LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – In an effort to crack down on excessive speeding and prevent deadly vehicle collisions, the California State Transportation Agency announced a pilot program today to immediately review drivers cited for driving more than 100 mph. The state transportation agency is working with the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol
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Several reports of immigration enforcement in Cathedral City have brought fear into local Hispanic communities. Multiple viewers reported ICE activity near the Target and Cardenas shopping centers Monday morning. Details remain limited, we’re working on getting additional information. Cathedral City issued a statement to News Channel 3: “The City is not involved in any federal immigration enforcement activities
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was hospitalized after a shooting Sunday night in Yucca Valley. The shooting was reported at around 9:50 p.m. on the 57000 block of Chipmunk Trail. Details remain limited; however, authorities confirmed a person was found at the scene with a gunshot wound. There was no word on the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Rain is coming to the Coachella Valley, bringing flooding risk to roadways and the desert’s washes. The valley’s unhoused population often seeks shelter underneath those overpasses and bridges that are threatened by the incoming storms. The Palm Springs Police Department says they are working to clear those areas to keep
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Barry Manilow is rescheduling his January arena concerts due to an update regarding his health. The 82-year-old beloved singer posted a statement on social media on Monday, in which he shared that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer. “As many of you know, I recently went through
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 47-year-old man was arrested after a traffic stop in Yucca Valley led to law enforcement seizing ghost guns, drugs, and suspected explosives. The traffic stop happened on Dec. 17 near the intersection of Twentynine Palms Highway and Kickapoo Trail. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies determined
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nurses in Palm Springs continue to fight for better working conditions, and on Monday night, they plan to rally again. Desert Regional Medical Center is the spot where nurses are expected to gather for a candlelight vigil as contract negotiations with Tenet Healthcare Corporation, which operates the hospital, continue. It is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Fans tossed more than 20,000 teddy bears onto the ice during the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ fourth annual Teddy Bear Toss Night at Acrisure Arena, the hockey team announced today. Â Â The toss occurred after Firebirds’ forward Oscar Molgaard scored the first goal 2:30 into the first period during the team’s
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Rancho Mirage nursing home resident is taking matters into her own hands by gathering donations to support other elderly residents. The monthly personal needs allowance for Medi-Cal recipients is $35, making it one of the lowest in the country. With the monthly allowance, residents can buy clothing, shoes, toiletries
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) For many, the holidays are full of lights, music, and gatherings. But doctors say for others, this time of year can bring something very different: seasonal depression. Medical experts explain that shorter daylight hours, colder weather, and changes in routine can trigger mood shifts known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Paul Stocking said what began 26 years ago with just 4 nutcrackers has now grown into a collection of more than 500. Stocking and Michael Emig’s indoor Christmas display features nutcrackers spanning various professions, cultures and themes. Stocking said the nutcrackers range in size from 6 feet in height, down
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley residents and visitors can expect a wet Christmas this year. We’re issuing a First Alert Weather Alert for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. News Channel 3 spoke with visitors who were hoping for clear skies. “We are very upset, because we like to spend the day outside,”
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CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (KESQ) –Â A SIG Alert has been issued following an overturned semi-truck on the I-10 heading east towards Blythe, in between Box Canyon road and Chiriaco Summit. According to California Highway Patrol’s incident page, the alert was issued around 5 a.m. on Sunday and is expected to last 3 to 4 hours. The
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – California Highway Patrol delivered hundreds of toys to families in Thermal, Mecca, Oasis and Santa Rosa Saturday morning as part of the CHiPS for Kids holiday toy drive. For weeks, News Channel 3 collaborated with CHP to donate hundreds of toys provided by the Coachella Valley community.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Saturday marked the first ever “Field Day” event in Indio as organizers look to showcase unique music, shopping and food from local vendors. The event was created by Adrian Romero, the owner of Rosemary Hi-Fi. He said he created the event because there aren’t enough platforms for artists or creative businesses
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LANDERS, Calif. (KESQ) In the heart of the Mojave Desert, a white wooden dome rises from the landscape, isolated and enigmatic, resembling a relic from a science fiction film. The structure is known as the Integratron, long associated with UFO lore, extraterrestrial theories and claims that it was designed to manipulate time itself. The Integratron
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A vehicle crashed into a wall while being followed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Friday afternoon in Indio. Check Out: Reports of possible ICE activity raise concerns across Coachella Valley The crash was reported at around 12:30 p.m. in the 46000 block of Vargas Road. “During the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Johnny Brande, a local teen golfer, died today after his battle with a rare bone cancer called Ewing’s Sarcoma. Johnny was only 16 years old. Johnny was diagnosed back in May and was treated at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. Johnny received support from the sports community throughout the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Community reaction is pouring in after the delay in the case against former Queer Works CEO Jacob Rostovsky. He faces 53 felony counts stemming from an investigation into a Palm Springs universal basic program. According to documents from the Riverside County District Attorney’s office, Rostovsky’s defense team filed a motion for
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents across the Coachella Valley are expressing concern after videos began circulating online that appear to show immigration enforcement activity in the area. Reginaldo Lopez, owner of Better Garden, said three of his employees were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Palm Springs on Wednesday. “Stressful
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