COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County health leaders are urging residents to take precautions ahead of Thanksgiving as flu activity begins to rise and the county records its first flu-related death of the 2025–26 season. Riverside University Health System confirmed that the individual who died was over the age of 65, lived in western Riverside
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After lots of waiting, the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre officially cut the ribbon on Friday. The 30 million dollar restoration project of the iconic theatre finally paid off, as they get ready to open the doors for the first time. Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte and other important figures of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – “I would live in a tent and just stick out in there for a little bit until it pass over,” says Vicky Benitez. She’s been unhoused for almost 20 years. Now, she’s found a new home at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. “I’m going to graduate. I’m doing everything I need
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – CHiPS for Kids returns today! The event kicks off Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walgreens at 44840 Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. California Highway Patrol officers will be collecting toy donations for its annual collection of toys for children in need around the Coachella Valley. Toys
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RIVERSIDE (KESQ) – A veteran Riverside County prosecutor will take the No. 2 spot at the District Attorney’s Office, following the retirement of another career litigator who served in the post for a decade. District Attorney Mike Hestrin on Thursday formally appointed Jared Haringsma as chief assistant district attorney. Haringsma takes the position previously
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Victims injured in a police motorcycle crash during the 2024 Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade have officially filed a lawsuit against the city, the police department, and multiple officials. Formica Law Group filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, on behalf of 15 victims of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 900 tourism and hospitality leaders gathered Thursday night at the Palm Springs Convention Center for the annual Champions of Hospitality Awards Gala, a signature celebration honoring the workforce that powers Greater Palm Springs’ number one industry. The program this year received 285 nominations from hospitality partners across all
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Oscar’s in Palm Springs has set a $40,000 goal on Gofundme asking for the community’s support to keep it’s doors open. Restaurant owner, Dan Gore, says the Palm Springs landmark is in a dire financial situation due to rising operational and utility costs, repairs, slow summer tourism and increased financial
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With Thanksgiving just a week away, Coachella Valley shoppers are already filling grocery aisles and making tough choices as holiday food prices continue to pressure family budgets. The American Farm Bureau Federation reports that the cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people is averaging $55.18 this year, a
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Infrastructure upgrades are on the way for Desert Hot Springs to prevent flooding and improve road access on Indian Canyon Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard. The city often deals with flooding during major rain or wind events causing road closures, especially along Indian Canyon Drive. On Tuesday, the city
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Rainfall has lightened up this morning, but we’ll continue to see periods of showers for this Friday, then skies will clear out for the weekend and the Holiday week ahead! An area of low pressure lingers just off the coast and will move through SoCal and Northern Baja tonight and push East tomorrow. A First
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A semi-truck crash shut down two lanes of the interstate 10 in Palm Desert for hours early Friday morning. Just before 11 p.m. Thursday night, a semi-truck jackknifed and slammed into the center divider near cook street. The California Highway Patrol closed lanes one and two, while heavy duty tow
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Many local families will have a happier holiday season this year thanks to the generosity of all those who helped Fill the Bus on Thursday. News Channel 3 and SunLine Transit Agency teamed together to fill a SunLine Bus with donations of non-perishable food items and hygiene products that will
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A structure fire in Banning on Monday left a family with nothing. “No trash cans, no nothing. We were devastated,” says Urimare Jimenez Libertad. She says her family heard a large “boom” sound, and then next thing they knew, the two story building where her daughter and grandson lived went up
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – First responders delayed and at risk. It happens each time they respond to calls — drivers not pulling over. Just weeks ago, an ambulance crash in Palm Springs after an officer-involved shooting injured the five occupants inside. News Channel 3’s Gavin Nguyen is investigating the issue and is bringing us
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Update 6:20 p.m. Mayor Steven Hernandez made his first known public appearance since his arrest. Hernandez was present at Thursday’s special city council meeting. Hernandez was not present at the start of the meeting, but briefly appeared after the closed session. City officials originally told News Channel 3 that Hernandez would not be in attendance.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — For 18 months, Bryan Newman, the owner of La Quinta Landing, says two food trucks brought affordable and flexible dining to Old Town La Quinta. Newman’s temporary use permit ended September 30th, and he’s now asking the city to extend it into the new year. “It was cost effective for
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Councilmember Lynn Mallotto was sworn in as the new mayor of Rancho Mirage. Mallotto will serve as Rancho Mirage mayor until Nov. 2026. The city rotates the position between councilmembers every year. Councilmember Michael O’Keefe was also sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem. He is set to serve as mayor
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Robin Thicke’s concert at the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival has been canceled, as well as Friday programming and the Saturday morning launch due to weather concerns. Festival organizers said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the safety of attendees, balloon pilots, crews, and
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Stop signs were installed on Airport Boulevard in the Thermal area to improve traffic safety near Coachella Valley High School, it was announced today. Although there were already stop signs at the intersection on both sides of Calhoun Street, new ones were installed because “Traffic didn’t stop on Airport Boulevard,” especially
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