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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Trial proceedings may start before the end of the week for a convicted felon accused of killing a 30-year-old Cabazon man, whose disappearance remained a mystery until his body was located more than two years later. Shannon McCloud Collins, 49, of Cabazon was arrested in 2024 following a Riverside County Sheriff’s
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Indio will not fine Goldenvoice after Swedish House Mafia’s headlining performance at Head Trip on Sunday continued past the festival’s midnight curfew. In a statement, the city said it would not issue a fine to Goldenvoice due to the weather-related circumstances that impacted Head Trip on Saturday. Check
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UPDATE: Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Palm springs Police Department sent out an alert that North Indian Canyon drive is back open at the whitewater wash between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet. ORIGINAL REPORT: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Barricades are up, but not every driver is stopping. North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed Monday following heavy
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two serious bicycle accidents in Palm Springs over the past week have become a cause for concern. One cyclist is in critical condition after a crash Sunday night, according to police. The department said the crash happened at N Sunrise Way and E Vista Chino just before 10 p.m. The
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – In an effort to protect local wildlife and comply with state and federal wildlife protections, the Indian Wells City Council will consider amending the city’s tree-trimming and general property-maintenance regulations Thursday. A section of the city’s municipal code requires all landowners, tenants, lessees and occupants adjacent to public right-of-way to
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Local roofing company owners in Palm Springs report a surge in repair requests following heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel.
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North Shore, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Rachel left roads covered in mud and debris across parts of the Coachella Valley, creating hazardous driving conditions in the East Valley. Especially the unincorporated community of North Shore, which sustained severe impacts. The storm left streets throughout North Shore covered in mud that has since compacted, making road
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco claims the 650,000 Prop 50 ballots he seized and was forced to return will be destroyed on Tuesday. The claim comes from a campaign fundraising email, and News Channel 3 is working to confirm it. Bianco seized those ballots while investigating fraud claims in the November
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Anthony Anderson, Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actor, producer, television host, and philanthropist, will be the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade. The Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade will take place Sunday, October 25, on El Paseo. Festivities kick off at 8 a.m., the parade is scheduled
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus and the city of Palm Desert have launched a yearlong paid internship program to give students hands-on experience working in municipal government, officials announced today. The program’s inaugural class includes five students who are gaining experience in various city departments, including finance, economic
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Kataluna Enriquez, groundbreaking model, fashion designer, and advocate, has been named the Marsha P. Johnson Grand Marshal for the 40th Anniversary Palm Springs Pride celebration, organizers announced on Monday. Enriquez is a brand ambassador, mental health advocate, gender equality champion, multidimensional fashion designer, and owner of KatalunaKouture. As a Filipino
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — HeadTrip festivalgoers are preparing for another night of music after lightning forced organizers to end Saturday’s show early at the Empire Polo Club. Organizers announced just before 9:30 p.m. that performances would not resume because of continued lightning. Attendees were directed to leave the venue and seek shelter. Later that night,
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A few spotty showers remain around the region today, so you may need to use those windshield wipers, but only briefly. The chance of showers hovers near 20% for the rest of this afternoon. Highs will be subdued all week, in the 70s and 80s, thanks to a large area of low pressure, and a
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Head Trip campers are packing up and heading home Monday morning after a weekend of music, rain and a lightning-related disruption. Lightning forced organizers to cut Saturday night’s show short, sending festivalgoers back to their campsites and vehicles. The festival continued Sunday. Drivers traveling near the Empire Polo Club should plan
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Southern California Edison is reporting multiple unscheduled power outages in the Coachella Valley and high desert following the impact of Rachel overnight. As of 2:00 p.m. three separate outages in Palm Springs, one on Cathedral City, one in Rancho Mirage and one in Palm Desert are impacting over 250 customers. Several
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Head Trip is set to go on Sunday, despite being forced to end its first night early due to severe weather, with some adjustments to its schedule. Calvin Harris, who was unable to take the stage before Saturday’s show ended at 9 p.m. due to stormy weather, is now slated to
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Rachel continues to move north after making its way through the Coachella Valley. Many streets and neighborhoods were flooded, and runoff from the mountains formed streams in many places. However, after the water receded, those streams left behind piles of mud. News Channel 3 is speaking with
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UPDATE, 9:40 PM, Oct. 10th: Head Trip announced just before 9:30 p.m. the show will not resume Saturday night due to continued lightning. Sunday’s schedule is set to start with gates opening at 3:00pm according to the Head Trip website. UPDATE, 9:15 PM, Oct. 10th: Head Trip officials announced via its mobile app the festival
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UPDATE 10/11/26 1:51 p.m. E. Vista Chino between Clubhouse View Drive and Carmela Drive and N. Gene Autry between E Via Escuela and Salvia have been REOPENED through the wash. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Rachel swept into the valley overnight bringing heavy rain at time all across the valley. Currently, many roads
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Riders and community members gathered Saturday to honor Palm Springs Officers Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny, marking 10 years since their deaths. The Palm Springs Police Officers’ Association’s annual memorial ride honored their service, along with the department’s other fallen officers. For longtime valley resident Carlene Hart, the gathering was
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