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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The primary election is just a little over a month away. But, as the countdown continues, some late changes to the ballot won’t be made, including the biggest one: Eric Swalwell’s withdrawal from the governor’s race. Swalwell withdrew from the race and resigned from Congress after several sexual assault and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision in Indio, possibly caused by an impaired driver in Indio, police said today. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street, according to the Indio Police Department.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches is making it harder for women to access a common treatment for menopause symptoms. The patches help manage issues like hot flashes, insomnia, and brain fog — but demand has surged 86 percent since 2021, outpacing supply. “It is an issue in North America… demand
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INDIO, California (KUNA) – Los festivales de Coachella y Stagecoach en su edición 2026 propiciaron la visita de miles de asistentes al Valle de Coachella, y en específico a la ciudad de Indio, sede del evento. Muchos negocios locales reportaron incrementos en sus ventas, como es el caso de la cafetería Everbloom ubicada en Dowtown
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Today the winds are much calmer, but we’ll see some breezy conditions into the afternoon. A Windblown Dust Advisory remains in effect until 9 tomorrow morning due to the potential for gusty winds. Highs will be quite comfortable and a good bit below our seasonal average (89)… Temps begin to warm up as soon as
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Newly-appointed Coachella Mayor Frank Figueroa, spoke with News Channel 3 for the first time on the controversial proposed data center. News Channel 3 has been working to get information from city officials for weeks on the proposed Coachella Valley Technology Campus at Avenue 52 and Filmore St. Figueroa says the campus
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are moving on to the Pacific Division semifinals after eliminating the Bakersfield Condors from the playoffs. The Firebirds won the first round best-of-three series 2-1, sealing the deal with a 6-2 win in Game 3 on Sunday. The first period was a battle between the Firebirds and Condors.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Arenas District came alive this weekend as the third annual Big Gay BBQ brought together food, music, and community in a vibrant lead-up to Palm Springs Pride. Held April 25 and 26, the free two-day event featured award-winning barbecue vendors, live entertainment, and outdoor beverage lounges, giving locals and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong winds forced a temporary evacuation at the Stagecoach country music festival Saturday night, sending large crowds toward exits before the event resumed about an hour later. Andy Nord, festivalgoer, said he was walking back to meet family near the main stage the moment attendees were ordered to evacuate. “I saw
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UPDATE 4/26 7:30 p.m.: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police say a barricaded suspect believed to be responsible for shooting one person, died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday evening. This is a developing story. Stick with News Channel 3 for the latest details. 4/26 4 p.m.: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Winds are still posing a concern this evening. Gusts are expected to remain elevated overnight, but calmer, warmer, and drier days are all ahead this week. The valley remains under an Air Quality Alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District until Tuesday morning. A Wind Advisory for the
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left one person dead in Beaumont Saturday evening. Beaumont Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 600 block of Euclid Avenue. Officers located a man suffering gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is now being
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Christian Academy is dominating the South Valley league this year, going undefeated so far this season at 10-0. The Conquerors have just one loss this season, for an overall record of 11-1. Head coach Tom Fulton said the team is now one win away from clinching the South Valley championship
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UPDATE 4/25 8:45 P.M.: INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — According to alerts received by Stagecoach attendees, the festival has resumed with doors reopening at 9 p.m. An alert sent out at 8:37 p.m. read: “The show will resume momentarily. We are working to open doors and prep the site for your safety.” This is a developing
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds survived a must-win game Saturday, defeating the Bakersfield Condors 5-4. The Firebirds win pushes this best-of-three series to Game 3 on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. It’s safe to say the Firebirds made a lot of changes between Thursday’s 6-1 loss in Bakersfield and Saturday’s win. In Game
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UPDATE 4/25 7:30 p.m. WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – A Secret Service spokesperson says a 30-year-old man from California is now in custody after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Officials say a Secret Service agent’s protective vest was hit by a bullet and was transported to a Washington hospital. The dinner has
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A First Alert Weather Alert is in place this afternoon and into lunchtime on Sunday. This is when we’re tracking the gustiest winds to arrive, but winds are still set to linger through Sunday, too. Here’s a look at what we’re expecting this evening. Gusts become widespread by dinnertime and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Stagecoach is back in the Coachella Valley, bringing thousands of country music fans to the desert and delivering a major boost to local businesses. From hotels and restaurants to pop-up bars and local shops, the festival is one of the region’s biggest economic drivers. Business owners say the busy weekend can
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