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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 42-year-old man was arrested following a standoff in Cathedral City Friday afternoon. The incident started at around 1:00 p.m. on the 31200 block of Whispering Palms Trail. Cathedral City Police said the Gang Impact Team attempted to serve an arrest warrant related to an assault with a deadly weapon
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INDIO, CALIF. (KESQ)- Triple digit heat is a daily reality in the Valley. Trees can lower surface and air temperatures, provide shade, improve air quality, and reduce the urban heat island effect. The trees are specifically going into underserved neighborhoods that often have less tree coverage. In a sustainability commission meeting on Monday, staff said
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IMPERIAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District issued a statement responding to the announcement of a new Colorado River plan that will require three states to slash their water use by 16 to 20% through 2028 as the water levels reach new lows. On Friday, the US Bureau of Reclamation published its final environmental impact
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– As our sweltering summer heat intensifies, the work to help those experiencing homelessness is pivotal, and a local organization is stepping up its efforts to help the homeless find relief. Martha’s Village and Kitchen have extended the hours of its cooling center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water, snacks, and showers
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) made new improvements to their traffic control tower as a part of airport modernization efforts earlier this week. The improvements come from two major technologies, a new “Tower Simulation System” (TSS) and a National Airspace System (NAS) Voice Recorder, that aids safety and efficiency in airport
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – An 80-year-old Palm Desert resident wants to warn others about an email scam sent to his family and friends claiming he died. John Fanning says the phishing scam sent an email to all his contacts in the form of a funeral invitation, but when users clicked a link to register
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 29-year-old woman arrested earlier this year for a series of dating app burglaries in Los Angeles County has been taken into custody again on suspicion of thefts in Indio, police announced. Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, is accused in two separate grand theft investigations that occurred on April
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – An investigation is ongoing after a person drowned in a pool Thursday afternoon in Palm Desert. The incident was first reported at 4:30 p.m. in the 73000 block of Country Club Drive. “Upon arrival, deputies located an unresponsive subject, who was transported to a local hospital in critical condition,” wrote Sergeant
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Update 7/30/26 Raymond Torres Jr. was found dead, the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians confirmed on Thursday. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3 that Torres was found dead on Friday near the 87000 block of Avenue 66. The coroner’s office confirmed his identity on Thursday. Authorities added that there were no signs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to the classroom, Palm Springs Unified School District is updating its approach to cell phone use, joining school districts across California working to reduce distractions and increase student engagement. The district’s updated policy limits student smartphone use during the school day, aiming to help students
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Crews were working to put out a fire in the tamarisk trees near Jefferson Street, slowing traffic on the eastbound side of the Interstate 10. The fire was first reported at around 5:10 p.m. Details remain limited; however, according to the California Highway Patrol, the incident started as a tree
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CAHUILLA HILLS, Calif. — Firefighters responded to a fully involved residential structure fire Thursday morning at a home southwest of Palm Desert in the Cahuilla Hills area, leaving one person injured and another displaced. According to Cal Fire, crews were dispatched at approximately 10:47 a.m. to the 48000 block of Painted Canyon Road after reports
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- Palm Springs Unified and College of the Desert is announcing the first Middle College High School in the valley launching in the 2027-28 school year. This is the first middle college high school in the Coachella Valley, expanding local access to dual-enrollment opportunities and potentially helping students save time and money
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The Desert Recreation District is opening more cooling centers to help you escape the heat. The cooling centers are open through October 15th at the Palm Desert Community Center, Mecca Community Center, North Shore Beach and Yacht Club, and the Jerry Rummonds Community Center in Thermal. The district says demand for these
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police say Flock cameras helped solve a recent burglary investigation in a matter of days, highlighting what they call one of the biggest benefits of the technology. Investigators say images captured by Flock cameras identified a white pickup truck, connect the driver to similar burglary arrests, serve a
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A diversion termination hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 6 for Vem Miller, the man accused of carrying a loaded firearm without a permit to a Donald Trump campaign rally in Coachella in October 2024. According to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Miller’s case had been scheduled for a diversion dismissal hearing Thursday July
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UPDATE: Indio Police Department says the issue affecting 9-1-1 emergency phone lines has been resolved, and 9-1-1 is now fully operational. Original Report INDIO, Calif. — The Indio Police Department is alerting the public that it is currently experiencing an issue affecting 9-1-1 emergency phone lines. Officials are asking anyone who needs immediate police or
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to the classroom, Palm Springs Unified School District is reminding families to make sure their children are up to date on required vaccinations and health records before the first day of school. School officials say this is one of the busiest times of year for
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- The desert sun can do more damage than people realize. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and experts say years of UV exposure can silently damage your skin before you ever notice it. With extreme UV levels common in the Valley there are warning signs people often miss,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — CVS Health announced Tuesday it is expanding its pharmacy offerings to include select pet-only medications, including insulin, flea and tick treatments, pain relievers and other prescriptions. This change is a nationwide expansion, bringing these medications to nearly 9,000 stores across the nation. Pet owners need a written prescription from a
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