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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella Valley agricultural workers are set to receive settlement payouts Friday following a labor dispute involving allegations of unpaid wages and denied meal and rest breaks. The workers will gather at the TODEC Farmworker Justice Center in Coachella to share their experiences and receive their settlement payments directly from the California
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider died following a collision involving a vehicle early Friday morning in Coachella, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched at approximately 5 a.m. to the area of Avenue 54 and Tyler Street regarding a collision involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, deputies
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ)— A death investigation is underway Friday at The Enclave condo community in Palm Desert after deputies found a person unresponsive at the complex. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3 that deputies were called at approximately 9:48 a.m. to the condo community in the 35000 block of Gateway Drive for an unknown trouble call.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) — Jackie the Bald Eagle, whose life at Big Bear Lake captivated millions around the world, is being honored by the California State Senate. Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) introduced Senate Resolution 140, proclaiming September 4, 2026, as California Wildlife Day in memory of Jackie. The resolution passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Jackie
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A crackdown on drunken and drug-impaired motorists is scheduled tonight by the Indio Police Department. The anti-DUI patrols will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and continue until 2 a.m. Saturday, focusing on removing the potential threat of impaired drivers on roadways citywide, as well as reinforcing the importance of safe
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s Week 3 of the high school football season! We’ve got 13 local games this week, including four on Thursday. WEEK 3 GAME SCHEDULE – All games at 7pm unless changed Friday 9/4 Coachella Valley at Palm Springs Rialto at Desert Hot Springs Hemet at Rancho Mirage San Jacinto Valley
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PALM DESERT (CNS) – The Palm Desert City Council will consider adopting a proposed resolution calling for Southern California Edison to conduct less planned outages during the summer months, slated for next week at City Hall. The resolution, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Requesting Southern California
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — UPDATE 9/4/2026- The Riverside County Environmental Health Department is continuing to support the Coachella Container Park and its vendors by providing guidance on permits, food safety, and compliance with health regulations, says Supervisor V. Manuel Perez in a statement released today. Supervisor Perez and Container Park owner Nick Meza emphasized the
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MURRIETA (CNS) – A 48-year-old man accused of gunning down an acquaintance and burying his remains just south of Interstate 10 in Cabazon pleaded not guilty today to first-degree murder and other charges. Jesse Bruce Kennedy of Cabazon was arrested last month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the death of Cristian Valenzuela
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ)- UPDATE: According to the California Highway Patrol’s incident page the sig alert has ended and the westbound Interstate 10 Washington Street off-ramp is now back open. Original Report PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ)- A semi truck crashed into a light pole and guardrails on the westbound Interstate 10 Washington Street off-ramp early
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IMPERIAL, Calif. (KESQ) — The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is investing approximately $23.5 million to replace aging transformers in the Coachella Valley, helping strengthen electric reliability, reduce the risk of equipment-related outages and prepare for growing energy demands. The projects will replace transformers that have served customers for more than 30 years at Monroe Substation, North La Quinta
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- As Labor Day weekend gets underway, many people are packing their bags and heading out of town – but before hitting the road, security experts say it’s worth taking a few minutes to make sure your home is protected. With airports and highways expected to be busy over the holiday weekend,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? Red Jeep Tours offers a way to explore some of the Coachella Valley’s lesser-known desert landscapes. The tour includes stops at desert oases, a Cahuilla Indian Village, the “Wave” formation and Fossil Canyon and Horseshoe Slot. Along the way, visitors can learn
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A brush fire burned 50 acres in Thermal Thursday night before forward progress was stopped. The fire was reported just before 10:15 p.m. on the 86100 Block of Airport Boulevard, near the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport. Shortly before 2:30 a.m., authorities announced that forward progress was stopped. Resources will remain on-scene
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Police Department and community members gathered Thursday to celebrate Chief Andy Mills’ nearly five years leading the department as he prepares to retire. The Palm Springs Convention Center hosted the special event, titled “Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership: The Mission Continues.” Hundreds of people attended to recognize
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 29-year-old Indio man was arrested after an alleged road rage incident led to the discovery of several handguns at a home in Indio earlier this week. There were no details on the road rage incident, however, authorities said on Tuesday, the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station Robbery and Burglary Suppression Team
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TEMECULA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people suspected of fraud and identity theft were taken into custody today as part of “an extensive investigation into large-scale fraud, forgery and burglary,” with victims in at least three Southern California counties including Riverside County, San Diego County authorities said. Deputies assigned to the San Diego County Sheriff’s
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After nearly half a century in law enforcement, Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills is preparing to hang up his badge. Mills will officially retire Saturday, bringing to a close a 49-year career in policing, including nearly five years leading the Palm Springs Police Department. Check Out: Kyle Stjerne selected
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The photograph hangs in a frame in Ginny Foat’s Palm Springs home: five women in Los Angeles in 1980, running Ted Kennedy’s presidential campaign in Southern California. Maxine Waters, then a state assemblywoman, is in it. So is Midge Costanza, the former Carter White House aide. So is Foat. And so is
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A major expansion is underway at DAP Health’s Sunrise Campus in Palm Springs, with new and renovated spaces expected to expand health care services for patients across the Coachella Valley. Construction on the multi-phase project began in May and includes a new campus entrance, expanded laboratory services, a new women’s
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