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The California Supreme Court is scheduled to release its decision Thursday regarding Attorney General Rob Bonta’s legal challenge against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco over his seizure of ballots during a November 2025 special election.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A recent laser strike involving a California Highway Patrol helicopter near Palm Springs is putting new attention on the danger a beam of light can create for crews in the air — and for people on the ground. The incident happened Aug. 21 while a CHP pilot and flight officer were
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ)- After more than a decade in development, DSRT Surf will officially open to the public on Saturday, September 26, bringing surf sessions to the desert for the first time. The destination opened its public booking calendar September 24 at 5:00 p.m. PST, allowing guests to reserve sessions ahead of the opening.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Motorcycle crash numbers in Palm Springs are holding steady compared to this point last year, but local police say speed continues to stand out as a major concern. Palm Springs Police have recorded 16 motorcycle crashes so far in 2026, the same number reported at this point in 2025. Since the
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Plans for 30 new electric vehicle chargers at Rancho Las Flores Park are off the table as the City of Coachella scales back a major expansion project, with city leaders pointing to both cost and limited access to power. But the decision is raising a much bigger question for one of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Palm Springs firefighters are actively patrolling the area as lightning continues to strike along the mountainsides surrounding the city, prompting crews to respond to multiple incidents, including two fires and a lightning strike that sent one person to the hospital. Firefighters responded to an approximately half-acre vegetation fire sparked amid the
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Three people have been arrested following a violent attack on employees at a Sonic Drive-In in Yucca Valley, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to the restaurant at approximately 9:49 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, after receiving a 911 call reporting that
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Reports of lightning strikes in the area preceded a small brush fire Thursday afternoon on the mountainside near Interstate 10 and Highway 111 near Palm Springs, above Snow Creek. The fire was reported shortly after noon above Snow Creek Road, with smoke spotted coming from the south side of the
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Art supplies are getting a second life in La Quinta through Art for All, a community art store focused on making creativity more accessible. The store sells donated art and craft materials on a pay-what-you-can model, helping teachers, families, artists and other community members find supplies at a price that
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is launching a new monthly initiative examining the impact of drug addiction on individuals, families and the wider community. “Stronger Together: United Against Drug Abuse” is presented in partnership with Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse, or MAPDA. The ongoing coverage will share stories of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)— The City of Indio is inviting residents, property owners and other interested members of the community to participate in a virtual meeting next week as the city continues studying the potential annexation of thousands of acres of unincorporated Riverside County land along its eastern boundary. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 5:30
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities in Palm Springs shared a message to families addressing a disturbing “Cat in the Hat” trend that has recently gone viral across social media. As ABC News reports, the trend features a creepy, Mike Myers’ version of the Cat in the Hat in pictures and videos creepily lurking outside
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A 65-year-old Palm Desert woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after a person was found dead with injuries consistent with an assault at The Enclave condo community on Friday.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella City Council voted to award a $48,709,821.10 construction contract to Riverside Construction Company Inc. to build the Avenue 50 Bridge. The infrastructure project will replace the existing Avenue 50 low-water crossing over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. Rendering from City Council Meeting on September 21 The bridge project will
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back in the desert preparing for their fifth season as a franchise. The Firebirds opened training camp Wednesday at Acrisure Arena after spending time in Seattle with their NHL parent club, the Seattle Kraken. Last season, the Firebirds entered the year with the youngest roster
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State Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh discussed California’s education spending, low test scores, and her efforts to reinstate SAT and ACT requirements for university admissions during an interview with News Channel 3.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Fuel prices are climbing across Riverside County, with diesel reaching a new record and regular gas hitting its highest level since 2023. According to AAA, diesel is now averaging more than $8.32 a gallon in Riverside County. Regular gas is averaging about $6.15 a gallon. For local businesses that spend much
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 38-year-old transient accused of holding up a Banning business using a fake gun must stand trial for second-degree robbery and other offenses, a judge ruled today. Codi Jay Shelton was arrested last December following a Banning Police Department investigation. At the end of a preliminary hearing Wednesday, Riverside County Superior
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Prosecutors were undecided today as to whether to retry an Indio man who allegedly sexually abused a girl repeatedly, following a jury deadlock in deliberations regarding multiple rape allegations. After two days of deliberations, an Indio jury on Tuesday afternoon informed Riverside County Superior Court Judge James Hawkins that it was
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INDIO (CNS) – A 35-year-old man accused of hurling glass bottles during a melee at a Palm Springs pool party, injuring four women and two men, is slated to be arraigned next week. Milad Thamer Youssef of El Cajon was arrested last month following a Palm Springs Police Department investigation. Youssef is charged with six
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