PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – After days of teasers, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens officially unveiled its newest species, Patas Monkeys. The zoo will announce more details about the Patas Monkeys and the grand opening of their habitat. A contest was held over the past week and a half, asking for guesses on the
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Coachella Valley, Calif. (KESQ) – Mosquitoes collected from a routine surveillance trap in the City of Palm Springs, near the intersections of South Camino Real and East La Verne Way, have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first WNV-positive mosquito sample reported in Palm Springs this year and the eleventh in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Prosecutors will not file criminal charges in connection with the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade crash that injured at least 10 people in December 2024, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed this week. The case involved Palm Springs police motorcycle officer Ken Merenda, who lost control of his bike
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte is inviting the community to a town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers (3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way). According to the city, the forum will provide community members with a
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Passes for the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival went on sale today — with Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone headlining. Passes went on sale at 11 a.m. Thursday, starting at $579 for general admission. The three-day festival will take place April 24-26 at Empire Polo Club, 81-800 51st Ave.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Five 18-year-old men suspected of weapons violations during a traffic enforcement stop in Coachella were taken into custody, authorities announced today. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station conducted the traffic stop around 10:35 p.m. Tuesday near Highway 86 and Avenue 50, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Five occupants were
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Joel Osmond, Indio Police officer, said preparation goes a long way in keeping families safe. “You’re aware of your surroundings,” Osmond said. “You take some measures to minimize becoming a victim of crime.” He said the first step for residents returning to the Coachella Valley is to visually check their homes.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As the government shutdown begins, tensions are mounting in the Coachella Valley, with local Democrats and Republicans trading blame. On Tuesday morning, dozens of concerned residents gathered outside Congressman Ken Calvert’s Palm Desert office, waving signs and calling for accountability. The demonstration, organized by Democrats of the Desert, aimed to
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – The government shutdown has arrived. With the shutdown comes thousands of furloughed national park staff, including those working Joshua Tree National Park. The park’s website shows this alert at the top of its website: Joshua Tree nonprofits have been concerned by the possibility of the shutdown in recent days. KESQ
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is welcoming a second baby giraffe, just weeks after the zoo’s Vicki Lou gave birth to a baby girl calf. Last week, the zoo welcomed a baby boy to mama giraffe, Shelly, and dad, Kelly. The boy is the second calf born to Kelly
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride is just weeks away, and organizers are launching a final fundraising push to complete a highly anticipated permanent installation in the heart of downtown. This week, Greater Palm Springs Pride announced a 15-day, $25,000 matching challenge to help fund the new Landmark Pride Flagpole, which will stand
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Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – 39 pets were flown from Riverside County to Seattle this week to help them find loving new homes. The flight was a result of a partnership between Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) and Wings of Rescue. 20 dogs and eight cats went to Seattle Humane, while 11 cats went
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A La Quinta man has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man whose body was found in the open desert of Desert Hot Springs in 2021. Jose Manuel Angel Arellano, 26, is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 8. Arellano was first arrested in February
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – The 34-year-old who started the destructive Line Fire last year near Highland has been sentenced to 16 years to life in prison. Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, of Norco, was officially sentenced on Wednesday in San Bernardino. He had been convicted of seven counts related to the Line Fire, and two
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 38th annual Road Challenge 6k run/walk will take place later this month at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, officials said today. The event will be held Oct. 18, with a start line at the bottom of the Tramway and a finish line at the Tram’s Valley station. The
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The 2026 American Express concert series will feature Old Dominion and OneRepublic. The concert series is scheduled for Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24, following the conclusion of play on the PGA WEST Stadium Course driving range. “The artists for this year’s American Express® Concert Series will once again
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Nearly a year after a drunk driver killed Ryan Provost in a DUI motorcycle crash, his family said they are still waiting for justice. The driver has not been charged at this time. Ryan’s mother, Cynthia Provost, said the family paid for a billboard at Vista Chino and Date Palm
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were injured, including one critically, after a crash involving a Sunline bus and a pickup truck in La Quinta Tuesday evening. The crash was reported at around 6:20 p.m. on Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive. Authorities said the driver of the bus and one passenger were transported to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After a nationwide search, the Palm Springs Art Museum has found its next director close to home. Christine Vendredi had been serving as the interim executive director since Adam Lerner stepped down earlier this year. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Vendredi about her new role and her goals
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is taking stronger action to address growing complaints over cannabis odors, after months of pressure from residents living near facilities. Last week, the city council approved a new ordinance aimed at curbing the persistent smell, particularly from one facility that has been at the center of community frustration.
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