IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – Three earthquakes struck near Idyllwild Thursday evening. The initial earthquake was reported at around 5:30 p.m. It was a M 3.8, according to the US Geological Survey. Two more small earthquakes struck near the area minutes later, a M 3.5 and a M 2.1.
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YUCAIPA, Calif. (KESQ) – A tribe billboard on Interstate 10 in Yucaipa was recently vandalized with an anti-Native American message. The sign, advertising the tribal-owned Yamaava Resort and Casino at San Manuel, was defaced with a message reading: “America is not on stolen land. Your ancestors were conquered.” There was also an American flag hung
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 350 Marines, who are away from their families, will be welcomed into local homes this Thanksgiving. Residents of eight county clubs will host two or more Marines for the meal and holiday activities. The day is organized by the nonprofit organization American Friends of our Armed Forces, with partners
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Martha’s Village and Kitchen is hosting their annual thanksgiving meal service at 11 a.m. today following their 19th annual 5K on El Paseo. The event is open to the public and they expect to serve up to 2,000 meals. Martha’s Village and Kitchen is located at 83791 Date Avenue, Indio, CA
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Cook Street in Palm Desert will be paved from Dec. 1- 16 for a pipeline construction project, the Coachella Valley Water District announced. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane while the southbound lanes will be unaffected. Eastbound traffic at intersections throughout Cook Street will have limited access at night,
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By Gabe Cohen, Nicky Robertson, Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Martinsburg, West Virginia (CNN) — Family and friends are mourning a National Guard member after an ambush-style shooting in Washington, DC, while another soldier who was also injured near the White House fights for his life. “She’s just passed away,” President Donald Trump said of US
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of runners, walkers, and families laced up their shoes early Thanksgiving morning, all for a good cause. The annual Martha’s Village & Kitchen 5K is a holiday staple that has been in the valley for nearly two decades. The high-energy event has record numbers this year, drawing more than
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Police are investigating a burglary at Palm Springs Motors Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center. Security cameras captured the thieves during the burglary at Quick Lane, located at 200 Highway 111. Police said details were limited and the case remains under investigation. If anyone from the public has information reference
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) — The legendary Carol Burnett will join Palm Springs Art Museum’s Art Party 2026 in January, officials announced. Burnett will present the Art Party Honoree Award to the legendary costume and fashion designer Bob Mackie, the previously announced honoree. The event brings together two long-time collaborators and icons together on one
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office announced the retirement of Courthouse Facility Dog K9 Rachel, who has provided five years of dedicated service supporting victims and witnesses of crime. She was the first courthouse facility dog in Riverside County to provide these critical services. According to the DA’s office, Rachel joined
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Thanksgiving crowds are here! Travelers are driving and flying into the Coachella Valley, visiting family and friends. Flyers at Palm Springs International Airport reported smooth travels from spots like Seattle, Tulsa, and Atlanta. Most said they chose to wake up before the crack of dawn – a decision many
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — A reported car fire blocked eastbound lanes of State Route 62 near Indian Canyon Wednesday evening, causing major traffic delays. A News Channel 3 crew observed traffic backed up between Indian Canyon and Pierson Boulevard as vehicles headed uphill toward Morongo Valley. Fire crews were dispatched, but gridlock made access
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is hosting its annual thanksgiving meal service today and Thanksgiving day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers say they expect to serve up to 5,000 meals each day. Chef Erin Lombardo has been serving up meals at the mission for over a decade. “I wouldn’t
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – With Thanksgiving just hours away, local plumbers are preparing for a surge in service calls. They say the day after the holiday — often dubbed “Brown Friday” — is their busiest of the year. Jeff May, CEO of Southwest Plumbing, explained that heavy cooking and extra guests put significant pressure
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Update 11/26/25 The coroner’s office identified the person killed in the crash as Steve Law, 68, of Los Angeles. Original Report 11/17/25 BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorist was killed today and his passenger injured when a tire dislodged from a passing vehicle on the Moreno Valley 60 Freeway just west of Beaumont and flew
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 24-year-old man from Twentynine Palms was arrested after allegedly assaulting two people and causing a police pursuit. The incident was first reported at around 4:35 p.m. on the 6400 block of Del Monte Avenue. Authorities said the suspect, identified as Patrick Torres, assaulted a 43-year-old man and a 45-year-old
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is hosting a Career Expo to hire public safety officers next week. The event will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the resort’s Special Events Center. Fantasy Springs is looking for motivated and qualified individuals to join its growing team.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Wednesday and Sunday are expected to be the busiest travel days of the holiday week as millions of Americans make their way to their Thanksgiving destinations. While Palm Springs International Airport is bracing for heavy passenger traffic, the majority of travelers will be driving — and the California Highway Patrol
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Update 11/26/25 Jonathan Rios Franco was arraigned Wednesday, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is scheduled to return to court on December 8. Original Report 11/25/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two suspects in a deadly shooting last week in Indio were officially charged with murder. Zachary Ashton Hamrick, 19, and Jonathan Rios
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Thanksgiving is the No.1 day for home cooking fires in the U.S., especially when food is left unattended or fryers are used improperly. In 2023, cooking accounted for the majority of U.S. home fires on Thanksgiving Day at 80% with 40% civilian injuries. Now local fire departments are sharing the best
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