THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – California legislature is attempting to make school lunches healthy. On Tuesday, the California State Assembly voted to pass AB 1264, which lays out a plan to remove ultraprocessed food from state’s school meals. The bill looks to remove food that are considered “particularly harmful.” This comes after numerous studies have linked
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The jury has begun deliberations in the high-profile bribery trial of Palm Springs developer John Wessman. Closing arguments wrapped up Friday morning. Wessman faces nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy. He is accused of paying former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet more than $200,000 to secure city support
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – What started as a policy dispute between President Trump and Elon Musk has now turned personal. Tensions began rising on Tuesday, when Musk criticized Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” raising concerns about US government spending and the deficit. The feud escalating on social media. “You can kind of see it coming
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Investigators identified more potential victims in a case of an ex-indie rock drummer accused of possessing child pornography and recording a minor in a public restroom. New charges were filed this week against Joseph Seiders, 44, of Palm Desert, after investigators identified two additional victims not associated with the initial
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Defense testimony is slated to last all next week in the trial of an ex-Riverside County sheriff’s deputy accused of gunning down a man with whom he was at odds because the victim had been involved with the lawman’s then-girlfriend. Oscar Rodriguez, 44, is charged with first-degree murder and sentence-enhancing gun
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Update – 3:00 p.m. Power has been restored, hospital officials said. Original Report – 10:50 a.m. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A power outage occurred at the Eisenhower Health, but the main campus was not affected. Officials said the outage only affected the Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center (EDCC) and Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center (EDOC). Patients
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The Palm Springs Fire Department is hosting their 92nd annual Fish Fry this Saturday at Ruth Hardy Park. The Fish Fry offers residents a chance to meet local firefighters, enjoy a meal, and support outreach programs. From grilled fish and burgers to classic summer sides and a sweet slice of watermelon, the menu is firefighter-approved.
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An 86-year-old real estate developer accused of giving then-Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet with six-figure bribes to win his support for projects violated the “public trust,” putting a politician in his pocket to satisfy his greed, a prosecutor said today, while the defense countered that the real corruption lies with a
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — East Valley animal rescues Support 4 Paws says they’re overwhelmed with abandoned dogs in Thermal, specifically those coming out of Oasis Mobile Home Park. Kimberly Raney with Support 4 Paws says with the help of Animal Action League, her team has fostered, fixed and found homes for dozens of abandoned dogs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As housing affordability continues to challenge first-time buyers in the Coachella Valley, a new set of free workshops is offering them tools to navigate the process — just as local home prices see a slight decline. Lift to Rise, in partnership with Secure Choice Lending, launched a free workshop series on
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The Pentagon has announced plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy supply ship honoring the gay rights icon and veteran. This comes during Pride Month, sparking backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates. News Channel 3 spoke to a local Navy veteran, who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, about what this means. “Its Another big
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Republican State Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez announced Wednesday the Joint Legislative Audit Committee has approved his request to consider an audit of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. “This has to do with right and wrong. And wrong is taking place and we want answers!” Gonzalez said. The announcement comes in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – For businesses, like Palm Springs Liquor, recovery and cleanup efforts are still underway after the bombing of the American Reproductive Centers May 17. The liquor store, just dozens of feet away from the parking lot of the IVF clinic, sustained extensive damage, after a parked vehicle exploded at the American
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local business owner is speaking out after receiving an anonymous letter targeting one of his employees, a trans woman. Matt Sater, owner of Aim Mail Center, says he was determined to do something about it, and show that hate would not go unchallenged. He put up a flyer calling
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert Aquatic Center is announcing its “Splash Season” for the summer, offering programs and events for all ages. In addition to PDAC’s regular activities and programs, the Splash Season offerings include: Dive in Movies – A series of three movie nights on Fridays: June 20, July 11, and August
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two of three men who abducted, severely beat and fatally shot an Anza man because they believed he might snitch on them for perpetrating thefts at marijuana grows were both convicted this week of first-degree murder. Â Â George Frank Holley Jr., 42, of Oklahoma City and Nico Manuel Zahir, 30, of
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UPDATE 6/05/2025: The California Highway Patrol has deactivated this Feather Alert. The person has been located. BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol activated a Feather Alert for a Native American man last seen on May 18 in Banning. FEATHER ALERT – Riverside CountyLast seen: Hargrave Street and E. Porter Street, Banning@RSOIF SEEN, CALL
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As summer temperatures climb in California’s farming regions, a new study from San Diego State University is raising alarms about the heat risks agricultural workers face daily, and how much rest they need to survive it.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A person is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Thursday morning in Indio. The crash was first reported at around 6:10 a.m. on Highway 111, east of Dr Carreon Boulevard. According to the Indio Police Department, a vehicle was traveling eastbound on HWY 111 when, for unknown reasons,
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was hospitalized early Wednesday following a serious two-car crash at the intersection of Mountain View Road and Dillon Road in Desert Hot Springs. The California Highway Patrol confirmed a white Nissan Rogue was traveling southbound on Mountain View Road around 3 a.m. when the driver ran a
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