PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Public library has over 100,000 books, movies, CDs and more. The main public library building is now undergoing a long-awaited redevelopment project, which is moving the library and staff into a smaller space in Rimrock Plaza. Staff said it’s been a difficult process, but one they know
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is back open after being closed for more than a week due to electrical issues. The shutdown began Friday, August 8, when technicians discovered a malfunctioning motor contactor, a component that provides power between the tram drive and motor. Repairs were delayed while crews located the
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After a comfortable weekend, highs remain near normal today and tomorrow but we see a significant heat trend for late-week. An Extreme Heat Watch (which will become a Warning) will be in place from Thursday morning through Friday night. In addition, monsoonal moisture is ready to make a move into the Coachella Valley starting Wednesday
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) Update 8/17: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department tells News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle, Nicholas was located on Friday Aug. 15 around 5:45pm in the 72000 block of Highway 111, and has been removed from the missing person database. This a developing story and will be updated with further information as it
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – About 8% of U.S. veterans have been diagnosed with PTSD at some point of their lives according to current estimates by Hill and Ponton a leading law firm. The firm says that percentage is possibly higher among those who served in recent conflicts or are registered with the VA,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Desert Chapel is our tenth high school football preview and second from the Manzanita league. The Eagles look to bounce back from their three-win season last year under head coach J David Miller. 2024 record: 3-6 overall, 2-5 Manzanita league 2025 schedule – all games 7pm August 22 at Desert Mirage BYE September
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a pleasant Sunday as the weekend relief continues! Folks visiting from out of the area for Splash House have been treated to some below average temperatures since Friday. Unfortunately, our relief from the heat will be rather short-lived, as our weather pattern will soon give way to more
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It’s feeling fantastic this weekend here in the Coachella Valley. This morning, temperatures are in the 70s, and we can expect temperatures below the seasonal average this afternoon. Whether you’re just walking around or if you’re headed to Splash House, make sure you’re practicing heat safety! There are some changes in the days ahead. Temperatures
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) Desert Christian Academy is our tenth high school football preview and first from the Manzanita league. The Conquerors look to go back-to-back as league champions and make a deeper playoff run under first-year head coach Chris Johnson. 2024 record: 9-2 overall, 7-0 Manzanita league (Manzanita Champions). Desert Christian Academy lost in the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The cost of food, including at home and away from home, is up 9.4% on the year, according to the Consumer Price Index. Valley residents told News Channel 3 the spike it causing them to be more conscious of their spending. “It’s just going with the flow right now and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve made it through the past couple of weeks’ extreme heat, and relief is finally here this weekend! Highs so far on Saturday have barely crept above triple-digits, as of 3:30 p.m. Some extra moisture has lingered over the valley, with dew points in the upper 50s and low 60s
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider has died after a major traffic collision according to the Desert Hot Springs police department. Authorities said just after 7 a.m. on Saturday officers responded to the intersection of Palm Drive and Dillion Road. The collision involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. First responders said the
Continue Reading MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators announced the arrest of a suspect accused in a Friday morning homicide out of Moreno Valley. The incident was reported around 4:00 a.m. in the 13000 block of Day Street. Investigators said the victim, 19-year-old Angelo Leivas, was found Friday morning with apparent gunshot wounds. They
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TGIF! Finally some pleasant “cooler”/less hot weather to wrap up the work week and head into the weekend across the Coachella Valley. Cooler-than-average weather will continue through the weekend, with high temperatures running a few degrees below normal due to a low-pressure system to our north, having an impact locally on our temps. If you’re
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – El viernes por la noche la policía realizaba la búsqueda de una persona en Palm Desert, que culminó con la detención de un sospechoso. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside informó que los agentes intentaron detener el tráfico en la zona de Warner Trail y Mountain View después de las
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ACTUALIZACIÓN 08/15/2025 Lucy Marilyn Barajas, de 41 años, fue acusada de asesinato, entre otros cargos, el viernes. Se declaró inocente de todos los cargos el viernes. LANDERS, Calif. (KUNA) – Una mujer de Yucca Valley fue arrestada tras un presunto accidente por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol, en el que un hombre falleció y otra
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators said they detained a suspect Friday night, following a short pursuit and perimeter search. The incident began Friday around 6:30 p.m. when deputies attempted a traffic stop in the area of Warner Trail and Mountain View. The suspect reportedly did not yield, initiating a pursuit. Investigators
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THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA) – El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella nombró oficialmente a Alena Callimanis para ocupar la vacante de Fideicomisaria del Área 2 en la junta de educación. Anteriormente, el puesto lo ocupaba Sylvia Paz, quien anunció su renuncia el 17 de junio. Paz indicó que renunciaba para comenzar un “sabático planificado desde
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) Palm Desert is the third team from the Desert Empire League to be featured in our annual team previews. The Aztecs look to defend their DEL title under head coach Rudy Forti, who enters his third year at the helm. 2024 record: 6-5 overall, 4-1 DEL (DEL Champions). Palm Desert lost in
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