YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are investigating a suspected murder/suicide after two people were found dead in a home in Yucca Valley Tuesday afternoon. The incident was first reported at around 2:00 p.m. on the 6600 Block of La Habra Avenue. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the reporting party said they
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – Two hikers are recovering after battling the elements for three days as rescuers fought high winds, rain, snow, and clouds to get to them. On Saturday, March 1, deputies from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station went to the trailhead leading to Tahquitz Peak in Idyllwild after receiving a report of two adult
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio property owners had a chance to speak out Wednesday evening about proposed ordinances relating to entertainment events and to short term rentals (STR) in the city. City Manager Bryan Montgomery presented the 40 page Staff Report containing the drafts to the Council, explaining that he is looking forward to input
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Continuing our I-Team exclusive series, “Uncovering the Truth at the Border.” News Channel 3’s John White took you to the Southern Border with Mexico. He uncovered a sense of renewed purpose for border patrol. And, a decreased amount of illegal immigration. In Mexico, many concerned citizens wondering what could come next. I-Team Reporter Karen Devine
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The Coachella Valley will be facing fierce winds on Thursday’s First Alert Weather Alert Day, as gusty conditions pound Palm Springs. One of the city’s most desirable attractions, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, is preparing for strong weather changes and the potential to close due to high winds. Chris Bartsch, the Vice President of Tramway
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Riverside Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an unresponsive adult Thursday afternoon in La Quinta, who had apparently drowned. It happened around 4:30 p.m., near Avenida Carranza and Calle Chihuahua. Deputies tried to save the person, but they were pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Stay with KESQ for any updates.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Continuing coverage on a Coachella Valley Unified School District student killed in a crash Tuesday morning in Imperial County. Investigators determined the 8-year-old girl was not restrained. The California Highway Patrol issued a reminder to the community that regular seat belt use is the single most effective way for people
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Tesla vehicle caught on fire, causing a lane closure that leading to some traffic buildup on the westbound side of Interstate 10 near Date Palm Drive. Traffic Alert – 12:02pm🚨 Vehicle fire reported on I-10 w/b east of Date Palm Drive. The slow lane is closed at this time,
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested after being accused of embezzling over $300,000 from his former employer, the Mojave Desert Land Trust. Ernesto Jose Frias Ybarra, 45, was arrested on Wednesday. He has been charged with 23 counts of Embezzlement with an enhancement for Aggravated White Collar Crime and
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BANNING, Calif (KESQ) – Firefighters knocked down an attic fire at a residence in Banning, authorities said today. The structural blaze was first reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at a two-story house in the 300 block of East Barbour Street, according to a Riverside County Fire Department statement published later that evening. An arriving
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United States aviation safety is “no longer the gold standard,” according to statements at a House hearing, but one local aviation expert says this is a misleading statement. For decades U.S. officials said the nation’s aviation system was the “gold standard” for safety, but after statements from a recent House hearing that may no longer
Continue ReadingBy David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed executive actions that delay for nearly one month tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada that are covered by the USMCA free trade treaty, a significant walkback of the administration’s signature economic plan that has rattled markets, businesses and consumers. The executive
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As strong winds and the chance of rain move toward the Coachella Valley, both roads and events could be impacted. The main wash roads in and out of Palm Springs, North Indian Canyon, Gene Autry Trail, and Vista Chino, remain open for now. News Channel 3 is also monitoring the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump says he will stop federal funding for schools that allow what he calls illegal protests. The President is also calling for penalties, including expulsion or arrests for students and deportation for foreign participants in the demonstrations. He posted this message on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday morning.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio police are investigating a shooting that happened in Indio, with the victim later found in Coachella. On March 3, 2025, at approximately 11:36 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Office deputies deputies responded to a report of a male suffering from a gunshot wound at the AMPM gas station at 48055 Grapefruit
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A felon who killed his year-old daughter and stabbed his pregnant wife after turning irate during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells was found guilty of murder and other charges today. Adam Slater, 53, of Palm Desert, killed baby Madalyn in 2020 during an act of rage that included a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Bravery, humility and dedication are just some of the qualities of the men and women who serve the Palm Springs community in the police and fire departments. Palm Springs police officers and firefighters are being honored for serving the community. Many received awards at the Palm Springs Police and Fire
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Host Patrick Warburton, along with tournament chairman Clarke Rheney, presented the first ‘The Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament’ back in 2011. The tournament has been a great success each year, with nearly $32 million dollars in total raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On Wednesday Patrick Warburton chatted with Tori
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday at the Indian Wells Golf Resort — to kick off the re-design of the Players Course. The project, which is set to improve the course and create a more walkable layout is expected to take until October to complete. The golf resort is hiring
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia, cannonball performer, is recovering after a stunt went awry at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival on Sunday. Valencia said an unexpected wind gust altered his performance, causing him to strike the side of his safety net and land on the asphalt. He said he
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