INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – After months of community debate, environmental review and public outreach the proposed “Oasis at Indio” development went before the Indio Planning Commission Wednesday night for a major vote on the project’s future. In a 3-2 vote, commissioners rejected moving the development to the City Council after reviewing several key components tied
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 30-year-old man from Twentynine Palms was arrested after an investigation into the sexual abuse of a minor, authorities announced on Wednesday. The suspect was arrested at his residence last Wednesday at around 12:30 a.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities said during the investigation, Deputy Hernandez
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Restaurant week is returning to Greater Palm Springs, starting Friday, May 29 and will last for 10 days, until June 7. The event will offer residents fine dining experiences at 132 restaurants throughout the valley. Restaurants offer prefixed menus at set price points or special menus. “It’s a great way
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Amazon and FIND Regional Food Bank are partnering for their fifth annual summer hunger initiative. Officials with FIND say they see their distribution lines spike by 10% in the hot summer months. “We have a lot of kids and we have a lot of families that really struggle through the summertime
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through Wednesday night as gusty winds, blowing dust, and much cooler temperatures continue to impact the Coachella Valley, and nearby mountains and deserts. Winds are expected to peak this evening, but breezy to locally strong conditions will likely continue through Wednesday with another round of dusty air
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has received new arrest data from U.S. Border Patrol agents in the El Centro Sector’s Indio Station. U.S. Border Patrol said they have made hundreds of undocumented immigration related arrests across the Coachella Valley since January. In a statement, officials said those arrested included, “individuals with prior criminal
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert trustee Ruben Perez was arrested overnight Monday, with multiple sources showing he was arrested on suspicion of a DUI. We are working to confirm additional details. Perez, 32, was arrested shortly after midnight by the California Highway Patrol on Country Club and Washington in Palm Desert,
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The primary election for the newly redrawn 48th Congressional District is a race to watch. Proposition 50 redrew the district lines, transforming what was once a Republican stronghold into a district that now favors Democrats. The competitive primary features a well-funded Republican and a wide field of Democratic candidates vying
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A person in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a police vehicle Thursday night in Banning, authorities confirmed. The crash was reported around 10:45 p.m. on the 1100 block of W. Ramsey Street, near 8th Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, an on-duty Banning Police Officer was traveling westbound
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs has approved a temporary ban on new dollar stores, a move city leaders say is aimed at encouraging more business diversity and attracting additional retail options for residents. The decision has sparked mixed reactions throughout the community, where some residents say dollar stores
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ)- If you are looking for something fun to do, starting in June, Palm Springs Village Fest will shift to summer hours, 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday night through September. Located along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado Roads, this iconic weekly street fair is consistently voted one of the best
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif (KESQ)-Cathedral City employees of Honda and Toyota spent the morning assembling bags for 400 elementary school students struggling with food insecurity. Each bag was filled with non-perishable foods from pasta to cereals, enough for families to bridge the gap between meals. “We’re making 400 bags for kids with food insecurities, so it
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif (KESQ)- A 25-year-old Indio man was arrested on suspicion of a burglary in Rancho Mirage. Authorities said the burglary was reported on December 5, 2025, on the 72000 block of Beverly Way, Rancho Mirage. The suspect was arrested Tuesday morning on the 47000 block of Jefferson Street in the city of Indio. Deputies served
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 35-year-old felon was behind bars today after police allegedly found and seized loaded firearms and numerous narcotics during a traffic stop in Desert Hot Springs. The suspect was booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio on Friday on suspicion of drugs and weapon charges, according to the Desert
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Unified School District is continuing the tradition of naming streets after excellent students. Today, Matthew Bustamante, a student at Mount San Jacinto High School, was honored with his name on the street nearby the high school. “It feels really good…I will remember this every day,” says Bustamante Bustamante
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County District Attorney’s office is renewing calls for the public to help identify a woman whose body was found in the Desert Center area in 1994. Investigators released a new facial approximation on Tuesday and are asking anyone who recognizes her to come forward with information. The woman’s body was
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William “Billy” Rodriguez, the founder and CEO of Silvercrest Advertising, is expected to appear in court Tuesday morning in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed 60-year-old Christina Barrington, with prosecutors alleging he fled the scene in a black Porsche.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Anxiety and depression are the two most common mental health issues, according to the World Health Organization. Over 300 people worldwide are living with depression, according to the WHO. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health experts around the country are urging people of all ages to prioritize
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District honored fallen heroes during its annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning. Veterans, families who’ve lost loved ones and city officials all gathered to remember the brave men and women who’ve fought for our country. For veterans like Robert Lopez, raised in Coachella and having served in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Memorial Day weekend travelers heading in and out of the Coachella Valley are facing more than just heavier traffic this holiday weekend. Strong desert winds moving through the area are creating difficult driving conditions along Interstate 10, especially through North Palm Springs where there are gusty conditions. Strong winds have
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