PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Online videos showing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detaining people Friday morning in Palm Springs, is leaving some residents scared. Immigrant rights group, ‘IC4IJ,’ or the Inland Coalition 4 Immigration Justice, posted several videos of officers in ‘ICE’ vests taking people into custody. They now say 30 operations have taken
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to contain a fire that has impacted a building and multiple trees in Coachella Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 2:05 p.m. on the 86000 block of Vista Del Sur. “Firefighters are on-scene of multiple trees, and a single-story, single family dwelling involved with fire. A
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MURRIETA (CNS) – A 35-year-old Arizona woman who fatally shot another woman without provocation at an Indio motel was sentenced to 10 years in prison. A Murrieta jury in March deliberated one day before finding Carla Sharese Flores guilty in the death of 27-year-old Ashley Brito of Thousand Palms in 2021. Flores was originally
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Gov. Gavin Newsom today touted progress in expanding affordable housing throughout the state, including a 53-unit complex for seniors in Coachella. “These new housing developments will create more opportunities for Californians to live near family, work and the place that shape their lives — bringing greater stability and strengthening communities for
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber today urged Southern California voters and residents across the rest of the state to register to vote by May 18 for the June 2 primary election and to track their mail ballots online. All active registered voters in California will receive a vote-by-mail ballot
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign led to overcrowding and deteriorating medical care at the seven immigration detention facilities operating in California last year, according to a report released today. Six detainees died in ICE custody between September 2025 and March 2026 — the highest number since the California Department of
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting that left a woman injured early Saturday morning on the I-10 westbound, east of Highland Springs Avenue. James Charles Pitchford II was arrested Saturday afternoon on E Ramsey Street, according to jail records. Pitchford was charged on Wednesday with premeditated attempted murder,
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella residents interested in providing input on a proposed data center and Coachella Municipal Utility were urged today to complete an online survey before the deadline on Monday. A town hall meeting involving city officials and developers was held at the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella, located at 85350
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — The iconic Mary Pickford Theatre is marking 25 years of cinematic memories with a special three-day anniversary celebration, taking place Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17. The event is being titled “Where Were You in 2001?” with organizers inviting the Coachella Valley community to step back in time and revisit
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A big rig overturned today blocking several lanes on westbound Interstate 10 in Cabazon, prompting a Sig Alert. The incident was reported shortly before 9 a.m. Friday east of Morongo Trail, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Sig Alert was issued about 9:15 a.m., with the nos. 2,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As summer approaches in the Coachella Valley, local leaders and businesses are working to keep tourism strong during the hotter months by investing in new attractions, entertainment venues, and family-friendly activities. While the desert has long been known for its busy winter tourism season and major festivals, officials say the valley is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As electric bikes or “e-bike’s” continue to increase in popularity across California, the potential consequences are becoming more serious. Since News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson first reported on e-bike laws and safety concerns, the state has seen new proposed legislation. Lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bills 1942 and 1557, which would
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A Coachella Valley woman says one swipe on her phone nearly cost her the home she spent a lifetime paying off
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Since the withdrawal of a letter from Supervisor V. Manuel Perez in support of a proposed data center, residents say they have more questions on the official’s involvement. The fourth district supervisor rescinded the letter on Wednesday, after questions from News Channel 3. His office said in a statement, “This project
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Recent immigration enforcement activity across the Coachella Valley is beginning to impact local senior centers, where leaders say some older adults are now too afraid to leave their homes. News Channel 3 has reported on multiple immigration enforcement sightings and operations across the valley in recent days. Now, senior center
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By Priscilla Alvarez, Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks told CNN Thursday he was stepping down from his post, effective immediately, marking the latest senior immigration official to leave the Department of Homeland Security since Secretary Markwayne Mullin stepped into the top job. In a statement, Banks said he was
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Battle of the Birds got underway Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena with Game 1 of the Pacific Division Finals between the No. 2 Colorado Eagles and No. 4 Coachella Valley Firebirds. The visiting Eagles defeated the Firebirds by a final score of 3-0. Colorado improves to 6-1 in the
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Watch the Full News Conference Below Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Elected officials, community organizations, immigrant rights advocates, and directly impacted residents gathered outside Palm Springs City Hall on Wednesday for a news conference to denounce the recent ICE presence in the Coachella Valley. According to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (IC4IJ), “since early
Continue Reading COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A March 9th letter from Supervisor Manuel Perez encouraging the construction of a proposed data center in Coachella, has now been rescinded according to his team. The Fourth District Supervisor’s letter was sent to project developer, Stronghold Power Systems, highlighting the benefits of the project. Screenshot It reads, “Based on current
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella is now accepting applications for residents interested in filling the vacant council seat. During Wednesday’s council meeting, councilmembers directed staff to prepare applications to be ready for Thursday. It will remain open until Tuesday, May 26, at 5 p.m. The application is available through the City Clerk’s
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