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I-Team: Out of state plates and how police weed out those evading CA vehicle registration requirements

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s not cheap to license and register your vehicle in California, and those high costs are driving some people to register their cars in other states. But what does this cost you and other drivers who do follow the rules? In an I-Team investigation, News Channel 3’s Jeff Stahl is getting answers about the

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McCallum Theater hosts annual Leadership Circle Artists’ Salon

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The McCallum Theatre hosted its annual Leadership Circle Artists’ Salon on Thursday, celebrating the vital role donors play in supporting the arts and expanding access to cultural experiences across the Coachella Valley. The event featured Grammy Award-winning conductor Richard Kaufman, conductor of the McCallum Theatre Orchestra, who gave attendees a

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CSUSB’s FLOWS program expands to Palm Desert campus

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A program aimed to provide university students with field-based geospatial research that prepares them for diverse career opportunities has expanded to Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus, it was announced today.    Field-based Learning, Outreach and Workforce Scholarship program has reached Palm Desert campus students to expand community-driven environmental

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La Quinta High students organize protest over ICE activity as schools warn against walkouts

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)  – Chloe Freeman, a La Quinta high school student, is helping organize a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity as part of a national day of action, drawing attention from school districts balancing student expression with safety concerns. She said she helped organize the walkout, scheduled on Friday, after

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Coachella Council selects new mayor pro tem as Hernandez makes appearance

COACHELLA, Calif. – The Coachella City Council unanimously selected Councilmember Dr. Frank Figueroa as the city’s new mayor pro tem during Wednesday night’s meeting, filling a leadership role that had been delayed earlier. Mayor Steven Hernandez appeared before the council entered closed session, allowing the vote to proceed. Hernandez has made fewer public appearances after

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Infrastructure projects signal long-term development plans near Acrisure Arena

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Infrastructure improvements are coming near Acrisure Arena, with officials hoping to strengthen utilities for further development in the area. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced a new substation north of I-10 and west of Cook Street, within Thousand Palms, is moving forward. Most recently, the City of Palm Desert signed a cost-sharing

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Minnesota Residents describe daily life in Minneapolis amid unrest following deadly shooting

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) As investigations continue into the shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, residents say daily life in parts of the city has been marked by anxiety, exhaustion, and disruption. Officials confirmed today that two of the officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.

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