EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of Imperial Irrigation customers in Imperial County remained without power on Friday after the tail end of Tropical Storm Mario blew through the area Thursday. According to IID’s website page for power outage information, a little over 2,800 customers were still affected late Friday afternoon, some losing power as
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs hosted a POW/MIA flag-raising ceremony on Friday, Sept morning in front of City Hall in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Mayor Ron deHarte, City Councilmembers, Police Chief Andy Mills, Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez (R-Indio), and members of American Legion Post 519 took part in the ceremony. The POW/MIA flag will be flown at all City buildings
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) Coachella Valley’s High School football game vs Central has been canceled due to field conditions after Thursday’s rain. The game between the Spartans and Arabs was expected to kick off tonight at 7 PM. CVUSD spokesperson Selena Castillo said that they decided to cancel the game to protect the players from injury,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – Payroll gains overcame losses last month across the regional economy, pushing Riverside County’s unemployment rate slightly lower, according to figures released Friday by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). The countywide jobless rate in August, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 6.3%, compared to 6.5% in July. According to figures, the
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Update: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department sent out an alert around 9:30 Friday morning that North Indian Canyon Drive is back open at the Whitewater Wash area between Garnet and Sunrise Parkway. Original Report: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department has notified that North Indian Canyon
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley hit hard Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Mario swept through the region, bringing intense rain, winds, thunder and even hail. The sudden surge in weather conditions led to flooding, traffic accidents, and road closures — leaving behind a trail of damage and soaked residents. Indian
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The law firm representing 15 people injured when a Palm Springs police motorcycle crashed into spectators at the 2024 Festival of Lights Parade says it will move forward with a lawsuit against the city. Stefano Formica of Formica Law Group told News Channel 3 his clients are still in treatment and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 40 million dollar renovation project is now underway in Palm Springs. Community leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of what’s being called a new chapter for the Palm Springs Public Library. The ceremony marked the official start of a two year renovation effort. The library building, which holds historic
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Since last weeks homicide in Palm Springs, there have been 15 recorded homicides throughout the Coachella Valley for 2025. That number is right below 2024’s count of 16 homicides. Around September of 2024, the number was also hovering around 15 homicides Valley-wide. For cities like Palm Springs, their homicide numbers
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SAN FRANSISCO, Calif. (KESQ) The California Public Utilities Commission voted 4-0 to allow Southern California Edison to raise residential power bills by nearly 10 percent starting Oct. 1. The proposal, part of Edison’s 2025 General Rate Case, would add about $17 a month or roughly $200 a year for a typical household using 500 kilowatt
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – Downpours triggered by thunderstorms rolling through the San Bernardino National Forest today triggered flash floods, mudslides and other hazards around Idyllwild and surrounding mountain communities. Â Â The inclement weather gained momentum early Thursday afternoon, originating from the Santa Rosa Mountains and farther south and east in San Diego and Imperial counties,
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Two eastbound lanes on Interstate 10 in Cabazon are shut down following a seven-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 1:50 p.m. near the Main Street on-ramp. The California Highway Patrol said there were several separate crashes in the same area. The incident started at around 1:45 p.m.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Mpox has been detected in a Riverside County resident who returned from a trip to the Middle East, county health officials announced. Officials said the person was no longer contagious at the time they returned to Riverside County. The individual is at home and has fully recovered. This is the second
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS (CNS) – Desert Hot Springs officials announced today the temporary closure of the city’s Animal Care and Control facility following a recent fire that damaged a transformer and a power pole. Â Â The closure will take place on Hacienda Avenue and Cholla Drive until further notice, city officials said. Residents were advised
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Update 9/18/25 Forensic teams and Sheriff’s deputies were out at the scene once again on Thursday. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. No other details were available. Original Report 9/16/25 WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – An investigation is ongoing after human remains were found in Whitewater Monday night, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The investigation
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs hosted a community meeting Wednesday to discuss their plans for the Racquet Club Road Reconfiguration Project. The meeting focused on a Fire Response Study conducted by Kimley-Horn. The project would configure a two-mile corridor from North Palm Canyon Drive along Racquet Club Road to Farrell Drive
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – High school students and families across the Coachella Valley are invited to attend a College and Career Fair today, Thursday, at the Agua Caliente Resort in Rancho Mirage from 4 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to all students and families in the valley. This is a valuable opportunity to explore college options, career programs, and scholarship opportunities all in
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – All lanes are back open on the eastbound I-10 freeway following a crash involving a big rig Thursday morning near Haugen-Lehmann Way in Whitewater. The crash was first reported at around 4:10 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the big rig crashed into the center divider guardrail and had become
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif.(KESQ) – Rain is falling on the valley floor. Wet roads reduce traction and increase stopping distance, so it’s important to slow down by at least 5 to 10 miles per hour. Be sure to leave at least four seconds of space between you and the car ahead. Even during the day, turn on your headlights so other
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE reported a vegetation fire near Avenue 66 and Highway 86 in Mecca that spread to two acres on Wednesday night. They were called to the area around 10:00 p.m. and requested additional engines after the fire began to spread. CAL FIRE officials report that no structures were threatened, and
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