PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has broadcast several special reports on air quality in the Coachella Valley since Hurricane Hilary hit back in August of 2023. Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Vice President Greg Rodriguez says they continually see more patients with asthma problems. In fact, frequent exposure to poor air quality,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — An Indio woman is looking for answers after her son, Caleb Garcia, was struck by a car while he was riding a bicycle. The incident took place around 6:00 am on June 5th in Indio at Dr. Carreon Boulevard and Highway 111. According to the Indio Police Department report, Garcia was
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) A first-of-its-kind desert escape is now open just outside the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. The Reset Hotel officially opened its doors Monday, becoming the first full-service boutique hotel built from the ground up in the high desert in more than 15 years. Located on Split Rock Avenue in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Summer isn’t over yet, but students are already preparing for the new school year. The City of Palm Springs wants to reduce the financial burden for families by offering supplies at no cost. The Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual backpack giveaway, offering free backpacks and supplies
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– LGBTQ+ trailblazer Mariah Hanson released the 2025 lineup for her epic Dinah Grand Finale full of rising stars, queer icons and aspiring LGBTQ+ talent. The festival will take place September 24-28 at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs, celebrating the long-lasting legacy Hanson has created with the iconic queer women’s festival.
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Una mujer falleció tras un accidente con volcadura en Indio el sábado por la noche. Poco después de las 9 p. m., el Departamento de Policía de Indio respondió a un accidente en la zona de Desert Canyon, ubicada al suroeste de Dillon Road y al oeste de Fargo Canyon Road. Por
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KUNA) – Una persona fue hospitalizada para evaluación tras un incendio en Cathedral City el lunes por la mañana. El incendio se reportó alrededor de las 10:30 a. m. en la cuadra 37100 de Cathedral Canyon Drive. Los bomberos lograron sofocar rápidamente el incendio y contenerlo en una sola unidad. Una persona fue
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ACTUALIZACIÓN: 07/21/25 CAL FIRE informa que el incendio Dale se mantiene en 1096 acres y está contenido en un 95%. El domingo por la tarde, la última orden de evacuación restante se redujo a una alerta de evacuación para las áreas afectadas. CAL FIRE informa: “Los equipos continuarán trabajando durante la noche extendiendo las líneas
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ)– Riverside County Department of Animal Services is partnering with PetSmart to bring adoption events to the valley for National Adoption Week. National Adoption Week takes place July 21-27, bringing adoptable pets to the Palm Desert and Hemet PetSmart’s to help them find their forever homes. “Partnering with PetSmart Charities allows us
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A high school in Indio will plant 22 trees in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, thanks to a grant from the Imperial Irrigation District, the district announced today. Amistad Continuation High School, 83501 Dillon Ave., was named a recipient of a Public Green Space Grant. The program will fund
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UPDATE: 7/21/25 11:30 A.M. – CAL FIRE reports that the Dale Fire remains at 1,096 acres and is now 95% contained. As of Sunday afternoon, the last evacuation order that remained was downgraded to an evacuation warning for the affected areas. CAL FIRE reports, “Crews will continue working through the night extending containment lines, griding
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Monsoonal moisture is easing, so we are a bit drier, and temps will remain below seasonal norms most of the week. Today, expect highs around 105 and that’s true most of this week. The temperature outlook for the week is very comfortable considering the calendar. Dew points and humidity levels will remain elevated today, but
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Blake Conrad lifted the Palm Springs Power to walk the Inland Valley Pirates 9-8 for their third consecutive CPCL championship title on Sunday at Palm Springs Stadium. Winning game one on Saturday, July 19th, the Power only needed one to hoist up the CPCL championship trophy. Hitting a walk-off in the
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ)–A golden retriever named Max. He’s been the town’s official “Mayor Max III” since 2022, and his popularity is undeniable. While most cities have human leaders, Idyllwild’s leadership is a bit more… fluffy. The tradition of electing a dog as mayor began back in 2012. It started with a local animal rescue group
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – As immigration enforcement intensifies across the Coachella Valley, Father Francisco Gomez, S.T. Priest at Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church said fear is gripping the faith community. “This is not right,” Father Gomez said. “It is not right what is taking place. It is affecting everything.” Father Gomez said some of his
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– Today is National Ice Cream Day and Brandini Toffee is serving up something sweet. The company announced it’s offering free ice cream at its Rancho Mirage location. The company says if you swing by Brandini’s Rancho Mirage location this Sunday, July 20th from 12–4 PM, you can get a free toffee
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Can you feel it? Extra humidity over the Coachella Valley means it’s been a bit sticky outside, but highs remain cooler than normal! That moisture is set to linger on Monday, but will gradually move out through the rest of the week. Overall, it’s been a gorgeous day across the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One woman is dead after a rollover crash in Indio Saturday night. Shortly after 9 p.m., the Indio Police Department responded to a crash in the desert canyon area located southwest of Dillon Road and west of Fargo Canyon Road. For reasons still under investigation, a Jeep Wrangler traveling through the
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