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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Sustainability Department is inviting residents and local community members to help shape the city’s shade and heat mitigation plan by participating in listening sessions scheduled to start next month. During the community listening sessions, attendees will be able to voice their concerns, share their experiences and ideas
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge handed down a 20-year sentence for the Afghan man convicted of providing material support to a terrorist organization during the August 2021 airport attack and bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, during the US military’s flawed departure. Mohammad Sharifullah was convicted of providing support to an ISIS affiliate
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Looking for a new job? The Valley-Wide Employment Expo, the desert’s biggest job fair, is the perfect opportunity to connect with tons of local employers all in one place. The Valley-Wide Employment Expo takes place on Wednesday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in
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CHATSWORTH, Calif. (KESQ) – A National Transportation Safety Board investigative team began Wednesday what is expected to be a months-long investigation into the cause of a television news helicopter crash that killed three people and injured two others as the crew was hovering over the scene of a deadly SUV-bus collision. The crash of NewsChopper4
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Saffron Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Palm Springs is closing and moving locations a few months after a controversy around a Pride poster and its landlord, owner Ashley Stein announced on Wednesday. Saffron is set to close at its current location on Saturday, Oct. 3. Stein said the plan is
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to a cancer that can be difficult to catch early because many of its symptoms can feel like common, everyday health problems. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. For Megan Geier, the first
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif.(KESQ) — Palm Springs Unified School District is observing PSUSD Stands Up to Hate: Districtwide Week of Action and Belonging Sept. 14-18. The week gives schools across the district an opportunity to highlight efforts focused on creating safe, inclusive and welcoming environments where every student feels a sense of belonging. At Cathedral City
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 100 businesses and organizations will come together Wednesday night for the 2026 Business Expo & Taste of Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event from 5 to 9 p.m. at Indian Canyons Golf Resort. The annual showcase will feature more than 40 restaurant
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A semi-truck fire is causing major traffic issues on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 near Golf Center Parkway in Indio. According to the California Highway Patrol, an Amazon truck caught fire just after 7 p.m. on the eastbound lanes east of Golf Center Parkway. Authorities confirmed the fire is burning
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Update 09/15/26, 10:30 PM: This article has been updated to include a written statement from Sunshine Herrera, sent to our newsroom after our story aired. CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Every March, Cathedral City puts on a large event for the LGBTQ+ community, known as “LGBT+ Days.” “We had over 12,000 visitors over the course
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — In an effort to prevent issues ahead of a Mongols Motorcycle Club meeting in Cathedral City later this week, the Cathedral City Police Department, in coordination with other local law enforcement agencies, will increase patrols throughout the city, officials said today. “This is a documented outlaw motorcycle gang, and we
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – September 15th marks National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide nonpartisan effort encouraging eligible Americans to register to vote, check their registration status and prepare for upcoming elections. But with the November midterm elections just weeks away, some Coachella Valley voters told News Channel 3 their concerns go beyond simply registering.
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SACRAMENTO, CA (KESQ) — Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation ratifying an amended tribal-state gaming compact between the State of California and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Assembly Bill 2173, authored by Assemblymember Greg Wallis, R-Bermuda Dunes, extends the agreement through Dec. 31, 2061, while providing the tribe with additional flexibility for future
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INDIO, CA (KESQ) — A murder charge has been refiled against former Palm Springs advertising agency CEO William “Billy” Rodriguez, who is accused in the hit-and-run death of a woman riding a scooter in Cathedral City two years ago. Rodriguez appeared in court Tuesday as prosecutors renewed their effort to pursue a murder case against
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Five airports throughout Riverside County are set to be awarded $8.5 million in total for projects ranging from apron improvements to a new control tower, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The agency released a complete list of 280 Airport Improvement Program grants Monday that will be distributed in the
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – The elected City Treasurer of Beaumont has been charged with multiple offenses following a public corruption investigation, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday. Anup Giresh “AJ” Patel, 39, was charged with providing false information on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) return forms regarding a motel he operated in the city,
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ) – Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, using increasingly convincing tactics to target victims, and experts say artificial intelligence is making it even harder to tell what’s real and what’s a scam. The issue is especially concerning for aging and senior populations, including communities across the Coachella Valley. To help residents recognize
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Raju Mehta, owner of El Paseo Jewelers, will be the Grand Marshal of the 20th Anniversary Paint El Paseo Pink, the Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) announced on Tuesday. Paint El Paseo Pink will take place Saturday, October 10, 2026, on El Paseo in Palm Desert. The event supports the Desert Cancer
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IMPERIAL, Calif. —(KESQ) The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved a new Large Load Tariff Tuesday, establishing a formal framework for how the utility will evaluate and serve very large electricity users, including data centers and other high-demand projects. The tariff applies to customers seeking at least 20 megawatts of electric demand and
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors today approved the final budget for an upgraded dispatch center focused on Riverside County Sheriff’s Department operations in the Coachella Valley. In a 5-0 vote without comment Tuesday, the board authorized the department to use $3.3 million in redevelopment agency funds to total out the spending blueprint for
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