RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — The Rancho Mirage Community Park will be shutting down for a month to undergo some updates. The city of Rancho Mirage released an announcement, saying it will be temporarily closing the tennis courts, basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and practice courts at Rancho Mirage Community Park beginning Monday, July 28th
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is sharing drone video showing a search for a suspect on Saturday. Investigators say officers were getting ready to serve a search warrant at a home following an assault. They launched a drone to check out the area – and say they saw
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) This week, the spotlight is on the people who usually stay behind it. The 4th Annual Event Services Celebration Week is officially underway in Greater Palm Springs, recognizing the event professionals who power everything from conventions to music festivals across the Coachella Valley. Hosted in partnership with the Event Services Professionals
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Shady Fire in Thermal reached full containment over the weekend. But, in the aftermath of the 52-acre brush fire, residents are left wondering: what’s been burning on the land next to their homes? The Shady Fire left behind thick, dark smoke that was visible throughout the Coachella Valley when it
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is set to begin a major phase of pipeline installation on Cook Street between Merle Drive and Hovley Lane East starting Wednesday, July 30. Construction crews are set to begin work Wednesday, July 30, and continue through with the project to mid-September. CVWD reports they are
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Soroptimist House of Hope, a residential addiction program helping women establish and maintain sober
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The Indio Police Department (IPD) held their badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony to welcome the new Assistant Chief and congratulate the promotion of an IPD Sergeant. Earlier Monday, the Indio Police Department celebrated the badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony to welcome Assistant Chief Aaron Ponce and congratulate Sergeant Andres Meraz on his
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A businessman involved in arrangements to illegally procure support from a former Palm Springs mayor for downtown development projects was sentenced Monday to a year of probation. Richard Hugh Meaney, 59, pleaded guilty in 2023 to a misdemeanor count of financial conflict in a government contract. During a hearing at the Riverside
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RIVERSIDE, Calif (KESQ)- The Riverside County Probation Department will roll out two fully equipped Mobile Service Centers. These Mobile Service Centers are designed to bring community supervision services directly to unhoused individuals and clients who face transportation challenges. The new units will travel throughout the county, to local parks, public libraries, shelter parking lots, and
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The Indio Water Authority will begin the installation of a new main water line on Avenue 50, just east of Jefferson St, beginning Monday, July 28. It was reported by the City of La Quinta that work on this project is set to begin Monday, July 28, with repairs planned through
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ)– A car pursuit ending in a vehicle collision took place in Indio, early Monday morning. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (RSO) reported that at approximately 8:24 a.m. Monday morning, they contacted the Indio Police Department regarding an active vehicle pursuit for a stolen vehicle on Highway 111 and Adams Street in La Quinta,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– Fantasy Springs is holding a Career Expo on Thursday, July 31st. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The primary focus is on Public Safety Officers and Engineering positions. As the Coachella Valley’s top employer, Fantasy Springs is looking for motivated and qualified individuals to join the growing team. Hiring managers will conduct
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DESERT EDGE, Calif. (KESQ)– A residential fire in the unincorporated area of Desert Edge broke out Monday morning, affecting one home and multiple vehicles. CAL FIRE reports that they responded to a call for a residential fire on the 18000 block of Langlois Road and Clifton Street in the unincorporated area of Desert Edge Monday
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif (KESQ)– Long time philanthropist Wallis Annenberg passed away from lung cancer at the age of 86 early Monday morning. Wallis Annenberg was the daughter of publishing magnate Walter Hubert Annenberg. Following her father’s passing in 2002, Annenberg entered the role of President and CEO of the Annenberg Foundation which was founded in
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta has announced temporary closures at Fritz Burns Park for palm tree removal and resurfacing of the tennis courts. From July 28 to August 1, palm tree removal will take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. City officials warn visitors that access to the pickleball
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — This summer, ten local high school students got to learn about the hospitality industry. The experience was part of the Passport to Leadership program, a six-week initiative led by Visit Greater Palm Springs. Through travel and mentorship opportunities, students explored careers in tourism and hospitality. These are industries that play a vital role in the local economy. Students travelled to tourist
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – 07/27/2025 9:53 PM: The fire is now 100% contained at 52.4 acres. UPDATE 7/27 8:25 AM: The fire is now 80% contained at 52.4 acres. UPDATE 7/26 9:00 PM: The evacuation order has been lifted and all roads in the area are now open. Please use caution when returning to the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A major celebration of leadership and volunteerism took place this weekend as more than 20 presidents and past presidents from four Coachella Valley women’s service clubs gathered for a special luncheon honoring their contributions. The event, organized by the Woman’s Club of Indio, brought together leaders from clubs in Indio,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A semi-truck caught on fire on the I-10 Eastbound in Indio Sunday afternoon. Around 4 p.m. Sunday, CHP and fire crews responded to the truck fire just before Monroe Street. The fire slowed down traffic for hours as crews put out the flames and cleaned up the mess. News Channel 3
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The PetSmart in Palm Desert hosted a National Adoption Week event, teaming up with local shelters and organizations to help dozens of local animal get adopted. Some of the adoptable animal came from organizations like the Tender Loving Critters, Coachella Valley Animal Campus, and Animal Samaritans. National Adoption Week is
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