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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 12th annual Contact in the Desert, featuring discussions and panels on extraterrestrial life and unexplained phenomena, will return to Indian Wells later this month. The world’s biggest UFO and UAP conference will take place from May 28 through June 1 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, located at
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – At least one California resident was aboard a cruise ship that has been stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, but has since disembarked, but Southern California health officials today were downplaying any local risk of infection or exposure. So far, three people are confirmed to have died from the hantavirus outbreak
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The prosecution is slated to rest Monday in the trial of a parolee accused of shooting a girl in the head because she happened to be “at the wrong place, at the wrong time” while sitting in a car near downtown Indio. Vicente Manuel Reyes, 30, of Thousand Palms allegedly perpetrated
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) One day after KESQ News Channel 3 reported Palm Valley School was facing a severe financial crisis, the Coachella Valley’s only non-religious college-prep private school says it will stay open thanks to an anonymous donor. Board Chair Dr. Sarah Dunn confirmed to KESQ Thursday that an unnamed family has stepped forward
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit suspect was found after a search in an Indio neighborhood Thursday afternoon. “The Indio Police Department is currently assisting with an active law enforcement incident involving a suspect who was pursued into the City of Indio near the 83000 block of Ocean Breeze Lane,” read a social media post
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An inmate at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning was hospitalized in critical condition after an alleged assault by a 55-year-old cell mate, authorities said today. The assault was reported at 12:14 a.m. Tuesday inside a cell, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies ended the assault
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A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Rancho Mirage, authorities said. Riverside County sheriff’s deputies responded at 9:42 p.m. to the area of Bob Hope Drive and Highway 111 regarding a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. When deputies arrived, they found the pedestrian in the roadway. The person was
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – May is Stroke Awareness Month — a time to educate people about the warning signs of a stroke and the importance of seeking immediate medical care. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and health experts say quick action can make a major difference in recovery.
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IMPERIAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced a partnership with the Trump Administration that would see a major federal investment to strengthen grid reliability and support long-term energy security in the Imperial and Coachella valleys. According to IID, the project recently received approval to move forward, unlocking a $18.3 million federal investment.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Jonathan Nicks is officially the new city manager of Indio. The City Council approved Nicks’ contract during Wednesday’s meeting. Details on the contract were not available. Nicks was working as assistant city manager, joining the city in Aug. 2024. Nicks is an experienced public servant with over two decades in local
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs Marine veteran says a trip home from Mexico turned traumatic after he was mistakenly detained at the U.S.–Mexico border. Harold Anthony Johnson says he was returning through the San Ysidro Port of Entry when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers suddenly surrounded his vehicle with
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio High School’s Agriculture Program will end after the current school year, a decision that is drawing concern from students, alumni and agricultural leaders who said the program is deeply tied to the community and local workforce. In a statement Tamara Wadkins, Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) Public Information Officer,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A major step forward for accessibility in the Coachella Valley. The Braille Institute is opening a new facility in Rancho Mirage aimed at helping people with vision loss live more independently. The Braille Institute broke ground Wednesday morning on a new 5,200-square-foot center located at 42525 Rancho Mirage Lane. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — With the summer bringing in fewer tourists, local food banks say those in the service industry who work less over the summer often need additional food assistance. “It’s not something that’s really talked about,” says Charles Huff, the LGBTQ Center of the Desert’s food security director. According to Visit Greater
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A fundraiser organized by the Friends of Palm Valley raised concern among parents and families this week. The fundraiser, which had amassed about $275,000 in pledges as of Wednesday morning, was created to support Palm Valley School, a private preschool to 12th grade institution in Rancho Mirage. The school has
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were arrested and charged as part of an ongoing medical malpractice investigation into an Indio business, police announced Wednesday. Alfonso Salvador Gomez Sotelo, 46, Sandra Leticia Felix Gomez, 46, and Renee Daniela Romo Ramirez, 33, were arrested on Thursday. The three were connected to Fajas Salud y Vanidades, a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) -Four people were hospitalized following a serious early Wednesday morning crash in Cathedral City that investigators say may have involved street racing. The collision happened just before 4 a.m. near the intersection of Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road. According to Cathedral City Police Traffic Sergeant Daniel Ames, witnesses reported seeing
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PERRIS, Calif. (KESQ) – An online auction of automobiles, appliances, musical instruments and other items from estates placed under the management of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be held a week from today, prompting an open invitation for all interested bidders to register in advance. Hesperia-based Bid Fast & Last is coordinating with the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 200 children in foster care are still waiting for a volunteer advocate, according to Voices for Children. The nonprofit says 187 local youth need a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA—someone trained to represent their best interests in court and provide consistent support during a difficult time. CASA volunteers
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 51-year-old Riverside County firefighter accused of sexually assaulting three women — including while he was on duty in Temecula — was charged today with a dozen felony and misdemeanor offenses, including forcible rape and kidnapping to commit rape. David Renteria III of Placentia was originally arrested last month following a
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