PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – There are new policies in place at College of the Desert to protect undocumented students. This comes after the Board of Trustees unanimously approved two administrative procedures and a Board resolution on March 21. Key provisions include: Directing all law enforcement inquiries to Public Safety Requiring valid judicial warrants for
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Society’s “Filmmaker in the Classroom” series is returning to local schools. The series offers an opportunity for high school students to interact directly with industry professionals. Screening events were hosted this week at seven schools across the Coachella Valley. On Thursday, the series was held
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Golden Voice will be expanding its promotions, marketing, and sales to Palm Springs International Airport during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach Festivals in April. On Thursday, the Palm Springs City Council approved leasing a space at the airport to Golden Voice, LLC to set up a shop
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents surrounding the Springs Shopping Mall in Palm Springs are concerned about how the addition of a Chick-fil-A will impact traffic. On Tuesday, the Palm Springs Planning Commission voted 5-2 to approve a conditional use permit for a Chick-fil-A to be built on Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. Residents
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The 33rd annual Senior Inspiration Awards was held at the Fantasy Springs Resort Special Events Center. It was presented by all 9 Coachella Valley cities and Riverside County. It was also emceed by Telemundo 15 Spanish language anchor, Hernán Quintas and Emmy Winning Communicator, Brooke Beare. The event honors senior citizens who
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Two women accused of targeting a Ranch Mirage man in a six-figure immigration-driven extortion scam both pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Bertha Verduzco Gasso, 67, and Ilvia Yvette Lopez, 43, both of Hemet, were arrested Tuesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation that began earlier this month.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The need for paramedics remains a national emergency, especially in places like the Coachella Valley with a growing older population. I-Team investigator Peter Daut dug deeper into how the shortfall affects the people you rely on during 911 emergencies. Right now there are about 760 working paramedics in Riverside County,
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District issued an apology Thursday after Border Patrol recruiters were told to leave a career fair at a high school. On Wednesday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino took to social media after the agency’s recruiters were asked to leave the Coachella Valley High
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Environmental groups filed a lawsuit against Riverside County today over the county’s approval of a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse that activists say would increase air pollution and interfere with local habitats. Green-lit in Feburary, the proposed Majestic Thousand Palms warehouse project has the potential to attract more than 500 diesel
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella issued an alert to drivers who may be impacted by a train stoppage in the area. According to the city, a train is stopped at Avenue 54 and Grapefruit Boulevard due to mechanical issues. There is no anticipated time for repairs to be completed as of this
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif,(KESQ) – The 14th annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival begins today. After several earlier screenings, the Opening Night event in Palm Springs will feature four short films about music and dance, accompanied by live music during the program. The day’s events also includes shorts packages with themes such as immigration,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Galleri Classic on the PGA Tour Champions gives 79 legends of golf and four amateurs the opportunity to play for a $2.2 million purse. But the impact of the tournament goes beyond the athletes and into the Coachella Valley. Organizers said part of the proceeds from The Galleri Classic
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs along with the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs held a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to focus on marijuana-related troubles affecting the community. Community leaders and health experts addressed how the drug is impacting local youth, warning of potential long-term health and cognitive
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – An ex-con suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, a veteran Riverside County Fire Department captain, at their home and then fleeing to Mexico — where she was apprehended over the weekend — pleaded not guilty to a murder charge on Wednesday. Yolanda Marodi, 53, is accused of killing her spouse of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man charged with the murder of his parents in Indio was arraigned in court on Wednesday. Kevin James Reddy, 51, pleaded not guilty to charges, which include two counts of murder with a special circumstance. He will return to court on April 7 for a felony settlement conference. He is
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JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With the help of PetSmart Charities, Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) offers free cat and dog adoptions at all RCDAS shelters this week to celebrate “Spring Bark.” In observation of its National Adoption Week, PetSmart Charities pledged $25,000 to help RivCo animals get adopted. RCDAS Director Mary Martin
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Palm Springs is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Tuesday, the Palm Springs Planning Commission voted 5-2 to approve a conditional use permit for a Chick-fil-A to be built in the Springs Shopping Center on Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. The commission also
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some Coachella Valley students were recognized on Wednesday with the March 2025 “Do the Right Thing” award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police Department and News Channel 3. These students were chosen for their positive attitudes and their contributions to the community: Lydia Givens – Painted Hills Middle
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 54-year-old man who drove drunk and caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed three people in Palm Springs is slated to be sentenced to state prison next month. Shawn Michael Kirkpatrick on Tuesday admitted three counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter, as well as DUI resulting in great bodily injury and
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INDIO Calif. (KESQ) – With Coachella just weeks away, scammers are targeting festivalgoers looking for short term rentals (STR). Fake listings are popping up on Craigslist, complete with stolen property photos and fake rental contracts – all designed to trick attendees into handing over money and leaving them stranded when they arrive. In a statement
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