News Channel 3 has reported on the $275,000 sponsorship shortfall for this year’s Greater Palm Springs Pride. But local organization DAP Health says it is working to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is seen, heard, and affirmed. DAP Health is not only a major rainbow sponsor for this year’s Pride, but it is also sponsoring “Cathedral
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost their season opener against the San Diego Gulls 5-0 Friday night at Acrisure Arena. Birds get blown out in the season opener 5-0 at home against the San Diego Gulls. Youngest team in the AHL, so growing pains are expected. Not to mention, it's just
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Congressman Raul Ruiz will host a Government Shutdown Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 15 at 5 p.m. Families, workers and small businesses who are feeling the strain can connect with local organizations and programs offering support during the government shutdown, currently in its tenth day. Ruiz, who represents the 25th District, said the virtual fair
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Immigration officials have a warning about the use of false documentation. According to San Diego University, sanctuary cities like Coachella, Cathedral City and Palm Springs, have about 14% of unauthorized immigrants living in the valley. The Consulate of San Bernardino urges the community to stop any use of false documents
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The USO will not participate in this year’s Palm Springs Pride Parade following a review of new federal requirements tied to recent Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The organization, which operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Defense, says the decision was made to ensure
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Crissy Hastings, a yoga teacher born and raised in Queens, New York, dedicates her time to teaching the community what yoga is all about. “I fell in love with the city of Coachella because being a Latina and Hispanic, I know that there’s like an opportunity to bring wellness and all
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A man on the run for nearly a year and a half after allegedly shooting at a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was captured in Mexico. Martin Perez Jr, 31, of San Bernardino, was located and apprehended in the city of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico on Thursday, according to the Riverside County District
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a person in critical condition nearly two weeks ago in Rancho Mirage. The suspect, a Palm Springs resident, was arrested by the Riverside County Gang Impact Team at around 1 a.m. Friday in the 28000 block of Landau
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted felon who joined a cohort in killing a watchman at a 460-acre illegal marijuana grow in Anza was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Brandon Noll Pollard, 33, of Escondido, killed Khamsene Singnolay in 2019. Last month, a Murrieta jury convicted Pollard of
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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 25-year-old Riverside County sheriff’s deputy suspected of possession of a stolen vehicle was out on bail today. Dakota Lasher Robson was arrested and booked into Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta Thursday on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of a stolen vehicle and unauthorized computer access, according to
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It started as a joke — that host Patrick Evans then decided to make official. This October, KESQ is introducing “Eye on the Dessert” — a special look at the best sweet treats around the Coachella Valley with “Eye on the Dessert” correspondent Angela Chen. For this special debut of Eye on the Dessert, we
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Anthony Gaona is still recovering from flash flooding that ruined his home and took over parts of Desert Hot Springs nearly two weeks ago. Gaona’s home received several inches of rainfall, damaging the interior and exterior of nearly the entire property. He was out of the country when the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The attorney for the Section 14 Survivors group is speaking out on the city’s payment earlier this week of its $5.91 million settlement. The payment comes after the city council approved a settlement last November in an historic vote. Section 14 is an area of tribal land next to downtown
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is hosting “Conversation on a Bench,” which is a 24-hour event of discussions about homelessness in the community. The event started at 12 p.m. on Thursday and will last until 12 p.m. on Friday. CVRM’s Executive Director Amanda Galindo will host the live stream, speaking with
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – After two years of relentless conflict in Gaza, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has sparked both hope and hesitation across the Coachella Valley. The deal — brokered by President Donald Trump — includes a partial Israeli military pullback from the Gaza Strip, the release of Israeli hostages by
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OAK GLEN, Calif. (KESQ) Just weeks after mud and debris flows ripped through Oak Glen, local businesses are open again and welcoming fall visitors. At Mom’s Country Orchard, owner Alison Matheson-Law says October is make-or-break for the mountain town’s economy. “October is when we make about seventy-five percent of our income,” Matheson-Law explained. “Missing one day
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PALM SPRINGS (KESQ) – A 25-year-old woman was arrested today after a violent altercation in Palm Springs in which she allegedly fired a gun. The Cathedral City resident was booked on suspicion of attempted murder, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a physical “violent altercation” involving numerous
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen next week following its annual preventative maintenance closure, officials announced today. The tramway will reopen Monday at One Tram Way, with the first tram up at 10 a.m. and the last tram down at 9:30 p.m. Tram cars depart every 30 minutes. During
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – There was a large police presence in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs Thursday afternoon as law enforcement searched for a grand theft suspect. Deputies were out in the 17000 block of Corkill Road shortly after 2 p.m. A Riverside County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said deputies were not able to locate the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two adults and two minors were left displaced after a fire damaged a room at a home in Indio Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 2:50 p.m. on the 82000 block of Jamestown Avenue. “The first arriving engine company reported light smoke from a single-family dwelling. The fire was
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