PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A rally organized in Palm Springs on Monday afternoon filled a street corner just outside of the Arenas District. It comes as frustration mounts after Alex Pretti’s death over the weekend. Pretti was shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minnesota on Saturday. That shooting has sparked widespread protests
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A popular downtown Palm Springs parking lot is temporarily closed as part of a planned safety improvements project. The lot, located at the intersection of W. Alejo Road and Belardo Road, is frequently used by visitors and local businesses. Some residents and business owners say the closure will further limit
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Jackie the bald eagle has laid her second egg at the Big Bear nest! Jackie had her egg at a little after 5 p.m. on Monday, the Friends of Big Bear Valley team announced. She laid her first egg on Friday. According to FOBBV, the two eggs should hatch closer
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Animal advocates, represented by Walter Clark Legal Group, have filed an injunction against the Riverside County Department of Animal Services to pause all euthanasia for space practices. It comes a year and a half into the activists legal fight against the county’s euthanasia practices, which some have called the highest
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 56-year-old man was sentenced Monday for stabbing a senior citizen withoutprovocation on the CV Link in Palm Springs. Jacob Ethan Masters was officially sentenced to 8 years after being convicted of cruelty to elder/adult with an enhancement of injuring someone who is 70 years or older, according to court records.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Organizers for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival released the lineup for its Quasar stage on Monday. Quasar was introduced two years ago with extended, three-hour sets. Weekend 1 will feature Pawsa on Friday, David Guetta on Saturday, and Fatboy Slim on Sunday. Weekend 2 will feature Armin Van Buuren
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker was rescued after falling at the Art Smith trail near Palm Desert Monday afternoon. The incident was reported at around 1:25 p.m. “Firefighters responded to reports of an adult hiker that had fallen, approximately 1.5 miles from the Art Smith trailhead,” reads a post by CAL FIRE. “Firefighters
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The scheduled lineup for Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, the city’s Pride celebration weekend, was released today. The 10th iteration of the celebration will be held from March 6-8. Opening day will feature a “Pro-Equality Rally,” a Pride flag raising at City Hall, 68700 Avenue Lalo Guerrero, and opening remarks
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A 36-year-old man killed in an accident in Thermal over the weekend was identified by the coroner’s office. The incident happened Friday at around 11:15 p.m. on Van Buren Street south of Avenue 54. The person killed was identified as Claudio Hernandez Martinez of Thermal. According to the California Highway Patrol,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic (PS Phil) presented a “first-of-its-kind” Latin-American music festival in Cathedral City on Sunday. Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico taking center stage at 5 p.m. The event also featuring performances including the Cathedral City Ballet Folklórico Dancers, Cathedral City Royal Jazz Band, Mariachi Arco-Iris de Los Angeles and
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Middle and high school students in the Coachella Valley gathered Sunday at the Tolerance Education Center to discuss the rise of antisemitism and explore ways to combat hate in their communities. The event provided students with a safe space to learn, share personal experiences, and engage in conversations about tolerance
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — It was only a matter of time for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Making his 2026 season debut and sixth start at the American Express this week, Scheffler won the tournament by four shots, finishing at 27 under par. Scheffler shot rounds of 63, 64, 68, and 66. The 29-year-old
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Southwest Arts Festival is taking place at the Empire Polo club in Indio this weekend. The festival features art from over 200 artists and live music. The event is hosted by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Indio Chamber of Commerce, with tickets starting at $25. The
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Firefighters responded to an RV/structure fire in Desert Hot Springs Saturday afternoon that exposed two nearby vehicles, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire officials said. Crews were called to the area of Driscoll and Dillon roads. Firefighters were able to contain the fire and knock it down shortly before 2 p.m. No
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UPDATE 1/24 PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has received several reports that between 20-30 employees have been given layoff notices at Renova Energy. It comes after News Channel 3 confirmed exclusively, the company will be acquired by investor-backed Mycrogrid. Renova Energy CEO Vincent Battaglia said the acquisition will restructure the departments, and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival returned to Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs Saturday morning. Hundreds of runners, curious attendees, and health experts gathered by 8:00 a.m. as the event kicked off. A number of races and fun runs started throughout the morning, including a 1K, 5K, and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is hosting its annual Singing the Birds: Bird Song and Dance Festival. The event will be held at Palm Springs High School from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bird singers and dancers from tribes across Southern California will gather to celebrate Native American
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — As thousands of fans packed PGA West Friday for day two of the 2026 American Express Golf Tournament, security was front and center alongside the action on the course and a highly anticipated concert series. Attendees described a visible and organized security presence beginning well before the entrance gates, including
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Blades Brown had himself the round of a lifetime on Friday. The 18-year-old shot a career-low 60 (12-under) on the Nicklaus Tournament Course in the second round of the American Express, setting a new course record in tournament history. Have a day, Blades Brown 👏 pic.twitter.com/LiaFZfVx34— The American Express ®
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Jackie the bald eagle has laid her first egg of the 2026 season at the Big Bear nest! The egg was first visible on the nest livestream at around 4:32 p.m. Last year, Jackie laid her first egg on Jan. 22. She laid a second egg about a little over
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