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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – A 32-year-old Beaumont man was killed in a crash on Saturday in Whitewater, the California Highway Patrol announced. The solo-vehicle crash was reported just before 1:30 p.m. on Tamarack Road, west of Rushmore Avenue. Police said the preliminary investigation suggests the man was driving at a high rate of speed, westbound on
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — California’s senior population is growing quickly, putting more attention on the services older adults may need in the years ahead. For the first time, Californians age 60 and older now outnumber children under 18. By 2030, about one in four Californians is expected to be 60 or older. As that
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Summer temperatures are in the past, and cooler fall conditions are here, meaning the outdoor certified farmers market in La Quinta is back open. Shoppers can find everything from fresh produce and flowers to artisan goods and more. According to the market’s website, all products are grown within 100 miles
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – National Night Out brings families, first responders together in Palm Desert Families from across the Coachella Valley gathered at Palm Desert Civic Center Park Saturday evening for National Night Out, an event aimed at strengthening relationships between residents and the first responders who serve their communities. The event brought together
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — United Youth We Stand and Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice are holding a protest “to honor the lives lost at the hands of ICE” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today. The initial protest was scheduled for Aug. 2 before being postponed to today. Tonight, News Channel 3 is speaking
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert has officially cut the ribbon and unveiled the new athletic stadium on campus. The celebration coincided with the homecoming game for the Roadrunners football team, kicking off a night of excitement. “It’s just such a great opportunity to showcase who we are as a campus, but also
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A driver has been arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and hit-and-run after a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy was struck during a traffic stop in La Quinta Friday night. The crash was reported at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Jefferson Street, north of Fiesta Drive and just north of Highway 111.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Week 7 of the high school football season is in the books. News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur and Kendall Flynn have the highlights, including a dramatic finish to the Palm Desert-Rancho Mirage game. Palm Desert20@Rancho Mirage19FPalm Springs13@Xavier Prep14FLa Quinta42@Shadow Hills6FDesert Hot Springs35@Indio9FCathedral City6@Yucca Valley66FOntario Christian7@Desert Christian41FCoachella Valley21@Southwest EC7FDesert Mirage40@Calipatria6F The
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back on the ice, and fans are already bringing the energy. Friday night’s season opener drew hundreds of fans to Acrisure Arena as the Firebirds kicked off another season in the Coachella Valley. For longtime supporters, the return of hockey has become an annual tradition.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds’ home opener did not go as planned, losing 6-5 in a high-scoring game against the Ontario Reign. The Firebirds celebrated the start of their fifth American Hockey League season Friday night at Acrisure Arena. The Reign took the lead in the first period, but the Firebirds
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – The #4 lane on the westbound side of Interstate 10 near the Whitewater Rest Area will be shut down for several hours after a semi-truck overturned Friday evening. The incident was reported at around 6:15 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the #4 lane is expected to be shut down
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Weeks into the school year, students at Rancho Mirage High School are sharing how Palm Springs Unified School District’s new cellphone policy is affecting their day — and some say their opinions have changed since the policy took effect. News Channel 3 previously reported on the new restrictions before the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Individuals convicted of serious sex crimes will no longer automatically qualify for consideration of early release from state prison under California’s “Elderly Parole Program” after they’ve turned 50 years old, following amendments to the program signed into law by the governor this week. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office took the
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of homicide after the death of his 76-year-old stepfather in Rancho Mirage Thursday night. Deputies were first called to respond to an assault with a deadly weapon call, first reported just after 8:30 p.m. on the 36000 block of Palm View Road.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man accused of facilitating the fentanyl poisoning of a 22-year-old Rancho Mirage resident failed to make a scheduled court appearance today, prompting a judge to revoke his bail and issue a warrant for his arrest. Riley Jacob Hagar, 29, of Cathedral City was acquitted in March of murder for the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted felon who stabbed his girlfriend multiple times in an attack under an Indio bridge will have his prior convictions factored into his sentencing, a judge ruled today before resetting the hearing for December. A Riverside jury in August convicted 44-year-old Jamin Demar Williams of assault with a deadly weapon,
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is set to open on Monday, Oct. 5, following a month-long closure for annual preventive maintenance work. The first tram up will be at 10:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m. Tramcars
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- CalFresh recipients are seeing several changes to the food assistance program, including a small increase in maximum monthly benefits and stricter eligibility rules for some households. Beginning Oct. 1, the maximum monthly benefit for one person increased from $298 to $306. For a family of four, the maximum increased from $994
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Aubrey O’Day, recording artist and television personality, and country supergroup The Cowgays have been announced as headliners for the for the 40th annual Palm Springs Pride celebration. Organizers said the two acts offer an early look at a diverse entertainment lineup being assembled for the milestone celebration. Additional performers will be announced
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 21-year-old Banning man who sexually assaulted two young boys and made videos of the acts was sentenced today to 50 years to life in state prison. John Edward Lario pleaded guilty in July to two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old and sentence-enhancing allegations of
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