PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly two years after the deadly Hamas attack on Israel, members of the Coachella Valley’s Jewish community came together Sunday to honor the victims and show support for those still affected by the ongoing conflict. The Jewish Federation of the Desert hosted a community-wide memorial service at a Palm Desert
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Travis Barker, drummer for Blink-182, traded drumsticks for running shoes on Sunday as he hosted the “Run Travis Run,” 5K at Civic Center Park. Barker told News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson his goal is to get people moving. “It’s really just about bringing the community together,” Barker said. “Getting everyone
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Weather conditions have been immaculate this weekend. Temperatures have stayed a touch below seasonal average with plenty of sunshine. A slow warming trend takes us through the workweek, along with potential for some tropical moisture by next weekend. Dry conditions are expected to persist tomorrow. Dew point temperatures should fall
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station arrested two suspects accused of burglarizing two homes across Palm Desert. On August 20, around 8:00 a.m., deputies responded to the reports of a residential burglary at a new housing development located on the 73300 block of Warhol Lane. Upon arrival, deputies were able to
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Today will be nothing short of mild and incredible here on the valley floor. We have been experiencing a stretch of mild and below-average weather for a few days now. That mild weather will continue into this week. Temperatures will gradually warm this week, with highs near or maybe slightly above average for the middle
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of local residents peacefully rallied Saturday morning outside La Quinta City Hall to voice support for Proposition 50, a ballot measure aimed at temporarily redrawing California’s congressional districts through 2030 as the state grapples with redistricting challenges. Organized by Democrats of the Desert and friends, the demonstration ran from
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 37-year-old Cathedral City woman is expected to return home this week, after she was detained by Israeli Naval Forces on a humanitarian aid boat headed for Gaza. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KESQ News Channel 3 (@kesq_news_channel_3) News Channel 3 first brought viewers this story
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – ‘Pride Under the Pines’ painted the small mountain town of Idyllwild rainbow on Saturday. In it’s fifth year, the event celebrated people of all identities living out loud, with live performances, drag, activism and fellowship. Organizers say this year’s event drew 700-800 attendees, bringing a big boom in business for Idyllwild’s
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – After a breezy end to the work week, winds eased overnight and into today. So far, it’s been gorgeous across the Coachella Valley with much calmer weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures! Looking ahead, only weak breezes appear to linger into the evening. Gusts in our more wind-prone spots like
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert and United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire hosted a fall carnival and resource fair for Coachella Valley families. Both organizations have a focus on providing resources for health, mobility, independence and social inclusion of people with disabilities throughout communities. This year, they
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The federal government plans to begin processing initial applications for DACA, the Obama-era program that grants deportation protection and work permits to immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. The program was started in 2012 to protect this population from deportation amid congressional gridlock on immigration reform. DACA has been closed
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2025 high school football season rolled on this week with all eyes on the Desert Empire League. The week was highlighted by a highly anticipated match-up of local, traditional powers in Palm Springs and La Quinta. Not to mention, a rivalry is renewed between Palm Desert and Xavier Prep
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Travis Barker, drummer for Blink-182, invited people to participate in his annual 5k run this weekend in Palm Desert. “Run Travis Run” will start at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave. Palm Desert officials said several street closures will be in effect from 5:30 a.m.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Los Angeles Lakers’ return to the Coachella Valley was bittersweet for local LA fans. The Lakers kicked off their preseason Friday against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena with a 103-81 loss. Laker stars Lebron James and Luka Dončić did not play in the game. Suns’ star Devin Booker
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11pm UPDATE — Gene Autry is closed at the wash due to gusty winds and blowing dust reducing visibility. ——————– Gusty winds continue tonight, especially near the San Gorgonio Pass, where local gusts have already reached 50-55mph today. While the Coachella Valley remains outside of official wind advisories, breezy conditions are still lingering—especially along the
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) Prosecutors say the case involving baby Emmanuel Haro remains active, but they are not releasing new details as they prepare for upcoming court hearings. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed this week its investigators are “actively involved” but emphasized their focus is on building a case for court, not for public
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – Con la intención de educar sobre el uso de la inteligencia artificial y profesionalizar la manera de aprender con la misma, es que el condado de Riverside en su programa educativo migrante realizó la capacitación “Next gen inteligente AI summit”. Implementar la Inteligencia Artificial dentro del sector educativo, trae consigo importantes retos,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – For many migrant students, keeping up in a rapidly advancing technological world can be a challenge—especially when access to cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t always guaranteed. But a first-of-its-kind event in Riverside County is working to change that. The Next Gen Intelligence Summit, hosted by the Riverside County
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