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Gas refunds from the state’s gas price relief program will begin to hit the accounts of Californians as soon as October. Governor Gavin Newsom announced a deal between state lawmakers in June when gas reached record highs. The money from the tax refund program is expected to be sent out between October and January 2023.
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Here are some things to know as we kick off a new week! We’re going to continue seeing below average temperatures for this time of year! We’re just 4 days away from Fall, but gear up for some triple digit heat come this weekend! Enjoy these comfortable temperatures while you can! Daily highs for the
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People from across the valley came together to celebrate Mexican Independence Day also known as “El Grito Fiestas Patrias” on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The celebration took place at Rancho Las Flores Park from 3 to 10 p.m. The city was unable to hold the event due to COVID-19. After a 3-year pandemic pause, they
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On Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at 4:49 p.m., Thermal Station deputies responded to a report of a major injury collision at Avenue 48 and Dune Palms Drive in the city of La Quinta. When patrol deputies arrived, they located two vehicles, a white 2009 Nissan Rogue and a gray 2021 Dodge Durango, with significant collision
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Two men were arrested after officers found them, opening boxes in a transient encampment near train tracks in Banning, authorities said today. At about 4 p.m. on Sept. 9, Banning police responded to the tracks between Sunset and Highland Springs Avenue on reports of people breaking into train cars and stealing boxes. Officers allegedly found
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A pedestrian was hit at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 in the area of Fred Waring and Portola in Palm Desert. Riverside County Sheriff’s Investigators tell KESQ News Channel 3 that a vehicle hit the pedestrian. The victim was then taken to the hospital but is expected to survive. There is no word on the
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On September 17, 2022, at 8:08 a.m., Thermal patrol deputies responded to the 84100 block of Tera Vista in the city of Coachella, referencing a shooting that had just occurred. The investigation revealed a 30-year-old Coachella resident, and his 8-year-old son were in the area, when a man opened fire on them, striking a vehicle
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A 3.5 earthquake hit near Thermal just before midnight last night. According to the United States Geological Survey, or USGS, the area hit is about 14 miles away from Thermal. A second 3.4 earthquakes struck the area again at 2:13 a.m. There have been no reported injuries or damage to any structures. Stay with News
Continue Reading As we wrap up the weekend and head into a new week, here are some things you should know! Temperatures are cooler than usual this time of year. We’re really starting to get a taste of Fall (at least what Fall feels like in the Coachella Valley!) But don’t get too used to these comfortable
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In an effort of a statement season, College of the Desert falls to Citrus College 25-14 on Saturday night. Family. @COD_Athletics @KESQ pic.twitter.com/XHBIwwyDEI— Bailey Arredondo (@BaileyKESQ) September 18, 2022 COD (2-1) was down 12-0 at the half and powered back with 14 unanswered points. But it was Citrus that made a few more plays and
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A major renovation project is in its early stages at the Palm Springs Public Library focused on ensuring the building, which was first constructed in 1975, is functional and safe for the community. The library was recently awarded a $6.5 million dollar grant by the California State Library and the city of Palm Springs is
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News Channel 3 got an inside look at how exactly the City of Coachella plans to use recently awarded grant money to revamp the old library. The $4.5 million dollar grant could be used to make structural improvements to the interior and exterior of the building on Seventh Street. That could include electrical and mechanical system
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Coachella Valley residents will gather at Frances Stevens Park in Palm Springs tonight for a Justice for Section 14 Unity Rally. The rally will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Section 14 refers to a portion of downtown Palm Springs where minority residents were evicted from the land more than 55 years ago.
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Earlier this month, Californians saw a 10 day streak of Flex Alerts while the state’s power grid saw a record breaking demand. The California System Operator held back from issuing any rolling blackouts while the state faced an immense heat wave earlier this month. Jeff Monford, Senior Advisor or Financial Communications for Southern California Edison
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Friday marks Mexican Independence Day. It celebrates the cry of independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. It reminds many of the spirit of freedom helps maintain a bond between Hispanics here in the Coachella Valley and their home countries. Several latino-owned businesses can be found throughout the valley. One of them includes Seiden-Juku in
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Vote for which play you think should be named as the play of the week for week 5 of the high school football season. The winning play will be revealed Monday.
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A child from western Riverside County is the first pediatric case of monkeypox in the county, according to local health officials. The child, who is less than 10 years old, did not require hospitalization and is recovering at home. “In this case, what would be a family member to identify any possibility of where that
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Developers of the long-awaited Dream Hotel in Palm Springs are headed back to the drawing board after city planning officials pushed back on design changes amid concerns from neighbors over building heights and view obstruction. “Frankly I can’t believe we’re back at this again with more amendments and modifications to this site that has had
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Former Cathedral City Police Chief Travis Walker is leaving his role as Chief of Santa Paula Police Department. “Chief Walker has submitted his resignation to me,” said City Manager Dan Singer in a statement. The departure comes amid allegations of misconduct. Earlier this year, News Channel 3 learned of sexual harassment allegations against Walker in Santa
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The body of a Forest Falls woman who had been reported missing after Monday’s rainstorm was located by the San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue Team after days of searching. The search teams found the body “buried under several feet of mud, rocks, and debris.” She has been identified as Doris Jagiello,
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