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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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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert is getting a facelift for its athletics teams, specifically football and soccer. The $38.5 million dollar project is part of a phased development plan identified in the 2020 Athletics Facilities Feasibility study. This first phase involved the demolition of the existing football stadium to make way
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VAN NUYS, Calif. (KESQ) – A model and social media influencer who was already facing trial on six felony counts, including burglary and grand theft, involving alleged victims that she met through dating apps, was ordered today to remain jailed without bail following her arrest on a similar case in Indio. Adva Lavie, 29, was
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With triple-digit temperatures continuing across the Coachella Valley, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that the pavement beneath their feet can become much hotter than the air temperature. News Channel 3 put common walking surfaces to the test, measuring temperatures on asphalt and grass at a local dog park. The test
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An Aug. 28 sentencing hearing was confirmed today for a 21-year-old Banning man who sexually assaulted two young boys and made videos of the acts. John Edward Lario pleaded guilty in May to two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old and sentence-enhancing allegations of targeting more
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) An iconic actor is announcing his future at one of the desert’s biggest music festivals. William Shatner, best known for playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek, says he is set to play at the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The 95-year-old actor told CNN’s Elex Michaelson he is booked to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Triple-digit temperatures are bringing the annual summer slowdown to downtown Palm Springs, where restaurants and shops say customer traffic has dropped as many people choose to stay indoors. “It’s slower but we’re prepared for it,” said Aaron Raei, owner of La Bonita’s Mexican Restaurant. Inside the restaurant, empty tables sat
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 42-year-old man was arrested following a standoff in Cathedral City Friday afternoon. The incident started at around 1:00 p.m. on the 31200 block of Whispering Palms Trail. Cathedral City Police said the Gang Impact Team attempted to serve an arrest warrant related to an assault with a deadly weapon
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INDIO, CALIF. (KESQ)- Triple digit heat is a daily reality in the Valley. Trees can lower surface and air temperatures, provide shade, improve air quality, and reduce the urban heat island effect. The trees are specifically going into underserved neighborhoods that often have less tree coverage. In a sustainability commission meeting on Monday, staff said
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IMPERIAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District issued a statement responding to the announcement of a new Colorado River plan that will require three states to slash their water use by 16 to 20% through 2028 as the water levels reach new lows. On Friday, the US Bureau of Reclamation published its final environmental impact
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– As our sweltering summer heat intensifies, the work to help those experiencing homelessness is pivotal, and a local organization is stepping up its efforts to help the homeless find relief. Martha’s Village and Kitchen have extended the hours of its cooling center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Water, snacks, and showers
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) made new improvements to their traffic control tower as a part of airport modernization efforts earlier this week. The improvements come from two major technologies, a new “Tower Simulation System” (TSS) and a National Airspace System (NAS) Voice Recorder, that aids safety and efficiency in airport
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – An 80-year-old Palm Desert resident wants to warn others about an email scam sent to his family and friends claiming he died. John Fanning says the phishing scam sent an email to all his contacts in the form of a funeral invitation, but when users clicked a link to register
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 29-year-old woman arrested earlier this year for a series of dating app burglaries in Los Angeles County has been taken into custody again on suspicion of thefts in Indio, police announced. Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, is accused in two separate grand theft investigations that occurred on April
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – An investigation is ongoing after a person drowned in a pool Thursday afternoon in Palm Desert. The incident was first reported at 4:30 p.m. in the 73000 block of Country Club Drive. “Upon arrival, deputies located an unresponsive subject, who was transported to a local hospital in critical condition,” wrote Sergeant
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Update 7/30/26 Raymond Torres Jr. was found dead, the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians confirmed on Thursday. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3 that Torres was found dead on Friday near the 87000 block of Avenue 66. The coroner’s office confirmed his identity on Thursday. Authorities added that there were no signs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to the classroom, Palm Springs Unified School District is updating its approach to cell phone use, joining school districts across California working to reduce distractions and increase student engagement. The district’s updated policy limits student smartphone use during the school day, aiming to help students
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Crews were working to put out a fire in the tamarisk trees near Jefferson Street, slowing traffic on the eastbound side of the Interstate 10. The fire was first reported at around 5:10 p.m. Details remain limited; however, according to the California Highway Patrol, the incident started as a tree
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CAHUILLA HILLS, Calif. — Firefighters responded to a fully involved residential structure fire Thursday morning at a home southwest of Palm Desert in the Cahuilla Hills area, leaving one person injured and another displaced. According to Cal Fire, crews were dispatched at approximately 10:47 a.m. to the 48000 block of Painted Canyon Road after reports
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- Palm Springs Unified and College of the Desert is announcing the first Middle College High School in the valley launching in the 2027-28 school year. This is the first middle college high school in the Coachella Valley, expanding local access to dual-enrollment opportunities and potentially helping students save time and money
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