Update: On Sunday morning, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that an investigation in Thousand Palms was connected to Saturday’s shooting in Rancho Mirage. Investigators closed off the area between Robert Road and Varner Road on Sunday afternoon, around 3:00 p.m., for a follow-up investigation for that same incident. News Channel 3’s crew at the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – One man is dead after a crash in Palm Springs Friday night. Around 9:34 p.m., Palm Springs Police officers were dispatched to the area of Palm Canyon Drive and Via Las Palmas regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Police confirm the crash happened in a marked crosswalk near a restaurant.
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Friday, 9/26 Desert Mirage (3-3)14@29 Palms (3-2)38FLa Quinta (4-1)29@Central35F/OTSan Gorgonio28@Cathedral City (2-4)34FValley View21@Coachella Valley (1-4)18FDHS (2-4)7@Yucca Valley (3-3)28FIndio (1-5)0@West Valley47FDuarte34@Desert Chapel (0-4)13F Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for complete coverage of local high school football. Be sure to watch the Best Local Sports Show every Friday throughout the season on News Channel 3 at
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — A recent statement from the White House suggesting a potential link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism has sparked concern among families, medical experts, and autism advocates — many of whom say the rhetoric is dangerous. Blake Baxter, a board member of the Autism Society Inland Empire and a
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Teachers integrating culinary arts into an elementary class. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony joined Walter Clark at Coral Mountain Academy to meet Christopher Smith, an amazing educator teaching students with disabilities through the art of cooking. Smith goes above and beyond for students with disabilities, using cooking as a fun and inclusive way to bring
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The Shadow Hills High School Choir joins Foreigner onstage Saturday at the band’s Fantasy Springs Resort Casino concert. The choir will accompany Foreigner to sing the classic hit, “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The legendary rock band has teamed with high schools around the country to perform its signature 1984 power ballad during tour stops. The
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UPDATE: News Channel 3 and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter extend a thank you to all who turned out to support our first ever Cans ‘N Kibble event. The community came through to show their care for the animals – donating over 8,000 pounds of kibble, 4,100 cans of pet food, and more than $16,000
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The Find Regional Food Bank has officially opened a new warehouse, marking a major milestone in its mission to end hunger in the Coachella Valley. The facility will allow the organization to expand its food distribution, provide educational programs, and support workforce development initiatives for the community. Bill Sanchez, president and
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Palm Desert, Calif. (KESQ) — This Hispanic Heritage month, here at News Channel 3, we are telling “Stories that Inspire.” We meet a young migrant from Michoacán, Mexico. Her name is Alexandra Ramirez, who owns a gym called “The Camp Transformation Center” in Palm Desert. A native of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, and like many immigrants,
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UPDATE: SCE was able to restore power to more than 1,200 of the affected customers by 4:00 p.m. As of 5:45 p.m., 163 customers are without power, with an estimated restoration time of 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. UPDATE: As of 2:30 p.m., Southern California Edison reports 863 customers remain without power, and there is no
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(PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — This year marks the 34th annual celebration of the Dinah. It is the world’s largest and longest-running music for queer women, nonbinary folks, and allies. The music festival is from September 24-28 at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs. Founded in 1991 by Mariah Hanson, The Dinah has evolved from
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) A verified GoFundMe is now helping the family of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the Riverside County teen found in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard earlier this month. The fundraiser lists Esmeralda Lozano as the organizer on behalf of the Rivas Hernandez family, and GoFundMe confirmed to News
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RIVERSIDE, Calif (KESQ) – Riverside County Department of Animal Services rescued 18 dogs from a property in the city of Coachella on Wednesday. Members of the RCDAS Field Services team removed the dogs from the property and transported them to an affiliate shelter after the owner claimed she had been feeding the dogs for over
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – At critical overcapacity, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) says they are urgently looking for adopters and fosters this weekend. Marlo Clingman, the manager at CVAC, says they have no room for any dog that arrives today due to critical overcrowding. “Most of our large dogs have been here for
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After hearing of its safety advantages from Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills, The Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously in favor to purchase the new Flock Nova system on Thursday night. Mills explained to the Council the Flock Nova is an operating system has been used successfully to identify
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — La Quinta high school received a $25,000 reward in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights Competition. “It’s an absolute dream,” La Quinta activities director Cristina Velazquez said. “When I got the news, I almost blacked out. I was so excited. I was just so happy that our kids got this opportunity
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – As electric bikes and scooters continue to grow in popularity, they’re also catching the attention of thieves — leading to a troubling rise in thefts. Following the arrest of two men accused of stealing electric scooters in Rancho Mirage, local shop owners are urging riders to take extra precautions to
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three volunteers at the Desert Hot Springs Animal Care and Control facility reached out to News Channel 3 alleging they were let go from their positions without reason. Speaking with News Channel 3 under the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation, the volunteers say they worry about
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Palm Springs city leaders broke ground Thursday on a major expansion of the pickleball courts at Demuth Park. The project will add 22 new courts, including one tournament court. Upgrades will also bring new sidewalks, shade structures, lighting, and landscaping to the facility. Mayor Ron DeHarte, members of the city council,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – As the Coachella Valley continues its rapid growth, Eisenhower Health is making major changes to prepare for the future. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut took an in-depth look at what the hospital is doing to meet the community’s evolving healthcare needs. From new facilities to state-of-the-art technology, it’s almost hard
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