COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A local soccer team has its sights set on Spain. “Natives FA” is a team made up of high school seniors who live in different parts of the Coachella Valley. The teams have been invited to play in a tournament in Madrid, Spain, called the Met Cup next summer. The team
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new public art installation on the Fred Waring Bridge near Madison Street in Indio is turning heads after going viral on social media. The artwork, which creates a flipbook-style optical illusion as drivers pass by, features a series of images that appear to move. Many residents say they’re impressed by
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Healthy Expo is the premier health and wellness resource in the valley, uniting business and community partners to educate and serve the public. This free event is taking place on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater located at 68526
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COACHELLA VALLEY (CNS) – SafeHouse of the Desert, in partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host its annual “Stuff the Bus” donation drive tomorrow at several locations across the Coachella Valley to benefit local youth in need. Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the following stores:Â Â — 83053
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Halloween revelers who risk driving under the influence or breaking other traffic laws could face very scary consequences, the California Highway Patrol warned on Tuesday. The agency announced that a 12-hour maximum enforcement period, or MEP, is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday, during which all available officers will deploy onto
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez was arraigned Thursday morning on perjury and conflict of interest charges for alleged illicit acts connected to his decisions on projects in the city, along with other matters. A grand jury indicted Hernandez, 42, on nine criminal counts. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and is
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Sunline Transit Agency will offer free fares on Election Day this Tuesday. All fares will be free on Routes 1–9. “Whether you’re heading to the polls, running errands, or just enjoying a breezy ride around town, we’ve got you covered. No cash? No problem! Just hop on and enjoy
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — On their final day of Red Ribbon Week, La Quinta Middle School is scaring off drugs and continuing a decades-long campaign against teen drug use. The school spirit week began Monday, where students were encouraged to wear as much red as possible for the ‘We are REDy to say NO
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds beat the San Diego Gulls 4-3 in overtime to secure their first home win of the season. Tyson Jugnauth’s first AHL goal, coming inside the final minute of overtime, and Victor Ostman’s 42 saves lifted the Firebirds to the win. The Firebirds netted two goals in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Innovating artificial intelligence ‘AI’, was the message of College of the Desert’s State of the College Thursday evening. COD President/Superintendent Val Martinez Garcia says the college is excited for the next year as they break ground on COD Palm Springs, a place where he says ‘AI’ education will flourish. ‘There’s
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands were out in downtown Palm Springs for a special Halloween VillageFest Thursday night. The night was filled with activities, including the haunted Sunline bus, where attendees walked through a spooky maze of frightening characters. Visitors of all ages dressed their best for the fun Halloween preview that also featured
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Just weeks before the official grand opening of the 40-mile CV Link, some users say confusing or incorrect directional signs along the path could send walkers and cyclists the wrong way or even into danger. Residents reached out to KESQ after spotting signs that didn’t seem to make sense. I-Team
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Businessman Mark Walter — who already owns part of the Dodgers, Sparks and Chelsea Football Club — has finalized a $10 billion purchase of the Lakers, the team announced today following unanimous approval of the deal by the NBA Board of Governors. “The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Rancho Mirage unanimously approved a new mosque to occupy 69640 Highway 111. It’ll be the first mosque on the western side of the Coachella Valley. “This building was once a restaurant, but now it has a chance to serve as something even more meaningful. A place of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — As Halloween approaches, police across the Coachella Valley are reminding parents to stay alert and carefully inspect their children’s candy before letting them dig in. While reports of fentanyl-laced treats are rare, law enforcement officials say the ongoing drug crisis warrants extra caution. Indio Police Sergeant Abraham Plata says that simple precautions
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RIVERSIDE (KESQ) – Pretrial motions are slated to begin Monday ahead of jury selection for the trial of three convicted felons accused of gunning down a 24-year-old man after carjacking him and his girlfriend in Riverside. Â Â Trezell Lamone Heckard, 30, of Vallejo, Qevon Xavier Harvey, 27, of Desert Hot Springs and Anthony Antoine Wright,
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 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is sharing the tribe’s culture and history with community members and visitors this weekend at its seventh annual Kewet Native American Learning Day and Market.  The educational cultural event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1st at Palm Springs
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two adults and two children were displaced after a fire at a home in Thousand Palms Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported at approximately 3:15 p.m. on the 31000 Block of Date Garden Drive. “Firefighters are on-scene of a single-story, single family dwelling with fire. The fire was contained at
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — La Quinta City Councilman Steve Sanchez is running to represent the Fourth District of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Sanchez made the campaign announcement first with News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij, announcing he plans to unseat Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, who was elected Supervisor in 2018. The fourth district
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – An injured hiker who sustained minor injuries was rescued today at the Pushawalla Palms Trailhead in Thousand Palms.   The rescue was reported about 2 p.m. Thursday in the Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge, near Ramon and Thousand Palms Canyon roads, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.  The agency
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