INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 46-year-old man was killed in an off-road vehicle crash in an unincorporated area north of the Salton Sea Saturday evening, the California Highway Patrol confirmed. The crash was reported just before 7 p.m. on Gas Line Road, west of Summit Road. According to CHP, Polariz RZR crashed into a chain
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley now has its own chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, officially opening in Indio this September. The chapter was founded by Vietnam War veteran Richard Gauthier, who was awarded the Purple Heart in 1966. Until recently, Gauthier had to travel to San Bernardino to attend
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – As parade season kicks off in Palm Springs, police are emphasizing safety. “One of the things to be mindful about is traffic,” Palm Springs Police Lt. Gustavo Araiza said. “Try to get to the event early.” It comes after Kenney Merenda, Palm Springs Police officer, lost control of his motorcycle
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A kindergartener remains hospitalized after being bit by a rattlesnake last Friday. The bite, which happened at Gerald Ford Elementary School in Indian Wells, came from a Colorado Desert sidewinder. The snake is a venomous pit viper native to the Sonoran Colorado Desert, right here in Southern California. Emily Taylor,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The CEO/Founder of Silvercrest Advertising was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash nearly one year ago in Cathedral City. William Frank Rodriguez, 43, of Palm Springs, was arrested Monday afternoon, according to jail records. He was charged with homicide, along with other charges. The crash happened on Oct.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After a months-long closure for its annual maintenance, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is back in operation. Crews used the downtime to tackle major safety upgrades, including rebuilding one of the tram carriages, replacing critical cables, and conducting thorough tests of the control systems. “Everything we do is about safety
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) A federal complaint filed in Atlanta and reviewed by KESQ News Channel 3, names Coachella Valley thoracic surgeon Dr. Daniel P. Logsdon as a defendant alongside Reston Legacy Capital, LLC, Reston Equity Group, LLC, and co-founder Kyle Motycka. The lawsuit, brought by Dr. Aaron Funk, alleges minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Eisenhower Health is set to pay $4 million to a former doctor who said he was forced out in 2020 for raising concerns about COVID safety, and retaliation for reporting discriminatory behavior. “Its impact on Dr. Loftus was profound and life-altering. Defendants’ argument that “there is no evidence that EMC or
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of high-profile bills aimed at tightening California’s rules on artificial intelligence, online safety, and antisemitism in public schools, part of a final push before the deadline to act on hundreds of measures from this year’s legislative session. The governor approved a broad package focused on protecting
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — A federal court granted a preliminary injunction for Cathedral City prohibiting Fantasy Balloon Flights (FBF) and its principals from engaging in conduct that interferes with the annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival, the city announced Monday. City officials said the order protected the city’s rights to the hot
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Update 10/13/25 The fire has been mapped at 72 acres and is 80% contained, according to CAL FIRE. According to the National Park Service, the area around the Black Rock Campground is closued until Thursday. “Joshua Tree National Park is currently responding to a fire near Black Rock Campground. As of now, Black Rock Visitor
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Mr. Freddie Cabanting, a third-grade teacher at Westside Elementary, was awarded the “One Class at a Time Teacher of the Month” by News Channel 3 and the Walter Clark Legal Group. He teaches all subjects but says many of his students are struggling with math. This is a trend backed by Harvard research
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As the busy season approaches, the Desert Recreation District is gearing up to welcome residents and visitors by enhancing its parks, programs, and staffing. The District is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including recreation leaders, paraeducators, and key management roles to support its growing operations. In preparation, parks and facilities
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) —video game fans, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts gathered this weekend in Palm Desert for GameAcon, a celebration of gaming, creativity, and community. Short for Game Arts Conference, the event offers a platform for game developers, artists, and fans to come together and explore the world of gaming beyond the screen.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Jennifer Fagan is pleading for help finding her brother. She said her brother, Casey Fagan, 54, living in La Quinta for a couple of months, disappeared after crashing his car along Highway 74 last week. She said a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson told her that while driving home from
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Update: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday Night near Coachella, identified as Jose Luis Guillen. California Highway Patrol says the crash was reported just after 6:30 near Grapefruit Boulevard and 54th Avenue. CAL FIRE and CHP confirm Guillen was rushed to the hospital with major injuries and pronounced dead at the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Boo2Bullying hosted its third annual anti-bullying event, “Kick Bullying to the Curb,” October 11, at Power Stadium in Sunrise Park. The free, family-friendly event featured informational booths, face-painting, a petting zoo by Mobile Zoo of Southern California, and free hot dogs. Activities ran from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by
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LA QUINTA (KESQ) – Thermal sheriff’s deputies responded to a traffic collision Friday night and found two juveniles struck by a vehicle while riding their bikes across Highway 111 at Adams Street. Paramedics transported the juveniles to a local hospital with major injuries. The collision was reported at 9:06 p.m. The vehicle that struck the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is inviting the community to its 2025 Jr. Ranger Expo. It’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs. Organizers said kids will get the chance to learn more about local critters and plants. The event will feature
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It was a smaller week here in the valley for high school football, but we still had some key games nonetheless. Rancho Mirage – 7(3-4)@Palm Desert – 31(4-3)FShadow Hills – 21(4-3)@Palm Springs – 41(7-0)FXavier Prep – 14(5-2)@La Quinta – 28(5-2)F29 Palms – 22(3-4)@Banning – 42(5-2)FDesert Chapel – 22(1-5)@Desert Christian –
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