PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Arenas District came alive this weekend as the third annual Big Gay BBQ brought together food, music, and community in a vibrant lead-up to Palm Springs Pride. Held April 25 and 26, the free two-day event featured award-winning barbecue vendors, live entertainment, and outdoor beverage lounges, giving locals and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong winds forced a temporary evacuation at the Stagecoach country music festival Saturday night, sending large crowds toward exits before the event resumed about an hour later. Andy Nord, festivalgoer, said he was walking back to meet family near the main stage the moment attendees were ordered to evacuate. “I saw
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UPDATE 4/26 7:30 p.m.: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police say a barricaded suspect believed to be responsible for shooting one person, died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday evening. This is a developing story. Stick with News Channel 3 for the latest details. 4/26 4 p.m.: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left one person dead in Beaumont Saturday evening. Beaumont Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 600 block of Euclid Avenue. Officers located a man suffering gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is now being
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirms a quake hit just after 8:44 a.m. Sunday morning. Initially listed as a 3.6 by USGS, the quake was felt by many as far east as Palm Springs. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage on any impacts of that quake or aftershocks.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has issued a First Alert Weather Alert until 11 a.m. due to high winds. The winds causing disruptions at the Stagecoach Music Festival last night. Some locals, like Richard Galindo, whose lived in the area for15 years says this is the worst he’s ever seen it. “It
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UPDATE 4/25 8:45 P.M.: INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — According to alerts received by Stagecoach attendees, the festival has resumed with doors reopening at 9 p.m. An alert sent out at 8:37 p.m. read: “The show will resume momentarily. We are working to open doors and prep the site for your safety.” This is a developing
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UPDATE 4/25 7:30 p.m. WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – A Secret Service spokesperson says a 30-year-old man from California is now in custody after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Officials say a Secret Service agent’s protective vest was hit by a bullet and was transported to a Washington hospital. The dinner has
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Stagecoach is back in the Coachella Valley, bringing thousands of country music fans to the desert and delivering a major boost to local businesses. From hotels and restaurants to pop-up bars and local shops, the festival is one of the region’s biggest economic drivers. Business owners say the busy weekend can
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Department of Sustainability is hosting a “Let’s Plant and Play” Earth Day celebration today. Organizers say the event has activities for all ages. Attendees can plant trees, play yard games and listen to live music. There will also be complimentary food and drinks. The event runs from
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of Stagecoach concertgoers are preparing for dusty winds this weekend, with KESQ First Alert Meteorologists projecting gusts up to 60 mph. It comes the final weekend of the desert’s festival season, and many are gearing up for blowing dust and dry conditions on the Empire Polo Grounds. “This bag may
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Preparedness saves lives. That’s the message California is sending to residents. April marks Earthquake Preparedness Month. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is urging Californians to take simple steps to protect themselves and their families. “We want to ask everyone to develop a stay-at-home box or an emergency kit
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — “I never had that welcome feeling before. I’ve always been judged. I come from a very rural community in the Midwest, and people were not kind to me growing up,” said Firebirds fan Jim Leckliter. This is just one of the thousands of seats inside Acrisure Arena. To many of us,
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Fourteen year old Zoey Magallanes from Desert Hot Springs saw her idol on stage in Coachella. “It was really cool. I have never been to Coachella, ever. So to be there, seeing that artist was pretty cool,” said Magallanes. Magallanes recently overcame Leukemia. She says the idea that “tomorrow
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — While Stagecoach draws massive crowds each year, it’s not the only Western-themed attraction bringing visitors to the Coachella Valley this weekend. The Desert Rodeo in Thermal is also underway, attracting large audiences and delivering a significant boost to the local economy. Event organizers expect strong turnout as visitors gather to enjoy
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PLACENTIA, Calif. (KESQ) – An on-duty CAL FIRE firefighter-paramedic was arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. The firefighter, identified as a 51-year-old man from Placentia, was arrested on Friday morning. He was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center. Authorities said he faces charges of false
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Honorees for National Philanthropy Day were officially announced Friday by AFP Desert Communities. This year’s honorees include: Lifetime Achievement – Carol and Tim Rochford Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer – Susan Gelman Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Kelly Levy Philanthropic Foundation, Corporation, or civic/services organization – Carreon Foundation Outstanding Philanthropists – Diane and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dr. Frank Figueroa, Coachella’s new mayor, joined News Channel 3 live at 4:00 p.m. for an in-studio interview with Peter Daut. Figueroa was appointed on Wednesday following a contentious meeting. He was serving as the city’s mayor pro tem before. More: Dr. Frank Figueroa talks transition, priorities in first interview
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The coroner’s office has identified a 29-year-old man killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan on Tuesday morning in Thermal. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Pierce Street, near 59th Avenue. Investigators say a man riding a Honda motorcycle was traveling
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters, including those in Riverside County, will decide in November whether to impose new voter identification and citizenship verification requirements under a proposed constitutional amendment that qualified for the November ballot, state officials announced today. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber said Friday the initiative cleared the signature threshold needed
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