PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is gearing up for Battle in the Desert, which will return to the Valley Oct. 11. The boxing showcase has been growing in popularity through the Coachella Valley for nearly 10 years. Something organizer, Jesus Gonzalez is proud to see. “It started pretty small in
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A powwow hosted by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians this weekend is expected to draw upwards of 30,000 visitors to Cabazon for a range of competitions and celebrations. The tribe’s 34th annual “Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow” event is being held Friday through Sunday at the Morongo Casino Resort &
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — One man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck near the I-10 freeway in Indio Saturday afternoon. Officials say the victim was hit by oncoming traffic, while crossing the westbound on-ramp at Monroe Street. Deputies say the truck’s left front struck the man causing multiple injuries. The victim died
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens attended the Indio Police Department (IPD) local car seat event this weekend. Patrol officers assisted and shared information with parents on children’s car seating. Elvia Ojeda, parent, said she’s thankful IPD provided this opportunity to the community. “I’m just so excited,” Ojeda said. “They were so nice. My son is
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re keeping a close eye on nearby thunderstorm activity – something we’ve been tracking into the weekend over the past few days. Some showers popped up across the desert late Friday and into early Saturday morning, and as forecasted, greater chances for more showers have occurred into Saturday afternoon. Radar
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Mecca, Calif. (KUNA) – Los constantes impactos ambientales que rodean a la comunidad de Mecca han propiciado un latente peligro a la salud de sus habitantes. En específico la empresa local The desert view power, ha sido señalada como uno de los principales emisores de contaminación, su manera de operar ha sido vigilada por autoridades a nivel
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The family of a local man who died tragically while on vacation in Colombia is speaking out. Fernando Martinez died on Thursday. We are hearing from his family, desperately trying to get his body back to the Coachella Valley. His family says he and several friends were drugged by a group of women while on
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Update: On Sunday morning, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that an investigation in Thousand Palms was connected to Saturday’s shooting in Rancho Mirage. Investigators closed off the area between Robert Road and Varner Road on Sunday afternoon, around 3:00 p.m., for a follow-up investigation for that same incident. News Channel 3’s crew at the
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PALM SPRNGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local doctors want to raise awareness about diabetes related complications that are often missed, especially wounds that are hard to heal. They say most diabetics do not treat their wounds effectively. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 38 million Americans live with diabetes, and roughly 30 percent of
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Teachers integrating culinary arts into an elementary class. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony joined Walter Clark at Coral Mountain Academy to meet Christopher Smith, an amazing educator teaching students with disabilities through the art of cooking. Smith goes above and beyond for students with disabilities, using cooking as a fun and inclusive way to bring
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The Shadow Hills High School Choir joins Foreigner onstage Saturday at the band’s Fantasy Springs Resort Casino concert. The choir will accompany Foreigner to sing the classic hit, “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The legendary rock band has teamed with high schools around the country to perform its signature 1984 power ballad during tour stops. The
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A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms continues this Friday afternoon, mainly for the mountains and deserts. Gusty winds also linger through tonight as that cutoff low slides back into the region. Shower chances increase Saturday, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms likely between late morning and early evening. Best chance of rainfall will
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UPDATE: News Channel 3 and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter extend a thank you to all who turned out to support our first ever Cans ‘N Kibble event. The community came through to show their care for the animals – donating over 8,000 pounds of kibble, 4,100 cans of pet food, and more than $16,000
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The Find Regional Food Bank has officially opened a new warehouse, marking a major milestone in its mission to end hunger in the Coachella Valley. The facility will allow the organization to expand its food distribution, provide educational programs, and support workforce development initiatives for the community. Bill Sanchez, president and
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Palm Desert, Calif. (KESQ) — This Hispanic Heritage month, here at News Channel 3, we are telling “Stories that Inspire.” We meet a young migrant from Michoacán, Mexico. Her name is Alexandra Ramirez, who owns a gym called “The Camp Transformation Center” in Palm Desert. A native of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, and like many immigrants,
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(PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — This year marks the 34th annual celebration of the Dinah. It is the world’s largest and longest-running music for queer women, nonbinary folks, and allies. The music festival is from September 24-28 at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs. Founded in 1991 by Mariah Hanson, The Dinah has evolved from
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) A verified GoFundMe is now helping the family of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the Riverside County teen found in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard earlier this month. The fundraiser lists Esmeralda Lozano as the organizer on behalf of the Rivas Hernandez family, and GoFundMe confirmed to News
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – At critical overcapacity, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus (CVAC) says they are urgently looking for adopters and fosters this weekend. Marlo Clingman, the manager at CVAC, says they have no room for any dog that arrives today due to critical overcrowding. “Most of our large dogs have been here for
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