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American Documentary and Animation Film Festival begins with opening night
PALM SPRINGS, Calif,(KESQ) – The 14th annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival begins today. After several earlier screenings, the Opening Night event in Palm Springs will feature four short films about music and dance, accompanied by live music during the program. The day’s events also includes shorts packages with themes such as immigration,
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Weather Insider: Update CAL FIRE hazard maps
Earlier this week CAL FIRE released their final updated hazard maps. This comes as Governor Newsom signed an executive order expediting the release of the maps after the devastating LA wildfires. These maps show the wildfire hazard for local and state jurisdictions. The areas are broken down into three hazard categories: moderate, high, and very
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Galleri Classic Supports local cancer-related charities
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Galleri Classic on the PGA Tour Champions gives 79 legends of golf and four amateurs the opportunity to play for a $2.2 million purse. But the impact of the tournament goes beyond the athletes and into the Coachella Valley. Organizers said part of the proceeds from The Galleri Classic
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Weather Insider: Is spring starting earlier or later across the US and how will it affect allergy season?
Spring began last week on March 20th, astronomically speaking, anyway. But Mother Nature doesn’t follow such a regular schedule. Depending on where you are in the country, spring begins at different times. For instance, Miami sees spring start much earlier than Indianapolis. The USA National Phenology Network tracks the start of spring with their “Spring
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Concerned parents gather at town hall to learn about and discuss cannabis impacts
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs along with the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs held a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to focus on marijuana-related troubles affecting the community. Community leaders and health experts addressed how the drug is impacting local youth, warning of potential long-term health and cognitive
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First Alert Weather Alert: Tracking windy weather and air quality concerns
It’s a gusty and dusty day here in the Coachella Valley! We’ve been tracking persistent breezy to gusty conditions throughout the day, leading to significant air quality concerns valley-wide. The Coachella Valley has the worst air quality in the country right now, “hazardous”. This was the air quality at 11pm: These winds are helping to
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Wife of slain CAL FIRE captain pleads not guilty to murder
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – An ex-con suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, a veteran Riverside County Fire Department captain, at their home and then fleeing to Mexico — where she was apprehended over the weekend — pleaded not guilty to a murder charge on Wednesday. Yolanda Marodi, 53, is accused of killing her spouse of
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Man accused of killing his parents arraigned, court documents reveal new details
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man charged with the murder of his parents in Indio was arraigned in court on Wednesday. Kevin James Reddy, 51, pleaded not guilty to charges, which include two counts of murder with a special circumstance. He will return to court on April 7 for a felony settlement conference. He is
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Free adoptions at RivCo Animal Services the remainder of this week for “Spring Bark”
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With the help of PetSmart Charities, Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) offers free cat and dog adoptions at all RCDAS shelters this week to celebrate “Spring Bark.” In observation of its National Adoption Week, PetSmart Charities pledged $25,000 to help RivCo animals get adopted. RCDAS Director Mary Martin
Continue Reading La esposa de la capitana de CAL FIRE asesinada se declara inocente de asesinato
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) Una ex convicta sospechosa de apuñalar mortalmente a su esposa, capitana veterana del Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Riverside, en su domicilio y luego huir a México, donde fue detenida el fin de semana, se declaró inocente hoy de un cargo de asesinato. Las autoridades mexicanas arrestaron a Yolanda Marodi, de 53
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Hombre admite haber matado a tres personas en accidente por conducir ebrio en medio de una tormenta de arena en Palm Springs
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 54 años que conducía ebrio y causó un accidente multivehicular que dejó tres muertos en Palm Springs será sentenciado a prisión estatal el próximo mes. Shawn Michael Kirkpatrick admitió el martes tres cargos de homicidio vehicular grave por conducir ebrio, así como un cargo por conducir ebrio que resultó
Continue Reading Hombre acusado de asesinar a sus padres comparece ante el tribunal; documentos judiciales revelan nuevos detalles
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre acusado del asesinato de sus padres en Indio compareció ante el tribunal el miércoles. Kevin James Reddy, de 51 años, se declaró inocente de los cargos, que incluyen dos cargos de asesinato con una circunstancia especial. Regresará a la corte el 7 de abril para una audiencia de conciliación
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Palm Springs Planning Commission approves permit for Chick-fil-A
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Palm Springs is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Tuesday, the Palm Springs Planning Commission voted 5-2 to approve a conditional use permit for a Chick-fil-A to be built in the Springs Shopping Center on Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. The commission also
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Local students receive March 2025 ‘Do the Right Thing’ award
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some Coachella Valley students were recognized on Wednesday with the March 2025 “Do the Right Thing” award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police Department and News Channel 3. These students were chosen for their positive attitudes and their contributions to the community: Lydia Givens – Painted Hills Middle
Continue Reading Man admits to killing three in DUI crash amid sand storm in Palm Springs
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 54-year-old man who drove drunk and caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed three people in Palm Springs is slated to be sentenced to state prison next month. Shawn Michael Kirkpatrick on Tuesday admitted three counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter, as well as DUI resulting in great bodily injury and
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Coachella con: scammers target festivalgoers with fake rental listings
INDIO Calif. (KESQ) – With Coachella just weeks away, scammers are targeting festivalgoers looking for short term rentals (STR). Fake listings are popping up on Craigslist, complete with stolen property photos and fake rental contracts – all designed to trick attendees into handing over money and leaving them stranded when they arrive. In a statement
Continue Reading Adopciones gratuitas en Servicios para Animales de RivCo durante el resto de esta semana para celebrar el “Ladrido de Primavera”
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Con la ayuda de PetSmart Charities, el Departamento de Servicios para Animales del Condado de Riverside (RCDAS) ofrece adopciones gratuitas de perros y gatos en todos los refugios de RCDAS esta semana para celebrar el “Ladrido de Primavera”. En conmemoración de su Semana Nacional de la Adopción, PetSmart Charities donó $25,000
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Un vistoso al interior de cómo se entrena a los agentes de policía para conducir bajo mucho estrés
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – Tras un accidente durante una persecución en Indio que dejó heridas a una familia a finales del mes pasado, el entrenamiento y las tácticas policiales relacionadas con las persecuciones de vehículos están bajo escrutinio. Esto ocurre después de que un agente del alguacil del condado de San Bernardino falleciera y un transeúnte
Continue Reading Estafadores en Coachella atacan a los asistentes con anuncios falsos de alquiler
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – A pocas semanas de Coachella, los estafadores se dirigen a los asistentes que buscan alquileres a corto plazo (STR). Están apareciendo anuncios falsos en Craigslist, con fotos de propiedades robadas y contratos de alquiler falsos, todo diseñado para engañar a los asistentes y dejarlos abandonados a su llegada. En un comunicado
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