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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were left displaced after a residential structure fire in Palm Desert Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 4:00 p.m. on Catalina Way and San Anselmo Avenue. “Firefighters are on-scene of a single-story, single-family dwelling with smoke showing from the garage. The fire has been contained and

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Canadian airlines are ending their seasonal services at the Palm Springs International Airport a little early, officials confirmed. Flair Airlines and WestJet have slightly shortened their seasonal service to Vancouver and Winnipeg, PSP spokesperson Jake Ingrassia confirmed. “The airlines have advised the airport that these adjustments are in response

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — ‘No kill in a year,’ is an ambitious goal for Riverside County’s overcrowded animal shelters. La Quinta City Councilmember Steve Sanchez may have a way to get there. He’s proposing a special district made up from just Coachella Valley cities that would have hyper-local policies to keep animals off the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dispatch at Palm Springs Police Department received an interesting call on Thursday – about a deceased elephant in someone’s yard. The Department couldn’t help but take the incident to social media: “CALL OF THE WILD(EST) – DECEASED ELEPHANT IN A FRONT YARD?! Earlier today, our dispatch center received a rather…

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indian Wells hosted its annual State of the City and Hospitality Awards on Thursday, with city leaders showcasing the city’s accomplishments and sharing plans for the future. Mayor Bruce Whitman spoke about the city’s progress, including the ongoing renovation of the “Players Course,” preparing for next year’s

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Up in the high desert, some residents outraged with the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter. On Tuesday, a 90-day review of the shelter’s operations was presented to town council. Among the findings in the report, the shelter reported a 53.76% euthanasia rate in 2024 and staff shortages. Yucca Valley Animal Shelter

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KESQ) — Six employees at Joshua Tree National Park who were laid off earlier this year have been rehired following a federal judge’s ruling. The workers were cut as part of a cost-saving initiative by the Department of Government Efficiency, which aimed to streamline staffing and reduce spending. Tune into

Update 4/3/25 Indian Canyon has reopened Update 4/2/25 Gene Autry Trail has reopened. N Indian Canyon Trail remains closed Update 3/31/25 E Vista Chino reopened on Saturday. Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon remain closed. Original Report PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gene Autry Trail, Indian Canyon, and Vista Chino are closed at the Whitewater

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs is breaking ground on a road improvement project along Hacienda Avenue, a main road that crosses through the center of the city. City officials say the improvement project, which is set to continue through March 2026, will bring new bike lanes, better street lighting,

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) Leaders at the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage are speaking out after a Nazi flag was flown earlier this week in Cabazon, calling it a painful reminder of rising antisemitism and the urgent need for education. Michelle Gold, the center’s executive director, said the flag, displayed over a cluster of

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– Sunnylands hosted a private event for Blue Star Military families today. News Channel Three’s Tori King was there for all the fun.

UPDATE: 7:21 p.m. – The evacuation warning for the area – zone RVC-2190-A – has been lifted for the fire. Avenue 68 from Lincoln to Highway 111 remains closed. Due to better mapping by CAL FIRE, the fire has been changed to 13 acres and is 92% contained. Crews will remain at scene mopping up