INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A parolee who shot a teenage girl in the head as she rode in a passing vehicle near downtown Indio was convicted of attempted murder and other charges, prosecutors confirmed today. Following two full days of deliberations, an Indio jury late Monday found Vicente Manuel Reyes, 30, of Thousand Palms, guilty
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is celebrating the official opening of the new Avenue 44 All Weather Bridge, nearly three years after Tropical Storm Hilary washed out the roadway in 2023. City leaders say the new bridge is designed as a long-term solution to repeated flooding problems along the Coachella Valley storm
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Bureau of Land Management now has a new director, and his confirmation is drawing the ire of local environmentalists. Steve Pearce, who was confirmed as the Director of the BLM on Monday, is a former representative from New Mexico. He was nominated by President Trump late last year. We first
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Visit Greater Palm Springs announced a new multi-year strategy to diversify the Valley economy beyond the traditional tourism industry. The plan is called the Coachella Valley Subregional Economic Development Strategy, and is part of Riverside County’s broader economic strategy. Officials say they hope to attract investment in sectors such as
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A construction site in Cathedral City’s Rio Vista neighborhood became the target of extensive vandalism after several pieces of heavy equipment were severely damaged late last week. Crews arriving at the site discovered shattered windows, broken mirrors, smashed headlights, and damaged control systems on multiple construction vehicles. Mario Crncic, COO
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Faith leaders are gathering to speak with Representative Raul Ruiz after a recent surge in immigration enforcement in the Coachella Valley. Last week, News Channel 3 reported on immigration enforcement activity that drew alarm from Palm Springs residents and local leaders. Inland Coalition 4 Immigration Justice, an immigration rights group, posted
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The Banning Police Department says it has arrested two suspects in the April 14th, 2025 murder of 21-year-old Banning resident Donald Ray Miles III, and the attempted murder of another victim who survived the incident. On May 14th, 2026 at approximately 5:00 a.m. the Banning Police Department Detective Bureau says it was assisted by the
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UPDATE: The forward progress has been stopped and crews are working on containment. No injuries were reported, and Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assisted with the evacuation of some residents. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to extinguish a brush fire in the community of Ribbonwood off of Highway 74, southwest of Pinyon Pines. It was
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is back open following its soft opening this week, just in time for rising summer temperatures across the Coachella Valley. City officials say the reopening comes after months of preparation and upgrades to the facility. The center will offer recreational swim time, swim lessons, fitness
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Winds remain a part of our forecast through this afternoon, but those winds are gradually easing. Indian Canyon Drive through the wash remains closed, but Gene Autry Trail has now been reopened in Palm Springs. The breezy conditions will keep temps cooler than normal today, with highs in the upper 80s. A Wind Advisory remains
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LOVELAND, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Colorado Eagles in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Finals on Sunday night at Blue FCU Arena in Loveland. Colorado scored four unanswered goals for the 4-1 victory, now leading the best-of-5 game series 2-1. Difficult 4-1 loss for the Coachella Valley Firebirds tonight
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s round three of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs and the Coachella Valley Firebirds stand tied in a best-of-five series with the Colorado Eagles at 1-1. To finish off the last three games in the series (third game if needed) the Firebirds are taking flight to Loveland as the Eagles
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A year after a deadly bombing outside the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic, business owners and residents in the area are reflecting on the moment that shook the city and the recovery efforts now taking shape. A nearby business owner recalled initial confusion in the moments after the explosion, saying
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We remain under a First Alert Weather Alert through Sunday evening as we continue to track potentially damaging winds in our area. Saturday certainly brought strong winds and poor air quality, and so far on Sunday, we’re seeing very similar conditions. Like Saturday night, we’re seeing more hazardous air quality
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Update: 05/17 8:36 AM Around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Palm Springs Police announced Vista Chino is back open at the wash, between Clubhouse View Drive and Carmela Drive. Update: 05/17 Palm Springs Police announced late Saturday night that Vista Chino is closed at the wash, between Clubhouse View Drive and Carmela Drive, due to blowing sand
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters gained the upper hand on a vegetation fire that torched three acres in the east valley Saturday evening. Officials reported forward progress was stopped at 8:38 p.m., about an hour after it was first reported in Thermal. Crews are expected to stay on scene as they mop up throughout the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A fatal two vehicle collision is under investigation near Dinah Shore Drive and Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the area at approximately 8:17 a.m. after reports of a crash. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles with significant collision damage. Officials say the
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are investigating a double homicide in Bermuda Dunes after two people were found dead inside a home during a welfare check Friday afternoon. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched just before noon on May 15, 2026, to the 79000 block
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is getting ready to welcome back swimmers this weekend as its water park prepares for a seasonal soft opening on Sunday. Staff spent the day running training exercises, with lifeguards going through safety drills and reviewing emergency procedures ahead of reopening day. Officials say the preparation
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Today, the City of Indio is hosting the public grand opening for the Indio Sports Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new sports park occupies 38 acres and is located at 82600 Market Street near Avenue 44 and Jackson. The sports park includes 11 soccer fields, one professional soccer field
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