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Motorcyclist killed in crash with big rig in Indio Thursday night
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 33-year-old man died today from his injuries after his motorcycle and a big rig truck collided in Indio. The crash was reported about 11:15 p.m. Thursday in front of a business on the 43400 block of Monroe Street, south of Interstate 10, according to the Indio Police Department.
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Jobless rate ends summer lower in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Payroll gains overcame losses at the end of summer throughout the regional economy, pushing the unemployment rate down slightly in Riverside County, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. Statewide labor market figures for September were finally released Friday, following a two-month delay stemming from the federal
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Variety set to honor Dwayne Johnson and Teyana Taylor at the Palm Springs Film Festival
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dwayne Johnson and Teyana Taylor will be honored at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards during the Palm Springs International Film Festival next month. Johnson will receive the Creative Impact in Acting Award for his revelatory and transformative performance in Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine,” which has garnered him his first Golden
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Riverside County woman stabbed while changing baby’s diaper in New York City
NEW YORK (KESQ) – A Riverside County woman was stabbed while changing her 10-month-old daughter’s diaper at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City. The incident happened on Thursday. According to WABC, the woman was changing her baby’s diaper on the 7th floor when she was suddenly stabbed multiple times from behind in the back
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51-year-old man killed in crash early Thursday morning in Desert Hot Springs
Update 12/12/25 The pedestrian was identified as Marc Nolasco, 51, of Desert Hot Springs. Original Report 12/11/25 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Desert Hot Springs early Thursday morning. According to police, the crash happened at around 12:15 a.m. at the intersection of Pierson Boulevard and Western
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Even warmer today as we head towards the weekend
Highs will again climb well into the 80s under a broad and expanding ridge of high pressure. Across all of the Western U.S. highs remain anywhere from 10 to 20 degrees above average, and our temps today will be more than 15 degrees above the seasonal norm of 69. Throughout the weekend, temps will still
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Positive mold findings confirmed in two CVUSD classrooms, District says full remediation underway
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Unified School District officials say a full remediation is being performed after testing confirmed positive mold findings in two classrooms at John Kelley Elementary School in Thermal. News Channel 3 asked the District about reports of the mold at John Kelley after a viewer reached out. The District responded
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County leaders talk achievements at 2025 ‘State of the County’ event at Acrisure Arena
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County leaders gathered Thursday night at Acrisure Arena for the 2025 County of Riverside State of the County event. The event drew over 1,000, as Riverside County officials outlined the county’s accomplishments over the past year and priorities for 2026. Each of the 5 Riverside County Supervisors laid out
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Family of skateboarder killed in crash speaks out, urging caution on road
UNINCORPORATED RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 20-year-old Juan Mejia is sharing his memory after he was killed in a crash while riding his skateboard in unincorporated Riverside County. Mejia was riding on Mountain View and Dillon Road when he was hit by a car the night of December 5th. California Highway Patrol
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Fire involving multiple greenhouses contained in Mecca
MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters contained a fire that involved multiple greenhouses in Mecca, according to CAL FIRE. The fire was first reported just before 6 p.m. on Lincoln Street and Avenue 64. Viewers shared dramatic images from a distance. As the flames broke out on reservation land, News Channel 3 crews were unable to
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Mensch International Foundation to hold Hanukkah concert and Mensch Awards
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hanukkah begins this Sunday, and the Mensch International Foundation, which calls Palm Springs home, is gearing up for a large Hanukkah concert. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Isaiah, located at 332 West Alejo Road in Palm Springs. In addition to the
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