PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A two-story office building in Palm Desert was demolished today in preparation for a new public library anticipated to open in 2028. The Parkview office building demolition took place at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday adjacent to Civic Center Park, where construction on the new building is expected to begin this summer,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – One of the utilities serving the Coachella Valley and neighboring locations procured more than $20 million in state disaster relief funding that will ensure repairs to energy infrastructure damaged during storms in the previous year, officials said. “This is exactly why we pursue every available funding opportunity at the state
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 45-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a vehicle and a UTV vehicle Wednesday in Sky Valley. The crash was reported at around 4:40 p.m. near the area of 22nd Avenue at Marshall Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, a man driving a Toyota Camry was traveling
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Indio is once again embracing festival season with the return of “Chella,” a free, family-friendly event bringing music, culture and community together. Held at Center Stage, the midweek celebration features live performances, including a set from brother duo Tropa Magica, who shared a message of unity through music amid ongoing
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A group of local seniors is gaining attention at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for spreading positivity to festivalgoers. The group, known on social media as “Oldchellas,” has been spotted greeting attendees as they walk into the festival grounds, holding uplifting and inspirational signs. Videos circulating online show the seniors
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UPDATE 4/15 SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Adopters from across Riverside County came to the San Jacinto Animal Campus for the chance to adopt recently rescued ducks. The ducks were rescued from a home in Anza, after officials say an animal sanctuary got out of control, resulting in overcrowding and poor living conditions for the
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The Indio City Council will vote on Wednesday to approve a $500,000 budget for a veterans memorial project at Miles Avenue Park, featuring seven pillars representing the seven branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and an ADA-compliant walkway.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage was named as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, according to an independent quality analysis conducted by Premier, Inc. and published by Modern Healthcare. According to the report, Eisenhower Health was ranked number 18th out of 30th in the Teaching Hospital category. Other categories include
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be returning to the El Paseo Shopping District next week, continuing a beloved tradition that has brought the iconic hitch to the avenue for years. The Clydesdales will be unloaded and hitched at approximately 2:00 p.m. on the frontage road parallel to Highway 74, behind
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury selection got underway today for the trial of a parolee accused of shooting a 14-year-old girl in the head and endangering four other children as they rode in a vehicle near downtown Indio. Vicente Manuel Reyes, 30, of Thousand Palms allegedly perpetrated the attack in 2018 and has been
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Victoria Carpenter will be the interim executive director of the Palm Springs International Airport, the city announced. Carpenter’s first day as Interim Director will be Friday, May 22. The airport’s current executive director, Harry Barrett, will depart next month to serve as the new Assistant Director at the Sacramento County Department
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio invites residents and festivalgoers to a series of free, family-friendly events at Center Stage in downtown during the 2026 festival season. Midweek festivities continue with the return of CHELLA on Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The evening begins with a lively performance by
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – The chief executive officer at bankrupt Palo Verde Hospital is resigning, planning to spend about another week on the job before making her exit, officials announced Wednesday. Sandra Anaya’s resignation will take effect April 23. She’s been at the helm for 13 years, according to the Palo Verde Healthcare District. The
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A facility designed to provide free services to Coachella Valley residents experiencing vision loss will arrive in Rancho Mirage later this year, officials announced today. Braille Institute Coachella Valley, a nonprofit, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on May 6 at 42525 Rancho Mirage Lane, with the 52,000-square-foot facility expected to
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly in its dominance of the live events and ticketing industry, validating complaints that the industry giant was stifling competition and driving up fees for fans. The verdict was reached following a lengthy trial in New York federal court
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A rise in crashes this week along Interstate 10 and Highway 86 has the California Highway Patrol (CHP) doubling down on patrols. News Channel 3 has reported on several collisions this week. On Tuesday, there were two separate crashes: a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 86 in Thermal, and a crash involving
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The eastbound Interstate 10 off-ramp at Monterey Avenue has reopened after a crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV early Wednesday in Thousand Palms, authorities said. The collision was reported around 5:17 a.m. on the Monterey Avenue overcrossing at the eastbound I-10 off-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ)- As global tensions continue overseas, local active‑duty service members were honored Friday night at a flagship community fundraiser supporting military families. The American Friends of Our Armed Forces hosted its 21st annual “Salute to Our Troops” fundraiser at Toscana Country Club, bringing together Marines, families and supporters for an evening of
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One person was killed and six others were treated for injuries in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 10 in Thousand Palms, California.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County will not be picking up the tab in the legal battle over Sheriff Chad Bianco’s ballot investigation. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Tuesday to decline to hire or pay outside counsel to defend Bianco in four lawsuits tied to his ballot seizure investigation. A county spokesperson confirmed
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