PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – More than a hundred people gathered this evening at Palm Desert Civic Center Park for a candlelight prayer vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Attendees held candles and signs as they reflected on Kirk’s work and the impact he had on many young conservatives. Throughout the evening, residents embraced one
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – A viewer shared a photo of antisemitic graffiti found at Extra Space Storage in Bermuda Dunes on Sunday. News Channel 3 reached out to the business, but an Extra Space Storage official said stores are closed on Sunday. Rabbi David Lazar of Congregation Or Hamidbar in Palm Springs said the act
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15 as a time to honor and recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and rich histories of the Latino community in the United States. The month begins on September 15, marking the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador,
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Assemblyman Greg Wallis reacted to Saturday’s vote on California’s ‘cap-and-trade’ program. State lawmakers, with a democratic majority, passed AB 1207 earlier in the day. AP reported the program set a declining limit on planet-warming emissions from major polluters. Republican Assemblyman Greg Wallis released this statement after Saturday’s vote: “We all
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Update 9/13/2025 Palm Springs Police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting on Friday in the 500 block of Avenida Cerca. Officers identified a 48-year-old Palm Springs man, as being involved in the homicide. He was arrested and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center. That suspect is
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The El Centro Border Patrol announced the launch of new social media pages. The platforms include Facebook, Instagram, and X. The sector said the goal for its online presence was to provide real-time updates on public safety matters, as well as share important alerts. In a statement released to News
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of culture, family, and tradition with ¡Viva Indio!, a community event honoring Hispanic Heritage. The festival will take place Saturday, September 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Indio, offering a night of music, food, and family-friendly fun. The
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Desert Hot Springs landmarks will open to the public Saturday as part of “Doors Open California,” a statewide celebration of historic sites. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can tour Cabot’s Pueblo Museum and the Historic Rock House. The city said the Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is the hand-built
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A striking new landmark has begun to take shape in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. At the intersection of Arenas Road and Indian Canyon Drive, a 65-foot flagpole now stands tall — soon to fly the iconic rainbow flag designed by LGBTQ+ activist and artist Gilbert Baker. Although the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2025 high school football season continues this week with many local teams in action. Below is the schedule and scores for Week 4. Friday, Sept. 12 Desert Hot Springs10@Shadow Hills44FCathedral City6@Xavier Prep48FWestern Christian47@Indio6FPalm Desert21@Yucaipa37FLa Quinta22@Hesperia21FYucca Valley21@Chaffey28FRubidoux12@Twentynine Palms41FCoachella Valley24@Palo Verde Valley40FDesert Christian Academy58@San Jacinto Valley Academy7FDesert Chapel13@Nordhoff47F Thursday, Sept. 11
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Friday night in Desert Hot Springs. The crash was reported at around 9:15 p.m. on Palm Drive and Desert View Avenue. Details on what led to the crash was not available. We’ve reached
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — In a unanimous decision Thursday evening, the Coachella Valley Unified School District Board voted to rescind the contract of a newly-hired instructor. Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza confirmed the instructor’s contract was rescinded after inappropriate behavior was discovered at a prior district. It’s raising the question of how background checks are conducted
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday a 22-year-old man is under arrest in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Officials identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson and said a tip from someone close to him helped lead to the arrest. Investigators previously released surveillance video and said
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Parents and students are concerned after a number of school threats have been made to PSUSD schools in recent days. Several emails and phone calls were made into the KESQ Newsroom after posts on social media began circulating online on Wednesday about violence that would occur on Thursday at
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Summer in the desert is always a challenge for local businesses, but this year, some restaurant owners say the slowdown hit harder than usual. From July through September, restaurants typically see a dip in sales as triple-digit heat keeps many customers away. Brian Murphy, owner of Jimmy John’s in La
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly three years after a deadly shooting in Indio, Indio Police announce the arrests of two men connected to the 2022 homicide. On December 23, 2022, around 2:00 a.m., Indio Police detectives responded to a homicide investigation at 45955 Grace Street, near Jackson Street and Highway 111. They found Steven Matthew
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A young man who gunned down a 17-year-old Cathedral City boy during a street confrontation that possibly stemmed from prior workplace ill-will was sentenced today to 50 years to life in state prison. A Murrieta jury in June deliberated one day before convicting Juan Alfredo Landeros Garcia, 26, of Cathedral
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 50-year-old man pleaded guilty on Friday to killing five kittens and leaving them in a trash bag at a Cathedral City residence. Jorge Edwin Ramirez pleaded guilty to five counts of animal cruelty and was immediately sentenced to two years of probation and 180 days in custody, according to court records.
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A hit-and-run investigation is ongoing after a pedestrian was killed in a crash Thursday morning in Banning, police announced. The crash was reported at around 5:35 a.m. on E. Ramsey Street, near the intersection with Val Monte Street. Police originally responded to reports of a man lying on the roadway. Injuries to
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced today it will conduct anti-mosquito spraying to help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne viruses next week in Coachella. The truck-mounted mosquito control spraying will take place from 12 a.m. through 5 a.m. Monday throughout the city, dependent on weather conditions. The
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