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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As triple-digit temperatures continue across the Coachella Valley, many drivers are turning to window tinting to help keep their vehicles cooler and protect against the sun’s UV rays. California law regulates how dark window tint can be, particularly on front side windows. Local window tint installers say business tends to
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KESQ) – The injured Big Bear bald eagle believed to be Jackie successfully received a life-saving transfusion earlier this week, according to the Ojai Raptor Center. The eagle remains in critical condition, and she continues to receive intensive care in the nonprofit’s urgent care unit. “A treatment plan has been developed to ensure
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated produce is prompting some Coachella Valley shoppers to think twice before filling their carts. Local farmers say they’re seeing growing concern from customers who want to know more about how produce is grown, cleaned and handled before it reaches their tables. At Temalpakh Farm
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An elderly man from Coachella was convicted on Thursday of child sexual abuse charges. Ysidro Anaya Sanchez, 74, pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd act with a child under 14 years. Sanchez admitted the felony counts under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. No charges were
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (July 23, 2026) — A suspect accused of stealing a rare sculpture valued at approximately $3,600 from a Palm Desert retail business has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation that led authorities from the Coachella Valley to Los Angeles County. The theft was reported on June 18, 2026, when deputies from the
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UPDATE: From Cal Fire, “The fire remains 43 acres and is now 10% contained. One lane of Highway 371 will be opened, expect delays. The residents who were impacted by the localized evacuations may return to their homes. Please use caution when traveling through the area as firefighters are continuing to perform mop up and
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MECCA (CNS) – A hiker was suffering from an unspecified medical emergency at a trail today in Mecca, prompting a rescue off the trail. The “inaccessible rescue” call was reported about 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency stated that crews made
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Petty Officer 1st Class Leslie Powell, a native of Indio, is celebrating a decade of service in the U.S. Navy, crediting the resilience and values learned growing up in the Coachella Valley for helping shape a successful military career. A 2015 graduate of La Quinta High School, Powell joined the Navy seeking opportunities beyond the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs has launched a new GIS Maps & Data Portal, giving residents easier access to city information through interactive online maps. The new tool allows users to explore a wide range of city services and resources from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Residents can search for
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A packed room at the Mizell Center Wednesday night marked the beginning of what city leaders expect will be a broader community conversation about the future of Palm Springs’ mayoral position. Dozens of residents attended the city’s first public meeting to weigh in on whether Palm Springs should return to
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new bus during a special meeting on Wednesday. The city will purchase a 24-passenger bus with two wheelchair spaces that runs on ultra-low-emission diesel for $212,963.04. City officials said the bus is expected to arrive in 4 to 6 months as
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – A jury is expected to be seated Monday for the trial of a felon accused of stabbing his girlfriend multiple times in an attack under an Indio bridge that he claimed stemmed from having a split personality. Jamin “Jay” Demar Williams is charged with assault with a deadly weapon resulting
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is set to see another round of extreme heat through the weekend and into next week. With temperatures above 110°F for an extended period and highs that could peak up to 118°F, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is forecasting added strain on its electrical grid. As local residents
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Coachella Valley is seeing monsoon moisture, and many people welcome the clouds and chance of rain, the extra moisture can also create ideal conditions for mosquitoes. Experts say even small amounts of standing water left behind after rain or watering can become breeding grounds, increasing the risk of mosquito bites
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Riverside County saw a nearly 20% increase in missing child reports in 2025, ranking second in California, amid legal proceedings regarding the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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Editor’s Note: News Channel 3 has updated the article to provide additional context on the 1993 case involving former City of Coachella Mayor, Jesus R. Gonzalez. Two of the figures leading the effort to recall Coachella City Council members Denise Delgado and Yadira Perez are now seeking elected office in the city. According to the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Qualified first responders will receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway during the month of August, officials said today. “The tramway is delighted to continue this annual tradition, in appreciation for the dedication and service of those who serve our communities,” Nancy Nichols, tramway general manager, said in
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Update (7/21/26 – 4:00 p.m.) Wildlife officials said the eagle’s condition remains critical. “Initial bloodwork indicates that the eagle is experiencing severe anemia and inflammation affecting the kidneys. We are still working to determine the underlying cause, and additional bloodwork and diagnostic test results are pending,” reads an update by the Ojai Raptor Center Tuesday
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were hospitalized today following a single- vehicle rollover crash on eastbound Interstate 10 in Mecca. The crash was reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday west of the Cactus City rest area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said three people sustained injuries ranging from
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INDIO, Calif. (July 21, 2026) — Two people were arrested following a violent altercation at an apartment complex Tuesday night that left two victims injured, according to the Indio Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 8:53 p.m. to the Mountain View Cottages, located at 46299 Arabia Street, after receiving reports of a fight involving several
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