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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation partnered with the Palm Springs Public Library on Tuesday night to present “Laughing Out Loud: The Provocative History of Political Cartoons from Ben Franklin to Donald Trump.” Presenter Mike Thompson is the longtime editorial cartoonist and animator with USA Today and the Detroit Free Press
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The U.S. Border Patrol is cracking down on weapons trafficking in the Coachella Valley. Agents from the Indio Border Patrol Station posted a photo on social media Tuesday of the latest contraband seizure from the El Centro sector. Agents intercepted four AK-style rifles, eight handguns, pistol magazines, and 50 rounds of
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – An 18-year-old Coachella resident was in custody today after allegedly making threats to harm members of his family. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Thermal station responded to a “family disturbance” at a residence in the city shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, according to the department. They identified the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Major concerns were expressed tonight from local doctors about potential Medi-Cal cuts and threats to healthcare access. Congressman Raul Ruiz met behind closed doors with every major healthcare provider in Riverside County in Indio to hear their concerns. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle spoke exclusively with Ruiz about these issues, as
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The dining and fundraising event “Dining Out For Life” is returning to the Coachella Valley in April. In its 21st year, the nationwide event raises money to support those living with or affected by HIV and AIDS. On Thursday, April 24th, participating restaurants, bars, and cafes across the Coachella Valley
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency plans to terminate lease contracts and close multiple federal agency offices in California, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office in Palm Springs. According to the Palm Springs Fish and Wildlife Office (PSFWO) website, the office focuses on wildlife conservation related to
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The Palm Springs Police Department released its crime data for last year, and the new report showed an overall decline in crime. Although overall crime was lower, the report did show a rise in violent crimes. The rise in violent crimes, included sex offenses, assaults, and homicides. According to the PSPD, all of the murder
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – An agency that has provided federal money to Coachella Valley libraries and museums is facing cuts after President Trump issued an executive order slashing the Institute of Museum and Library Services. According to the American Library Association, the Institute is the nation’s only federal agency that provides funding for America’s
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit in San Bernardino county on Monday resulted in the death of an officer and injury of a bystander, a reminder of how dangerous high-speed pursuits can be. Nearly 12,000 police pursuits were reported in California in 2022, according to the most recent data available. More than 400 bystanders were injured because of those chases.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The prosecution and defense rested their cases today in the penalty phase of the trial for a convicted felon who killed his year-old daughter and stabbed his pregnant wife during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells, setting the stage for closing arguments. Adam Slater, 53, of Palm Desert killed baby
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Home prices in Riverside County rose slightly in February compared to the previous month, but they were still higher than housing prices one year ago, the California Association of Realtors announced today. The $646,840 median price of an existing single-family home last month reflected a 0.3% increase from January’s $645,000 sales
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today authorized Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to accept a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in support of operations to eliminate illicit marijuana grows and carry out investigations that lead to criminal prosecutions. The board without comment unanimously approved the “Domestic Cannabis Eradication
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Update 3/18/25 Gene Autry Trail was reopened just before Noon. Indian Canyon reopened just before 3:00 p.m. Original Report – 3/17/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs announced that both N. Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail were closed due to wind and low visibility as of 6:00 Monday evening.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters knocked down a blaze at a single-story residence in Thousand Palms today. The fire were reported shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday at a single- family dwelling in the 31700 block of Via Ventana, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. An arriving unit noted flames emanating from the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County supervisors today approved an agreement with an Inland Empire nonprofit to manage a program intended to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, while encouraging greater use of non-motorized transportation in Coachella, Hemet and San Jacinto. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the Board of Supervisors authorized the compact with the
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a hit-and-run while driving a U-Haul vehicle in Twentynine Palms. The crash happened on March 8 at around 9:15 p.m. in the area of Twentynine Palms Highway and Mesquite Springs Road. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies learned that
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today approved Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s request to hike overtime extra duty pay rates charged for services at events countywide that require the use of deputies and other personnel. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the supervisors cleared the way for the sheriff to implement a
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – FIND Food Bank held its annual Guardians Breakfast on Monday to celebrate achievements over the last year, as well as to recognize the contributions of some stakeholders and donors. FIND Food Bank celebrated two “Hunger Heroes” at this year’s event. The award is presented to an individual and an organization
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Time Saver traffic alert in the City of Indio this week – The city is working on resurfacing streets to improve safety and driving conditions. Traffic will be down to one lane in work zones, and there may be some delays. Work on Avenue 41 was being done on Monday.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – The White House is creating confusion about recently protected public lands, including the Chuckwalla National Monument. The L.A. Times reports that questions about protected public lands arose on Saturday, March 15, when the White House dropped the reference to the national monuments in the Fact Sheet dated March 14, 2025. The
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