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Indian Canyon, Gene Autry, Vista Chino closed at the wash due to flooding
UpdatedPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – N Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry, and Vista Chino are closed at the wash due to flash flooding in Palm Springs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KESQ News Channel 3 (@kesq_news_channel_3) Get Local Weather Updates Here Stay with us for updated information on road closures throughout
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First Alert Weather Alert: Tracking rain, winds, and flooding potential
Good morning and happy holidays! This morning, we are tracking an atmospheric river moving into Southern California. The main focus for this system will be rain and localized flooding. However, there are some significant wind concerns as well for other areas across the region. We should expect some lingering showers throughout the rest of the
Continue ReadingIran refuses inspection of nuclear sites until IAEA provides new guidelines after bombing
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Iran has said it will not comply with any demands from the UN’s nuclear watchdog to inspect its bombed nuclear sites, citing the absence of established regulations for inspecting facilities damaged by military strikes. In June, Israel and the United States carried out significant military strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear
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Suspect charged in shooting that killed 23-year-old man in Indio
Update 12/23/25 A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the deadly shooting, police said. Gabriel Salazar was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 20, in the area of Avenue 51 and Filmore Street in Coachella, police said. Salazar was charged with 1st degree murder, among other charges. He is scheduled to be arraigned on
Continue ReadingTrump-backed ex-mayor declared winner of Honduran presidential election
By Michael Rios, Mauricio Torres, Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN (CNN) — Nasry “Tito” Asfura, a conservative politician backed by US President Donald Trump, has been declared the winner of the Honduran presidential election, narrowly edging out right-leaning centrist Salvador Nasralla in a contest marked by allegations of foreign intervention and voting irregularities. With most ballots counted,
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Former YVHS star QB not expected to survive shooting injuries, suspect charged
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Michael Ramos Jr., former star Quarterback for Yucca Valley High School, is not expected to survive after being injured in a shooting Sunday night, authorities said Tuesday. The shooting was reported at around 9:50 p.m. on the 57000 block of Chipmunk Trail. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department,
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Eastbound SR-62 back open in Morongo Valley after crash
Update 12/24/25 – 3:20 p.m. All lanes are back open, CHP announced. Original Report 12/24/25 – 1:55 p.m. MORONGO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – All eastbound lanes of SR-62 are closed after a crash Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 12:30 p.m. on SR-62 at Bella Vista Drive Details remain limited; we’re working on
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Newsom proclaims State of Emergency for SoCal storm
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – In response to a series of powerful storms impacting California during the Christmas holiday, Gov. Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency, unlocking resources and state assistance for Los Angeles County, Orange County and four others. “California is acting early and decisively to do all we can to get ahead
Continue ReadingCatherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol service
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her daughter Charlotte played a festive piano duet that aired Wednesday as part of an annual Christmas service celebrating “love in all its forms,” according to Kensington Palace. British television viewers saw the “special musical moment” between Catherine and Princess Charlotte on Christmas
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Democratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Eighteen Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new Trump administration policy seeking to bar transgender care for minors at federally-funded hospitals. The new proposal and the legal fight it has provoked is the latest front in the battle over transgender rights and
Continue ReadingAmericans feeling unheard, beauty extremes, emotional homecoming: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Would you rather give the perfect gift or receive the top item on your Christmas list? Science shows one is better for your health than the other. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Listen up Most
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Two arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle in Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were arrested in Palm Desert for allegedly stealing a vehicle, authorities said today. Deputies located the reportedly stolen vehicle at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Highway 74 and El Paseo Drive, according to Lt. Deirdre Vickers of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. They later conducted
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DOJ says it has found over a million additional documents potentially related to Epstein
CNN Marshall Cohen (CNN) — The Justice Department on Wednesday said it has uncovered over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and may need “a few more weeks” to review and release them to the public. The department made the revelation in a post on X, saying the the US
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Well in the Desert cancels annual Christmas feast in Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Well in the Desert is cancelling its annual Christmas feast, an event that serves food to more than 1,000 people in need. The organization confirming to News Channel 3 that the event will not be held this year. Matt Naylor, president of Well in the Desert, said the government shutdown
Continue Reading DOJ says it has found over a million additional documents potentially related to Epstein
Marshall Cohen (CNN) — The Justice Department on Wednesday said it has uncovered over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and may need “a few more weeks” to review and release them to the public. The department made the revelation in a post on X, saying the the US Attorney
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Christmas Eve rain adds another factor for travelers
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Millions of drivers are hitting the roads nationwide, and here in California, rain is adding another factor to those plans. Residents and travelers alike are bracing for potential impacts, including slick roads and roadway flooding. We’re tracking possible flooding impacts throughout the day. Stay with us for the latest.
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Local bartender says Palm Springs bar community was “instrumental” in recovery after severe stroke
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local bartender, Paul Whiteley, says that the community at Streetbar in Palm Springs was instrumental in his recovery after he was paralyzed by a stroke three years ago at the age of 54. A CDC study finds that the rates of stroke among adults under the age of 65
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Word of the Week: ‘Wassail’ away your winter blues
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — ‘Tis the season to indulge in mulled wine — or if you’re feeling especially festive, wassail. Like other words such as “yule” and “mistletoe,” wassail — from the Middle English salutation wæs hæil, meaning “be in good health,” derived in turn from Old Norse — evokes some kind of
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When communities are grieving, he comes bearing a 10-foot cross. Here’s his story
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — When tragedy strikes a community – whether it’s a natural disaster, a large-scale accident or a horrific act of violence – all kinds of people might mobilize in response, such as law enforcement and investigators, relief workers and members of the news media. Now, they’re often joined by another
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