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Missing Twentynine Palms woman found dead on her property
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Twentynine Palms woman reported missing for more than a week was found dead in her residence, authorities announced Monday. Hiroko Nagao, 51, had been reported missing on Oct. 23. Authorities said her husband left his residence that day around Noon. When he returned later in the day, he could
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Actor Jonathan Bennett receives star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A star for Jonathan Bennett, known as the “Gay King of Christmas” and for his role in “Mean Girls,” was officially unveiled by the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars on Thursday. Bennett’s star was unveiled during a public dedication ceremony at 100 S Palm Canyon Dr. in downtown Palm
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Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland dies in Palm Springs hospice
Update 11/11/25 Sally Kirkland died in Palm Springs Tuesday at the age of 84. Original Report 11/10/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Legendary actress Sally Kirkland has entered hospice care in Palm Springs amid a battle with dementia. Kirkland’s publicist told TMZ over the weekend that Kirkland has been battling dementia over the year. Organizers
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Ex-DHSPD officer arrested after use of force incident released on bail
Update 11/10/25 Johnny Acosta was released on $30,000 bail, according to county jail records. Acosta is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 19. Original Report 11/7/25 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A now-former Desert Hot Springs police officer was arrested on suspicion of assault nearly one year after a use-of-force investigation stemming from
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60-year-old man killed in crash in Yucca Valley Monday just after midnight
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 60-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle crash Monday shortly after midnight in Yucca Valley. The crash was reported at around 12:15 p.m. on Twentynine Palms Hwy at Mohawk Trail. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, witnesses told deputies that the vehicle was seen swerving as
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Temps in the 90s to start the week, followed by big changes
High pressure continues to deliver hotter than normal conditions. Yesterday we set a record high in Palm Springs as the mercury climbed to 95! The heat will continue into tomorrow for Veterans Day, so temps again will be in the lower 90s. A significant storm system arrives later this week, dropping temps dramatically. We’ll see
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Downtown businesses see boost during Palm Springs Pride
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride is not just a celebration of community and culture. It is also a major boost for the local economy. This year’s four-day festival, running November 6 to 9, is expected to draw more than 200,000 visitors to downtown Palm Springs, generating an estimated $35 million in
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Palm Springs breaks record on Sunday as the weather stays very warm through Veterans Day
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – I hope you’ve all enjoyed a very warm Pride weekend in Palm Springs! Widespread warmth across Southern California continues through Veterans Day before the heat begins to break. We hit a record in Palm Springs today!! The airport registered at 95°F, beating out a previous record of 94°F from 1956.
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WATCH: Palm Springs Pride Parade
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- It was a day of celebrating you being you and the amazing community we live in. News Channel 3 brought you live coverage of the Palm Springs Pride Parade in downtown with News Channel 3 chief meteorologist Patrick Evans and weekend anchor Athena Jreij, with Meteorologist Katie Boer from Inside the
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Tracking some fabulous weather for Palm Springs Pride
Good morning and happy Sunday! It’s Pride weekend here in Palm Springs, one of the most anticipated weekends of the year. For the Pride parade today, the other festivities to come in the afternoon, expect temperatures in the 90s. Winds will be calm, and the air will stay dry. Expect clear skies as well. Looking
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Firebirds split two-game series with 4-3 overtime loss to Roadrunners
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Tucson Roadrunners 4-3 in overtime on Saturday at Tucson Convention Center Arena. The Firebirds came out on a heater in the opening period. The birds took a 2-0 lead with goals from Oscar Fisker Molgaard and Logan Morrison. To close the first, Tucson got
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Coachella Valley Animal Campus looks for homes, fosters for pets with unique medical conditions
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Animal Campus continues to deal with overcrowding like many of the Riverside County shelters. They said this can be especially difficult for pets who have unique medical circumstances as they require additional care during their stay. The shelter has nearly 188 dogs sharing 81 kennels, and four
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s highlights organization’s many services and available support
It was a sea of purple in Palm Desert on Saturday as people gathered for the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. People carried flowers to support the organization’s many services and research aimed at finding an ultimate cure. The energy and smiles were on display at the city’s Civic Center Park as people
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Indio DUI crash downs power poles, closes roads
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Â An alleged drunk driver crashed into two utility poles in Indio Saturday afternoon, according to the Indio Police Department. The crash happened around 1:15 p.m. Saturday near Dr. Carreon Blvd. and Calhoun St. Police say the driver crashed into two utility poles, causing a power outage and road closre on Dr.
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