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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A new sales tax is on the agenda in Rancho Mirage. The City Council will consider a one-cent (1¢) transaction and use tax at its next meeting on Thursday, July 16th. If the tax measure is approved, it would be added to the ballot for the November 3rd general election
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As concerns about cyclosporiasis continue to make headlines, Temalpakh Farms in Coachella is sharing how consumers can safely prepare fresh produce at home. Health officials say washing fresh produce before eating or cooking it is an important step in reducing the risk of foodborne illness, including cyclosporiasis. News Channel 3
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was briefly trapped under a vehicle after being struck Monday evening in Indio. The crash was reported just after 8:30 p.m. on Chandis Way and Golf Center Parkway. Police said the crash involved a Honda CRV and a person on an electric scooter. Firefighters used specialized lifting airbags to
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Months after neighboring residents raised concerns about a potential fire hazard at the KGX Broadcast Center property, the cleanup is now complete, bringing relief to those living next door. The overgrown property along Dinah Shore Drive had become a growing concern for residents at Mountain View Apartments, a senior housing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors are always in need in the desert. It’s no different at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. At the end of June, 42 new resident physicians were welcomed to Desert Regional’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. Those new doctors are coming at a critical time. “Is there a shortage of
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a string of burglaries in Twentynine Palms, including one where he entered a room where two children were sleeping. The suspect, identified as Anthony Isaiah Irvin of Twentynine Palms, was arrested on Thursday. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Probation Supervisor was arrested over the weekend following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile inmate, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. The suspect, identified as Nancy Salcedo, 43, was arrested on Sunday at her residence in Indio. Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Peters said undisclosed parties from the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Monsoonal moisture has brought sticky conditions to the already hot weather. Elevated moisture disrupts the normal dry heat that Coachella Valley is used to, making conditions less comfortable. News channel 3 is asking residents, visitors and businesses how they have seen this weather affect them.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — More than four decades after a woman’s remains were discovered in a shallow grave in the mountains of Riverside County, investigators have finally restored her identity. The Riverside County Coroner and the Riverside Cold Case Homicide Team (RCCHT) announced that a female homicide victim, known only as “Jane Doe” for 45
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INDIO, Calif. — One person was killed and another injured Monday morning after a pickup truck overturned on Fred Waring Drive in Indio, ejecting both occupants, according to the Indio Police Department. The crash happened at around 8:13 a.m. as a blue Toyota Tundra was traveling westbound on Fred Waring Drive. Based on the preliminary
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UPDATE 7/13 2:29 P.M.: Six dogs transferred from the Palm Springs Animal Shelter were identified among 117 dogs found dead at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Humboldt County during an animal cruelty investigation. Investigators uncovered the remains in late June and said evidence indicates many of the dogs were shot. The six Palm Springs dogs—Felicia,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- A proposed federal housing bill aims to boost housing supply by reducing barriers to new construction, but local experts say any impact would take time. The Coachella Valley housing market continues to face high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and limited inventory, making affordability a challenge for many buyers. First-time buyers,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is expected to revisit the issue of independent oversight for the Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, July 14, after a grand jury report urged the county to establish stronger accountability measures following years of scrutiny over jail operations and in-custody deaths. The item, scheduled for the board’s
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Monsoon season can bring flash flooding, strong winds, blowing dust and dangerous travel conditions to the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 spoke with the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network about how families can prepare before severe weather arrives. Experts recommend having an emergency plan, staying informed through weather alerts, and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures continue climbing into the triple digits, local fire officials and mechanics are reminding drivers that extreme heat can put added stress on vehicles, increasing the risk of breakdowns and even fires. Vehicle fires are a common emergency response during the summer months. According to CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As monsoonal moisture brings muggy conditions to the desert, local landscapers say plants should be watered less. Experts say many will typically water their plants more during the drier summer months, but with higher humidity it takes longer for soil and plants to dry out. Without proper maintenance and preparation,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Cultural Center is reopening its Historic Camelot Theatre this Saturday, just two weeks after a fire forced the building to temporarily close. The fire broke out on the evening of June 27 in the kitchen area of the Cultural Center on East Baristo Road. According to the
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella man was arrested Friday on suspicion of selling various illicit substances, targeting minors throughout the Coachella Valley. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies began their investigation. The suspect, 19, was located on Friday, driving his vehicle in Cathedral City in the area of Dinah Shore Avenue and
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two women were arrested on Thursday after a burglary at a La Quinta business. Investigators later connected the pair to additional thefts in Indio, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Beaumont, resulting in a total loss of about $16,000 in merchandise. The investigation started on June 17 when authorities launched an
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs will host a series of community meetings to gather public input on the future of the mayoral position. News Channel 3 has reported that the city council is considering whether to let residents directly elect a mayor to serve a four-year term. That’s instead of
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