PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were arrested in Palm Desert for allegedly stealing a vehicle, authorities said today. Â Â Deputies located the reportedly stolen vehicle at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Highway 74 and El Paseo Drive, according to Lt. Deirdre Vickers of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. They later conducted
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Millions of drivers are hitting the roads nationwide, and here in California, rain is adding another factor to those plans. Residents and travelers alike are bracing for potential impacts, including slick roads and roadway flooding. We’re tracking possible flooding impacts throughout the day. Stay with us for the latest.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Two drivers were arrested for allegedly driving on DUI-suspended licenses during a DUI checkpoint in Cathedral City, authorities said today. The checkpoint was conducted from 7 p.m. Friday until 1 a.m. Saturday on Date Palm Drive at Victoria Drive, according to the Cathedral City Police Department. Eight people were cited
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Drive safe, sober, and obey the speed limit during the upcoming Christmas holiday or face consequences, the California Highway Patrol warned today. The agency will initiate its annual Christmastime “holiday enforcement period” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, when all available officers will deploy to catch drunk or drug-impaired drivers, speeders and other
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Temecula residents have been arrested for allegedly stealing a horse valued at around $80,000 from a ranch in the unincorporated community of Thermal, authorities said today. Â Â The suspects, a 22-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were arrested Monday and booked into the Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As 2025 comes to an end, many in our community continue to struggle to make ends meet. This is why we are highlighting the FIND Regional Food Bank homebound program, which serves those who are in dire need of food. FIND launched a Home Bound Delivery Program in 2020 in response
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Hood Bar and Pizza, known for its drag bingo nights, karaoke, and live music, has been a staple in Palm Desert for years. But Brad Guth, owner, says personal health struggles have placed the bar in a difficult position. Despite his health concerns, Guth continues to work long hours
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Over 10 million people in Southern California are expected to travel ahead of Christmas, with 8.9 million expected to travel by car, according to Auto Club of Southern California. Many of those drivers will head to Interstate 10, and through the Coachella Valley. While traffic is always anticipated around the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Public works crews in Cathedral City are working hard to make sure that the city’s infrastructure can handle the rainfall. City officials told News Channel 3 typical trouble spots are checked and surveyed before each forecasted weather event. Crews also clear storm drains ahead of time. Director of Public Works, John Corella, said
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Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS), along with Outcomes for Pets Consulting Group, released its data from January through September 2025 for the county-wide animal sheltering system. RCDAS Q3 Report_Jan-Sep_12.22Download The data covers an important period in the county’s shelter system as it continues to work to solve its overcrowding issue
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A power outage left 100 Imperial Irrigation District customers without electricity today in Indio. Â Â The outage was reported at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday in the area of John Nobles Avenue, Padua Circle, Rubidoux Street, Olivera Way and Chia Circle, according to IID. There was no immediate estimate on when service would
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three young men accused of opening fire on a crowded Thermal home, unleashing numerous rounds in a drive-by attack that continued even after sheriff’s deputies arrived to investigate, pleaded not guilty today to multiple counts of attempted murder and other offenses. Eric Orozco Diaz, Guillermo Alexander Martinez and Gustavo Isbojet Barrera
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Festival unveiled the lineup Tuesday for the return of its Book to Screen program slated for next month. Deadline’s Matt Grobar will moderate Q&As with directors and screenwriters responsible for bringing written stories to life on the big screen. The first event will take place
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By Josh Campbell, Michelle Watson, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The multi-state hunt for Melodee Buzzard, a missing 9-year-old California girl, came to a close when her remains were discovered in a rural area of southern Utah, authorities announced Tuesday. Members of the sheriff’s office and the FBI arrested Ashlee Buzzard, Melodee’s mother, Tuesday morning
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Water District approved a new labor agreement during a special board meeting Tuesday, while also formally noting continued regional discussions over the future of the Colorado River. According to the meeting agenda, the board approved a successor memorandum of understanding with the CVWD Employee Association, which represents certain district employees. The
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Olive Crest, a nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse in the Coachella Valley, received a $249,865 grant from the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation to support its crisis response team staff. The nonprofit hopes to stabilize families in crisis and prevent children from entering the child welfare system. “If youth
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First Alert Weather Alert goes into effect tomorrow as rain develops overnight. A massive “atmospheric river” storm approaching will bring up to 2.00″ of rain to the Valley and as much as 5.00″ to 6.00″ of rain to mountain communities. The storm will be most intense tomorrow midday, but we’re like to see rain develop
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Reports of immigration enforcement in Cathedral City had local Hispanic communities reacting Monday. Multiple viewers reported ICE activity near the Target and Cardenas shopping centers. Details remain limited; we’re working on getting additional information. Cathedral City issued a statement to News Channel 3: “The City is not involved in any federal immigration enforcement
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nurses in Palm Springs continue to fight for better working conditions, gathering Monday night to rally again. Nurses gathered outside of Desert Regional Medical Center for a candlelight vigil as contract negotiations with Tenet Healthcare Corporation, which operates the hospital, continue. Officials with the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United said the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) –Â Holiday travel is ramping up at Palm Springs International Airport, and officials are reminding travelers to plan ahead during this month’s peak travel period. The airport expects to welcome more than 55,000 departing passengers between Dec. 20-28. The busiest travel days are expected to be Dec. 22, 26 and 28, with
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