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Union Pacific Railroad Police clear homeless encampments along tracks from Monterey Road to Bob Hope after string of fires
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif (KESQ) Union Pacific Railroad Police led an operation Wednesday to clear homeless encampments along railroad property stretching from Monterey Road to Bob Hope Drive, citing safety concerns after multiple small fires in the past week. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assisted during the enforcement effort, but Union Pacific Railroad Police are the lead
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Stanford leads Prestige, Texas Tech and Oregon State lurking ahead of final round
LA QUINTA, Calif (KESQ) — The second round of the 26th annual Prestige wrapped up Tuesday at the Greg Norman Course at PGA WEST with the Stanford Cardinal in front. Ranked No. 28 nationally, Stanford (-5) has a three-shot lead on No. 15 Texas Tech (-2) and a four-shot lead on Oregon State (-1). Click
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Showers taper off, return tomorrow
A quick moving front brought showers overnight. Those showers are slowly easing, but another round of rain is likely tomorrow afternoon. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. today, so expect gusty conditions into the afternoon. A Winter Storm Warning is also in effect above 6,000 feet in the mountains of Riverside and
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Sheriff’s patrol vehicle involved in crash in Rancho Mirage; no injuries reported
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A Riverside County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle was involved in a crash early Wednesday morning in Rancho Mirage, authorities said. The collision happened shortly after 3 a.m. near Highway 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive. Officials say no injuries have been reported. Authorities temporarily closed the roadway while crews worked to remove
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After a Nice Tuesday, Wind, Rain and Mountain Snow Return Overnight
A nice lull in the action with some clouds, blue sky and cooler temperatures across the Coachella Valley today. Really a nice and pleasant daypart to our Tuesday. That said, more unsettled weather is possible as periods of rain, mountain snow and gusty conditions continue through Thursday. This after 11″ of snow was reported in
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Small businesses push back against proposed plan to replace Palm Springs parking lot with fire station
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A group of 35+ local businesses in Palm Springs said a proposal to replace a key public parking lot with a new fire station could threaten their survival. The parking lot is located at 261 N Indian Canyon Parking. At a January City Council meeting officials discussed Fire Station 1.
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Student-Athlete of the Week – Jacob Niro
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Hot Springs boy’s basketball captain, power forward and center Jacob Niro is the latest student-athlete of the week. “This year he was our heart,” head coach Justin Flores said. “He’s really what you want as a coach [and] in a player.” Jacob Niro is a senior on the
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Celebrating Black History: Black nonprofits making a difference in the Valley
PALMS SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Every week during Black history month, News Channel 3 is highlighting the Black trail blazers and community members who’ve helped shape the Coachella Valley. Today, we’re taking a look at Black nonprofit organizations making a difference. The Carolyn Knight Mobile Resource Center provides care kits and meals for the homeless.
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Officials outline role of Gene Autry Wind Wall amid recent storm
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As storms bring wind and rain to the Coachella Valley, some drivers are questioning whether the newly completed wind wall along Gene Autry Trail is doing enough to prevent blowing sand and road closures. The wall was installed to help reduce dangerous sand accumulation along the busy route connecting Desert
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Firebirds forward David Goyette suspended 20 games for violating performance-enhancing substance policy
SEATTLE, Wash. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Firebirds Forward David Goyette has been suspended 20 games for violating the American Hockey League and Professional Hockey Players’ Association Performance Enhancing Substance Program, the team confirmed Tuesday. Goyette,21, tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to a statement released by Seattle general manager Jason Botterill. “Earlier today we
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EXCLUSIVE: New city manager speaks about the future of Cathedral City
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Andrew Firestine, the new city manager in Cathedral City, is sharing his thoughts on the future for the first time with News Channel 3 this evening. The city council approved the hiring of Firestine in a five-year contract at its February 11th council meeting. It came after an extensive search
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More rain and gusty winds expected as a First Alert Weather Alert continues
Rain moved through the region yesterday and overnight, with another round expected tonight. That, coupled with gusty winds, keeps us on high alert for weather disruptions today and into midweek. Temps will be cooler than normal all week long, with highs in the lower and middle 60s. Winds speeds increase this afternoon through tonight. We
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Floor signing of St. Jude Dream home marks construction milestone
Palm Desert, Calif. (KESQ) — A big milestone is underway inside the St. Jude Dream home in the Silver Spur Ranch community in South Palm Desert, just a walk away from the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Those who made the Dream Home a reality had the chance to sign the floor on Tuesday. The
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Llega subvención millonaria a los poblados de Mecca-North Shore para implementar un plan de resiliencia climática
MECCA – NORTH SHORE, California (KUNA) – Los poblados de Mecca y North Shore han recibido una subvención millonaria, la cual será utilizada en 6 grandes proyectos, ya que, en los últimos años se ha presentado un desarrollo exponencial en la zona, como lo fue la llegada de la escuela primaria North Shore y la
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