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World No. 1, five-time champion Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells

March 5, 2023 7:11 PM Bailey Arredondo

BNP Paribas Open tournament officials announced Sunday night that Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the tournament. World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field.#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/wUcBn5upc7— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 6, 2023 Reports say Djokovic’s unvaccinated status remains the deciding factor. Novak

Gusty now, warmer later

March 5, 2023 3:07 PM Kelley Moody

Mostly cloudy skies remain overhead as low pressure sends cooler air into the Coachella Valley. Gusty winds are expected to continue through Monday morning, with an extension to a Wind Advisory from the National Weather Service for areas in the San Gorgonio Pass. Sustained winds will likely be between 20-30 mph for wind prone spots

LGBT Days presents the 7th Annual bed race and bed parade in Cathedral City

March 5, 2023 4:55 PM Miyoshi Price

California’s first Pride celebration brought out thousands of people to celebrate the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender community for LGBT Days in Cathedral City. Many smiling people had incredible energy in the crowd and the bed race competition. The Cathedral City Firefighters were fast, finishing with a whopping 17 seconds in the race, while some

Pedestrian killed in Palm Desert traffic collision

March 4, 2023 11:10 PM Kelley Moody

Firefighters were on-scene after a vehicle hit and killed a person near the intersection of Calliandra Street and Alamo Drive in Palm Desert just after 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. TRAFFIC COLLISION W/FATALITY in Palm Desert – rpt @ 6:09p.m. Calliandra St. / Alamo Dr. Firefighters on-scene of

Twentynine Palms man killed in rollover crash

March 4, 2023 12:39 PM Kristen Outlaw

There was a deadly crash Saturday on State Route 62 in Twentynine Palms. Investigators said it happened just before 2:00 a.m. on Twentynine Palms Highway and Fiesta Road. The driver was reportedly headed eastbound when his car veered off the road and rolled over; he was ejected from his car and died at the scene. The number

Man arrested, accused of using counterfeit bills in Cabazon

March 4, 2023 11:13 AM Kristen Outlaw

Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said a Riverside man was arrested after deputies reportedly caught him with fake bills and drugs. On Thursday before 10:00 p.m. in Cabazon, deputies were called out to a parking lot off Seminole Drive, nearby Morongo Trail. They were told a man was using counterfeit bills. Once spotting deputies, the

Truck crashed into semi truck on I-10 in Whitewater, crews freed trapped person

March 4, 2023 12:03 PM Kristen Outlaw

A driver was reportedly recovering following a freeway crash just west of the Coachella Valley. Cal Fire said the crash happened Saturday around 3:00 a.m. on the westbound side of the I-10 near the Whitewater offramp. Emergency crews reportedly found a pickup truck under a semi truck. The driver in the truck reportedly had to be cut out

The Indian Wells Tennis Garden kicked off the 2023 BNP Paribas Open with a Family Day

March 4, 2023 6:46 PM Miyoshi Price

The Indian Wells tennis garden kicked off the 2023 BNP Paribas open with a family day event, bringing out hundreds of people. Families with children of all ages were invited to the Garden for a fun afternoon of activities on and off the court! There was live music, trampolines, obstacle courses, arts and crafts, ice cream,

A local organization host their first youth conference highlighting Restorative Justice

March 4, 2023 3:45 PM Miyoshi Price

Alianza Coachella Valley hopes to create safe spaces for students of all backgrounds, in and out of the classroom with Restorative Justice techniques. Alianza Coachella Valley hosted its first youth conference at the Indio College of the Desert campus. The theme of the day was Restorative Justice. The Alianza Represenatives says Restorative Justice can be

Kicking off the 7th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days!

March 3, 2023 6:08 PM Samantha Lomibao

Cathedral City is kicking off the 3 days of fun with the 7th Annual LGBT Days. It’s known as the first Pride celebration of the year in California! On Friday night, Cathedral City City Hall was lit in Pride colors as Mayor Rita Lamb put up the Pride flag. “Lots of fun, we have all

Teen hikers lost on Pacific Crest Trail for several days after snowstorm rescued

March 3, 2023 9:08 PM Jesus Reyes

Authorities were able to locate and rescue two 17-year-old hikers who were lost for several days on the Pacific Crest Trail near San Gorgonio Mountain following a snowstorm. The hikers, one a Cypress native and the other from Portland, Oregon, were dropped off near a trailhead in Whitewater on Sunday, Feb. 26 to hike a

Speeding driver in Palm Desert crash that killed three people arrested

March 3, 2023 8:42 PM Jesus Reyes

The driver suspected of causing a high-speed crash that killed three people during the holidays in Palm Desert was arrested Friday afternoon. The 24-year-old Palm Desert man was arrested Friday on the 67000 block of Dillon Road in an unincorporated area near Desert Hot Springs, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. announced. Authorities said he was

First look at Desert X 2023: preview the Coachella Valley art exhibition here

March 3, 2023 10:32 AM Marian Bouchot

Desert X is returning to the Coachella Valley with its fourth edition of the site-specific, international exhibit. On Friday, Desert X will host its 2023 Preview Opening ahead of its official opening day set for Saturday, March 4. The exhibition will run through May 7, 2023. Eleven artists will participate and create exhibits throughout the

One man dead, two others hospitalized following overnight shooting in East Valley

March 3, 2023 3:38 AM Thalia Bricker

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies cordoned off a portion of the Carver Tract community between Indio and Coachella early Friday morning after reports of a shooting. KESQ The sheriff’s department was called to the scene on Lingayan Avenue, near Van Buren and Avenue 48, just before midnight. Nobody with injuries was found in the neighborhood, but

KESQ assistant news director discusses conditions while trapped in Crestline due to snowstorm

March 3, 2023 5:14 PM Jesus Reyes

We’re hearing from one of the many families trapped up in the mountains. News Channel 3 assistant news director Tim Kiley has been trapped in his home in Crestline for nearly a week. Snow continues to cover homes in Crestline (3/3/23) News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke to him today while he waited in line for a

Former Grand Slam champions headline 2023 BNP Paribas Open wild cards

March 3, 2023 3:41 PM KESQ News Team

2020 Australian Open Champion Sofia Kenin headlines the list of players awarded main draw wild cards into the 2023 BNP Paribas Open, a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event to be held March 6 – 19, 2023 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Check Out Our BNP Paribas Open Section for More Coverage Ten total

David Palmer set to be the next Shadows Hills head football coach

March 3, 2023 3:23 PM Jesus Reyes

David Palmer is expected to be named the new head coach of the Shadow Hills High School football team. The school announced the move on Friday. The Desert Sands Unified School District board still needs to approve the hire and is expected to do so during its March 7 meeting. Palmer has been a member

Bay Area woman pleads not guilty in Palm Desert armed jewelry store robbery

March 3, 2023 1:09 PM City News Service, KESQ News Team

A 23-year-old woman accused with three men in an armed robbery last year at a Palm Desert jewelry store pleaded not guilty to felony charges today. Tracy resident Karina Monique Ortega and Demetrius Marquise Thornton, 24, of Colton were each charged with one felony count of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon to cause

A Coachella Valley organization is breaking the silence for men who are abused

March 3, 2023 11:45 AM Miyoshi Price

“There are thousands of men, in all walks of life, out there suffering because they feel too shameful to tell anyone about their abuse,” says Carol Teitelbaum. It Happens To Boys Conference in Indio starts at 8:30 am but runs until 5 pm, Friday, March 3rd, 2023, at ABC Recovery in Indio, hosted by Creative

DHS Councilmember calls for safety improvements to dangerous intersection after semi-truck overturns on SR-62

March 2, 2023 4:42 PM Samantha Lomibao, Jesus Reyes

A truck hauling carrots overturned following a crash in Desert Hot Springs Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred at around 3:45 p.m. on State Route 62 and Pierson Boulevard. An SUV and a semi-truck were involved. Both drivers suffered minor injuries. “It’s always unsettling to see an accident like this. We’re really fortunate this time that