WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) — Advocates for the Chuckwalla National Monument are taking their fight to Washington, D.C. in hopes of protecting the recently designated monument. Last month, News Channel 3 spoke with advocates about fears the monument could face environmental rollbacks under a Department of Interior review of federal lands. Now, several people including Palm
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Palm Springs Unified School District is currently facing a shortage of 9 bus drivers, a challenge that has persisted since before the pandemic. With more than 4,500 students qualifying for bus transportation, this shortage is a significant concern. To address the issue, the district is taking action by hosting a hiring fair today. In addition
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – An 85-year-old inmate from Cathedral City died Tuesday from an illness, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. The inmate, identified as Morris Joseph Chaisson, was admitted to the hospital on Nov. 2023 for an existing diagnosed illness, according to the agency. Chaisson was being treated for his illness until his
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President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on a list of dozens of countries today. During his event in the Rose Garden, the president held up charts detailing the percentage the US will tariff each individual country, based on the tariffs charged to the US. One of the highest tariff rates of 49% will be levied
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is seeking a woman suspected of using of fraudulent $14,000 transaction using someone else’s credit card at the Palm Desert Costco. The cardholder was notified of the fraud on Feb. 27. “The victim was notified of a $14,000 transaction to her credit card from
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) After tens of thousands of submissions, we’ve now got the names of the two eagle chicks at the Big Bear nest. The chicks hatched from their eggs on March 2. It’s the first egg hatching in three years. On Wednesday, the nonprofit, Friends of Big Bear Valley, officially introduced the world to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – “How to fall safely.” That’s the concept behind a new class being held by one Palm Desert gym owner who is eager to help her community prevent injury. As people age, risk of falling – and injury stemming from those falls – increases drastically. Kaiser Permanente says 1 in 4
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Twenty-one seniors in the Class of 2025 from high schools throughout the desert region were honored at the final Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month event on Tuesday. First organized by the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) during the 2023-2024 school year, this second year of recognition got underway
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A fundraiser featuring artwork by canines will be held Friday in Palm Desert, officials said today. The event will be hosted by Guide Dogs of the Desert, a non-profit organization that provides mobility, companionship and independence for the blind with custom-trained dogs. The “Paw-casso” exhibit features artwork made by numerous
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – American Friends of our Armed Forces (AFAF) is hosting its 20th Annual “Salute to our Troops” event to raise funds to benefit area members of the armed forces and their families. The event began Tuesday evening with with an exclusive concert at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells with a concert
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The actor was known for iconic roles such as Iceman in ‘Top Gun,’ Jim Morrison in ‘The Doors,’ Doc Holliday in ‘Tombstone’ and the Caped Crusader in ‘Batman Forever.’ According to Variety Magazine, Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed the news that he died of pneumonia to The New York Times on Tuesday. He had battled
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong desert winds are kicking up sand across the Coachella Valley, turning clear pools into murky messes. While homeowners scramble to deal with the aftermath, Sparkle’s Service’s, a local cleaning service said there’s been no shortage of work. “It’s job security,” Alanah Gonzales, co-owner said. “It gets us to work
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In an effort to help keep motorists safe on the road during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, authorities throughout Riverside County in April will be actively seeking drivers who might be in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law or other restrictions. “Staying focused behind the wheel is something
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The 15th annual FIND Food Bank Telethon is fighting hunger on Friday and you can see it and participate right here with us on News Channel 3. It’s FIND’s most important fundraiser of the year in anticipation of the slower summer months. Your donations help ensure that children, families, and seniors at risk of food
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local family reached out to News Channel 3 for help, saying that a rat infestation has forced them out of their apartment. News Channel 3’s Tori King met with the tenants, Arron Sletton and Briana Lasko, who first moved into the home in the summer. They began noticing a
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Former Orange County Sheriff’s Department Capt. AJ Patella was named the new chief of the Morongo Tribal Police Department this week. “We are delighted to welcome AJ Patella as Morongo’s new Tribal Police Chief,” Morongo Tribal Chairman Charles Martin said in a statement Monday. “With his impressive police career stretching back
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Cathedral City Fire & EMS Department has earned the prestigious international accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). City Manager Charlie McClendon and Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Gregory joined Chief Michael Contreras and representatives from Cathedral City Fire &
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) — A Nazi flag spotted flying outside an RV home on date avenue in Cabazon has stirred concern among residents and prompted a report to law enforcement over the weekend, according to neighbors, and the man who displayed the flag. Multiple neighbors said they noticed the red flag with a swastika symbol
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A person is in critical condition after a rollover crash on Interstate 10 near Gene Autry Trail, the California Highway Patrol confirmed. The crash was reported just before 6:00 p.m. The vehicle is several feet off of the highway in the desert. The crash is not impacting traffic. We have
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Desert man and a 17-year-old teenager were arrested in connection with a shooting back in February, authorities announced Tuesday. The arrest comes after a gunshot wound victim arrived at a local hospital on February 26. Information on where the shooting happened was not available. An investigation was launched.
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