RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A controversial residential development planned next to the Ritz-Carlton in Rancho Mirage has been approved by the city council, despite concerns from residents who fear the project could have lasting impacts to their community. The development, located in the foothills above Rancho Mirage, will include more than 100 residential units,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two drivers were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and 43 citations were issued during a weekend DUI checkpoint operation in Indio, authorities said today. Â Â The checkpoint was conducted from 6 p.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Saturday at Highway 111 west of Clinton Street, according to the Indio Police
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 46-year-old felon awaiting trial on arson and other charges died in his jail cell in Banning today, but authorities said there was no indication of foul play. Â Â Quadir Rafi Boykin of Menifee was discovered by correctional deputies unconscious in his cell at the Smith Correctional Facility shortly before 1
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – California Highway Patrol officers will ramp up operations again beginning Wednesday night to crack down on drunken and drug-impaired motorists throughout the Inland Empire and statewide as part of a New Year’s anti-DUI campaign.  The CHP will initiate its New Year’s “Holiday Enforcement Period” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, when all available
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UPDATE 12/29/25 – 12:45 p.m. Indian Canyon has reopened. All three main roads through the wash are now opened. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Crews are beginning to open roadways that were closed or shut down due to flooding on Christmas Eve. In Palm Springs Vista Chino reopened Friday and Gene Autry Trail reopened Saturday
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of residents gathered in Cathedral City Sunday afternoon to protest reported immigration enforcement activity in the Coachella Valley, saying the reports have sparked fear and uncertainty within the local Hispanic community. The protest took place outside the Mary Pickford Theatre after multiple viewers contacted News Channel 3 reporting possible
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pets could be a great gifts for the holidays if you know someone looking for a new furry friend. However, local animal shelters say there’s a few things to keep in mind before you surprise someone with a new companion or if you’re the one welcoming them to your family.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – U.S. consumers were projected to spend $1 trillion dollars this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. For those who put most of their holiday spending on their credit cards, News Channel 3 spoke with local independent financial advisor, Simon Hobbs, about the best way to tackle your credit
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With Christmas now behind us and the New Year just ahead, many Coachella Valley residents are preparing to say goodbye to their Christmas trees. Local waste officials say real trees can be recycled through curbside pickup or drop-off programs. Residents should place their trees at the curb on their regular
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – This week’s Christmas storm broke records across California, with the National Weather Service (NWS) dubbing it the wettest Christmas on modern record. Parts of the state, including here in the Valley saw flash floods, muddy roadways and in the San Bernardino mountains, devastating damage. The NWS reports the mountains saw
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – If a holiday gift didn’t fit quite right—or arrived broken—you’re not alone. The day after Christmas marks the start of gift return season, and retailers and shipping stores across the Coachella Valley are preparing for a surge of post-holiday returns. Local shoppers wasted no time heading back to stores to
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Update 7:15 p.m. All lanes are back open. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Several eastbound lanes of the I-10 are closed at Golf Center Parkway in Indio due to police activity, according to the California Highway Patrol. The eastbound side is backed up from Golf Center through Monroe. The #1 and #2 lanes are closed. Details
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The year is coming to a close, a year that’s included a number of political twists and turns on the national stage and here at home. News Channel 3’s John White looks back on the political battles of the past 12 months and what’s ahead for next year.
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Members of the Yucca Valley community are holding a vigil for Michael Ramos Jr. on Friday. Ramos, 18, was taken off life support Friday after sustaining injuries from a shooting at a party on Dec. 22. Friends and family gathered to share memories of Ramos and speak about who he was
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Bighorn Cares will award more than $800,000 in grants to 53 Coachella Valley nonprofit organizations next month in Palm Desert. The funds will be presented at an invitation-only awards dinner Jan. 20 at The Vault, a state-of-the-art car museum inside the Bighorn Golf Club at 255 Palowet Drive, officials said.
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol today reminded motorists that a series of new traffic and safety laws will take effect in the new year, affecting everything from e-bikes to school zones and autonomous vehicles. Under Assembly Bill 486, it will be a misdemeanor to possess a key-programming device, key-duplicating device or signal
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Jarrod Zinn SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Ashlee Buzzard was arraigned in Department 9 of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Santa Maria today. With Public Defender Adrian Galvan representing her, Ashlee entered a plea of not guilty and a denial of any additional allegations, causing a stir among the audience. Galvan also made
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission served more than 600 meals to those in need this Christmas during their annual holiday breakfast and dinner. The meals were free and open to the general public, serving a wide range of clients from those experiencing homelessness to others living paycheck to paycheck. For many,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Well in the Desert partnered with Oscar’s Palm Springs to help provide free breakfast meals to those in need of one during the holiday. Oscar’s has been continuing this annual tradition since 2016. “It’s the least I can do as a community member is get back to the community, and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has partnered with General Air Conditioning and Plumbing to provide gifts to families in need this Christmas. Nearly 60 Coachella Valley families sent in letters to the North Pole with their wishlist from Santa. A group of people went through each letter and picked 22 families to deliver
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