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Update – 8/4/26 Police said Sunday after 5:00 p.m., the vehicle’s registered owner called dispatch, claiming that a 22-year-old male “cousin” had taken his 2024 Chevy pickup without permission. Surveillance video of the crash The vehicle, now in the owner’s possession, was processed by officers, and the owner was interviewed. The case remains under investigation
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A former colleague of Adva Lavie, a model and influencer arrested for grand theft in Riverside and LA counties, is speaking out about his interaction with the woman. Michael Sartain, a podcast host based in Las Vegas, says he hosted Lavie, who went by the alias ‘Mia Ventura’ on his show
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The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) is preparing to welcome students back to campus as the new academic year begins Wednesday, with district leaders emphasizing a renewed focus on connection, belonging, and student achievement. Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess says the district’s top priority this school year is ensuring every student feels supported, affirmed, and
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A plane made an emergency landing Monday afternoon at the Thermal airport. The incident was first reported at around 2:45 p.m. Authorities said a small personal aircraft was experiencing an alternator fire, prompting an emergency landing at Thermal Airport. The fire was extinguished before firefighters arrived at the scene just before
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrate the beginning of their fifth season by unveiling the team’s 2026-27 promotional calendar filled with a season full of fan-favorite theme nights. The season officially begins Friday, Oct. 2, when the Firebirds host the Ontario Reign. New additions to this season’s schedule include Coachella Valley Lakers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) have introduced the Developing the Community Health Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the workforce at federally qualified health centers. The congressman says the bill would improve recruitment and retention through expanded loan repayment programs, create workforce pipeline initiatives, expand training partnerships
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The California Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on August 24 regarding Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of ballots from the November 2025 special election.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters were called out to structure and vegetation fires burning in Desert Hot Springs on Sunday morning. Around 6:58 a.m., fire crews responded to the 18000 block of Bubbling Wells Road and the 67500 block of 18th Avenue. Multiple resources responded to reports of about four acres of brush and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District is updating it’s cooling center facilities so residents can beat the heat this summer. As temperatures could reach near 120 degrees this weekend, News Channel 3’s Matthew Pearce visited the Indio cooling center to see what activities are available.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — With triple-digit temperatures expected across the Coachella Valley this weekend, some people are looking for a different way to beat the heat. For many, that means heading up — way up — on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The tram takes visitors more than 8,000 feet above the Valley floor
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 911 lines have been restored in Palm Springs and Cathedral City following an outage that started Friday afternoon. The Palm Springs and Cathedral City police departments announced 911 was back shortly after 1:00 a.m. Saturday. CCPD noted that if you experience any issues when dialing 911, contact your cellular service
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con kicked off Friday at Acrisure Arena. The convention continues through Sunday. The Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 includes a variety of events that feature fan-favorite pros and guest celebrities to create the ultimate viewer celebration. The dazzling debut started with fans and
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Two weeks after the attack on Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle is still anemic, officials said, and she faces a long recovery. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is treating Jackie, shared an update on Friday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ojai Raptor Center (@ojairaptorcenter) “Today’s
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Federal cuts in health care and food assistance in last year’s Big Beautiful Bill Act are starting to be felt across the country and right here at home. New work requirements are now in effect, and some people are losing benefits. Our Telemundo anchor Hernan Quintas explains how the FIND Regional
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert is getting a facelift for its athletics teams, specifically football and soccer. The $38.5 million dollar project is part of a phased development plan identified in the 2020 Athletics Facilities Feasibility study. This first phase involved the demolition of the existing football stadium to make way
Continue Reading VAN NUYS, Calif. (KESQ) – A model and social media influencer who was already facing trial on six felony counts, including burglary and grand theft, involving alleged victims that she met through dating apps, was ordered today to remain jailed without bail following her arrest on a similar case in Indio. Adva Lavie, 29, was
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With triple-digit temperatures continuing across the Coachella Valley, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that the pavement beneath their feet can become much hotter than the air temperature. News Channel 3 put common walking surfaces to the test, measuring temperatures on asphalt and grass at a local dog park. The test
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An Aug. 28 sentencing hearing was confirmed today for a 21-year-old Banning man who sexually assaulted two young boys and made videos of the acts. John Edward Lario pleaded guilty in May to two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old and sentence-enhancing allegations of targeting more
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) An iconic actor is announcing his future at one of the desert’s biggest music festivals. William Shatner, best known for playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek, says he is set to play at the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The 95-year-old actor told CNN’s Elex Michaelson he is booked to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Triple-digit temperatures are bringing the annual summer slowdown to downtown Palm Springs, where restaurants and shops say customer traffic has dropped as many people choose to stay indoors. “It’s slower but we’re prepared for it,” said Aaron Raei, owner of La Bonita’s Mexican Restaurant. Inside the restaurant, empty tables sat
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