INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) celebrated its summer school graduation ceremony honoring the Class of 2025 earlier Thursday. This meaningful celebration brought together DSUSD students and families from five of the district’s high schools to highlight the important milestone for these accomplished students. Ryan Mancilla DSUSD graduate comments on his
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)– A new toll-free hotline is launching here in the Coachella Valley dedicated to supporting the migrant community. The hotline is operated through the United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation with the goal of offering support and guidance to families navigating the current immigration landscape.Organizers say callers will be able to speak with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Public Library will delay its closing to the public for three weeks following HVAC issues at a set temporary location. The Palm Springs Public Library was set to close July 19 for renovations with normal operations taking place at Rimrock Plaza on E. Palm Canyon Drive. Despite the changes,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents across the Coachella Valley taking a stand Thursday, joining a nationwide call to action. It’s part of “Good Trouble Lives On”, a movement honoring the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis, and shining a spotlight on the continuing fight for equality and justice. Community members gathering at the
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire damaged a residence in Indian Wells Thursday afternoon, leaving one firefighter injured. The fire was first reported at a little after 12:30 p.m. on the 45300 block of Sante Fe Cove Drive. The first arriving engines reported the structure was fully involved in fire. Heavy smoke was visible
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Today has been fairly moderate, with temperatures below the seasonal average and overall humid conditions. It has been humid for the last several days, but today is definitely the coolest day it’s been in a while. We are closely monitoring the radar as there is some rain nearby over the Santa Rosa Mountains, just west
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ)– The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation announced they have received a $250,000 grant from the Auen Foundation to restore the historic theater’s mezzanine. The Auen Foundation, a Coachella Valley-based private grant-making foundation, has awarded the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre with a $250,000 grant in their mission to restore the historic structure
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth have officially ended operations, meaning people contacting 988 for help no longer have the option to “press 3” to reach counselors specifically trained to respond to the needs of this group. The lifeline included a subnetwork for LGBTQ+
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – El año escolar está a la vuelta de la esquina y se prevé que los útiles escolares sean los más caros en años. Según Savings.com, las familias planean gastar la cifra récord de $628 por niño en ropa, útiles y tecnología, lo que representa un aumento del 4% con respecto al
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CONDADO DE RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – Se ha confirmado la muerte de un residente del condado de Riverside como resultado de una sobredosis de carfentanilo, anunció el Departamento de Salud Pública del Sistema de Salud de la Universidad de Riverside. La muerte, un hombre de unos 40 años, ocurrió en marzo de 2025, en las afueras
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ)– California is partnering up with the Trevor project to improve behavioral health services and affirming care following the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate specialized suicide prevention support for LGBTQ youth. Just weeks after the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate specialized suicide preventative support for LGBTQ youth through the 988 Suicide and
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Riverside County resident has been confirmed to have died as a result of a carfentanil overdose, Riverside University Health System – Public Health announced. The death – a male in his 40s – occurred in March 2025, outside Riverside County. The cause of death was recently confirmed as the process
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A bit of monsoonal moisture continues to slide in from Arizona, giving us partly cloudy skies and the slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms around the region. The chance of storms on the Valley floor are very low: at or below 20%, but there’s a better chance in the mountains and high desert communities.
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Good afternoon. It’s another warm and humid day here in the Coachella Valley. It’s also a bit breezy this evening, but nothing overly crazy. We’re keeping an eye on an area of low pressure off to our south. This system will help funnel even monsoonal moisture into Southern California by tomorrow. There are some moderate
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (Kuna) – Un proyecto de acueducto en Palm Desert ha generado frustración entre los dueños de negocios locales. Joel Ontiveros, propietario de Harv’s Car Wash, comentó que la construcción lo tomó por sorpresa. “Llevo más de 20 años trabajando aquí”, dijo Ontiveros. “Nunca me había pasado algo así, sin que nadie se enterara
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BANNING, Calif. (KUNA) – Un delincuente convicto acusado de matar a tiros a un hombre de 50 años en un ataque desde un vehículo en las afueras de la Reserva Indígena Morongo, al noreste de Banning, se declaró inocente hoy de asesinato en primer grado y otros cargos. Robert Eugene Leonard, de 43 años y residente
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new group of local students were recognized on Wednesday with this month’s “Do the Right Thing” award, which is a partnership between the Palm Springs Police Department and News Channel 3. Nine kids total were chosen for their accomplishments, positive attitudes, and contributions to the community. Congratulations to these
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KUNA) – El miércoles, los representantes estadounidenses Norma J. Torres (CA-35) y el Dr. Raúl Ruiz (CA-25) enviaron una carta a la secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS), Kristi Noem, condenando al DHS por obstruir ilegalmente sus esfuerzos para visitar los centros de detención migratoria operados por el DHS y el Servicio
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The City of Indio is set to open a time capsule that has been sealed for two decades. The 20-year-old time capsule was sealed back in 2005. The special event will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Indio City Hall Council Chambers, located at 150 Civic Center Drive. The
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) Marcin Rozpedski, who is not only a coach but the owner of the Rozpedski Tennis Academy, has made a difference in his students’ lives through the game of tennis. “Well, he definitely helped my character a lot,” Marcin’s son Chance said. “He helped me become a better person, and through that, he
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