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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert announced it has euthanized Memo the jaguar after a rapid decline in his health. Memo was 14 years old. He was introduced at the Living Desert in July 2013 after being rescued from a home in Panama as an illegal pet. According to the zoo, Memo recently
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) is speaking with News Channel 3 about the long-planned Indian Canyon Drive bridge project in Palm Springs, highlighting its importance to regional transportation, current funding status, and anticipated timeline. The project would construct a bridge in the northern section of Indian Canyon Drive
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – More than three dozen children who went missing in recent years were located during a law enforcement sweep in Riverside County, state officials said today. In a joint statement released by the governor’s office and the California Department of Justice, authorities said 37 youths were found during Operation Safe Return. There
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Update 3/10/26 The coroner identified the pedestrian as Shannon Daly, 66, of Millcreek, California. Original Report 3/3/26 PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Palm Desert. The crash was reported at around 7:40 a.m. in the area of Portola Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive. According
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – College students were encouraged today to apply for an internship program at the Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage that offers paid work and academic credit as a tour guide for the 2026-27 season. “Tour guides are responsible for advancing the educational mission of the Annenberg Foundation Trust at
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Goldenvoice, the organizer behind the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals announced a new festival today that will feature a lineup of electronic music artists, slated for later this year in Indio. Head Trip is a two-day festival that will take place Oct. 10-11 at the Empire Polo Club, the same venue
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s women’s history month and News Channel 3 is spotlighting Coachella Valley women who’ve made a difference in the community every Tuesday. This week, we’re highlighting working moms. For Veronica Lopez, a senior loan officer with Secure Choice Lending, helping families buy homes is more than a career. “I really feel like
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The price of oil has spiked, and with it, gas prices across the United States are rising due to the war in the Middle East. As prices continue to climb, Nachhattar Singh Chandi, president and CEO of Chandi Group USA, which operates several ARCO AM/PM gas stations across the Coachella
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Palm Desert, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the area of 42nd Avenue and Cook Street at around 8:03 p.m. for reports of a traffic collision. When they arrived, they found
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are currently mopping up a mobile home fire that broke out at a residence at the Tri Palm Estates & Country Club in Thousand Palms. The incident commander on scene told News Channel 3 the fire was reported just before 8 p.m. tonight in the garage of a home
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The BNP Paribas Open is drawing thousands in to watch all-star tennis matches, bringing traffic to the areas surging the Indian Wells Tennis Garden “This totally sucks because we kind of get stuck in our houses,” says Colleen Sprogis, who’s lived near the Indian Well Tennis Garden for almost a decade. “You would think with all
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A local conference in Palm Desert is providing a space for male survivors of child sexual abuse to heal as recent news regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files triggers painful memories for many in the community. The “It Happens to Boys” conference, held at Saint Margaret’s Episcopal Church, brings together hundreds
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CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (KESQ) – California’s Colorado Desert is home to the Coachella Valley, as well as a deep history of training American soldiers. The General Patton Memorial Museum in Chiriaco Summit, which sits about 45 minutes from the valley, recounts that history for its visitors, which dates back to World War II. Portions of California and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A long-planned bridge project in Palm Springs could face additional delays as a lawsuit raises environmental concerns. The proposed South Palm Canyon Bridge has been in development for nearly 20 years. City leaders say the bridge is critical for improving emergency access to residents in South Palm Springs, particularly during
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The U.S. Treasury has stopped producing new pennies, ending more than two centuries of minting the one-cent coin. Officials say the move comes as production costs climbed to about 3.69 cents per penny, far more than the coin’s one-cent value. Existing pennies remain legal tender, and billions are still circulating nationwide.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are set to celebrate local educators this weekend with a special Teacher Appreciation Night focused on literacy and community engagement. The event takes place Sunday at 3 p.m. PT at Acrisure Arena and is presented by the Walter Clark Legal Group. The afternoon will highlight the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 13th annual Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival opened this weekend, bringing dozens of films and filmmakers to the Coachella Valley. Organizers said the festival, held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, has grown in popularity now featuring more films and spanning more days than in years past. The festival
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic was backed up on westbound lanes on Interstate 10 Sunday morning after a car hauler caught fire near Whitewater, just past the Whitewater Rest Area. As of 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, the lane closest to the shoulder is closed as crews clean up. California Highway Patrol officers told our crews
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The community was invited to participate in the inaugural running of the ‘CommUNITY Strong Walk’ in Cathedral City. The walk is part of Cathedral City’s LGBT+ Days weekend, which marked its 10th anniversary this year. Organizers asked those who wanted to participate to register online. Attendees gathered at The Roost
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is closing out its LGBT plus days celebration with the popular bed race and parade, where participants will race decorated beds. The grand marshal presentation begins at 11:15 a.m. and the bed race begins shortly after, at 11:30 a.m by City Hall.
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