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Calder Cup Playoffs: Firebirds take Game 1 against the Reign in Ontario
ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds traveled on the road and took Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs. The Firebirds beat the No. 1-seeded Ontario Reign 3-0 at the Toyota Arena Wednesday night. It was a slow game to start when it came to burying shots for either team. The
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Your Vote 2026: Race for Governor
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – With candidate changes, endorsements, and shifting polls. “There are so many top-tier candidates,” said former local Assemblyman Chad Mayes. Watch News Channel 3 this Wednesday night for in-depth “Your Vote 2026” coverage of the governor’s race. “Is that a product of an open primary?” John White asks. The remaining candidates,
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Coroner IDs cement truck driver killed in crash with big rig on I-10 near Washington St
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The coroner’s office released the identity of a Yucca Valley man killed in a crash between a cement truck and a semi truck earlier this month on Interstate 10 in Palm Desert. George Mauricio, 62, of Yucca Valley was driving a cement truck westbound when a semi-truck on the opposite
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Preliminary hearing continues for man accused of murdering missing teen
Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Wednesday marks the second day of the preliminary hearing for the man accused of murdering a missing teen. 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pleaded not guilty in connection to the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’neya Tovar. During Wednesday’s hearing, the first witness, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jacob Cerda, said a search warrant was issued, and
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Deadly Highway 111 crash also damages historic sign
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A driver was killed early Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash in Rancho Mirage that damaged a light pole and a historic car wash sign, authorities said. Deputies responded at about 2:19 a.m. to Highway 111 and Indian Trail, where they found a vehicle that had collided with a light pole
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Rancho Mirage High School presents disaster preparedness student show
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Students at Rancho Mirage High School are presenting an original production, “Seismic Survivors,” to teach the community about earthquake preparedness. The entire community is invited to their Thursday, April 30th production at 6:00 p.m., free of charge. The student-led initiative aims to inform residents on how to respond when an earthquake
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Riverside County ranks among the worst places to live due to air quality in new report
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A newly-released report from the American Lung Association gave a failing grade to Riverside County – and much of Southern California – due to poor air quality in 2025. ALA’s 2026 State of the Air Report was released last Wednesday. The full report can be found here. The report ranked Riverside
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Blaze erupts at Sky Valley property, causing extensive damage
SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are at the scene of a structure fire in Sky Valley Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 12:55 p.m. on the 19800 block of Dowell Lane in the community of Sky Valley off of Dillon Road. The agency said multiple engine crews were sent to the location
Continue ReadingFIND Food Bank receives national recognition
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The FIND Regional Food Bank is earning national recognition for its work to fight hunger. The nonprofit received a network celebration award from Feeding America and its National Leadership Conference in Dallas. The award honors FIND’s youth advisory commission program. The initiative brings together students from across the Coachella Valley to
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Warming continues with high temps near seasonal averages in Coachella Valley
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) It’ll be another gorgeous day in the Coachella Valley with plenty of sunshine and slightly breeze conditions picking up this afternoon. Current temperatures this morning are in the 60s for most of the valley, and we should warm up nicely with highs close to seasonal averages near the 90 degree mark
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Palm Springs businesses feel strain during festival season, calling for action
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs business owners are reporting significant financial strain during the city’s festival season. This has prompted a renewed push for a more permanent solution. Business owners say this challenge is something they encounter every year, but the recent slowdown was particularly pronounced and harder to ignore. This pattern sees
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What voters need to know ahead of primary election
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -With Primary Election Day approaching, voters across the Coachella Valley are beginning to receive their ballots and voter guides in the mail. Officials say most voter guides should arrive by May 4, outlining everything from candidates to instructions on how to properly fill out a ballot. Voters will have several options
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Well in the Desert served eviction notice from downtown Palm Springs location
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Well in the Desert, a non-profit that feeds the homeless in Palm Springs, was served a 30-day notice to vacate by the property owner, Grit Development. Over the years, where they’ve actually served meals has changed, but for 16 years, the location at 181 N. Indian Canyon Drive has served
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FIND Food Bank: Students help address food insecurity
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re quickly approaching the 16th annual FIND Regional Food Bank Telethon. Our Telemundo 15 anchor, Hernan Quintas, showcases a very unique and empowering program called FIND Youth Advisory Commission. It’s where students from the valley and high desert areas address the issue of food insecurity while learning about leadership in
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CHP begins 24-hour enforcement period to combat speeding
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers across California should expect increased patrols as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) rolls out a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at cracking down on speeding and preventing serious crashes. The enforcement campaign began at 6 a.m. Tuesday and runs through 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, with officers closely watching for anyone
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