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Olympic champion skater hosts theatrical ice show experience at Berger Foundation Iceplex

March 18, 2023 9:45 PM Marian Bouchot

Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill hosted a theatrical ice show experience at Berger Foundation Iceplex in Thousand Palms. The show featured two-time U.S. champion Alissa Czisny and U.S. Open champions Kseniya Ponomaryova and Collin Brubaker. Another upcoming event at the Berger Foundation’s Iceplex is its first-ever Glow Skate event featuring neon-in-the-dark ice skating, giveaways, House DJ, a

Twentynine Palms convicted felon arrested for weapons charges

March 18, 2023 9:08 PM Marian Bouchot

A probation check in Twentynine Palms has landed a felon back in jail. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department investigators said a deputy went to a home off Adobe Road Friday morning for a probation check. Officials said the suspect had several warrants for his arrest out of San Bernardino. He was reportedly on felony probation

Man arrested following a stolen car pursuit

March 18, 2023 8:41 PM Marian Bouchot

A man is behind bars following a stolen vehicle pursuit on the I-10. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigators said it started around 12:30 p.m. Deputies reportedly spotted the stolen vehicle near Varner and Ramon Road in Thousand Palms. They unsuccessfully tried to pull over the driver, who allegedly sped off. The pursuit ended when

PSPD: Missing at-risk teenager has been found

March 18, 2023 7:20 AM Jeff Stahl

Palm Springs police said Saturday morning a missing “at-risk” teenager had been found after walking away from her home overnight. The department said Morgan Norris, 16, disappeared between the hours of midnight and 3:30 Saturday morning. She was described as 5’5″, 118 pounds, and last seen wearing a pink shirt and dark leggings. Norris reportedly left from

Remainder of Coachella League Polo season canceled after virus detected at country club

March 17, 2023 8:02 PM Jesus Reyes

The remainder of the Coachella League Polo season has been canceled after a virus was detected at a country club. Officials with the Coachella League Polo said this comes after state veterinary officials from the California Food and Agriculture Department confirmed a positive test result for EHV1 at Eldorado Polo Club in Indio, which is

Drivers frustrated with Jefferson Street road resurfacing causing traffic backup

March 17, 2023 8:32 AM Jeff Stahl

Drivers were being delayed in La Quinta and Indio Friday for continuing road work on Jefferson Drive. Traffic was backed up on northbound Jefferson Drive from Highway 111 to Miles Avenue. Traffic was also backed on westbound Miles Avenue east of Jefferson Drive. Frustrated drivers are speaking out over the road work. Jocelyn Michaca Garnica works

Whitewater man who assaulted girlfriend, led police on I-10 chase headed to prison

March 17, 2023 6:35 PM City News Service

A Whitewater man who threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and led law enforcement officers on a chase along Interstate 10, leveling a handgun at his pursuers, was bound for state prison today to serve a seven-year, four-month sentence. Jairo Santiago Chaides, 37, pleaded guilty Thursday to exhibiting a firearm at a peace officer, being

CVUSD, Teachers’ Association reach impasse in salary negotiations

March 17, 2023 6:25 PM Jesus Reyes

Salary negotiations between the Coachella Valley Unified School District and the Coachella Valley Teachers Association have stalled, officials confirmed on Friday. According to the CVTA, during negotiations on Friday, there was no movement with the district’s proposal. The CVTA declared an impasse and the district agreed to enter into an impasse as well. “Impasse happens

Majority of field finalized for inaugural Galleri Classic golf tournament

March 17, 2023 4:01 PM City News Service

The Galleri Classic had a majority of its field finalized today with 74 of 78 players set to play in its inaugural PGA Tour Champions tournament next week. The Galleri Classic will take place in the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at the Mission Hills Country Club, 34600 Mission Hills Drive, from March 22-26, according to

Nearly 3,500 customers left without power in Indio

March 17, 2023 5:52 PM Jesus Reyes

An outage has left nearly 3,500 customers without power in the city of Indio Friday afternoon. The Imperial Irrigation District announced at around 5:45 p.m. that approximately 3,427 customers are without power in the city. POWER OUTAGE: We are experiencing a power outage in Indio affecting 3427 customers. We will continue to post updates as

Suspected hit-and-run driver found thanks to tips from KESQ viewers

March 17, 2023 6:23 AM Kristen Outlaw

Update 3/17/23 2:05 PM CHP announced it found the suspect believed to be behind the crash. The department thanked our viewers for tips leading to the arrest. Original Report 3/17/23 6:23 AM The CHP was asking for the public’s help in locating a driver believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash in Thousand Palms.

Officials discussing security in case of Trump indictment

March 17, 2023 2:35 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials in New York are making security preparations for the possibility that former President Donald Trump could be indicted in the coming weeks and appear in a Manhattan courtroom in an investigation examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with him, four law enforcement officials said Friday. There

DHS man suspected of possession of drugs, AR-15 pleads not guilty

March 17, 2023 1:48 PM City News Service

A 23-year-old man suspected of possessing cocaine, hallucinogens and a short-barrel AR-15 rifle in Desert Hot Springs pleaded not guilty to felony charges today. Arthur Eugene Uribe Jr. of Desert Hot Springs was charged with one felony count each of being in possession of controlled substances while armed, possessing a short-barreled rifle, and two counts

Indio man charged in carjacking and assault in Cabazon

March 17, 2023 5:33 AM Kristen Outlaw

An Indio man was accused of trying to carjack two victims in Cabazon Wednesday. In one incident, investigators said he took off with a victim’s vehicle, which was later located. Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said the initial incident was reported Wednesday around 5:00 a.m. Authorities said the suspect, Kegan Matthew Nelson, 28,

Mecca felon suspected of shooting occupied vehicle pleads not guilty

March 17, 2023 1:38 PM Jesus Reyes

A 35-year-old convicted felon suspected of shooting at an occupied vehicle in Mecca pleaded not guilty to felony charges today. Joseph Marco Federico Jr. of Mecca was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and one felony count each of being a convicted felon and narcotic addict in possession of a

Gene Autry, Vista Chino, and North Indian Canyon back open at the wash

March 17, 2023 12:44 PM Jesus Reyes

The City of Palm Springs reopened three major roads that shut down for days due to flooding. North Indian Canyon was reopened at the wash Saturday morning. On Friday, Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino were reopened at the Whitewater Wash just off of the Interstate 10 exit. Be the first to know when news

Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20 years later

March 17, 2023 8:05 AM Crystal Jimenez

On what is going to be the 20th Anniversary of the announcement of the start of the war in Iraq, a La Quinta city official recounts the moment the announcement made the airwaves. On March 19, 2003, then-President George W. Bush addressed the United States through a televised report about American coalition forces being in

The Berger Foundation Iceplex at Acrisure Arena hosts St. Patty’s Day skate event

March 17, 2023 5:27 AM Crystal Jimenez

The Berger Foundation Iceplex is hosting a trio of events starting Friday for kids of all ages. On March 17, the St. Patrick’s Day Skate is happening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those who wear a St. Patrick’s Day costume can receive a free skate rental. On March 18 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30

Merchandise stolen from two La Quinta businesses recovered

March 17, 2023 5:51 AM Kristen Outlaw

A man was reportedly arrested Thursday following a series of grand theft incidents in La Quinta. Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team (SET) served a search warrant at a property in Highland. They said the search warrant stemmed from multiple grand theft incidents that happened at two

Artist showcases love for tennis through art

March 16, 2023 10:00 PM Chris Tarpening

Nath, a volunteer at the Champions Foundation, has donated one of her pieces to be auctioned off at the BNP Paribas Open. News Channel 3’s photojournalist Chris Tarpening caught up with the artist to see what makes her work unique. You can check out more of Nath’s work at www.TheTennisArtGallery.com

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