COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Communities around the Coachella Valley will be recognizing and honoring our nation’s brave heroes at Veterans Day celebrations this week. Here are some of the local events dedicated to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Monday, November 10, 5:30 p.m. – Stars, Stripes,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) honored and thanked veterans for their service on Monday by presenting to two Riverside County distinguished veterans. Local veteran Juan Carlos Lopez-Mendoza of Indio was presented with numerous medals, including an Army Commendation, Good Conduct, and Southwest Asia Service Medal & Bronze Star. Lopez-Mendoza served three
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The National Guard arrived in the Coachella Valley Monday morning at FIND Regional Food Bank in Indio. Personnel will assist food bank staff in the warehouse with packing food for distribution and handing out food at FIND’s distribution sites. The presence of California Army National Guard – or Cal Guard –
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – City by city, CV Link has been opening up throughout the valley, and on Monday morning, the La Quinta section was officially open for travel. The La Quinta ribbon cutting had complimentary bike rentals and refreshments for all present to enjoy. The 40-mile CV Link corridor provides a safe route
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 250 year anniversary today. Desert Hot Springs High School Junior ROTC is hosting an event with Marine Corp veterans, city officials and community members to honor Barbara J. Chovenac who served in the Marine Corp from 1963 to 1984. Chovenac encourages young
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By Sarah Ferris, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance. The funding
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with major injuries when he was struck by a big rig on Monday afternoon on Interstate 10 in Cabazon. The crash was reported at around 1:30 p.m., east of Main Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old man from Beaumont was injured.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Road improvements began Monday at several key streets throughout Cathedral City. Officials said construction crews will make “an effort to maintain access to all residences and businesses throughout the project duration.” The project is set to run through December. Vance Corporation will construct pavement rehabilitation projects on several key streets
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — For the first time, the McCallum Theatre, in partnership with the City of Palm Desert, hosted the Stars Stripes & Songs — a celebration of Veterans. A patriotic pre-show celebration started at 5:30 p.m. with a USO-style performance at 7 p.m. Organizers said the night is dedicated to honoring all
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – A quarter-acre vegetation fire spread to a number of palm trees and a residence in Whitewater today before it was stopped. Â Â The non-injury blaze was reported shortly after 2 p.m. Monday in the 14900 block of Painted Hills Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Fire officials said the
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Twentynine Palms woman reported missing for more than a week was found dead in her residence, authorities announced Monday. Hiroko Nagao, 51, had been reported missing on Oct. 23. Authorities said her husband left his residence that day around Noon. When he returned later in the day, he could
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Actor/director Rob Reiner and comedian/actor Cheech Marin are among the speakers set to take part beginning next month in the seventh season of “Palm Springs Speaks,” an annual series of lectures benefiting the city’s public library. Â Â Reiner is scheduled to speak at the Plaza Theatre event on Dec. 10,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A star for Jonathan Bennett, known as the “Gay King of Christmas” and for his role in “Mean Girls,” was officially unveiled by the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars on Thursday. Bennett’s star was unveiled during a public dedication ceremony at 100 S Palm Canyon Dr. in downtown Palm
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Update 11/11/25 Sally Kirkland died in Palm Springs Tuesday at the age of 84. Original Report 11/10/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Legendary actress Sally Kirkland has entered hospice care in Palm Springs amid a battle with dementia. Kirkland’s publicist told TMZ over the weekend that Kirkland has been battling dementia over the year. Organizers
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Update 11/10/25 Johnny Acosta was released on $30,000 bail, according to county jail records. Acosta is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 19. Original Report 11/7/25 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A now-former Desert Hot Springs police officer was arrested on suspicion of assault nearly one year after a use-of-force investigation stemming from
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates who feared the conservative court might be ready to revisit the decade-old decision. Instead, the court denied an appeal from
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 60-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle crash Monday shortly after midnight in Yucca Valley. The crash was reported at around 12:15 p.m. on Twentynine Palms Hwy at Mohawk Trail. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, witnesses told deputies that the vehicle was seen swerving as
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride is not just a celebration of community and culture. It is also a major boost for the local economy. This year’s four-day festival, running November 6 to 9, is expected to draw more than 200,000 visitors to downtown Palm Springs, generating an estimated $35 million in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- It was a day of celebrating you being you and the amazing community we live in. News Channel 3 brought you live coverage of the Palm Springs Pride Parade in downtown with News Channel 3 chief meteorologist Patrick Evans and weekend anchor Athena Jreij, with Meteorologist Katie Boer from Inside the
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By Manu Raju, Ted Barrett, Alison Main, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — A critical bloc of eight Senate Democratic centrists on Sunday helped advance a funding deal to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, putting Congress on a path to end the longest shutdown in
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