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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic was moving slowly on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 following a big rig fire Thursday night. The fire was reported just before 10 p.m., between Jefferson and Monroe Streets. According to the California Highway Patrol, one lane was open. Details remain limited; we’ve reached out to CAL FIRE and
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PIONEERTOWN, Calif. (KESQ) – David Corso wants to be clear about one thing, he says he is not a developer. “I’m a marketing executive, and I have a passion for Pioneertown,” Corso told News Channel 3 inside the Pioneertown Soundstage, the 1940s-era movie building his company owns on Mane Street and the subject of its
Continue ReadingBy Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — For the first time, two Chinese nationals have been awarded the prestigious Fields Medal for mathematics achievement – a win hailed across China as a milestone in the country’s bid to cement its role as a science and technology powerhouse. Wang Hong and Deng Yu were named Thursday
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team received championship rings recognizing their historic 2025-2026 season. The Lady Arabs team was presented with the championship rings during Thursday’s Coachella Valley Unified School District board meeting. “To see all the support we got specially because it was the first time the whole
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Update 7/23/26 The suspect in the crash was arrested before being able to leave the state, police announced. Police said through the use of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras, investigators were able to quickly identify the suspect vehicle, obtain its license plate, and develop critical investigative leads. As the investigation continued, detectives
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By Karina Tsui, Alejandra Jaramillo, Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, Alison Main, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s criticism of Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the stalled SAVE America Act escalated Thursday, with the White House warning that the president’s “patience is running out” as Republican leaders struggle to advance the controversial voting
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CNN, WKOW, WMTV, WISC, MICHAEL DOUBEK, FREEDOM INC, KABZUAG, ALAN C. ROBINSON, @GOVEVERS, WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Freedom Inc/Kabzuag By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer during a struggle with Madison, Wisconsin, police officers Wednesday has
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — With the sizzling summer months here in our desert, pools are a popular place to cool off. But safety is always a concern, especially with children. That’s where Elise Stein comes in. A former star athlete turned coach, Stein is giving back to the local community, while pursuing her passion
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 80-year-old Henrietta Ruiz is speaking out after she was hit by a car while walking along Vista Chino and Hermosa Drive last week. The crash was reported July 15 around 6:30 p.m., when Palm Springs Police say Ruiz was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The man behind a Riverside County duck sanctuary accused of neglect after hundreds of birds were rescued has been officially charged with animal cruelty. Howard Berkowitz has been charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty and four counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As triple-digit temperatures continue across the Coachella Valley, many drivers are turning to window tinting to help keep their vehicles cooler and protect against the sun’s UV rays. California law regulates how dark window tint can be, particularly on front side windows. Local window tint installers say business tends to
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Dodgers visited the White House today and were honored by President Donald Trump for winning the 2025 World Series, the team’s second consecutive title. The Dodgers made the visit during an off-day between series in Philadelphia and New York. “For the first time in the proud history of this famous
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By Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — On Wednesday afternoon, officials gathered at the downtown Washington headquarters of the Energy Department for an event more than two decades in the making: the signing of a civilian nuclear agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Two sets of American and Saudi flags
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KESQ) – The injured Big Bear bald eagle believed to be Jackie successfully received a life-saving transfusion earlier this week, according to the Ojai Raptor Center. The eagle remains in critical condition, and she continues to receive intensive care in the nonprofit’s urgent care unit. “A treatment plan has been developed to ensure
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated produce is prompting some Coachella Valley shoppers to think twice before filling their carts. Local farmers say they’re seeing growing concern from customers who want to know more about how produce is grown, cleaned and handled before it reaches their tables. At Temalpakh Farm
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An elderly man from Coachella was convicted on Thursday of child sexual abuse charges. Ysidro Anaya Sanchez, 74, pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd act with a child under 14 years. Sanchez admitted the felony counts under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. No charges were
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Following two straight years of decreases, homelessness increased by 3.4% in the city of Los Angeles this year, with the number of unsheltered individuals jumping by 7.9%, according to reports published today, with Mayor Karen Bass blaming federal government service cuts for the rise. Fox11 and the Los Angeles Times
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By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — A group of Russian hackers has spent the last year targeting nuclear scientists, defense contractors, and government employees in a cyber-espionage campaign, according to private-sector researchers and warnings from spy agencies released Thursday. Their targets suggested an interest in nuclear fusion technology and intelligence that may aid in the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (July 23, 2026) — A suspect accused of stealing a rare sculpture valued at approximately $3,600 from a Palm Desert retail business has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation that led authorities from the Coachella Valley to Los Angeles County. The theft was reported on June 18, 2026, when deputies from the
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UPDATE: From Cal Fire, “The fire remains 43 acres and is now 10% contained. One lane of Highway 371 will be opened, expect delays. The residents who were impacted by the localized evacuations may return to their homes. Please use caution when traveling through the area as firefighters are continuing to perform mop up and
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