PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 4th annual “Dip into Summer” event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Park fun activities kick off at 11, with the pool party starting at noon. The event will feature games, music and fun around the pool, free for all
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of people gathered at the Palm Springs Surf Club Friday to kick off Memorial Day weekend with music, pool floats, and sunshine — all while supporting a good cause. The event, hosted by Palm Springs Surf Club, benefited the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Guests spent the afternoon relaxing by
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 23-year-old Indio man was arrested after allegedly advertising and selling counterfeit luxury merchandise through social media platforms, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. Authorities said in April 2026, the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service District Team (SCVCSD) began its investigation regarding the sale of counterfeit luxury merchandise in the Coachella
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 28-year-old man who fatally shot a Desert Hot Springs resident nearly a decade ago was sentenced today to 30 years to life in state prison. Richard Alex Bernal of Desert Hot Springs pleaded guilty earlier this month to first-degree murder and attempted murder under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local immigrant advocate group, TODEC, is hosting an emergency information session for DACA-recipients. News Channel 3 has followed concerns from recipients about long renewal wait times impacting their status, including the story of William Villa, a Palm Springs man who was detained on May 15th after his status expired. Villa had
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Daniel Garcia, one of the men convicted in the 2008 murder of Palm Springs art dealer Clifford Lambert, has been denied a hearing on a request to reduce his life sentence. Check Out: Karen Devine goes in-depth on the Lambert Case in an exclusive report Garcia appeared by video in court
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 100 vote centers will open across Riverside County on Saturday for early voting for the June primaries. In the Coachella Valley, the Indio-Riverside County Office of Education will serve as the local vote center. Click here for an Interactive Ballot Drop-Off Location Map County officials said an additional
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The unemployment rate in Riverside County fell below 5% last month as payroll gains far exceeded losses throughout the regional economy, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in April, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 4.9%, compared to 5.1% in March.
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit will conduct a training exercise starting next week in Blythe to prepare for crises in urban environments. Marines based out of Camp Pendleton will hold their training exercise Tuesday through June 3 at Blythe Airport and at Hayday Farms. The exercise, known
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Department of Homeland Security has provided more information on the arrest of a Palm Springs DACA recipient on Friday. In a statement, a DHS spokesperson said: “DACA does not confer any form of legal status in this country. The DACA program offers temporary protection from deportation but is not a path
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Organizers of PS/NExT Summit 2026 offered a first look at this year’s conference, highlighting programming, featured speakers and interactive experiences aimed at expanding economic opportunities in Palm Springs. The two-day summit is designed to bring together community members and leaders in artificial intelligence to explore how emerging technology can support
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers along Ramon Road say years of potholes and broken pavement are making one of the Coachella Valley’s busiest corridors increasingly dangerous — and now, after months of complaints, Palm Springs city officials are responding. The troubled stretch runs along Ramon Road between Lawrence Crossley Road and Landau Boulevard, which
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The owner of Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City is challenging a Southern California Edison back-bill after a utility billing issue went uncorrected for more than two years, resulting in a surprise bill of nearly $60,000.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) As Memorial Day approaches, we see an increase in water activities. County health officials have teamed up to remind the public about water safety to prevent drownings especially in young children. Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington said, “Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, and many tragedies can be prevented with the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Airport has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to combat human trafficking through a national program, officials announced today. PSP has voluntarily joined the Blue Lightning Initiative, a national program focused on preventing human trafficking across the transportation system, where airport employees and
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IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The man accused of murdering a teen in Salton City was back in court on Thursday. Abraham Feinbloom, 51, was back in court on Thursday, pleading not guilty to murder and resisting a peace officer. His attorney, Melanie Rowe, said she will file a 9-9-5 motion to dismiss after reviewing
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities said evidence suggests the deaths of two Bermuda Dunes residents last week could be a murder-suicide; however, the investigation isn’t finalized. Donald Whitaker, 80, and his wife Karen, 79, were found with traumatic injuries inside their home on Montego Bay Drive just before noon on Friday. Details were limited
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A search was underway today for a 36-year-old man whose last known location was in Palm Desert. James Philip Nastasi was last seen in the 76000 block of Rainswept Way, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Nastasi is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs180 pounds. He
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A residential fire that broke out today near Thermal was contained and no injuries were reported. The blaze was reported at 9:43 a.m. Thursday at Martinez Road and Polk Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said firefighters responded to reports of black smoke coming from
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC) Board approved more than $2 million in conservation grant funding. The move, which came during the May 11 CVMC board meeting, is set to advance projects focused on endangered species protection and wildlife connectivity throughout the Coachella Valley region. The Board approved three grants
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