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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were injured in a crash on Interstate 10 between a car and a CAL FIRE ambulance Monday night, causing traffic and prompting a SIG Alert from California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported just before 9:15 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 10 west of Jackson Street in Indio, and CHP

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A young female coyote named Athena, who was recovering after surviving a hit-and-run, is now in the custody of California Fish and Wildlife. Athena had been under the care of El Paseo Animal Hospital, where she underwent surgery to amputate her front right leg. But Dr. David Jeffrey, the veterinarian

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) –A pedestrian was struck and killed in Rancho Mirage Sunday night, prompting an overnight investigation. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched to the area of Highway 111 and Dunes View Road at 10:27 p.m. for a report of a person underneath a vehicle suffering from major injuries.

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been hot and hazy across the Coachella Valley, leading to poor air quality in recent days. Rick Miller, who often takes his dog to the David H. Ready Dog Park in Palm Springs, noticed the usual group of dog owners was thinner on Monday. Miller and his dog, Luca,

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– Riverside County Animal Shelters are offering free adoptions for the month of August, in a new push to find homes for pets. The shelter system is hosting an Unleash Your Superpower – Adopt a Hero event all month long. From August 1st to the 31st, adoption fees are $0 for all

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) has introduced a new initiative called the “Portrait of a Graduate,” a framework aimed at ensuring students graduate not only academically prepared but also equipped with essential life and career skills. This initiative focuses on key competencies such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and work

ORDWAY, Calif. (KESQ) — Firefighters are battling hard into Sunday to strengthen containment and extinguish hot spots on the Oak Fire, officials said this weekend. It currently stands at 46 acres with 50% containment. Cal Fire Riverside officials say the blaze began shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday at Live Oak Canyon Road and San Timoteo

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Shops at Palm Desert is hosting its second-annual “Wellness Day” for the community. Organizers say it’s an important moment for locals to refresh, recharge and refocus. The event will showcase a talk on Lifestyle Medicine by Dr. Joesph E. Scherger, M.D., M.P.H., the founder and Medical Director of Restore

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)– One person was killed in an overnight shooting in Coachella, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. According to RSO, the shooting happened around 3:45 on Saturday morning near a residence in the 49000 block of Corte Molino. Officials say they were originally called out for an assault with a deadly weapon.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some local students are better prepared to head back to class next Wednesday in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Friday evening, the Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation held a backpack giveaway and resource fair at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center. Organizers say it’s a

Update: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – This morning, the Palm Springs Police Department confirmed four vehicles were involved in the crash, all of which were towed. Police also say that 7 people were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Authorities found that one of the drivers involved in the crash was intoxicated and