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Motorcyclist dead after pursuit crash in Rancho Mirage
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A motorcyclist died following a pursuit with Riverside County Sheriff deputies Saturday night. According to RSO, deputies tried to stop the rider on suspicion of driving under the influence and a vehicle code violation, near Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Road in Palm Desert. The rider fled the area and
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens host Howl-O-Ween event
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is celebrating the spooky season ahead of Halloween. This weekend, the zoo is kicking off its Howl-O-Ween event. It runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday and Sunday. The event features trick or treat stations, face painting and brand new limited edition
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9th Annual East Coachella Valley Pride Festival brings colorful celebration to Coachella
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – East Coachella Valley Pride returned this weekend, marking its ninth year of celebrating love, culture, and community in the heart of Coachella. The annual event, held at Coachella Library Park and Gardens, brought together hundreds of residents for a day filled with live performances, art, food, and local resources for LGBTQ+
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Palm Desert hosts 61st annual golf cart parade
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 61st Annual Golf Cart Parade, drawing thousands of residents to the streets of El Paseo. Dozens of decorated golf carts, sports cars, and marching bands participated in this year’s parade, which carried the theme “California Dreaming.” Many parade-goers adorned their carts
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Warmer than normal all week long
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – 90s to wrap up the end of October? That’s exactly what we’re feeling as we enter the final week of the month. Highs have been above normal this weekend, and it will likely stay that way this workweek. Tonight, we’re tracking some lingering breezes in our more wind-prone spots, like
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Community joins car wash fundraiser for late mail carrier’s family
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Family, friends and coworkers of late mail carrier Jose Daniel Piña gathered at a car wash on Saturday to raise funds for his funeral expenses and his infant daughter. As News Channel 3 reported this week, Piña worked as a mail carrier in the Coachella Valley and was known around town for
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Firebirds split two-game series with 4-3 loss to Wranglers
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Calgary Wranglers 4-3 on Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. In the first, the Wranglers opened the scoring with a goal from Sam Morton. In the second, Hunter Brzustewicz gave Calgary the 2-0 lead, but the Firebirds responded 2:37 minutes later. Carson Rehkopf tallied his
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Staying above average this weekend ahead of warmer temps next week
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pool weather is lingering here in the Coachella Valley! Highs have been cooler than yesterday – when we recorded a high of 96° in Palm Springs – but we’re still holding in the 90s through the weekend… ahead of even warmer temperatures by the middle of next week. So far,
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Hundreds walk in ‘Out of the Darkness Community Walk’ for suicide, mental health awareness
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Over 200 people gathered for an “Out of the Darkness Community Walk” at Civic Center Park Saturday. Each came to walk for suicide prevention, education and mental health awareness. Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health hosted the event in partnership with the Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the American
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Pese al cierre de gobierno, un centro de salud del Valle de Coachella ayuda con la inscripción al programa Medi-Cal
La Quinta, Calif. (KUNA) – Debido al cierre gubernamental, se esperaba que las inscripciones a los programas de Medicare y Medicaid presentaran retrasos e interrupciones administrativas. Pero estas continuan, es precisamente en el centro WelbeHealth ubicado en La Quinta donde el día de hoy se llevó a cabo un evento para promover la inscripción del mismo,
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California expands film tax credits, as desert filmmakers chase their own dreams
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ). California’s film industry is getting a major boost. Governor Gavin Newsom announced 52 film projects will receive new state tax credits through the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program, expected to generate more than $1.4 billion in economic activity statewide. The lineup includes major titles like Jumanji and Heat 2, and is projected
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Palm Desert ends Palm Springs’ perfect season in thrilling DEL battle
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Week 10 of the high school football season is in the books. And what a week of football it was, headlined by Palm Desert’s win over Palm Springs. The Aztecs defeated the Indians 35-28, ending their undefeated season. Palm Desert’s win also means there is a three-way tie for first
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Adolescente muere tras choque y fuga en La Quinta a principios de mes
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) – La Estación Thermal de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside informó el viernes por la noche que uno de los dos adolescentes atropellados por un vehículo mientras andaban en bicicleta por la Carretera 111 en La Quinta a principios de mes. Liam Cantu de 14 años quien luchaba por
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Sospechoso arrestado en relación con tiroteo mortal ocurrido en septiembre en Coachella
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside anunció el viernes un arresto en relación con un tiroteo mortal ocurrido el mes pasado en Coachella. Los investigadores afirman haber identificado al sospechoso como un hombre de 59 años residente de Coachella. Fue localizado el miércoles y arrestado cerca de una vivienda ubicada
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Multiple Indio businesses vandalized in one week, owners speak out
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – In the past week, local business owners claim nearly 10 small businesses in Indio have been broken into and vandalized. At CV BBQ in Indio, owner Sean Smith says their front glass door was broken earlier this week. The perpetrator stole the cash register and electronics in the restaurant. “Intruder came
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Warm Finish to the Week, Above-Normal Temperatures Continue for the Coachella Valley
Absolutely gorgeous and WARM end to the work week across the Coachella Valley. Many spots around the region this afternoon have climbed into the upper 90s! We’ll see a *slight* cooldown this weekend following today’s warm and sunny conditions–thought highs will stay remain above normal. This weekend a low pressure system passing to the north
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Artisan Club to debut at Disney’s Cotino community in Rancho Mirage
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) -The magic of Disney has officially arrived in the desert. Cotino — the first-ever Storyliving by Disney community is coming to life in the greater Palm Springs area, and new milestones are being reached every day. The first homeowners have already settled in, discovering the same beauty that once inspired Walt
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