COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – There was a large police presence in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs Thursday afternoon as law enforcement searched for a grand theft suspect. Deputies were out in the 17000 block of Corkill Road shortly after 2 p.m. A Riverside County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said deputies were not able to locate the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two adults and two minors were left displaced after a fire damaged a room at a home in Indio Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 2:50 p.m. on the 82000 block of Jamestown Avenue. “The first arriving engine company reported light smoke from a single-family dwelling. The fire was
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 78-year-old man suspected of brandishing a gun at his son at a Cathedral City residence was out on bail today. Â Â The Cathedral City resident was arrested and booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio Wednesday night on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. He was released Thursday
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A court hearing for a 29-year-old former Pacific Palisades resident suspected of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed much of the exclusive community was postponed this morning. Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested Tuesday in Florida and made his initial appearance in an Orlando federal courtroom Wednesday. He
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A fundraiser benefiting hospitality management student at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus will he held later this month at Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage. Â Â “An Evening in Monte Carlo” masquerade ball will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 at
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Remnants of former Hurricane Priscilla will move into SoCal and Southern Arizona today and tomorrow, bringing the chance of showers and thunderstorms. Due to the tropical nature of the moisture moving in, there is a chance of heavy downpours and flooding. The Flood Watch up currently covers areas of the high desert, and then stretches
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With rain in the forecast, it’s important to stay safe on the roads and around your home. When roads get wet, drivers should slow down and increase the distance between vehicles. Many rain-related crashes happen because drivers don’t adjust their speed. Slowing down by 5 to 10 miles per hour can
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A vocational training program at DSUSD and CVUSDÂ is giving local high schoolers hands on cosmetology and barber experience, completely tuition free. At Elite Cosmetology School in Palm Desert, 11th and 12th grade students are taking Career Technical Education (CTE) courses during school hours, with the chance to earn up 1,000
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds are ready to hit the ice for their fourth season as a franchise. Head coach Derek Laxdal enters his second season at the helm with one of the youngest teams in the American Hockey League. Despite the young group, the mindset and standard still remain the same
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte marked 300 days in office Wednesday night, outlining major city updates and financial challenges during a town hall that drew dozens of residents. The mayor touched on a wide range of topics, here are a few of the key updates: Dream Hotel The mayor began
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INDIO, Calif. – CAL FIRE is looking to bolster its ranks as the threat of wildfires in California continues to grow. To do so, a collaborative effort between CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) to show hundreds of high school seniors possible careers in firefighting is being made in Indio. The career
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Update10/10/25 The suspect, Anthony Edward Cuenca, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including attempted murder. He is set to return to court on Oct. 21. Original Report 10/8/25 CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in Cabazon Wednesday afternoon. The shooting was first reported at
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation just presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $40,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert, which delivers valuable support directly to children
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is preparing to open a brand-new library next Wednesday. The library is part of Indio’s larger Civic Center Campus project aimed at revitalizing the area and strengthening community ties. The new library is designed to be a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. Initial discussions for the project
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s National California Date Month and the California Date Commission is making sure locals understand just how beneficial dates can be for their health. Officials say they are a heart-healthy, diabetes friendly super fruit packed with fiber, essential vitamins and minerals. They also say dates are a natural and healthy alternative
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As Greater Palm Springs Pride Weekend approaches, local businesses in the heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ district are rallying to ensure the celebration continues to thrive — despite a significant budget shortfall. Bars along the Arenas District — including Blackbook, Chill Bar, Dick’s, Hunter’s, Quadz, and Streetbar — have teamed
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 28-year-old man faces the death penalty after pleading guilty to five gang-related murders, along with an attempted murder, in Banning between 2015 and 2020. A jury returned a death penalty verdict for William Arnold Armendariz III on Tuesday at the Riverside Hall of Justice. He is due back in court
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the devastating Palisades Fire that swept through Los Angeles in January 2025, claiming twelve lives and destroying thousands of homes and structures. Federal authorities identified the suspect as Jonathan Rinderknecht, a former resident of Pacific Palisades who had relocated to Florida after
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump announced on social media that Israel and Hamas have “both signed off” on the first phase of a peace plan. “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 9 years ago on this day, Palm Springs police officers Jose “Gil” Vega and Lesley Zerebny were killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Palm Springs Fire (@palmspringsfire) Vega, 63, was a veteran cop who was killed just months
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