A paraglider crashed into power lines in Mecca, California on Monday afternoon, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot who was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Varner Road has been identified as one of California’s five most dangerous roadways, according to a new state study. State, county and local leaders gathered Tuesday at SunLine Transit Agency headquarters to review the study’s findings and outline next steps to improve safety along the corridor. The Varner Road safety corridor spans
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Some big changes are in store for College of the Desert. The college is expanding programs and services for its more than 14,000 students across multiple campuses from Mecca to Palm Springs. There are new buildings going up in Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, and Mecca. There is also a
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was convicted of killing his wife and another man during a domestic violence dispute outside a Palm Desert hotel in 2022. A jury found Kenny Wu, 37, guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday. He is scheduled to be sentenced
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted felon accused of trying to sexually assault a woman at a Whitewater canine training facility pleaded guilty today to attempted rape. Bryan Vines Burge, 55, admitted the felony count Tuesday under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admission, prosecutors agreed to
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) — A crash involving a semi-truck in Whitewater early Tuesday prompted a hazardous materials response and caused traffic delays for drivers heading into the Coachella Valley, authorities said. The crash was reported shortly after 1 a.m. and involved a semi-truck that leaked fuel onto the roadway. Emergency crews shut down multiple lanes
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was cleared of all charges in the 2019 shooting death of a Halloween partygoer in La Quinta after an Indio jury acquitted him, court records confirmed today. After deliberating less than five hours Monday, jurors weighing the fate of Jorge Andres Huerta Arias, 24, of Whitewater returned with not
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By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump swiftly signed a sprawling spending package into law Tuesday, ending the partial government shutdown after just three days but creating another funding cliff for the Department of Homeland Security in two weeks. Trump and GOP leaders had pushed hard for their members to fall in line
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Festival Theaters in Palm Springs will screen a series of films featuring Udo Kier, the late Palm Springs resident and German actor, starting Thursday. Check Out: Festival Theaters Enters New Era Focusing on Independent, International Films and LGBTQ+ Films The film series, “Remembering Udo Kier: Palm Springs’ Valentine,” will be
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County today recorded its largest increase since Nov. 5, rising 3.6 cents to $4.262, its 12th increase in 13 days. The average price has increased 13.9 cents over the past 13 days, including two-tenths of a cent Monday, according
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire at Prescott Preserve in Palm Springs has prompted nearby residents to call for stronger fire prevention efforts, saying the damage could have been avoided. The blaze broke out Sunday, scorching 3.5 acres and destroying nearly 100 trees, according to officials. Residents say the most alarming part is how
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrats of Sun City Shadow Hills, a political organization based in Indio, have several members from Minnesota who are speaking out against the Trump administration and recent ICE operations nationwide. This weekend, the group held their first “signs of fascism,” protest, which they say they plan to hold weekly until they
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of cyclists will take over streets across the valley on Saturday for the 28th annual “Tour de Palm Springs.” The event is one of the largest charity cycling rides in the country, drawing up to 8,000 participants from nearly every state and several countries each year. Routes range from
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Reaction continues after a fundraising event in Palm Desert. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was the guest speaker of the event and News Channel 3 didn’t shy away from hard questions. It was all part of the Starry Starry Night Gala for breast cancer awareness
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – More artists continue to get added to the lineup for the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival. On Monday, Goldenvoice released the lineup for the Heineken House, a stage on the festival grounds. Friday’s lineup includes Zerb, Wale, Robin Schulz, Kryptogram, and Sander Kleinenberg. Saturday will feature Sean Paul (Weekend 1
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – A paraglider was rushed to the hospital after crashing into power lines Monday afternoon in Mecca. The crash was reported just before 5:10 p.m. on Johnson Street and Highway 111. CAL FIRE said the person suffered major injuries and was airlifted to the hospital. Stay with News Channel 3 for any
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Caltrans officials are expected tomorrow to officially designate Varner Road in Thousand Palms a “State Priority Safety Corridor,” targeting the street under a data-driven effort to reduce crashes and fatalities. California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin, Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy, California Highway Patrol Commissioner Sean Duryee and Office of Traffic Safety
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department released data on crime trends from 2024 to 2025, showing a reduction in most major crime categories. According to the department, crimes against persons dropped by nearly nine percent, crimes against property fell by almost twelve percent, and overall crime decreased by eleven percent. Arrests
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One year after 26-year-old Lorenzo Segoviano was fatally shot outside a Food 4 Less in Indio, his family said they are still waiting for justice as the man accused in the killing remains out on supervised bail. “My son Lorenzo was a very happy person,” mother Veronica Segoviano said. “He was
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunnylands Center and Gardens will host “Family Day,” a free, family-friendly day of nature-related activities later this month in Rancho Mirage. The event will be held from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at 37977 Bob Hope Drive. An assortment of activities will be during the day, including: —
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