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Another very warm day expected
High pressure again will keep temps well above average, but there are big changes coming next week. Expect temps in the lower 80s later this afternoon as our streak of beautiful conditions continues. The pattern holds steady through the weekend with temps in the lower 80s, but major changes are on the way by midweek
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Firebirds beat Barracuda behind Molgaard’s late goal, improve to 5-1 in December
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the San Jose Barracuda 4-2 on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena. Nikke Kokko turned away 38 shots, while Oscar Molgaard’s late goal helped Coachella Valley to their 14th win of the season. Chemistry and confidence starting to show. Coachella Valley continues their hot stretch, now
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La Quinta high school names gymnasium in honor of former wrestling coach Tom Jenkins
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — La Quinta high school held a special ceremony Wednesday night, naming their gymnasium after Tom Jenkins, the longtime wrestling coach who passed away in 2013 due to cancer. Jenkins led the La Quinta wrestling program to 52 straight league wins, eight Desert Valley League titles, and three CIF-SS championships. A coach, teacher and
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Palm Desert Councilmember Jan Harnik discusses proposal to not recognize Pride Month
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Hours of testimony and debate after a proposal for the city to not recognize Pride Month, including the display of a Pride banner at City Hall. Councilmembers ultimately voted 4-1 to reject the proposal, introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto. A day after the meeting, the dust continues to
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Sunshine & 80s in store for Rest of Week
Palm Springs will stay warm and sunny through the end of the week, with daytime high temperatures running well above average for mid to late December. A light breeze is possible this evening but otherwise very pleasant and mild weather is on deck through the remainder of the week. Over the weekend, things cool down
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Police release video, photos of vehicle wanted in deadly hit-and-run crash in Yucca Valley
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released video and photos of a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash last month in Yucca Valley. Detectives are looking for a beige, tan, or gold-colored Toyota Corolla that was seen leaving the scene of the crash, which was reported on
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Local doctors emphasize importance of flu vaccines
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – One in three parents say they plan to skip the flu shot for their child this season, according to research from the Lurie Children’s Hospital. The study shows parents often believe their child doesn’t need it or prefer home remedies. News Channel 3’s Tauli Anderson talks with local doctors and
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First look inside rebuilt Papa Dan’s after long-time restaurant was destroyed in fire
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Papa Dan’s will soon make its return to Palm Desert, nearly a year and a half after it was destroyed in a fire. Papa Dan’s, along with three other businesses in Palm Desert, burned down in April of 2024, after an arson attack. The restaurant first opened its doors in 1984.
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Policía de Indio reforzará patrullaje en la ciudad por incremento de homicidios
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Los recientes homicidios que han ocurrido en la ciudad de Indio sin aparente relación pero situados en la misma zona han sacudido a la comunidad. Pese a que el más reciente presenciado el día de ayer continua bajo investigación, sin haber revelado más datos al respecto, le cuestionamos al sargento Abraham Plata, cuáles serían las acciones a realizar para reforzar la seguridad en la ciudad, a la que nos comentó: “No es algo normal cuando tienes dos incidentes así entre un mes”, expresó Plata. Así mismo, uno de los principales mensajes que el departamento de policía quiere emitir a la comunidad, es eliminar el estigma de relacionar los homicidios y el uso de armas de fuego con la comunidad hispana. “Sabemos que en la ciudad de indio la mayoría de la comunidad son hispanos, pero no es más los hispanos donde han sido homicidios. porque en los primeros meses del año tuvimos un homicidio donde el hijo mató a sus papás y no eran hispanos”, expuso Sargento Abraham Plata. También comentaron su intención de implementar con mayor rigurosidad programas educativos enfocados en las juventudes de
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Delincuente que disparó a un agente en Coachella es declarado culpable de agresión a un agente de paz
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un delincuente convicto que disparó a un agente del sheriff del condado de Riverside cuando este intentó arrestarlo al final de una persecución en Coachella fue declarado culpable hoy de agresión con arma de fuego contra un agente del orden público y otros cargos, aunque el jurado no logró llegar a un
Continue Reading Policía publica video y fotos del vehículo buscado en accidente mortal de atropello y fuga en Yucca Valley
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – El Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de San Bernardino publicó video y fotos de un vehículo buscado en relación con un accidente mortal de atropello y fuga ocurrido el mes pasado en Yucca Valley. Detectives buscan un Toyota Corolla color beige, canela o dorado que fue visto huyendo del lugar del
Continue Reading Felon convicted of assault on peace officer for shooting deputy in Coachella
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted felon who shot a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy when the lawman attempted to arrest him at the end of a pursuit in Coachella was convicted today of firearm assault on a peace officer and other charges, though jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the most serious
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Varias personas fueron arrestadas tras órdenes de registro relacionadas con un tiroteo y robo ocurridos el mes pasado en Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Varias personas, incluido un joven de 15 años, fueron arrestadas tras órdenes de registro relacionadas con un tiroteo y robo ocurridos el mes pasado en Indio. Las órdenes de registro estaban relacionadas con un tiroteo y robo ocurridos el 24 de noviembre cerca de la zona de la Avenida 44 y la
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CV Link Ramon connection lacks safe pedestrian crossing while under construction
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – While the CV Link opened in November, several parts of the stretch remain unfinished including a crosswalk at the Ramon Road bridge in Palm Springs. The Ramon crossing stands at the entrance of Palm Springs from Cathedral City, and often sees drivers traveling at fast speeds across the bridge. News
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Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum to retire on Dec. 18, city set to release details on acting chief
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum will retire this month, city officials confirmed to News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij. City officials said Crum will officially retire on Dec. 18 after 36 years of dedicated service in law enforcement. Cathedral City is expected to announce more details on an acting police
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