A man was arrested on Friday on suspicion of stealing $2,000 in US currency, electronics, and safes from multiple businesses in Rancho Mirage and Thousand Palms throughout October. The suspect, a 48-year-old from Thousand Palms, was arrested while driving a stolen vehicle in the area of Ramon Road and Thousand Palms Canyon Road in Thousand
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A 21-year-old man who entered guilty pleas after sexually assaulting a ride-hailing service driver at the conclusion of the ride while out on bail for a similar assault was sentenced to three years and six months in prison today. Luis Enrique Lora of Desert Hot Springs pleaded guilty to three sexual battery-related felony counts and
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It’s expected to be a busy night in Palm Springs. Several people are celebrating Halloween in Palm Springs at VillageFest at the annual Halloween Spook-tacular. The celebration festivities include a youth costume contest that starts at 7 p.m. and trick-or-treating with VillageFest vendors and downtown merchants according to Palm Springs. Palm Springs Police and Fire
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There’s been a couple of instances of Riverside County voters receiving multiple mail-in ballots. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle went to speak with voters and officials about the issue. We hear concerns pretty frequently from viewers about the voting by mail process and it’s easy to get confused and know your vote is counted. “We
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A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening in Coachella. The collision was reported just before 7:00 p.m. in the area of Avenue 49 and Grapefruit Boulevard. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to the scene and found the pedestrian in the roadway. They were pronounced dead at
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Helping those who are isolated and unable to help themselves is the goal from those delivering food for FIND Food Bank with their homebound program. Steve Goodfriend, is one of those volunteers delivering food right to their doorstep. “I come in here once a week and pick up food, and I bring that food in
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With less than a week away from election day, local law enforcement agencies are standing by to support local voting centers. Tonight at 5, KESQ speaks to the Coachella Valley agencies on how they’re preparing ahead of November 5th.
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One person was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-vehicle crash along Highway 74 near Vista Point in Palm Desert. The crash was reported at approximately 7:40 a.m. California Highway Patrol records indicated that the big rig was traveling “downbound” shortly after 7:30 a.m. Thursday when it lost control and overturned. CHP officer David
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A man faces charges related to possession of a loaded firearm and drugs following a pursuit in the High Desert last week. The incident started with a report of a motorcycle disturbance near Warren Vista and Yucca Trail in Yucca Valley. San Bernardino Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 43-year old man from
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There will be several Halloween events held throughout the Coachella Valley tonight. The Sunline Transit Agency is taking over over Village Fest in downtown Palm Springs with its annual haunted bus. Get ready to be spooked as you walk through the scariest bus in town tonight at the Palm Springs Village Fest. In Palm Desert,
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Palm Springs International’s Regional Jet Concourse will no longer go by that name. The airport and Agua Caliente Casinos announced late 2023 a new naming rights sponsorship. The RJ Concourse will now be renamed as Agua Caliente Concourse. The airport is holding an unveiling ceremony Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11:30 AM. Agua Caliente Casinos is
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Halloween celebrations are just hours away! Trick-or-treating can be fun for families, but it can also be a dangerous time. One threat to families is trick-or-treating in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Local law enforcement urges families to know their surroundings tonight. “Know your location,” said Ben Guitron from the Indio Police Department. “It’s always best to
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are the 2024 World Series champions! The Dodgers locked down the title after a dramatic Game 5 on the road against the New York Yankees. THE @DODGERS HAVE CAPTURED THEIR 8TH #WORLDSERIES TITLE! #CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/4qqcyHRZWW— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by KESQ News
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We’re taking an in-depth look at the race for California Assembly District 36. Longtime Democratic Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia chose not to seek re-election in the district, which includes Coachella, Indio, and the rest of the eastern Coachella Valley. Democrat Joey Acuna Jr and Republican Jeff Gonzales are vying for the District 36 seat. Acuna is
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In a case that began with a suspicious disappearance, closing arguments wrapped up Wednesday in the trial of two suspects accused in the 2017 killing of a Coachella Valley couple. The jury has begun deliberations on the trial against Aaron Bernal and Adilene Castaneda, who, along with Manuel Rios and Abraham Fregoso, are suspected in
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Riverside County Animal Services officers impounded nearly 40 dogs in the eastern Coachella Valley on Tuesday. Shelter Staff and Control officers sweep in the communities of Mecca, North Shore, Oasis, and Thermal. These operations have historically taken place during a time of year when temperatures are cooler. To avoid heat-related injuries to stray dogs, Animal
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Following a violent night in Desert Hot Springs where a minor was shot at Mission Springs Park Tuesday night, local outreach programs are making their presence known in communities in need. The shooting comes on the heels of multiple violent crimes involving minors this season. Earlier this week, a two teens were arrested for the
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Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein shared accomplishments and projects coming to Palm Springs in the 2024 State of the City address. Several community members attended the presentation. Bernstein spoke about projects in Palm Springs including an airport expansion and a new College of the Desert campus in Palm Springs. He said these are just some
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Indio native Abi Carter won American Idol in May. As she continues to grow her career, she’s also taking the time to work with our community to support positive mental health. Carter has partnered with the Inland Empire Health Plan, IEHP, in a campaign that aims to generate conversations around good mental health for young
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Desert Regional Medical Center kicked off Pride celebrations in Palm Springs on Wednesday with its annual tradition of dropping down its large rainbow flag. Every year, just as Greater Palm Springs Pride is about to kick off, a 30-foot-tall Pride flag is unfurled over the Jerry Stergios Bell Tower on the hospital’s campus. It’s known
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