it was working to help local farmworkers through the winter months. The local organization said its annual Farmworkers Appreciation Campaign ran from November 1, 2024 through February 15, 2025. During this time frame, TODEC representatives supplied farmworkers with tools like coats and rain boots — paid for by generous donations. TODEC said many
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Palm Springs International sent out a Thanksgiving travel alert ahead of the holiday week. It was expecting 34,000 passengers during the week of Thanksgiving. Peak days during the holiday week were expected on Tuesday, Wednesday, and the Sunday following Thanksgiving- with the busiest times between 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. PSP recommended travelers to arrive
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News Channel 3 was tracking breaking news on Friday night. Fire crews were called out to the San Jacinto mountains above Palm Springs after 6:30 p.m. Many viewers called into the KESQ newsroom to report the blaze and a News Channel 3 crew was on its way to the scene. There was no word on
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A driver was transported to the hospital following a crash on Interstate 10 eastbound, in Palm Desert near Washington Street. CHP investigators confirm it was reported after 12:30 p.m. after the vehicle overturned into the center divider. The crash caused a backup for eastbound traffic as crews worked to clear the scene. The condition of
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RANCHO MIRAGE, California (KESQ) – One death has been confirmed in a house fire News Channel 3 was tracking late Thursday in Rancho Mirage. Cal-Fire Battalion Chief Pete Tierney made the announcement Friday morning as cleanup operations were underway. Fire crews were on scene of the house fire, which broke out around 11:15 p.m. at a
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The Empire Polo Grounds in Indio was gearing up for ‘Magic of Lights’. The holiday event was in its third year. It was expected to feature dozens of light displays – made up of more than two million dazzling lights. In addition to a holiday lights experience, organizers said attendees could check out the Holly
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Investigators were seeking information on a shooting that happened Thursday afternoon in Indio. They confirmed with News Channel 3 that a person with a gunshot wound checked into JFK Hospital around 4:00 p.m. The person was listed in critical but stable condition. Indio Police officers said the victim wasn’t cooperating with the investigation, but investigators
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CABAZON, California (KESQ) – Update: A high-speed chase on Thursday night through the streets of Riverside County ended in tragedy. It all began around 9:30 p.m. when a Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to pull over a red Ford Mustang convertible at the roundabout on Morongo Trail and Seminole Drive. Police say the driver, a
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Two Massage Envy locations in the desert have closed their doors. Owners announced that both the La Quinta and Palm Desert locations were closed due to financial pressures from state regulations. They also blamed rising labor and insurance costs. Outside both locations on Monday, signs were posted — directing clients to reach out to guest
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Fire crews quickly responded to a small brush fire near Beaumont Monday afternoon. It was reported around 3:00 p.m. on eastbound Highway 60 and Jack Rabbit Trail. First-arriving crews reported the fire was burning at a moderate rate of spread in light flashy fuels. The number 3 lane was closed during the incident. Cal Fire
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A warning was being sent out to drivers to slow down in school zones following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning. It was reported after 8:00 a.m. in front of Richard Oliphant Elementary School in Indio. Indio Police Department investigators said a Jeep T-boned a Hyundai. The driver of the Hyundai was taken to the hospital
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a two-vehicle crash in Indian Wells. It was reported in the area of Cook Street and Highway 111 after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Investigators said one of the drivers was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; Cal Fire officials reported major injuries. Alcohol and drugs did not appear
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There was no word on the cause of a house fire that broke out overnight. Cal Fire reported crews were called out Tuesday around 2:40 a.m., to a home located off Calle Avila in Coachella. Firefighters reported seeing flames coming from the back of the main structure, as well as downed power lines. The fire
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An 18-year-old man was killed in a shooting Wednesday night in Coachella. Deputies were called out after shots were heard in the area of Calle Rojo and Calle Camacho around 10:30 p.m. When deputies arrived, they reported seeing an adult man bleeding in the middle of the street. Deputies said they attempted to save the
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An arrest was made following a deadly Fentanyl overdose incident that happened near Desert Hot Springs in 2022. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said the Desert Hot Springs man was captured Monday at the US-Mexico border. He was accused of providing drugs to a 17-year-old female at a home located off Via Quedo in unincorporated area
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The USGS reported several earthquakes in Kern County on Tuesday night. One of the largest ones was reportedly a 5.2 Magnitude earthquake, reported at 9:09 p.m. near Lamont, California. It was followed by a 4.5 Magnitude earthquake about a minute later, also in Lamont. There was no immediate word on any damage or injuries from
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A homicide occurred in Desert Hot Springs Friday night around 9 p.m. in the area of Pierson Blvd. and Cactus Dr., DHS Police confirmed. The male victim has now been identified. Police responded to the 66-100 block area of Pierson Blvd. from the report of a shooting. Officers responded to the area and found Christian
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Updated post at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday: An official with Cathedral City Fire Department said crews were called out for a brush fire with a rapid rate of spread at the south end of Perez Road and south of Highway 111. When firefighters arrived, they saw about a 20-acre fire moving towards a national monument,
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The U.S. Geological Survey reported a swarm of earthquakes in the Brawley area on Saturday. A few dozen quakes, ranging between magnitudes 2.5 to 3.9, were reported throughout the day. The largest one recorded (at the time of this report) was a magnitude 3.9 earthquake, which struck around 4:00 p.m. Nearby, the USGS reported a
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