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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of classified employees from the Palm Springs Unified School District gathered today at Rancho Mirage High School for a day of professional development ahead of back to school beginning tomorrow. District officials say the annual training is designed to equip classified staff with new skills and resources to better
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspicious death in the desert is now reigniting questions tonight about another mysterious death and a man behind bars for targeting gay men. Dan Mulcahey’s body was found near Palm Springs last week after being reported missing for days. When News Channel 3 learned his identity, we recognized him
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Drivers are lining up at the newly opened Agua Caliente Fuel station in Palm Springs, where some of the city’s lowest gas prices are drawing motorists looking for relief from high fuel costs. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians officially opened its second Agua Caliente Fuel station Saturday at
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire has damaged at least three mobile homes and spread to nearby vegetation in Desert Hot Springs Monday evening. The fire was first reported at around 6:40 p.m. on the 14700 block of Palm Drive, inside the Skys Haven community. Battalion Chief Ryan Kirby said the fire started
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire burned a trailer and one-quarter acre, including at least 10 palm trees, Monday night in Coachella. The fire was reported just before 8:10 p.m. near the intersection of Tyler Street and Avenue 47. The forward rate of spread was stopped at 8:35 p.m., CAL FIRE confirmed. Crews will remain
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 3,000 employees with the Palm Springs Unified School District gathered this morning to officially kick off the 2026-27 school year during the district’s annual “Rally for Excellence.” District leaders say the event will feature entertainment, staff recognitions and the official launch of PSUSD’s new Vision 2031 initiative, which will
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Update – 8/4/26 Police said Sunday after 5:00 p.m., the vehicle’s registered owner called dispatch, claiming that a 22-year-old male “cousin” had taken his 2024 Chevy pickup without permission. Surveillance video of the crash The vehicle, now in the owner’s possession, was processed by officers, and the owner was interviewed. The case remains under investigation
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A former colleague of Adva Lavie, a model and influencer arrested for grand theft in Riverside and LA counties, is speaking out about his interaction with the woman. Michael Sartain, a podcast host based in Las Vegas, says he hosted Lavie, who went by the alias ‘Mia Ventura’ on his show
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The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) is preparing to welcome students back to campus as the new academic year begins Wednesday, with district leaders emphasizing a renewed focus on connection, belonging, and student achievement. Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess says the district’s top priority this school year is ensuring every student feels supported, affirmed, and
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A plane made an emergency landing Monday afternoon at the Thermal airport. The incident was first reported at around 2:45 p.m. Authorities said a small personal aircraft was experiencing an alternator fire, prompting an emergency landing at Thermal Airport. The fire was extinguished before firefighters arrived at the scene just before
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds celebrate the beginning of their fifth season by unveiling the team’s 2026-27 promotional calendar filled with a season full of fan-favorite theme nights. The season officially begins Friday, Oct. 2, when the Firebirds host the Ontario Reign. New additions to this season’s schedule include Coachella Valley Lakers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) have introduced the Developing the Community Health Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation designed to strengthen the workforce at federally qualified health centers. The congressman says the bill would improve recruitment and retention through expanded loan repayment programs, create workforce pipeline initiatives, expand training partnerships
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The California Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on August 24 regarding Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of ballots from the November 2025 special election.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters were called out to structure and vegetation fires burning in Desert Hot Springs on Sunday morning. Around 6:58 a.m., fire crews responded to the 18000 block of Bubbling Wells Road and the 67500 block of 18th Avenue. Multiple resources responded to reports of about four acres of brush and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District is updating it’s cooling center facilities so residents can beat the heat this summer. As temperatures could reach near 120 degrees this weekend, News Channel 3’s Matthew Pearce visited the Indio cooling center to see what activities are available.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — With triple-digit temperatures expected across the Coachella Valley this weekend, some people are looking for a different way to beat the heat. For many, that means heading up — way up — on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The tram takes visitors more than 8,000 feet above the Valley floor
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 911 lines have been restored in Palm Springs and Cathedral City following an outage that started Friday afternoon. The Palm Springs and Cathedral City police departments announced 911 was back shortly after 1:00 a.m. Saturday. CCPD noted that if you experience any issues when dialing 911, contact your cellular service
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con kicked off Friday at Acrisure Arena. The convention continues through Sunday. The Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 includes a variety of events that feature fan-favorite pros and guest celebrities to create the ultimate viewer celebration. The dazzling debut started with fans and
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Two weeks after the attack on Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle is still anemic, officials said, and she faces a long recovery. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is treating Jackie, shared an update on Friday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ojai Raptor Center (@ojairaptorcenter) “Today’s
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Federal cuts in health care and food assistance in last year’s Big Beautiful Bill Act are starting to be felt across the country and right here at home. New work requirements are now in effect, and some people are losing benefits. Our Telemundo anchor Hernan Quintas explains how the FIND Regional
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