PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Volunteers gave their time to care for nature Sunday morning. The City of Palm Desert and Friends of the Desert Mountains hosted a cleanup at Homme-Adams Park (72500 Thrush Road, Palm Desert, CA). The cleanup kicked off at 8:00 a.m. Although National Public Lands Day traditionally happens in September, the city
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INDIO HILLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck at 1:20 a.m. early Sunday morning. The small quake was centered in the same area as previous quakes in recent weeks, like a M 4.9 earthquake that rattled the Coachella Valley on January 19th. We’re keeping a close eye on any other tremors in the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Friends and family members are holding a vigil for Ricardo Marano, a 56-year-old man who was killed by a hit and run crash on January 18th on Vista Chino. The vigil will be held at 11 a.m., starting at 351-353 N Hermosa before attendees walk to Ruth Hardy Park. Family
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)-Â Two people are in the hospital with serious injuries following an overnight rollover crash in Coachella on Sunday morning. Around 12:37 a.m., Firefighters responded to a reported vehicle rollover near Airport Boulevard and Grapefruit Boulevard. Upon arrival, fire crews reported seeing one vehicle with major damage and two patients that required extrication. Both
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UPDATE 1/31/2026: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police say the suspect was arrested Saturday morning after a community member shared they were spotted near the crime scene. Officers say the suspect was arrested without incident. 1/30/2026: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Police are searching for an armed suspect in Palm Springs Friday evening.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of locals and visitors are exploring some of the best natural mineral hot springs in the world right here in the Coachella Valley. At the Miracle Hill Spa Tour, attendees can tour 13 spas and experience over 80 activities, including yoga, meditation, workshops and spa treatments. As the
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – At a time when many LGBTQ people say they are feeling isolated or uncertain, a community event in Palm Springs aimed to remind people they are not alone. The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert hosted its ninth annual Info-A-Go-Go on Saturday at Hotel Zoso, bringing together more than 50 local
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District hosted a town hall/conference in Indio on Saturday to gather input from veterans about what events and activities could benefit them. It was the first time the discussion was hosted, with organizers of the event saying they plan to turn it into an annual conversation. Veteran shares
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrats of Sun City Shadow Hills is hosting a “signs of fascism” protest in Indio at 10 a.m. The protest will take place near the Food 4 Less parking lot, located at 82124 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Dozens of demonstrators gathered Friday afternoon in La Quinta for an anti-ICE protest, calling for accountability and voicing support for local immigrant communities. The demonstration began at 3 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 111 and Jefferson Street, directly outside a Home Depot. Protesters of all ages lined the roadway,
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Students from Coachella Valley High School, along with students from other campuses, walked out of class and marched to Coachella City Hall on Friday morning. The student-led demonstration was organized in protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a national day of action. “I’m so thankful to have
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival came to an end on Friday. The three-day festival featured literary powerhouses and some of the biggest names in politics and culture today. News Channel 3 caught up with popular author Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and the Six and the Seven Husbands
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As ICE operations spark violence, protests, and political fallout nationwide, law enforcement leaders are being forced to answer hard questions about deadly force, de-escalation, and who is held accountable when civilians die. Tonight, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco tells News Channel 3’s Karen Devine what he believes went wrong in
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The FIND Food Bank is raising awareness about food insecurity across the Coachella Valley as demand for assistance continues to grow. Community leaders, donors, nonprofit partners, and elected officials gathered in Indian Wells for FIND’s annual Guardians Breakfast. The event focused on educating stakeholders about hunger in Riverside County and
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – A raven cracked one of the bald eagle eggs at the Big Bear nest. The eggs were left unguarded for several hours. At around 3:30 p.m., a raven got up into the nest and took off the eggs, eventually cracking the shell. The raven pecked at the second eggs, but
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are asking for the community’s help in locating a missing Coachella Valley man last seen in Riverside on January 23. Mark Anthony Vasquez, 48, was last seen walking in the area of Mission Inn and Mulberry in downtown Riverside just after midnight on Friday, January 23, police said. “Mr. Vasquez
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Las Vegas man charged with carrying a loaded firearm without a permit to a Donald Trump rally in the Coachella Valley could have his charges dropped after a six-month period. On Thursday, Vem Miller was found eligible for misdemeanor diversion for a period of six months. He could have his
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs officials will host a flag-raising ceremony tomorrow at City Hall to mark the start of Black History Month. Â Â The ceremony is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way. Â Â Participants will include Mayor Naomi Soto, members of the city’s Black
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 29-year-old man was sentenced to more than 50 years to life for his role in a drug-related robbery and killing of a Palm Desert man on Christmas Day 2016. Roger Rodriguez of La Quinta was convicted of murder and robbery charges Thursday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. He
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MORONGO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday morning in Morongo Valley. The crash was reported just before 5:40 a.m. on State Route 62 and Adeline Way, according to the California Highway Patrol. The pedestrian was identified by authorities as David James Hill, 62, of Morongo Valley. CHP
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