UPDATE 6/20/2025 – SCE reports that as of 8:50 p.m., the power has been restored. UPDATE 6/20/2025 – The City of Desert Hot Springs is reporting some traffic signal outages in the area affected by the power outage. Traffic signals are out of service at the intersections of Pierson Boulevard and Skyborne, and at Pierson
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Yucca Valley announced the new opening of its Founders Plaza. Town officials touted it as a “significant milestone in the town’s ongoing efforts.” Earlier this month, council members held a small ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the project. Officials are set to plan a larger community celebration later
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A felon who seriously assaulted and threatened the life of a fellow inmate at a Riverside County jail because the woman refused to smuggle drugs into the facility was sentenced today to seven years, eight months in state prison. A Riverside jury in April convicted 35-year-old Cassandra Othelia Hoskins of assault
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Sylvia Paz stepped down from her position as trustee of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. The move went into effect on June 17, the district announced on Friday. Paz said she is resigning to begin a “long-planned sabbatical.” Paz spent seven years on the board. District officials said she leaves
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WASHINGTON, D.C (KESQ) – U.S Representative, Ken Calvert, has officially nominated the group of candidates to be admitted into the United States Service Academies. Young SoCal candidates have received and accepted appointments to the Class of 2029 US Air Force Academy, U.S Naval Academy, and U.S Military Academy. Those appointed will secure an education valued
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) — The woman who says she notified authorities about multiple illegal growing farms, leading to a raid and the arrest of 70 undocumented workers, is now speaking out. Perla Verduzco says the three farms targeted in Thermal and Mecca earlier this week were hotbeds for human trafficking and illegal growing. “It’s owned
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – City officials asked residents today to weigh in on the location and design of a proposed passenger rail station in Coachella. The Coachella Valley Rail project is a proposed daily passenger service that would run from downtown Los Angeles through Orange and Riverside counties to the Coachella Valley. City council
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Deadly roadways. Fatal crashes continue to rise, according to the California Highway Patrol. In efforts to get drivers to be safer, CHP is rolling out a new fleet of patrol vehicles. However, these aren’t your regular patrol vehicles and we give you an inside look. News Channel 3’s Tori King brings you an I-Team report,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Animal Samaritans help abused and neglected shelter animals receive the medical care they need thanks to the Cade L. Morrow Dog and Cat Care Fund. This past week, the funds provided to Animal Samaritans helped provide four at risk animals named Calvin, Daisy, Sandra, and Rosalie with the procedures they needed
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Modest gains offset minor losses across the regional economy, leaving Riverside County’s unemployment rate unchanged last month, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in May, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 4.9%, equaling the rate published in April. Â Â According to figures,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 58-year-old convicted felon accused of intentionally driving into a crowd of protesters marching along a downtown Riverside street, seriously injuring one of them, is slated to make his initial court appearance today, along with his girlfriend. Russell Alan Prentice and 39-year-old Candase Wenzel, both of Riverside, were arrested Monday following
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As summer temperatures rise, your electric bill might too. Dan Cornelius from Dan Only HVAC recommends setting your thermostat to 78 degrees and keeping it running. Using a smart thermostat, closing blinds during the day, and running ceiling or floor fans can all help keep your space cooler without relying solely on your AC. Keeping your AC
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — North Gene Autry Trail has reopened after being closed Friday morning due to low visibility caused by blowing sand through the Whitewater Wash. The temporary closure affected the stretch between Salvia Road and East Via Escuela. Other nearby Whitewater Wash crossings, including Indian Canyon Drive and Vista Chino, remain open
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Update: News Channel 3 is excited to announce, “Palm Springs United,” a partnership with the Agua Caliente and the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will be extended through Sunday. So far, more than $125,000 has been raised to help local businesses damaged during last month’s car bombing. It comes with the help of the Agua
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — In honor of Juneteenth, Oscar’s in Palm Springs is ringing in the cultural holiday with a celebration hosted by Sunset Music & Education Foundation, Juneteenth: The Fight for Freedom. From 5-7 p.m., the free event will feature a panel, live music, and entertainment. According to organizers, the event is sold
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By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court is allowing President Donald Trump to maintain control over thousands of members of California’s National Guard. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request from Trump to lift, for now, a lower-court ruling that had required the president to relinquish control of roughly
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif (KESQ) – California drivers should brace for higher fuel costs this summer. Starting July 1, the state’s gas excise taxes will increase, as part of an annual inflation adjustment. Each year, California adjusts its fuel tax rates based on inflation data from the Department of Finance. This year’s bump means the gasoline
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Skin is the largest organ in the body, and dermatologists are advising locals to take better care of it, especially in the Valley sun. They say daily sun exposure is a serious concern no matter what activity their engaging in outside. Skin cancer is the most common from of cancer
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