MORONGO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been nearly 3 months since 50-year-old Chris Garcia of Morongo Valley was killed in what authorities called an ‘intentional hit and run,’ and the family says no arrests have been made. News Channel 3 spoke with Garcia’s wife just days after her husband’s death on November 6, 2025. She
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Kratom, an herbal drug often found in energy drinks and pills at gas stations, will now face new regulations in La Quinta. La Quinta City Council passed ordinance chapter 5.94, passing new limits on Kratom and the synthetic concentrate derived from the drug, known as 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Narcotics experts say
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were arrested a month after a burglary in Palm Desert that included multiple stolen firearms, authorities announced. The suspects, a 32-year-old resident of Banning and a 32-year-old resident of Beaumont, were arrested Tuesday afternoon in the 11000 block of Legends Lane in Beaumont, according to the Riverside County
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Concerned residents from the Historic Tennis Club neighborhood in Palm Springs are mobilizing to stop a proposed high-density housing development planned in what they say is a wildlife corridor. “There’s masses of bighorn sheep. This is the corridor that they walk on in order to be able to get up
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Taxi drivers at Palm Springs International Airport say the loss of a designated staging area is making it harder for them to work efficiently. Leonel Reyes, a local taxi driver, says the problem began last month, when the airport stopped allowing taxis to use a dedicated waiting area that previously
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of protesters gathered Wednesday afternoon for a peaceful march in Indio calling for changes to immigration enforcement and greater accountability from federal authorities. Organizers called the demonstration “ICE Out of Indio,” urging community members to stand in solidarity with people they said have been harmed by U.S. Immigration and Customs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport handled a record 3.3 million passengers in 2025, marking a roughly 2.4% increase over 2024, airport officials announced today. March was the airport’s busiest month, with about 500,000 passengers passing through the terminal. Officials said passenger demand remained strong even after the peak travel season. “We’re
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – City officials will open the Indio Business Connect Center in downtown Indio next week, a new facility designed to expand access to business resources, training and education. The facility will host its first free event from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at 45222 Towne St. In partnership with the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An undocumented immigrant accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old autistic girl allegedly lured to his Cathedral City apartment on New Year’s Eve was charged today with rape of a minor and other offenses. Enrique Bautista Vasquez, 20, was arrested last week following an investigation by the Cathedral City Police Department that
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Yucca Valley man was arrested after a road rage incident involving a woman and her two young children over the weekend. The incident happened on Sunday at around 4 p.m. in the 6800 block of Avalon Avenue. Deputies arrived at the scene and found a woman and her two
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Rebecca Haro appeared for a scheduled hearing in Riverside on Wednesday morning. The case related to the death of her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. Haro, 41, is still in custody at the Robert Presley Detention Center. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges related to Emmanuel’s death, which was caused by
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A foster caregiver from Desert Hot Springs was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of multiple counts of sexually assaulting children, authorities announced. Sergio Avalos Perez, 64, was arrested at around 5:30 p.m. on the 44000 block of Town Center Way. He was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center in
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Express Golf Tournament is expected to bring thousands of fans to the City of La Quinta. Local businesses and the city are excited to welcome the increase in visitors and the businesses it is set to bring. “We’re talking about $24 million in economic impact,” said Mayor Linda
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INDIO, Cali. (KESQ) – A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Indio early Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 12:30 a.m. local time about 12 miles north-northeast of Indio, the agency said. It was recorded at a depth of about 2.6 miles. There were no immediate reports of major damage or
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The 67th edition of the American Express Golf Tournament will soon be underway. Behind the scenes, crews are still hard at work preparing for the thousands of spectators and over 300 professional and amateur golfers who will be stepping onto the green. Tournament officials, like Pat McCabe, the Executive Director
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is accelerating its push for affordable housing, with new projects moving forward this year. Last week, the City Council approved 82-unit 100% affordable apartment units at 305 West San Rafael Drive. Councilmembers also approving a request for financial assistance and loan commitment for development and
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. – The Desert Hot Springs City Council approved salary increases for the mayor and councilmembers Tuesday night, marking the city’s first pay adjustment in six years. The council also appointed Dirk Voss as the new mayor pro tem. The raises were approved unanimously and will return for a final reading and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 4.9 Magnitude earthquake that struck north of Indio on Monday has left many residents shaken and is serving as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness. According to the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, residents should have a go-bag ready with at least two weeks’ worth of water,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A SIG Alert was issued after a crash on the Golf Center Parkway off-ramp from I-10 eastbound. The crash was reported at around 7:30 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved two vehicles. Police believe alcohol was a factor. Two people were transported to the hospital with complaint
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – This tax filing season, taxpayers over 65 years old can claim a new temporary $6,000 “senior bonus” deduction (or $12,000 for couples). The deduction is temporary, it will be effective for tax year 2025 to 2028. This is just one of several changes when it comes to filing taxes this
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