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BLSS: Week 9 high school football highlights, scores and more

October 16, 2025 9:15 PM Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Week 9 of the high school football featured nine games, including two undefeated teams Xavier Prep0@Palm Springs26 FLa Quinta40@Rancho Mirage13FYucca Valley30@Coachella Valley55FDesert Mirage14@Cathedral City20FBanning28@DHS27FHamilton7@Desert Christian51FSan Jacinto47@Desert Chapel41F Thursday games: In the DEL, Palm Desert defeated Shadow Hills 38-14. In the DVL, Twentynine Palms took care of Indio 44-25. Stay with

La Quinta Fall Festival welcomes residents for free, family friendly celebration

October 17, 2025 3:07 PM Athena Jreij

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta kicked off season with it’s first annual Fall Festival, held at La Quinta Park Friday evening. The festival featured live music from The Chico Band, ballon and caricature artists, a photo booth, jumpers and face painting, all for free. Food truck vendors were also at

Dodgers sweep Brewers to advance to the World Series

October 17, 2025 8:21 PM Jesus Reyes

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Los Angeles Dodgers are going back to the World Series! The Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 Friday night to complete a series sweep and win the National League Championship Series. It was a legendary night for Shohei Ohtani, who hit three home runs and struck out 10 batters. HE

Silver anniversary for Nat’l Monuments postponed amid federal shutdown

October 17, 2025 7:27 PM Haleemon Anderson

A celebration in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monuments is being postponed, it was announced today. “The ‘Monument in Our Back Yard’ is turning 25, but for now the party will have to wait,” Friends of the Desert Mountains said in a statement, Friday. The celebration,

Palm Springs Pride unveils Pride Monument at Frances Stevens Park

October 8, 2025 3:18 PM Timothy Foster, City News Service

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride unveiled an eight-foot-tall monument commemorating the contributions of the LGBT community in the Greater Palm Springs area. An unveiling ceremony was held Friday morning at Frances Stevens Park near the corner of Alejo Road and Indian Canyon Drive. Attendees included Mayor Ron deHarte, Al Jones,

Increased security ahead of ‘No Kings’ rallies across Coachella Valley

October 17, 2025 12:14 PM Luis Avila

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Thousands are expected to gather across the Coachella Valley on Saturday for a series of “No King” rallies, with events planned in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Palm Desert. In response to the expected turnout, local law enforcement agencies have announced increased patrols and visible police presence throughout the day.

Carver Tract sidewalk project to mark completion with ribbon cutting ceremony

October 17, 2025 6:41 PM Haleemon Anderson

CARVER TRACT (KESQ) – Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor Manuel Perez will host a ribbon cutting Saturday in the Carver Tract neighborhood, signaling the completion of the infrastructure project to pave sidewalks in the unincorporated community. Supervisor Perez and the Riverside County Transportation Department invite the community to celebrate this milestone. A community celebration and

Silvercrest CEO bonds out after homicide arrest, attorney disputes DA claim he fled from authorities

October 17, 2025 12:20 PM Garrett Hottle

UPDATE 10/24/2025 – Rodriguez appeared before a judge on Friday, October 24 for a felony settlement conference. The conference was continued to January 14, 2026. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Silvercrest Advertising CEO William Rodriguez has been released from jail after posting bond, a day after being arraigned on homicide charges in connection with a 2024

Palm Springs Pride suspending promotional ties with Silvercrest Advertising

October 17, 2025 4:35 PM Garrett Hottle

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Greater Palm Springs Pride has suspended its promotional relationship with Silvercrest Advertising after the company’s CEO, William Rodriguez, was arrested this week on homicide charges connected to a 2024 hit-and-run crash that killed 60-year-old Christina Barrington in Cathedral City. On Friday morning, the Pride organization’s website still listed Silvercrest as a

Baby Emmanuel Case: Advocates say guilty plea not enough without recovery of remains

October 17, 2025 10:22 AM Garrett Hottle

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) Advocates say justice for Baby Emmanuel Haro remains incomplete even after his father’s guilty plea to murder charges in Riverside County Superior Court. Jake Haro, the father of 7-month old Emmanuel Haro, pleaded guilty to murder, child endangerment, and filing a false police report during a Felony Settlement Conference on Thursday. Prosecutors

Federal suit progresses against sheriff’s office that hired deputy that murdered Riverside family

October 17, 2025 3:51 PM Jesus Reyes

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A federal lawsuit alleging gross negligence against a Virginia law enforcement agency for hiring a deputy who went on to kill a Riverside couple and their daughter in order to abduct the youngest member of the household before killing himself is gradually proceeding toward trial, the plaintiffs said today. The

‘We need a miracle,’14-year-old hit by DUI driver in critical condition

October 16, 2025 4:32 PM Athena Jreij

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — One of two boys struck in a La Quinta DUI crash last week, is in critical condition at Loma Linda University Medical Center, according to his family. On Friday October 10th, Thermal Sheriff’s deputies responded to a collision at the intersection of Highway 111 and Adams St., when they found

All Color Growers pumpkin patch opens tonight in Bermuda Dunes

October 17, 2025 5:48 AM Allie Anthony

BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – The seasonal pumpkin patch at All Color Growers in Bermuda Dunes is opening its gates today, with a special promotion offering free entry for opening night only. The patch opens at 5:00 PM and will continue operating on weekends through October. The pumpkin patch will be open Friday through Sunday this weekend and again next

‘Dark Side of Paradise’ – Drugs in the Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Community

October 15, 2025 3:46 PM Peter Daut

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has reported extensively on the drug crisis impacting the Coachella Valley, affecting people from all walks of life. Anchor Peter Daut turned the focus to the LGBTQ+ community, which, according to national data, is far more likely to use illegal drugs than the general population. He spoke

Desert X art installation along SR 62 found vandalized

October 16, 2025 11:19 AM Luis Avila

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A temporary Desert X art installation near Desert Hot Springs has been defaced with graffiti, leaving many residents and visitors frustrated and disappointed. The large stone structure, part of the valley-wide Desert X contemporary art exhibition, towers above the desert floor along Route 62. Titled “The act of being

Baby Emmanuel Case: Father pleads guilty to all charges, including murder

October 16, 2025 11:01 AM Garrett Hottle, Jesus Reyes

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The father of baby Emmanuel Haro pleaded guilty to all charges in the murder case, News Channel 3 confirmed Thursday. There is still no word on whether investigators have located the remains of seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro. The Haros appeared in court for a felony settlement conference Thursday in Riverside, where Jake

Silvercrest CEO/Founder charged in deadly hit-and-run crash released on bail

October 15, 2025 10:17 AM Athena Jreij

Update 10/16/25 William Rodriguez has been released from jail on bail, county jail records show. Rodriguez was being held on $2 million bail following his arraignment on Wednesday. He is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 24 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Original Report 10/15/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — William ‘Billy’ Frank

City of Coachella H to ‘Tree for All’ event at Bagdouma Park

October 16, 2025 1:36 PM KESQ-Newsroom

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella is inviting the community to a “tree for all” event this weekend. There will be 58 total trees planted by attending guests. The city secured $35,000 of funding for these trees through the Imperial Irrigation District’s Public Green Space grant titled “Tree for All.” You can help

KISS co-founder Ace Frehley dead at 74

October 16, 2025 3:30 PM Jesus Reyes

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (October 16, 2025)— Ace Frehley iconic founding member of KISS, died Thursday at the age of 74, his family confirmed. Frehley was on life support after a recent fall at his home. Frehley’s family issued the following statement: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have

Sheriff’s veteran killed during apparent hunting accident in Idaho

October 16, 2025 2:18 PM City News Service

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Riverside County sheriff’s lieutenant killed during an apparent hunting accident in southern Idaho was a 25-year law enforcement veteran, whose loss prompted the sheriff’s department today to extend “heartfelt condolences” to his loved ones. Lt. Nathan Kaas suffered a mortal gunshot wound early Sunday morning while on a mountain hunt