Update 10/13/25 The fire has been mapped at 72 acres and is 80% contained, according to CAL FIRE. According to the National Park Service, the area around the Black Rock Campground is closued until Thursday. “Joshua Tree National Park is currently responding to a fire near Black Rock Campground. As of now, Black Rock Visitor
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Mr. Freddie Cabanting, a third-grade teacher at Westside Elementary, was awarded the “One Class at a Time Teacher of the Month” by News Channel 3 and the Walter Clark Legal Group. He teaches all subjects but says many of his students are struggling with math. This is a trend backed by Harvard research
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As the busy season approaches, the Desert Recreation District is gearing up to welcome residents and visitors by enhancing its parks, programs, and staffing. The District is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including recreation leaders, paraeducators, and key management roles to support its growing operations. In preparation, parks and facilities
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) —video game fans, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts gathered this weekend in Palm Desert for GameAcon, a celebration of gaming, creativity, and community. Short for Game Arts Conference, the event offers a platform for game developers, artists, and fans to come together and explore the world of gaming beyond the screen.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Jennifer Fagan is pleading for help finding her brother. She said her brother, Casey Fagan, 54, living in La Quinta for a couple of months, disappeared after crashing his car along Highway 74 last week. She said a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson told her that while driving home from
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Update: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday Night near Coachella, identified as Jose Luis Guillen. California Highway Patrol says the crash was reported just after 6:30 near Grapefruit Boulevard and 54th Avenue. CAL FIRE and CHP confirm Guillen was rushed to the hospital with major injuries and pronounced dead at the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Boo2Bullying hosted its third annual anti-bullying event, “Kick Bullying to the Curb,” October 11, at Power Stadium in Sunrise Park. The free, family-friendly event featured informational booths, face-painting, a petting zoo by Mobile Zoo of Southern California, and free hot dogs. Activities ran from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by
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LA QUINTA (KESQ) – Thermal sheriff’s deputies responded to a traffic collision Friday night and found two juveniles struck by a vehicle while riding their bikes across Highway 111 at Adams Street. Paramedics transported the juveniles to a local hospital with major injuries. The collision was reported at 9:06 p.m. The vehicle that struck the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is inviting the community to its 2025 Jr. Ranger Expo. It’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs. Organizers said kids will get the chance to learn more about local critters and plants. The event will feature
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It was a smaller week here in the valley for high school football, but we still had some key games nonetheless. Rancho Mirage – 7(3-4)@Palm Desert – 31(4-3)FShadow Hills – 21(4-3)@Palm Springs – 41(7-0)FXavier Prep – 14(5-2)@La Quinta – 28(5-2)F29 Palms – 22(3-4)@Banning – 42(5-2)FDesert Chapel – 22(1-5)@Desert Christian –
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News Channel 3 has reported on the $275,000 sponsorship shortfall for this year’s Greater Palm Springs Pride. But local organization DAP Health says it is working to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is seen, heard, and affirmed. DAP Health is not only a major rainbow sponsor for this year’s Pride, but it is also sponsoring “Cathedral
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost their season opener against the San Diego Gulls 5-0 Friday night at Acrisure Arena. Birds get blown out in the season opener 5-0 at home against the San Diego Gulls. Youngest team in the AHL, so growing pains are expected. Not to mention, it's just
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Congressman Raul Ruiz will host a Government Shutdown Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 15 at 5 p.m. Families, workers and small businesses who are feeling the strain can connect with local organizations and programs offering support during the government shutdown, currently in its tenth day. Ruiz, who represents the 25th District, said the virtual fair
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Immigration officials have a warning about the use of false documentation. According to San Diego University, sanctuary cities like Coachella, Cathedral City and Palm Springs, have about 14% of unauthorized immigrants living in the valley. The Consulate of San Bernardino urges the community to stop any use of false documents
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The USO will not participate in this year’s Palm Springs Pride Parade following a review of new federal requirements tied to recent Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The organization, which operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Defense, says the decision was made to ensure
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Crissy Hastings, a yoga teacher born and raised in Queens, New York, dedicates her time to teaching the community what yoga is all about. “I fell in love with the city of Coachella because being a Latina and Hispanic, I know that there’s like an opportunity to bring wellness and all
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A man on the run for nearly a year and a half after allegedly shooting at a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was captured in Mexico. Martin Perez Jr, 31, of San Bernardino, was located and apprehended in the city of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico on Thursday, according to the Riverside County District
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a person in critical condition nearly two weeks ago in Rancho Mirage. The suspect, a Palm Springs resident, was arrested by the Riverside County Gang Impact Team at around 1 a.m. Friday in the 28000 block of Landau
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted felon who joined a cohort in killing a watchman at a 460-acre illegal marijuana grow in Anza was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Brandon Noll Pollard, 33, of Escondido, killed Khamsene Singnolay in 2019. Â Â Last month, a Murrieta jury convicted Pollard of
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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 25-year-old Riverside County sheriff’s deputy suspected of possession of a stolen vehicle was out on bail today. Â Â Dakota Lasher Robson was arrested and booked into Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta Thursday on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of a stolen vehicle and unauthorized computer access, according to
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