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Crash closes Ramon Rd near Landau Blvd
NewPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – E Ramon between Landau and Crossley has been closed due to a traffic collision, Palm Springs police announced. Details remain limited. We have a crew on the way to the scene to gather additional details. Check back for continuing updates. Get the News Channel 3 app here.
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19-year-old suspect in Palm Desert robbery, assault arrested
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A 19-year-old man suspected of robbing and assaulting a person with a deadly weapon in Palm Desert was arrested today. The robbery was reported at 9:32 p.m. March 26 in the 72000 block of State Highway 111. Deputies found a victim, whose name was not revealed, who was assaulted
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Big Bear organizations need $10M to save beloved eagles, Jackie and Shadow’s home
BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Friends of Big Bear Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust are calling on the community to help save the land that’s home to beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow. Since 2001, the community has fought a potential luxury development project. Environmentalists say the project would be detrimental to
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Indio boxer speaks out after knockout victory stirs up controversy online
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio boxer, Jocelyn Camarillo, is sharing her story after a knockout victory last month. The 19-year-old knocked out opponent, Isis Sio, in the first round in under a minute. Camarillo says the victory celebration quickly turned into shock, after Sio didn’t wake up and was later placed into a medically induced
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In White House address, Trump says US objectives in Iran ‘nearing completion’
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes attack targeting military and government sites, officials said. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among those killed in Tehran on the first day of strikes, with his son Mojtaba Khamenei later chosen to succeed him. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks
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CalFresh changes take effect, raising concerns across the Coachella Valley
Coachella Valley, Calif. (KESQ) – New changes to CalFresh benefits are now in effect across California, creating uncertainty for thousands of families who rely on the program for food assistance. State officials say the updates stem from new federal legislation that modifies eligibility requirements and how benefits are calculated. As a result, some households may
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Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say
CNN By Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has privately mused about firing his Attorney General Pam Bondi and replacing her with EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Frustrated by the backlash and anger in his base over the administration’s handling of the
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Woman arrested after allegedly abandoning puppy in Desert Hot Springs
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly abandoning a puppy in a Desert Hot Springs neighborhood last week, police announced. The Desert Hot Springs Police Department shared video of the incident on its social media pages. The video shows a vehicle stop, leave the 4-month-old puppy in
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Greater Palm Springs Pride announces theme for 2026 celebration
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride announced today that the theme for this year’s Pride celebration is “Be Included.” “Through our year-round efforts to educate the public, advocate for civil rights and foster authentic inclusion, we serve as a vital cultural touchstone and a powerful catalyst for the LGBTQ+ movement driving
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Trump has discussed ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi, sources say
NewBy Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has privately mused about firing his Attorney General Pam Bondi and replacing her with EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Frustrated by the backlash and anger in his base over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey
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FIFA World Cup schedule finalized; Bosnia, Turkey added to LA matches
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The full match schedule for the 2026 World Cup was finalized today following European play-off qualifiers, with Inglewood set to host eight matches — including games featuring the U.S. Men’s National Team — at SoFi Stadium. Five group-stage matches are set, beginning June 12 with the United States vs. Paraguay, with
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Sheriff Bianco files formal response to California Supreme Court in ballot probe
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is pressing his case in court to stop Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into the November 2025 special election, while Bianco is seeking the appointment of a special master to oversee the investigation.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Lunar mission launches, with splashdown off San Diego in 10 Days
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, successfully launched today, with splashdown 10 days later off the coast of San Diego. The mission lifted off at 3:35 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts on a roughly
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Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US Food and Drug Administration just approved the second GLP-1 pill for weight loss, and this one has fewer restrictions on how it’s used. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Artemis launch NASA’s Artemis II mission
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Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Tuesday she would vote against sending any military aid to Israel, including defensive supplies, a marked shift from a Democrat deemed a potential 2028 presidential candidate. Ocasio-Cortez told members of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America Tuesday that she would
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UCSD part of team granted $15.8M to study Latino brain health
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – UC San Diego and UC Davis have received a $15.85 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund an extensive study on how the brain ages among Hispanic and Latino communities, it was announced today. Latinos have a higher risk of heart and vascular diseases and are more
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GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain
By Sarah Ferris, Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Days after a messy intra-party blowup, President Donald Trump and GOP leaders are projecting unity on a plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security amid the longest-ever partial government shutdown. But it’s not yet clear how long it will take to restore funding since the plan
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What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address
NewBy Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Just one-third of the public believes President Donald Trump has a clear plan to handle the situation in Iran, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, underscoring the deep skepticism ahead of his Wednesday night White House address on the war. Americans’ already broad disapproval of US
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SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX, the Elon Musk-owned rocket company that merged earlier this year with his artificial intelligence company xAI, confidentially filed plans for an initial public offering Wednesday in what might be the largest of all time, according to multiple reports. The filing was reported by Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal
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