INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Agencias del orden público en todo el Valle de Coachella reportan multas por fuegos artificiales tras las celebraciones del Día de la Independencia. Indio En Indio, el Sargento Abraham Plata, del Departamento de Policía de Indio, informó que los oficiales emitieron múltiples multas por fuegos artificiales ilegales. “Terminamos con 26 personas multadas
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Six months ago, firefighters from the Cathedral City Fire Department were called in for mutual aid during the Los Angeles fires. Cathedral City firefighters responded swiftly, joining crews from across the state in a coordinated mutual aid program to battle the fire. News Channel 3 is speaking with those firefighters
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to contain a structure fire in the Windy Cove area north of Palm Springs. The fire was reported at around 1:10 p.m. on the 15000 Block of La Vida Drive in the county area of Palm Springs. According to CAL FIRE, there was “heavy smoke and fire
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It’s time for this week’s Living Healthy report and we are talking about feet, Good Feet. The Good Feet Store says everyone needs arch supports. Dr. Pamela Mehta, MD, says studies prove we all could benefit from having our feet, comfortable. She says if you think about it — the feet and ankles are the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – Living Desert anunció el fallecimiento de la hiena rayada del zoológico, Kipenzi, conocido cariñosamente como Kip por los visitantes y quienes lo cuidaron. Kip llegó a Living Desert procedente del Zoológico de San Diego en 2014. Rápidamente se convirtió en uno de los animales favoritos del personal y los visitantes. Las
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VALLE DE COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – El Coro de Honor “Adopta las Artes” del Valle de Coachella ayudó a Ringo Starr a celebrar su 85.º cumpleaños con la campaña anual “Paz y Amor” el 7 de julio, con la ayuda del Programa Espacial Artemis. El Coro de Honor “Adopta las Artes” es un programa compuesto por
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert announced the death of the zoo’s striped hyena Kipenzi, affectionately known as Kip by guests and those who cared for him. Kip arrived at the Living Desert from the San Diego Zoo in 2014. He quickly became a staff and guest favorite. Zoo officials said that last
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation has provided a new $236,000 grant to “Planned Parenthood.” The grant aims to help the organization pay for its first Coachella Valley based physician. Planned Parenthood says this will help it to expand sexual and reproductive healthcare access, including low-income communities across our valley. The
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BANNING, Calif. (KUNA) – Un incendio de vegetación quemó hoy entre tres y cuatro acres en Banning, propagándose a un ritmo moderado. El incendio, que no dejó heridos, se reportó poco antes de las 12:45 p. m. del lunes en la calle Bluff, al norte de Mias Canyon Road, según el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado
Continue Reading VALLE DE COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – Los bomberos trabajan para contener un incendio estructural en la zona de Windy Cove, al norte de Palm Springs. El incendio se reportó alrededor de la 1:10 p. m. en la cuadra 15000 de La Vida Drive, en el condado de Palm Springs. Según CAL FIRE, se observó una densa
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Palm Springs Pavilion and Swim Center is temporarily closed due to a power outage. This Saturday, it was announced that The Palm Springs Pavilion and Swim Center would be closed due to a power outage from equipment failure at Sunrise Park causing the city to cancel Fourth of July festivities including
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Update 7/14/25 The man injured in the shooting has died from his injuries, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. He was identified as Gustavo Melendrez-Hernandez, 29, of Coachella. Authorities said the suspect in this shooting, Cecilio Nando-Gonzalez, 28, of Coachella, will face murder charges. Original Report 7/7/25 COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – One person has been
Continue Reading COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- Coachella Valley Adopt the Arts Honor Choir helped Ringo Starr celebrate his 85th Birthday with the annual “Peace & Love” campaign on July 7 with the help of the Artemis Space Program. Adopt the Arts Honor Choir is a program made up of 3rd-5th graders from four different elementary schools in
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Good morning and happy Monday! Get ready for the heat as those summer temperatures return in full force this week. High pressure will move in from the south over the next couple of days. This will lead to sinking air aloft and extremely hot temperatures here at the surface. Conditions will stay on the drier
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Idyllwild, Calif. (KESQ) –As summer draws visitors to the scenic mountain town of Idyllwild, local authorities are doubling down on wildfire prevention. This year’s Fourth of July weekend was marked not by fireworks and campfires, but by heightened caution and strict fire safety regulations aimed at avoiding the spread of wildfires. Tourists making the trip
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Just days after News Channel 3 covered a Desert Hot Springs hoarder home overrun with dozens of animals, almost half the animals abandoned by squatters have been taken in by local rescues. News Channel 3 spoke with the property owners of a Desert Hot Springs home taken over and
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ)– Beloved Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have returned to their nest, following a brief disappearance of the eagles after the Fourth of July fireworks show. It comes after days of anticipation from viewers, who were checking the Friends of Big Bear Valley live cameras, awaiting their return. The Friends
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Hopefully you’ve been able to enjoy a gorgeous Sunday afternoon across the Coachella Valley. Today will be one of the last days we get to enjoy with temps near seasonal averages, as we track an incoming heatwave moving into the region to start the week. This afternoon, highs will land a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ). Expect clear skies and temps near or slightly above average this weekend, ahead of a major warmup we’re tracking next week. Expect a fairly accommodating evening, with temps dipping into the 90s around 8pm. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for portions of Riverside County until midnight tonight. This is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Let Freedom Ring, and Tails Wag! Animal Samaritans invites the community to celebrate independence and unconditional love by giving a shelter pet their forever freedom. Join Animal Samaritans for a star-spangled Pet Adoption Event at PetSmart in Palm Desert on Saturday, July 5th from 11am to 1pm, the address is
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