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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Rattlesnakes should be a year round concern for residents who frequently are active outdoors. However, increased monsoonal moisture brings rattlesnake activity to another level. As of May, the California Poisonous Control System has reported 77 rattlesnake related calls. Three of which have been fatal. Tonight, News Channel 3 is speaking
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of students across Palm Springs Unified School District returned to the classroom today as the 2026-27 school year officially got underway. Campuses across the district welcomed students back with teachers and staff greeting families, helping students find their classrooms, and kicking off the first day of instruction. News Channel
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta is set to argue two cases before the state Supreme Court against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco regarding the seizure of approximately 650,000 ballots from a 2025 special election.
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UPDATE: 8/5/2026: The Department of Justice announced this morning that Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, the defendant in the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles federal criminal case, will not make his initial appearance today in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The DOJ says a future court hearing date will be announced soon.
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LAKE MATHEWS, Calif. (KESQ) – A single-engine Cessna went down today south of Lake Mathews in what appeared to be a forced landing by the pilot, who escaped injury, along with his passenger. The controlled crash was reported shortly before noon Wednesday in the 15100 block of Lake Mathews Drive, near Gavilan Springs Road, according
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Desert Hot Springs ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 5-6 overall, 2-1 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeAug. 21TahquitzAway7:00 p.m.Aug. 28Xavier PrepAway7:00 p.m.Sept. 4RialtoHome7:00 p.m.Sept. 11Granite HillsHome7:00 p.m.Sept. 17 (Thu.)Rancho MirageHome7:00 p.m.Sept. 25MillerAway7:00 p.m.Oct. 2IndioAway7:00 p.m.Oct.
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PALM DESERT. CALIF, (KESQ)- As students prepare to return to the classroom, the back to school transition can be an exciting time, but it can also bring stress and anxiety for many kids. The start of a school year can bring new stressors, including academic pressure, new routines, social situations, and changes in expectations. The
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CATHEDRAL CITY, California (KUNA) – El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Palm Springs ha vuelto a clases, reciben a nuevos estudiantes en el ciclo escolar 2026-2 con grandes cambios, entre renovaciones de los planteles hasta la creación de clubes y actividades posterior a las clases. La escuela primaria de Cathedral City recibió a casi 600 estudiantes,
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Highs today will run in the lower one-teens, much like the last full week, with an Extreme Heat Warning. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in place through Saturday, so very little change is expected until early next week. The giant ridge of high pressure is holding firm, keeping the heat dome in place for the
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The dangerous heat isn’t letting up just yet. Our Extreme Heat Warning continues to be extended–now in effect through Saturday evening. Our highs continue in the lower to middle one-teens and overnight lows staying unusually warm in the mid 80s, not providing very much overnight relief. A little monsoonal moisture will linger into the weekend,
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) — Guide Dogs of the Desert is urgently looking for more volunteer puppy raisers to help prepare the next generation of guide dogs for people who are blind or visually impaired. The organization says volunteer puppy raisers play a critical role in every guide dog’s journey, providing the foundation puppies need before
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Actualización – 8/4/26 El Departamento de Policía de Indio informó de que el propietario registrado del vehículo llamó a la central el domingo, después de las cinco de la tarde. Según su declaración, un «primo» de 22 años se había llevado su camioneta Chevy de 2024 sin permiso. El vehículo, que ahora está en poder
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Desert Mirage ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 3-7 overall, 0-3 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationThursday, Aug. 20@ DuarteAwayFriday, Aug. 28@ San Jacinto Valley AcademyAwayFriday, Sept. 4@ MendezAwayFriday, Sept. 18vs. Whittier ChristianHomeFriday, Sept. 25@ San GorgonioAwayFriday, Oct.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The goal is to “fit in,” according to MedlinePlus. For some students, that pressure can lead to experimenting most commonly with substances like alcohol, marijuana and tobacco. But the dangers can be fatal. In 2025, 41% of 12th-graders reported drinking alcohol, and 25% reported using marijuana. Additionally, the Drug Enforcement
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The preliminary hearing for Silvercrest Advertising founder William “Billy” Frank Rodriguez is set to begin Monday at the Larson Justice Center regarding charges in the 2024 death of Christina Barrington.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to the classroom, many teachers are also preparing their learning spaces — and some say that preparation comes with a personal cost. For sixth grade teacher Miranda Alcalde, getting ready for the first day of school means lesson planning, organizing supplies, and creating a classroom
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