Tennis star Taylor Fritz surprised the Palm Desert High School Boys’ and Girls’ tennis teams on Wednesday. The teams were told that they were just going to grab a group lunch at the Chipotle in La Quinta but when they arrived, they were greeted by the top-ranked American men’s tennis player in the world, Taylor
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IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley Unified School District student was killed in a crash Tuesday morning in Imperial County. The student’s death was first announced by the district on Tuesday. The California Highway Patrol shared new details Wednesday. The crash happened at around 11:05 a.m. on Brawley Avenue, approaching a posted stop
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Many of the top players in the sport of tennis addressed the media on Tuesday. CARLOS ALCARAZ Always smiling with an infectious personality, the 21-year-old Spanish superstar is a 4x grand slam champion seeking a 3rd straight title at Indian Wells. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @BNPPARIBASOPEN @IndianWellsCA @KenjiitoKESQ @carlosalcaraz #IndianWells #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/mkh5BXcn9V— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 4,
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz, Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen, Jeremy Herb and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that the US has apprehended a “top terrorist” involved in the 2021 bombing at Kabul airport’s Abbey Gate in Afghanistan where 13 US service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians were killed. Mohammad
Continue ReadingBy Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has granted an exemption on auto tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday, issuing a major, albeit temporary, concession on a key part of his administration’s economic plan. After speaking with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, Trump
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PASADENA, Calif. (KESQ) – Los Angeles County and the city of Pasadena both filed lawsuits today against Southern California Edison alleging the utility’s equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire that scorched more than 14,000 acres and destroyed thousands of structures. “The county’s complaint against SCE alleges that witnesses, photos, and videos indicate the fire started
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The 15th Annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament kicks off this week, bringing more than 75 celebrities to Palm Desert from March 5-9, 2025. The event, known as The Warburton, aims to raise millions for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2024, The Warburton raised a record-breaking $5.4 million for St. Jude, bringing the total
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” celebrates Coachella Valley Giving Day (CV Giving Day) today. Donors can search hundreds of local nonprofits and give – as little as $10- at CVGivingDay.org. “Donating on CV Giving Day supports your favorite nonprofits
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Joshua Tree man was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of shoplifting at a Walmart and then getting in an altercation, resulting in two deputies being injured. The incident happened Sunday afternoon at the Walmart store on 58501 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley. Deputies were called to the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District’s Board of Directors approved a 25% reduction in power bills between the months of June and September, authorities announced today. Backed by an $81 million allocation, the Board eliminated the Energy Cost Adjustment charge, a decision that members say will deliver a “more stable, transparent rate
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire ripped through a freight car on a train traversing Cabazon today, destroying the contents until firefighters got it under control. The non-injury blaze was reported shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday on the Union Pacific rail line paralleling Interstate 10 in the 50500 block of Main Street, according to
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Update 3/4/25 Desert Hot Springs City Manager Frank J. Luckino has retired, Mayor Scott Matas announced during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Doria Wilms, who serves as the city’s Deputy City Manager, was unanimously appointed as the acting City Manager. Original Report 2/26/25 Desert Hot Springs City Manager Frank J. Luckino is currently on leave. Acting
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of robbing a person during a planned meeting to buy a PlayStation 5 video game system in Yucca Valley. The robbery happened on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 22. on the 7300 block of Victoria Avenue. According to the San Bernardino
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The Eisenhower Cup have evolved into a fan-favorite event at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden since its debut in 2018. Fans can enjoy the event at Stadium 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with must-see matchups that can be found at https://kesq.com/sports/bnp-paribas/2025/01/30/world-no-1-aryna-sabalenka-joins-top-ranked-mens-and-womens-stars-for-eisenhower-cup-at-bnp-paribas-open/ While fans will see top players in mixed matchups, who often showcase
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It was another exciting day at Desert Smash at La Quinta Resort. Many attendees taking part in an auction, which included a custom racket – autographed by Grammy-award winner P!nk. The racket – presented by First Alert Meteorologist Katie Boer – auctioned off for $17,000. Desert Smash is a star-studded celebrity tennis event, which raises
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Vatican says Pope Francis is in stable condition after his episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday. The Pope has been in the hospital since February 14, being treated for double pneumonia and other respiratory complications. Doctors say this situation serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our
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The Palm Springs Police Department is teaming up with the Riverside university Health System to launch a Community Behavioral Assessment Team. According to the PSPD, this program is designed to provide a compassionate and effective response to individuals experiencing mental health crises, substance use issues, and homelessness. “CBAT represents a significant step forward in how
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Local representatives and experts from both sides, will weigh in on President Donald Trump’s Presidential address to a joint session of Congress. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz spoke with News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson moments after the address. “It was very intense,” Ruiz said. “I’ve never heard a speech to Congress that contained more lies.” He shared
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The jury began deliberating in the trial of a registered sex offender accused of fatally slashing his year-old daughter before throwing her off a cliff along Highway 74 south of Palm Desert, as well as attacking the child’s mother and a good Samaritan. Adam Slater, 53, of Palm Desert allegedly killed
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Join live as KESQ live streams President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress this evening at 6:00 p.m. PST. The President is speaking on his vision and agenda for the next four years, with the theme of his speech being “the renewal of the American Dream.” Trump is expected to include discussion on
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