PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Chermica Simmons said Ervin “Erv” Simmons, her brother, was one of the two people killed in Saturday’s overnight shooting during a motorcycle club event in Palm Springs. While the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) have not officially released the identities of the victims, Chermica confirmed the information with News Channel
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – What happens in Iran doesn’t stay in Iran. Experts warn the consequences of this war will radiate across the Middle East and the world. They say right now the main concern for American citizens, especially those with family members serving overseas, is the risk to United States service members. Any
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – Growing safety concerns as stray dogs take over the north shore community. Several residents are calling for support to stop the abandonment of animals in the area. Residents say people from neighboring towns are dumping stray pets on the streets every day with some of them going off to bite
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Several Coachella Valley Unified School District students received awards at the 2026 Riverside County Science & Engineering Fair over the weekend. This year’s competition featured 367 projects representing approximately 530 students from across Riverside County. Medals were awarded in 22 scientific and engineering categories, recognizing exceptional achievement in research, innovation, design,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Conflict in the Middle East is leaving many consumers and investors speculating on what impacts could appear at home. Drivers in the Coachella Valley found increased gas prices compared to last week. News Channel 3 reported a 40-cent increase in a span of a month during February. On Monday, two
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The signatures of well over 100,000 Riverside County voters who added their names to a petition calling for a statewide ballot initiative that would require identification before voting in California were submitted to the county Office of the Registrar of Voters today. “Our democracy relies on confidence in our elections, but
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Several tennis stars set to play in the BNP Paribas Open are currently stranded in Dubai, as the two main airports in the country are experiencing disruptions due to the U.S. conflict with Iran. Tennis star Daniil Medvedev is among those stranded, after wining the ATP 500 title in Dubai
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Update 3/2/26 A La Quinta man was arrested on suspicion of the deadly shooting. Alex Anthony Uribe, 46, was arrested Friday and booked into the Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of murder, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, March 3. Original Report –
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Construction is underway on a major $7.5 million improvement project at Demuth Park in Palm Springs. Led by the Palm Springs Engineering Services Department in coordination with the Parks & Recreation Department, the long-anticipated Demuth Park Development Project represents more than five years of planning and assessment. Funded through Land
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – David Bell, Palm Springs resident, said a large cluster of palm fronds came crashing down Thursday evening during VillageFest in downtown Palm Springs. Bell, who was at the weekly street fair, said the fronds fell around 5:50 p.m. in front of the Birkenstock store along Palm Canyon Drive. “It sounded
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival concluded its 78th year on Sunday, with the rodeo emerging as the main attraction for fans of all ages. The grandstand arena was packed as riders and their horses competed in high-energy events like saddle bronc and bareback riding. In these competitions, half
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of people looking for important medical and dental care made their way to Indio throughout the weekend. News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij first reported on this year’s Coachella Valley Clinic on Friday. Hosted at the Empire Polo Grounds, California Careforce, in partnership with Goldenvoice, brought the clinic to Indio for
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Following a weekend of strikes in Iran by the U.S. and Israel, both Coachella Valley congressmen have reacted, on opposing sides of the aisle. Republican Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued a statement reading: “Ayatollah Khomeini and the Iranian regime is the head of the snake that is responsible for killing thousands
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The CIF Southern Section playoffs are closing out in the Coachella Valley and two local teams battled it out in their championship games on Saturday. The Coachella Valley girls soccer team defeated Del Sol at home 3-2 in a hard-fought game. It’s the first ever championship win for the program.
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two weeks of Tennis Paradise at the BNP Paribas Open kicked off Saturday with the tournament’s annual Family Day event. Beginning at noon Saturday, the free event welcomed families of all ages to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Attendees got to enjoy free tennis clinics, a 5K run, interactive games,
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Black history committee is hosting the 39th annual Black History Parade and Town Fair today. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m., starting on Baristo Road and ending at Alejo Road. Immediately following the parade, there will be a town fair at downtown park. The event is free and will feature live
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department was investigating an overnight shooting during a motorcycle club event that left two people dead. The department said, in a press release, it received several 911 calls about a fight and gunfire shortly after midnight Saturday morning. Five people were reportedly shot. According to the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A free health clinic will be held this weekend at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio. The 2026 Coachella Valley Clinic, presented by Goldenvoice, will be held on February 27-March 1. According to the California Careforce, all services are free, open to the public, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — We have continuing coverage of the CIF-SS playoffs for the winter sports season, with Coachella Valley girls soccer still standing, set to play for a championship on Saturday. It’s been a historic season for the Lady Arabs, looking to cap it off with a Division 5 title. Sports Director Blake Arthur visited the team
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DESERT MIRAGE, CALIF. (KESQ) – A $777.77 donation sparks a heartfelt moment for a campus program changing students’ lives. For more than a decade, the Puente Program at Desert Mirage High School has helped students pursue higher education and expand their futures beyond the classroom. This week, the spotlight turned to one of the program’s
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