The 125th U.S. Open wrapped up Sunday at soaked and stern Oakmont, resulting in first-time major champion J.J. Spaun taking the title. Known as toughest test in golf, U.S. Opens are a grueling physical and mental challenge for the best players in the world. But it is nothing compared to the battle that local golfer Johnny Brande is facing. “It’s uh,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) Â – 15 tenants were forced to leave their homes at Thunderbird Terrace in Rancho Mirage last week after city officials deemed the complex a threat to life and safety. Jay Jester, a displaced resident, said he lived in the property for about 2 years. “The city came out last week on
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CONDADO DE RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – La semana pasada, el Departamento de Servicios para Animales del Condado de Riverside (RCDAS) se asoció con varias organizaciones de rescate para transportar 102 animales de refugios fuera de California y buscar nuevos hogares. El RCDAS se ha asociado con el Santuario de Animales Best Friends, ubicado en Utah, junto
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)Â — Beginning on Monday, the Plaza Theatre will be one step closer to opening. According to the City of Palm Springs, the demolition of Kalura Trattoria’s patio is set to begin on Monday, June 16th. The demolition is needed to construct a new patio, which will meet fire and building codes and
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Actualización 06/16/25 El sospechoso fue liberado bajo fianza de $200,000 el domingo, según los registros de la cárcel. Edward Miranda comparecerá ante el tribunal el 18 de julio. Informe original 06/14/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de La Quinta fue arrestado tras presuntamente publicar en lÃnea una amenaza de tiroteo en la protesta “No
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) — Una persecución vehicular que involucró a la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside terminó en un accidente el domingo por la noche en la intersección de las calles Jefferson y Northgate. Según detalles preliminares, una unidad de la RSO perseguÃa a un vehÃculo sospechoso cuando la patrulla del agente y
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News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $10,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Songshine Foundation, which provides a music-based arts in healthcare program for those with Parkinson’s, stroke, or other neurological challenges.
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Summers here in the Coachella Valley mean one thing above all else: heat! So we desert folk find ways to stay cool in the summer months. One of the tools we use to stay cool is evaporative coolers. But whether or not we can use evaporative coolers is dependent on our weather. To help forecast
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) partnered with several different rescue organizations this past week to transport 102 shelter animals out of California to find new homes. The RCDAS has partnered with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, located in Utah, along with North Shore Animal League America in New
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – A week of celebrating Native American art and culture kicked off at the Idyllwild Arts Academy on Monday. ‘Native American Arts Festival Week’ runs from Monday, June 16th through Friday, June 20th. Highlighting the festival: tastings of traditional Native cuisine, film screenings, bird singing, music, and more. All festival week events
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – This Pride Month, ongoing protests, immigration fears, and rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric are weighing heavily on the community. As these tensions escalate, concern for mental health is only deepening. According to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, this is resulting higher rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma among LGBTQ+ individuals. The
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Developer John Wessman was found not guilty of bribing former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet. A jury found Wessman not guilty on all charges, which included nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy. Wessman was accused of paying former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet more than $200,000 to secure city
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Millions of dollars are on the table for local nonprofits across the Coachella Valley, thanks to the Desert Healthcare District’s expanding grant programs. As part of its mission to improve regional health outcomes, the District is offering up to $5 million annually in grants through Desert Care Network. The funding supports a wide range of
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INDIO, Calif (KUNA) – La policÃa de Indio emitió seis citaciones y arrestó a una persona por presunta evasión de agentes durante un control por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol, anunciaron hoy las autoridades. El control se llevó a cabo desde las 6 p. m. del viernes hasta la 1 a. m. del sábado en
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BANNING, Calif. (KUNA) – Mañana comenzará la selección del jurado para el juicio de un hombre de 43 años de Banning, acusado de violar a dos mujeres en distintas ocasiones mientras estaban ebrias, además de abusar sexualmente de su hija de 12 años. Steven Roy McElroy fue arrestado en 2022 tras una exhaustiva investigación del Departamento
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) РInvestigadores de homicidios del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside arrestaron a un hombre por la muerte a tiros de un hombre en La Quinta en 2019, informaron las autoridades. El sospechoso, un hombre de 23 a̱os residente de Whitewater, fue detenido el viernes despu̩s de que los investigadores encontraran
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With one of the LPGA’s major tournaments this week, 24-year-old Mary Liu is hoping to turn heads and make a lasting impression. Originally from China, Liu now proudly calls Rancho Mirage her home. And her home course is the Indian Wells Golf Resort. From early victories on the LPGA China Tour to earning her LPGA
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Update 6/16/25 The suspect was released on $200,000 bail Sunday, according to jail records. Edward Miranda is scheduled to appear in court on July 18. Original Report 6/14/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A La Quinta man was arrested after allegedly making an online post threatening a shooting at the “No Kings Day” protest in
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – 117°F was the high temperature recorded in Palm Springs on Father’s Day! This early taste of summer heat is sending some valley residents to our local mountain communities to escape the heat. News Channel 3 spoke with visitors and businesses in Idyllwild on Monday about recent trends and how they’re preparing
Continue Reading Editor’s Note: Indio Police clarify that during the pursuit, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office vehicle collided with an uninvolved vehicle. The pursuit ended due to that collision and the suspect vehicle evaded capture. The original version of the article described the pursuit ending in a collision with the suspect’s vehicle. The Indio Police Department is
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