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Living Desert earns national recognition in USA Today rankings
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is receiving national recognition after earning multiple spots in USA Today’s 10Best rankings, including being named one of the top zoos in the country. One highlight is the zoo’s Australian Adventures exhibit, which ranked in the top five nationwide and features an immersive, walk-through
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Stagecoach 2026 arrests drop 21% from last year
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Arrests at the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival fell about 21% from last year, according to data released by the Indio Police Department. Police reported 119 total arrests during the three-day country music festival, down from 151 arrests in 2025. The festival ran April 24–26, with campers arriving the day before. False
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Mild with a warming trend in store
Winds are lighter today, and a Windblown Dust Advisory is set to expire late this morning. Winds are expected to be very light today, especially in comparison to the winds we experienced over the weekend. Temps promise to quite pleasant, running just slightly below our seasonal norms (90). The cooler air mass remains in place
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Lingering Breezes this Evening, Warming Trend This Week
Today brings calmer weather to the Coachella Valley, with a few continued breezy spots this afternoon and temperatures still below our seasonal average. Our Windblown Dust Advisory remains in place until 9am tomorrow. Highs warm a little bit each day through midweek, upper 80s tomorrow. Then climbing back into the low 90s by Wednesday. We’re
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Fatal Indio crash raises safety concerns on Avenue 44
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a head-on collision in Indio that Indio Police said may have been caused by an impaired driver. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street. For Antonio Cazarez, who witnessed the
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Dr. Phyllis Ritchie on how you can stay healthy during summer travel
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Summer travel season is approaching and local doctors want you to be prepared before you get on a flight or visit packed venues. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with infectious disease specialist Dr. Phyllis Ritchie about how you can stay healthy.
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City officials respond to Stagecoach evacuation order
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Festivalgoers were forced to evacuate Stagecoach Music Festival Saturday night due to strong winds, causing chaos and leaving some confused. Goldenvoice sharing this message on the Stagecoach app Saturday night at 7:46 p.m: “Due to severe weather, please exit the event site and move to your vehicles or protected areas outside
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Indio considers tighter controls on gas station growth citywide
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio is set to consider new rules that would limit where gas stations can be built. The effort follows a year-long review sparked by concerns about an oversaturation of stations, especially along major corridors, and a temporary moratorium on new permits that expires June 18. The draft ordinance would ban new
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Riverside County voters will still see Swalwell’s name on primary election ballot, but Democrats are unfazed
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The primary election is just a little over a month away. But, as the countdown continues, some late changes to the ballot won’t be made, including the biggest one: Eric Swalwell’s withdrawal from the governor’s race. Swalwell withdrew from the race and resigned from Congress after several sexual assault and
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22-year-old man killed in head-on collision in Indio; Driver suspected of DUI
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision in Indio, possibly caused by an impaired driver in Indio, police said today. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street, according to the Indio Police Department.
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Estrogen patch shortage impacts women nationwide
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches is making it harder for women to access a common treatment for menopause symptoms. The patches help manage issues like hot flashes, insomnia, and brain fog — but demand has surged 86 percent since 2021, outpacing supply. “It is an issue in North America… demand
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Derrama económica de los Festivales: ¿Negocios locales fueron beneficiados o no?
INDIO, California (KUNA) – Los festivales de Coachella y Stagecoach en su edición 2026 propiciaron la visita de miles de asistentes al Valle de Coachella, y en específico a la ciudad de Indio, sede del evento. Muchos negocios locales reportaron incrementos en sus ventas, como es el caso de la cafetería Everbloom ubicada en Dowtown
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Breezy & mild today, warming this week
Today the winds are much calmer, but we’ll see some breezy conditions into the afternoon. A Windblown Dust Advisory remains in effect until 9 tomorrow morning due to the potential for gusty winds. Highs will be quite comfortable and a good bit below our seasonal average (89)… Temps begin to warm up as soon as
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Coachella Mayor Frank Figueroa speaks on controversial data center
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Newly-appointed Coachella Mayor Frank Figueroa, spoke with News Channel 3 for the first time on the controversial proposed data center. News Channel 3 has been working to get information from city officials for weeks on the proposed Coachella Valley Technology Campus at Avenue 52 and Filmore St. Figueroa says the campus
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Firebirds defeat Condors 6-2 for the series win, advance to Pacific Division semifinals
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are moving on to the Pacific Division semifinals after eliminating the Bakersfield Condors from the playoffs. The Firebirds won the first round best-of-three series 2-1, sealing the deal with a 6-2 win in Game 3 on Sunday. The first period was a battle between the Firebirds and Condors.
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