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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re quickly approaching the 16th annual FIND Regional Food Bank Telethon. Our Telemundo 15 anchor, Hernan Quintas, showcases a very unique and empowering program called FIND Youth Advisory Commission. It’s where students from the valley and high desert areas address the issue of food insecurity while learning about leadership in
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers across California should expect increased patrols as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) rolls out a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at cracking down on speeding and preventing serious crashes. The enforcement campaign began at 6 a.m. Tuesday and runs through 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, with officers closely watching for anyone
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County sheriff’s deputies and officers from other law enforcement agencies throughout the region will be boosting patrols next week to catch Cinco de Mayo celebrants who risk drinking, or drugging, and driving. Anti-DUI deployments will be conducted all day on Tuesday, May 5, mostly involving saturation patrols in multiple locations.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department is prepared to issue a strong message to residents about the importance of keeping dry brush and fuels trimmed and cleared. Recent wildfires were still fresh in the memories of residents and firefighters alike. For example, the Prescott Fire this past February torched palm trees
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters could be deciding new voter identification requirements in November. The ballot initiative has received enough signatures to appear on the November ballot. If approved, voters would be required to show a government-issued ID every time they go to the polls. Mail-in ballots would need the last-four digits of
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Takeaways from the latest California governor’s debate Originally Published: 28 APR 26 22:36 ETUpdated: 28 APR 26 22:40 ETBy Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Eight candidates seeking to become California’s next governor met for an unwieldy debate Tuesday, where the candidates discussed their plans to make the state more affordable and sought to gain ground
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hospital officials confirmed they saw 85 patients from Stagecoach in the ER over the weekend. A spokesperson for JFK Memorial Hospital confirmed that the number is up from 45 patients last year. The hospital did not have that data broken down by injury type, but ER physicians reported there were persons
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Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The man accused of murdering a missing teen is back in court Tuesday for his preliminary hearing. 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pleaded not guilty in connection to the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’neya Tovar. Tuesday’s court appearance is said to determine if there is enough evidence to establish probable cause and hold him for
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A jury was seated today for the trial of a parolee accused of shooting a girl in the head and endangering other children as they rode in a vehicle near downtown Indio. Vicente Manuel Reyes, 30, of Thousand Palms allegedly perpetrated the attack in 2018 and has been awaiting trial ever
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MORONGO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman was killed, and five people were injured, after a crash on a Friday afternoon in Morongo Valley, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The crash was reported at around 2:40 p.m. on State Route 62 near Rose Eden Drive. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Dodge Caliber was traveling
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A 48-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night on Interstate 10 in Cabazon. The crash was reported at around 11:15 p.m. on the eastbound side of the I-10, east of Morongo Trail. According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2026 Mercedes G-550 at an
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose to its highest amount since Oct. 6, 2023 today, increasing 1.8 cents to $5.898. The average price has increased seven consecutive days, increasing 14.1 cents, including seven-tenths of a cent Monday, according to figures from the AAA
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker suffered minor injuries Tuesday while trekking the Bump and Grind trail in Rancho Mirage. The “hiker down” call was reported at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the injured hiker was airlifted from the remote area and taken to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is receiving national recognition after earning multiple spots in USA Today’s 10Best rankings, including being named one of the top zoos in the country. One highlight is the zoo’s Australian Adventures exhibit, which ranked in the top five nationwide and features an immersive, walk-through
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Arrests at the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival fell about 21% from last year, according to data released by the Indio Police Department. Police reported 119 total arrests during the three-day country music festival, down from 151 arrests in 2025. The festival ran April 24–26, with campers arriving the day before. False
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a head-on collision in Indio that Indio Police said may have been caused by an impaired driver. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street. For Antonio Cazarez, who witnessed the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Summer travel season is approaching and local doctors want you to be prepared before you get on a flight or visit packed venues. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with infectious disease specialist Dr. Phyllis Ritchie about how you can stay healthy.
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 48-year-old inmate choked on food while inside a housing unit at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility and was pronounced dead, authorities announced today. Deputies assigned to the Banning facility received notification of the inmate undergoing a medical emergency on Sunday, prompting jail staff and medical personnel to immediately respond
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Festivalgoers were forced to evacuate Stagecoach Music Festival Saturday night due to strong winds, causing chaos and leaving some confused. Goldenvoice sharing this message on the Stagecoach app Saturday night at 7:46 p.m: “Due to severe weather, please exit the event site and move to your vehicles or protected areas outside
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center was expected to reopen next month following a months-long closure and delays with equipment manufacturing and delivery issues with a $4 million facility-wide infrastructure upgrade. A target reopening date was scheduled for May 23, but city officials said the center might reopen at an earlier
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