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Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs cleans up Sky Valley animal sanctuary
SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Putting service into action, the Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs helped clean Kitty’s Wildlife Refuge and Rescue in Sky Valley Saturday. The annual event brings together club members from across the Coachella Valley, in a show of unity and teamwork. Kitty Pallesen, the sanctuary owner, says club members completed 6
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Thousands gather in Sunrise Park for ‘No Kings Rally’
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Numerous protests for “No Kings” are expected across the Coachella Valley on Saturday, including in Palm Springs. Courageous Resistance of the Desert and Indivisible of the Desert are hosting the rally at Sunrise Park. Organizers wrote in a press release statement that the rally is “a reminder that America rejects
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Firefighters get handle on mountainside brush fire in Palm Springs
UPDATE: 3:06 PM, 10/18/25 – The Palm Springs Fire Department posted on Facebook just before 3:00 p.m. and said forward progress had been stopped on the fire. A brush fire is burning off Hwy 111, about 1 mile north of Gateway. The fire has now been mapped at approximately 11 acres on the mountain slope.
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Temperatures climb to just above seasonal this weekend
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another pleasantly sunny day across the desert this beautiful Saturday. Highs have steadily been climbing to just above seasonal and weather remains calm into the early parts of the workweek. So far, it’s been a perfect day to spend by the poolside. Here’s a look at our Westin
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Free E-bike safety course at Palm Desert Civic Center
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With E-bikes growing in popularity, Riverside County Sheriff’s (RSO) deputies are making sure riders know how to stay safe on the road. Paul Abrego, Deputy Sheriff, said the RSO traffic team held an e-bike safety course open to the public on Saturday, inviting riders of all ages to learn about
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BLSS: Week 9 high school football highlights, scores and more
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Week 9 of the high school football featured nine games, including two undefeated teams Xavier Prep0@Palm Springs26 FLa Quinta40@Rancho Mirage13FYucca Valley30@Coachella Valley55FDesert Mirage14@Cathedral City20FBanning28@DHS27FHamilton7@Desert Christian51FSan Jacinto47@Desert Chapel41F Thursday games: In the DEL, Palm Desert defeated Shadow Hills 38-14. In the DVL, Twentynine Palms took care of Indio 44-25. Stay with
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Medicare annual enrollment period now underway
The Medicare annual enrollment period is now underway. Desert Oasis Healthcare is helping locals navigate their options and find the coverage that best fits their needs. During the AEP period, individuals can enroll in, disenroll from, or switch from Medicare Advantage plans. The period will be open this Wednesday, October 15th to December 7th. Any
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Dr. Pamela Metta discusses what you need to know before surgery
In this week’s Living Healthy segment, we are talking about feet and what you need to know before surgery. News Channel 3 talked with Dr. Pamela Metta from the Good Feet Store. She says there is cutting-edge technology that utilizes your body’s own healing.
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La Quinta Fall Festival welcomes residents for free, family friendly celebration
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta kicked off season with it’s first annual Fall Festival, held at La Quinta Park Friday evening. The festival featured live music from The Chico Band, ballon and caricature artists, a photo booth, jumpers and face painting, all for free. Food truck vendors were also at
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Robin the robot helps provide comfort for hospital patients
In this week’s Living Healthy segment, we are looking at an AI robot that’s helping provide comfort and care for patients, including right here in California. The pint-sized robot is powered by artificial intelligence. She might look like a toy, but she was built for. More than fun, the bot is named Robin, and she
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Palm Springs Pride unveils Pride Monument at Frances Stevens Park
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride unveiled an eight-foot-tall monument commemorating the contributions of the LGBT community in the Greater Palm Springs area. An unveiling ceremony was held Friday morning at Frances Stevens Park near the corner of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon Drive. Attendees included Mayor Ron deHarte, Al Jones,
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Increased security ahead of ‘No Kings’ rallies across Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Thousands are expected to gather across the Coachella Valley on Saturday for a series of “No King” rallies, with events planned in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Palm Desert. In response to the expected turnout, local law enforcement agencies have announced increased patrols and visible police presence throughout the day.
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Silvercrest CEO bonds out after homicide arrest, attorney disputes DA claim he fled from authorities
UPDATE 10/24/2025 – Rodriguez appeared before a judge on Friday, October 24 for a felony settlement conference. The conference was continued to January 14, 2026. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Silvercrest Advertising CEO William Rodriguez has been released from jail after posting bond, a day after being arraigned on homicide charges in connection with a 2024
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Palm Springs Pride suspending promotional ties with Silvercrest Advertising
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Greater Palm Springs Pride has suspended its promotional relationship with Silvercrest Advertising after the company’s CEO, William Rodriguez, was arrested this week on homicide charges connected to a 2024 hit-and-run crash that killed 60-year-old Christina Barrington in Cathedral City. On Friday morning, the Pride organization’s website still listed Silvercrest as a
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Stories that inspire: Local restaurant owner makes his dreams come true
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Eduardo Brambila, born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, came to the Coachella Valley to support his family. Throughout the years, he managed to become the owner of his own restaurant, Flor de Jalisco. His passion for cooking goes back to one of the many jobs he had upon arriving to
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Baby Emmanuel Case: Advocates say guilty plea not enough without recovery of remains
CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) Advocates say justice for Baby Emmanuel Haro remains incomplete even after his father’s guilty plea to murder charges in Riverside County Superior Court. Jake Haro, the father of 7-month old Emmanuel Haro, pleaded guilty to murder, child endangerment, and filing a false police report during a Felony Settlement Conference on Thursday. Prosecutors
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El Orgullo de Palm Springs revelo el Monumento del Orgullo
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – El Orgullo de Palm Springs revelo el monumento de 8 pies de de altura que conmemora las contribuciones de la comunidad LGBT en el área metropolitana de Palm Springs. La ceremonia se llevo a cabo el viernes por la mañana en el Parque Frances Stevens. “Este monumento es más que una obra
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Gradual warming continues into the weekend
Happy Friday. Daily highs continue to gradually rise into the weekend. Despite the warming, temperatures continue to cool off nicely overnight, giving us lows in the 60s for the early morning. Conditions remain dry, and winds remain calm. Overall, there are no major weather concerns here locally. An area of low pressure has split/is in
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‘We need a miracle,’14-year-old hit by DUI driver in critical condition
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — One of two boys struck in a La Quinta DUI crash last week, is in critical condition at Loma Linda University Medical Center, according to his family. On Friday October 10th, Thermal Sheriff’s deputies responded to a collision at the intersection of Highway 111 and Adams St., when they found
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