Halloween celebrations are just hours away! Trick-or-treating can be fun for families, but it can also be a dangerous time. One threat to families is trick-or-treating in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Local law enforcement urges families to know their surroundings tonight. “Know your location,” said Ben Guitron from the Indio Police Department. “It’s always best to
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are the 2024 World Series champions! The Dodgers locked down the title after a dramatic Game 5 on the road against the New York Yankees. THE @DODGERS HAVE CAPTURED THEIR 8TH #WORLDSERIES TITLE! #CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/4qqcyHRZWW— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by KESQ News
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We’re taking an in-depth look at the race for California Assembly District 36. Longtime Democratic Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia chose not to seek re-election in the district, which includes Coachella, Indio, and the rest of the eastern Coachella Valley. Democrat Joey Acuna Jr and Republican Jeff Gonzales are vying for the District 36 seat. Acuna is
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In a case that began with a suspicious disappearance, closing arguments wrapped up Wednesday in the trial of two suspects accused in the 2017 killing of a Coachella Valley couple. The jury has begun deliberations on the trial against Aaron Bernal and Adilene Castaneda, who, along with Manuel Rios and Abraham Fregoso, are suspected in
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Riverside County Animal Services officers impounded nearly 40 dogs in the eastern Coachella Valley on Tuesday. Shelter Staff and Control officers sweep in the communities of Mecca, North Shore, Oasis, and Thermal. These operations have historically taken place during a time of year when temperatures are cooler. To avoid heat-related injuries to stray dogs, Animal
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Following a violent night in Desert Hot Springs where a minor was shot at Mission Springs Park Tuesday night, local outreach programs are making their presence known in communities in need. The shooting comes on the heels of multiple violent crimes involving minors this season. Earlier this week, a two teens were arrested for the
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Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein shared accomplishments and projects coming to Palm Springs in the 2024 State of the City address. Several community members attended the presentation. Bernstein spoke about projects in Palm Springs including an airport expansion and a new College of the Desert campus in Palm Springs. He said these are just some
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Indio native Abi Carter won American Idol in May. As she continues to grow her career, she’s also taking the time to work with our community to support positive mental health. Carter has partnered with the Inland Empire Health Plan, IEHP, in a campaign that aims to generate conversations around good mental health for young
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Desert Regional Medical Center kicked off Pride celebrations in Palm Springs on Wednesday with its annual tradition of dropping down its large rainbow flag. Every year, just as Greater Palm Springs Pride is about to kick off, a 30-foot-tall Pride flag is unfurled over the Jerry Stergios Bell Tower on the hospital’s campus. It’s known
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A 2025 trial date was confirmed today for a Coachella man suspected of driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed a 36-year-old woman in Palm Desert. Alberto Lopez, 27, was ordered to stand trial for a felony count of murder in August at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. He initially pleaded
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The Regal Theater in Palm Springs, the city’s only first-run movie theater, is set to close its doors. Tickets cannot be purchased online for showings after this weekend. New ownership is set to take over the theater, as well as the complex that houses it and adjacent office spaces, after purchasing the complex earlier this
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A man accused of breaking into an Indio storage unit and stealing items including the ashes of the renter’s deceased son was absent from a scheduled court appearance, authorities said today. Thalia Hayden of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office told City News Service on Wednesday that Indio resident Wally Venecia failed to show up
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The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that “Emilia Pérez” is the recipient of the Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Award is a group honor distinguishing a film’s cast and director in recognition of their collective work on an exceptional film project. The award will be presented to director Jacques Audiard and actors Karla Sofia
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Imperial Irrigation District officials are celebrating the awarding of an $18.3 million grant to modernize the electrical grid in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys. With matching funds from the district, a combined $36.7 million will be allocated to establish an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) aimed at strengthening the power infrastructure for 165,000 customers across
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As we enter its final days, the election can be an emotional rollercoaster for everyone — including children. Some assume that children are too young to be taught about voting and the election, but studies show children do react. Like everyone, they’re exposed to disturbing language, shocking images, insults and and dire predictions for the
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The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert is hosting a Halloween party tomorrow night from 3PM-5PM. The museum hours will be adjusted to 10AM-2PM, and the party will be outside. The party will be completely free for the first 500 kids. The celebration will provide children and parents a safe space to celebrate Halloween. There
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A minor was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound Tuesday night in Desert Hot Springs. The shooting was reported at a little after 9:00 p.m. at the soccer park inside Mission Springs Park on Palm Drive. News Channel 3 crew at the scene saw officers placing multiple markers along the park. The Desert
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A motorcyclist was pronounced dead after a crash involving a semi-truck Tuesday night in Indio. The crash was reported just before 7:00 p.m. on Indio Boulevard and Tamarisk Avenue Ben Guitron of the Indio Police Department told News Channel 3 the motorcycle collided with the semi-truck. The driver of the semi is cooperating with the
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A 16-year-old boy became the third person arrested in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this year in Coachella. The teenager was arrested Tuesday in the city of Ontario. He was later booked into Juvenile Hall for murder, robbery, and conspiracy. Due to his age, his identity will not be disclosed. The arrest was related
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We’re told a family favorite in Indio, Burger Box, on Indio Boulevard is closing its doors. Originally opened in 1954, the Burger Box has been a longstanding pillar of the Coachella Valley community. “When you lose a staple in the valley it kind of sucks because you shouldn’t fix something that is not broken,” said
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