President Trump has warned schools and states they’ll lose funding if they don’t cut DEI programs. On February 14th, The U.S. Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter to institutions receiving federal funds instructing them to stop using race-based preferences or stereotypes in areas such as admissions, hiring, promotions, scholarships, compensation, and discipline. Public schools
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County government’s unfunded pension liabilities are now close to $4 billion, up more than a half-billion dollars in the last two years, though projections are for the pension gap to narrow over the coming decade, according to a report the Board of Supervisors will review tomorrow. The 2025 Pension Advisory
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians today announced details about their upcoming Earth Day celebration at Temalpakh Farm. Beginning at 9 a.m. April 4, the event will open with a private ceremony for elected officials, tribal leaders and other dignitaries, according to a statement. Named after a Cahuilla word that
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury selection got underway today for the trial of a 34-year-old man accused of gunning down his estranged wife at a mobile home park in La Quinta while inflamed over notions she was having affairs with other men. Jose Valles Meza of La Quinta is charged with first-degree murder, a
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By Josh Campbell, Jamie Gangel, Norma Galeana and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — US immigration officials launched a new round of enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area Sunday, according to two people familiar with the effort. The new effort in Southern California follows recent operations ordered by the Trump administration to apprehend individuals unlawfully
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Six hazardous hiking areas are open today following approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, according to Riverside County Fire Chief Bill Weiser. Recent rainfall has created a decreased wildfire risk and improved moisture levels resulting in more favorable conditions to open hiking areas. The six areas are: —
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Caltrans is alerting motorists that the intersection of Dinah Shore and Gene Autry Trail at Highway 111 will be temporarily closed February 24 for construction. Authorities say the inside lane will be closed on southbound Gene Autry Trail from Dinah Shore to E. Palm Canyon Drive. The outside lane from Gene Autry Trail to Camino
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7-time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams withdraws from the BNP Paribas Open after not accepting the wild card invite. A Message From Tournament Director Tommy Haas:“Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wild card this year. We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells
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The relocation of the “Forever Marilyn” statue in downtown Palm Springs officially began this morning, marking the next chapter for the iconic 26-foot-tall sculpture. While the move is not far — just a little less than 100 feet — it comes with a hefty price tag and continues to stir debate among locals and visitors
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A significant amount of Californians face domestic abuse. According to National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 34.9 % of California women and 31.1% of California men experience intimate partner physical violence. In 2020, Riverside County received 6,344 domestic violence calls for assistance according to data from the Population Reference Bureau. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson is
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The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Desert Recreation District, is hosting the First Annual “Just for the Health of It” Health & Wellness Fair today, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. This free community event is designed to educate, empower, and inspire individuals on their
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The 2nd Annual Desert Pet Walk is back, running from 9 AM to 12 PM today. Participants and their furry friends are invited to stroll through the scenic Demuth Park area in Palm Springs on routes designed for pets and people of all abilities. Starting and ending at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, the walk raises
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A house fire that erupted Saturday morning in an Indio home has displaced five people. Authorities say at 11:20 a.m., firefighters responded to the 82500 block of Nancy Drive to find an active attic fire. The fire was contained to the structure after 30 minutes. One resident was treated for minor injuries and declined hospital
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The annual Black History Month Parade and Town Fair took place with a flyover from a historic Tuskegee Airmen Redtail P-51 airplane provided by the Palm Springs Air Museum. The parade began at 11 a.m. on Palm Canyon Drive and Baristo Road with a variety of local non-profit organizations parading down the street. “I love
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A juvenile was arrested Friday night for an armed robbery of a Palm Springs Five Guys restaurant. Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills announced the incident via Instagram. According to Mills, the juvenile stole money from the store with a BB gun. The suspect fled the scene shortly after, leading to a foot pursuit. The
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Did you feel it? A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck 18 kilometers north of Cabazon Saturday afternoon, according to USGS. The quake was reported at 2:46 p.m. in the San Bernardino Mountains. An interactive map shows the epicenter of the earthquake was between Big Bear City and Cabazon.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire responded to a fire early Saturday morning in the 35600 block of Placid Place at the request of the Cathedral City Fire Department. The fire happened before 2 a.m. Thick smoke blanketed the area for a little more than an hour. News Channel 3 has out
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UPDATE: Friday, February 21, 2025 The radiothon began on Thursday – and by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, donations totaled more than $95,000.00. The goal this year is $100,000.00, and that number is very close. Donations for the radiothon will still be accepted throughout the weekend until Sunday, so consider helping to raise more money for
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A repaving project in the city of Palm Springs continues to cause major headaches for commuters. Cal Trans crews have been working on a repaving project on Gene Autry Trail between Vista Chino and Ramon Road. The work began earlier this week, with commuters complaining to News Channel 3 that the work was causing a
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Calling it essential for public safety, the state Senate minority leader and other advocates, including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, unveiled a proposed overhaul of California’s “sanctuary state” law today. Speaking at a news conference in downtown San Diego, Sen. Brian Jones, R-San Diego, said Senate Bill 554 would do two
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