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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One homeowner in Indio is facing a months-long delay to activate her solar panels. Murgo first moved to Indio last year, and with the move, her utility company switched to Imperial Irrigation District. “Our bill went from almost $2000 to right around $200. So it was a big jump. So we were

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The recent deadly attack at a Latter-day Saints (LDS) church in Michigan has sent shockwaves across the country, including here in the Coachella Valley, where local faith communities are expressing growing concern over safety in religious spaces. The attack — which involved a gunman driving into a church building, opening

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – Music legend Sir Paul McCartney took the stage tonight. The iconic Beatle kicked off his “Got Back” USA tour at Acrisure Arena. McCartney played everything from The Beatles classics to Wings to solo hits. The doors opened at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. This isn’t McCartney’s

Desert Hot Springs, Calif. (KESQ)  – Heavy flooding swept through Desert Hot Springs this week, leaving homes damaged and residents struggling to recover. Several families reported that water from the storm reached as high as six inches inside their units, soaking carpets, furniture, and personal belongings. Sal Guzman described returning home to find his apartment

Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ)  – Surf and skate culture is colliding in the desert on Sunday at the inaugural E.A.S.T Festival, hosted at the Palm Springs Surf Club. The event is backed by Kona Big Wave beer and organized in partnership with STAB, a leading agency in surf culture. Organizers said the festival is designed

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs Fire responded to several trees on fire Saturday afternoon due to a lightning strike. The fire began around 4:30 p.m. near East Palm Canyon Drive and Farrell Street. Despite the rain, the strike caught 3 trees on fire. PS Fire quickly responded with multiple engines and contained the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is gearing up for Battle in the Desert, which will return to the Valley Oct. 11. The boxing showcase has been growing in popularity through the Coachella Valley for nearly 10 years. Something organizer, Jesus Gonzalez is proud to see. “It started pretty small in

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A powwow hosted by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians this weekend is expected to draw upwards of 30,000 visitors to Cabazon for a range of competitions and celebrations. The tribe’s 34th annual “Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow” event is being held Friday through Sunday at the Morongo Casino Resort &

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — One man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck near the I-10 freeway in Indio Saturday afternoon. Officials say the victim was hit by oncoming traffic, while crossing the westbound on-ramp at Monroe Street.  Deputies say the truck’s left front struck the man causing multiple injuries. The victim died

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens attended the Indio Police Department (IPD) local car seat event this weekend. Patrol officers assisted and shared information with parents on children’s car seating. Elvia Ojeda, parent, said she’s thankful IPD provided this opportunity to the community. “I’m just so excited,” Ojeda said. “They were so nice. My son is

The family of a local man who died tragically while on vacation in Colombia is speaking out.   Fernando Martinez died on Thursday.   We are hearing from his family, desperately trying to get his body back to the Coachella Valley.  His family says he and several friends were drugged by a group of women while on

Update: On Sunday morning, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that an investigation in Thousand Palms was connected to Saturday’s shooting in Rancho Mirage. Investigators closed off the area between Robert Road and Varner Road on Sunday afternoon, around 3:00 p.m., for a follow-up investigation for that same incident. News Channel 3’s crew at the

UPDATE: News Channel 3 and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter extend a thank you to all who turned out to support our first ever Cans ‘N Kibble event. The community came through to show their care for the animals – donating over 8,000 pounds of kibble, 4,100 cans of pet food, and more than $16,000