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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Greater Palm Springs Pride has announced the full schedule for its 40th anniversary celebration, taking place November 5–8, 2026, with four days of entertainment, cultural experiences, community programming, and its highly anticipated Pride Parade. This year’s celebration promises to be one of the biggest yet, featuring expanded pedestrian-friendly activities, multiple
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Early election results show incumbent Mayor Evan Trubee leading in Palm Desert’s District 4 City Council race, while John Greenwood is ahead in the contest for the city’s newly created District 5 seat. The elections mark the final stage of Palm Desert’s transition to a five-district City Council system. According
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Denise Delgado is leading the race for Coachella mayor as early election results come in, with incumbent Mayor Frank Figueroa trailing by just 100 votes at the last check. Delgado, who has served on the City Council since 2020, and Figueroa, who was appointed mayor in April and is seeking a
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Update 9:45 p.m. Marni von Wilpert declared victory in her first speech after initial results were released. No winner has officially been projected in the 48th Congressional District, but as of 9:45 p.m., von Wilpert was winning by nearly 30,000 votes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KESQ News Channel 3 (@kesq_news_channel_3)
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Three Palm Springs City Council seats are up for election, with incumbents running for reelection across Districts 1, 2 and 3. District two incumbent Jeffery Bernstein is running unopposed, while District one incumbent Grace Garner faces challenger Donald J. Soja and District three incumbent Ron DeHarte is challenged by Charles A.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Incumbent candidates and newcomers are competing for two City Council seats in Desert Hot Springs, with races underway in District 1 and 3. In District 1, two-time council member Gary Gardner faces challenger Edouard Boumendil. Meanwhile, in District 3, incumbent Jan Pye is running against challenger Joseph “Joe” Erndt. UPDATE:
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Indian Wells voters are choosing two new City Council members, with three candidates competing for two open seats. Councilmembers Dana Reed and Bruce Whitman are not seeking reelection, meaning both seats will go to new representatives. UPDATE: Early results show Rob Zwemmer leading with 41.12% of the vote. Michael Hazelton
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – La Quinta voters are deciding who will lead their city, with the mayor’s office and two City Council seats on the ballot. News Channel 3 is following both races and will update this article with results and candidate reactions after polls close at 8 p.m. EARLY RESULTS SHOW Early results
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Election Day has arrived. As you make your selections, sign your name, and drop your ballot in a drop box, the attention now shifts to the journey your ballot takes to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters. On Monday, election officials spoke with News Channel 3 about the rigorous steps the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Voters are deciding several closely watched political races across the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities, including California’s 36th Assembly District and three open seats in the City of Coachella. In the 36th Assembly District, Republican incumbent Jeff Gonzalez is facing Democrat Ida Obeso-Martinez. The district includes parts of Riverside and
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 40-year-old Hemet man was officially charged in the death of a missing woman whose remains were found last month in Anza. Joseph Wayne Rainey pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder on Tuesday at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta. Rainey is set to return to court on November 12 for
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A felon who joined his friend in a fatal attack on a 24-year-old Cathedral City man in 2020 was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder. A Riverside jury deliberated roughly a day before finding Johnny Ramirez, 34, of Escondido guilty Tuesday in the deadly assault on 24-year-old Ricardo Gallardo in 2020. Jurors
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs was shut down for nearly four hours following a gas leak. City officials announced Tuesday morning that a gas line had been ruptured on South Palm Canyon Drive. The roadway was closed in both directions while crews worked to make repairs. The roadway
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Public health officials are reporting the first flu-related death of the 2026-27 flu season. The person was identified on Tuesday as a man over 65 who resided in Western Riverside County. “This death is a sad reminder of the dangers that influenza can pose, especially to older adults, younger children and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Election Day is here, and Coachella Valley voters still have time to make their voices heard. Polls opened today at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to vote. Voters who still have their mail-in ballots can return them at
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Following interruptions and challenges due to an intensification of immigration raids, the Day of the Dead celebration returned to the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 photographer Chris Tarpenning was at the public cemeteries in Cathedral City and Coachella as locals honored their ancestors through a highly elaborate celebration.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – With Election Day just hours away, Riverside County election officials are outlining the security measures in place to protect ballots, voting locations and the ballot-counting process. From the moment a ballot is dropped off to when it is counted, officials say multiple layers of security are designed to ensure votes
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Voting can be a daunting task for many, especially this year, with multiple propositions for voters to understand. While Election Day is Tuesday, there is still time to research the issues and make a plan to cast your ballot. California voters face 14 statewide propositions on this year’s ballot, covering topics
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Lakers hosted a media day at Acrisure Arena on Monday ahead of the start of their inaugural season. The Lakers will host the Salt Lake City Stars on Friday, Nov. 6 to kick off the NBA G League season. The Lakers started training camp Oct. 26 and
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman is dead after a solo vehicle crash in Whitewater early Saturday morning. Around 2:30 a.m. October 31, the California Highway Patrol responded to a solo vehicle crash on the eastbound Interstate 10, west of State Route 62. The crash occurred as a Chevrolet Tahoe hauling a trailer in the number four
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