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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is back open after being closed for more than a week due to electrical issues. The shutdown began Friday, August 8, when technicians discovered a malfunctioning motor contactor, a component that provides power between the tram drive and motor. Repairs were delayed while crews located the

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) Update 8/17: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department tells News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle, Nicholas was located on Friday Aug. 15 around 5:45pm in the 72000 block of Highway 111, and has been removed from the missing person  database. This a developing story and will be updated with further information as it

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – About 8% of U.S. veterans have been diagnosed with PTSD at some point of their lives according to current estimates by Hill and Ponton a leading law firm. The firm says that percentage is possibly higher among those who served in recent conflicts or are registered with the VA,

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The cost of food, including at home and away from home, is up 9.4% on the year, according to the Consumer Price Index. Valley residents told News Channel 3 the spike it causing them to be more conscious of their spending. “It’s just going with the flow right now and

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider has died after a major traffic collision according to the Desert Hot Springs police department. Authorities said just after 7 a.m. on Saturday officers responded to the intersection of Palm Drive and Dillion Road. The collision involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. First responders said the

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators announced the arrest of a suspect accused in a Friday morning homicide out of Moreno Valley. The incident was reported around 4:00 a.m. in the 13000 block of Day Street. Investigators said the victim, 19-year-old Angelo Leivas, was found Friday morning with apparent gunshot wounds. They

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators said they detained a suspect Friday night, following a short pursuit and perimeter search. The incident began Friday around 6:30 p.m. when deputies attempted a traffic stop in the area of Warner Trail and Mountain View. The suspect reportedly did not yield, initiating a pursuit. Investigators

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tristan Rogers, the Melbourne-born actor best known for his time on General Hospital, died at the age of 79 following a battle with lung cancer. His death — confirmed to ABC7 by manager Meryl Soodak — comes about a month after his publicist announced the actor had been diagnosed with