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Experts said that there’s research to show that dust particles at the Salton Sea are causing asthma and breathing issues. Today, a forum was held at the University of California Riverside Palm Desert campus. News Channel 3 spoke with residents who live near the Salton Sea and experts about solutions that will help the quality of life. “We
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Conditions will remain dry this weekend as rain activity stays northeast of the valley. Though we are unlikely to see any rain activity here, cloud cover will linger through the weekend. KESQ Winds will remain light today but they will begin to pick up tomorrow afternoon. Stronger wind gusts will be reserved for mountain pass
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Temperatures will warm into the 70s on Saturday and Sunday before cool air quickly returns next week. Wind will remain light through Saturday and into Sunday morning. Breezier conditions will move in by the afternoon, but with gusts under 20 MPH for the majority of the low desert. Slightly stronger in the more wind-prone locations
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As we head into the holidays, scammers are out to take advantage of the giving season. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 3 million Americans fell victim to imposter and online scams in 2021. Palm Desert resident, Ruth Hill, remembers receiving an email from who she thought was a long-time friend she hadn’t spoken
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The 2022 Trainual IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells-La Quinta Triathlon takes place on Sunday, Dec. 4. Athletes from around the world will be participating in the race, which starts at 7:00 a.m. at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. Participants will go through many streets and neighborhoods around the valley. Community Brochures for Specific Neighborhoods in La Quinta In
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The Indio Police Department is investigating a double homicide after two bodies were found inside a burned vehicle Friday morning. The vehicle was found at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Power Line Road, west of Dillon Road and Fargo Canyon Road. Power Line Road is an unpaved service with power lines in the open desert north
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A popular Palm Springs restaurant, bar and entertainment venue is here to stay for a while. Dan Gore, owner of Oscar’s Palm Springs, says he reached an agreement with the owners of the property, Grit Development, for a 20-year lease that involves a massive expansion into several of the building’s vacant storefronts. “We’ve just created
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An overwhelming demand for fever-reducing medicines has left some store shelves empty this season. We are tracking the spike in the ‘Triple-demic’ here in the Coachella Valley. We reported on Tuesday that COVID-19 hospitalizations across Riverside County surpassed 200 patients for the first time since the start of August. News Channel 3 reached out to
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The defense filed motions for mistrial and to dismiss the retrial of quadruple homicide case, in which a Cathedral City man is accused of gunning down four people in Palm Springs, claiming new evidence will make it impossible for the defendant to face a fair trial and violates his right to a fair retrial, according
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The bail agent who hired a bounty hunter that shot and killed a Palm Springs man during an attempted arrest will keep his license. According to court records, Jose Ramon Navarro, owner of Jose Navarro Bail Bonds, has taken a deal that will allow him to keep his license in the state. The deal will include
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The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation unveiled a brand new, 26-foot mobile medical clinic. The $336,500 mobile clinic was purchased earlier this year with $175,000 in grant support from Coachella Valley Resource Conservation District. Adding up construction and operation costs, it’s about a million-dollar investment. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday on the Desert Regional Medical
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Today marks seven years since 14 people were killed in a terrorist attack in San Bernardino. Many more were left wounded. San Bernardino County marked recognition of the lives lost and impacted in a moment of silence at 10:55 a.m. on Friday. The county created the video below: Flags at all County facilities are being
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News Channel 3 invites you to help us as we team up with California Highway Patrol to provide toys to Coachella Valley families. On Friday, KESQ News Channel 3 will be live from Mathis Home (formerly known as Mathis Brothers Furniture) in Indio for the annual California Highway Patrol “CHiPs For Kids” Toy Drive. California
Continue ReadingA weak frontal zone passing by brought some clouds to the Valley and some breezy conditions, but all the rain stayed well to our West. Highs today will span the upper 60s, with an outside shot at getting to 70. Another storm system moves in late Sunday, with a slight chance of shower along with
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It’s a moment thousands of people have been waiting for… the 30th Annual International Tamale Festival in Indio! Unlike years past, the tamale festival will take place over 4 days from Thursday, December 1 to Sunday, December 4. This year Thursday and Friday will be “Mercadito de Noche” from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is still accepting public comment over a controversial proposal that would implement major changes to net metering for solar customers of PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E. If approved by the CPUC, the policy, known as NEM 3.0, would reduce by around 75% the credit that solar owners receive for the
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The Riverside County Registrar of Voters certified its election results for the county Thursday evening. Get Local Election Results Here Some the major key local races that we were keeping an eye included: Palm Springs City Council District 1: Mayor Pro Tem Grace Garner came out ahead of challenger Scott Nevins in what was a
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