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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)  – The City of La Quinta honored Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez on Tuesday on the anniversary of his death. Lopez was one of the 13 U.S. Service members killed in the 2021 Kabul Airport attack in Afghanistan. The tribute is being held at the Civic Center Campus indoors in the multipurpose

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cleanup efforts are underway across Twentynine Palms after a powerful storm swept through the area on Monday, unleashing a torrent of mud and debris that overwhelmed roads and flooded homes. On Highway 62 — one of the hardest-hit areas — Caltrans crews spent Tuesday clearing away rocks and sediment that

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Supervisors authorized on Tuesday the County Sheriff’s Department to initiate a review of potential amendments to fee schedules for processing applications to establish massage parlors, strip clubs, short-stay motels, sexually oriented bookstores, and related businesses throughout unincorporated communities.    In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board approved the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department said it finds travelers with firearms more often than you think. While there are cases where you can bring a firearm on a plane, it is not permitted in carry-on luggage. PSPD said previously, any traveler found with a firearm through the Palm Springs International

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  – Heavy rain turning into heavy worries for some residents at Canyon Mobile Home Community. Residents told News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson their neighborhood has faced flooding before, and that the storm was a reminder of just how vulnerable their homes can be. At 10 and 11 p.m. hear from neighbors

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Just months after sweeping layoffs aimed at fixing a multi-million dollar budget shortfall, the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) announced on Monday that it has entered into a contract with the state’s Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT). FCMAT acts as California’s independent analyst focusing on helping schools and

UPDATE 8/25/25 7:00 PM – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that a deputy responded to the location following continued reports of a strong odor in the area. Upon assessment, the department coordinated with the local fire agency, which conducted a wash down in an effort to mitigate the issue. TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) –

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Public Library reopened today after relocating to its temporary location at Rimrock Plaza, while the original facility is renovated. The library, temporarily located at 4721 E. Palm Canyon Drive, opened at 10 a.m. Monday on the corner of Gene Autry Trail.    The relocation was necessary to

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was pronounced dead after a traffic collision Monday afternoon in Twentynine Palms. The crash was reported at approximately 12:45 p.m. near the 5100 block of Adobe. Details remain limited; however, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. City officials

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A road project in Palm Springs that began today will prompt street closures until next month.    Construction work hours will be daily from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., through Sept. 5.   The Pavement Rehabilitation project involves removing existing asphaltic concrete, placing new concrete,