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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The long-delayed Dream Hotel project is facing another setback after developers missed a key deadline set by the Palm Springs City Council. The project returned to the council Wednesday after the developer failed to submit a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction by the July 30 deadline. The GMP is a key step in
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A breast cancer survivor is using her own experience to help women across Southern California get access to mammograms. Melanie Lewis, executive director of the Pink Journey Foundation, shared her story Thursday at the Healthy Desert, Healthy You Summit in Rancho Mirage. Lewis was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago
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INDIO (CNS) – An injured hiker who suffered moderate injuries was rescued Thursday morning from a remote area in Indio. The rescue was reported at 8:15 a.m. in the northeastern part of the city, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency stated that arriving crews made contact with the hiker and flew the
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella City Council unanimously approved an anti-nepotism policy Wednesday night that limits who elected officials can appoint to city commissions and committees. The policy prevents council members from appointing relatives to those positions. It also prevents one councilmember from nominating or appointing a relative of another councilmember. The rules go
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- As temperatures remain high across the Coachella Valley, humidity can add another challenge for people spending time outdoors. When humidity rises, sweat has a harder time evaporating off the skin. That matters because evaporation is one of the main ways the body cools itself. Even though sweat may not evaporate as
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs swore in Kyle Stjerne as its new Chief of Police during Wednesday’s meeting. “It is the honor of a lifetime to continue serving the people of Palm Springs and this city as its next police chief,” Stjerne said. “My mother taught us very early that
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Kitten season is far from over in the Coachella Valley, and local animal rescues say they are seeing the effects of a significant increase in cats entering shelters this year. Riverside County Department of Animal Services data shows cat intake from January through July 2026 increased by more than 46%
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — In a news conference yesterday, Steve Hilton announced a plan to abolish the California Department of Motor Vehicles. “This is step one in our plan to cut the cost of living for Californians,” Hilton said. The proposal aims to simplify vehicle services and reduce registration costs across California. In addition
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MURRIETA (CNS) – A Riverside County sheriff’s deputy was struck by a vehicle today in Murrieta and hospitalized in unknown condition. The crash was reported at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Winchester and Murrieta Hot Springs roads, according to Sgt. Robert Martinez of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A deputy was conducting
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs High School was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday, just before 11:30 a.m., while law enforcement investigated a reported safety concern on campus, according to Palm Springs Unified School District. PSUSD said students and staff were safe and that there was no evacuation. PSUSD announced that law enforcement had
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On September 11, 2026, the city of Indio held a dedication ceremony for its new 9/11 memorial at Miles Avenue Park, which features a 12-foot steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center.
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BLYTHE (CNS) – A ban on the sale of kratom products to those under 21 years of age takes effect tomorrow in Blythe. The Blythe City Council approved the prohibition on Aug. 11, mirroring a Riverside County ordinance passed in October 2025. The Blythe law prohibits the sale and distribution of kratom products. Kratom is
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — News Channel 3 has returned to the air after technical difficulties temporarily disrupted the station’s local broadcast Wednesday morning. Network programming aired during the outage while station staff worked to restore service. Normal News Channel 3 programming has since resumed. We appreciate viewers’ patience while crews worked to resolve the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officially swore in its newest police chief, Rick Sanchez, Tuesday evening at City Hall. Sanchez had served as the acting chief since the retirement of former Chief George Crum in December 2025. He is the first Latino to lead the department. He’s a nearly 20-year veteran with the
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Bobbee McGuire reflects on her role as a volunteer coordinator and photographer following the September 11 attacks while local communities prepare for the 25th anniversary commemorations.
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MORONGO BAISN, CA (KESQ) – An off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy helped lead authorities to the recovery of nearly $50,000 worth of merchandise allegedly stolen from a freight train in the Morongo Basin, says the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s say the incident began Friday, Sept. 4, when deputies were notified of a
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles has announced his plans to retire, notifying city employees in an email Tuesday morning. Stiles said his retirement will be effective November 1, 2026, bringing to a close more than 43 years of public service. He joined the City of Palm Springs in March 2023
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Palm Springs residents will have another chance to see how the city’s police department uses real-time technology, this time on a Saturday. The Palm Springs Police Department is bringing back its community tours of the Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) on Saturday, September 26, following feedback from residents who said they were
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A longtime emergency shelter for troubled and at-risk youth in the Coachella Valley is closed, raising questions about what resources remain for young people who need mental health support or simply a safe place to go. Safe House of the Desert in Thousand Palms provided emergency shelter and support services
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) — Recent rain in Southern California led to expansion and creation of dangerous pot holes on roadways. Now, talks about the safety of roads have begun. This comes after approximately a dozen vehicles suffered damage from a large pothole on eastbound Interstate 10 near Pennsylvania Avenue in Beaumont. Witnesses at the scene
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