INDIO (CNS) – A 32-year-old man accused of gunning down his one-time girlfriend’s lover as he left her Coachella Valley home was inflamed with rage and intended to shoot to kill, prosecutors said today, while the defense argued that the defendant was blinded by passion and also believed the victim was going to pull a
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters say it will take several hours to fully contain a vegetation fire that has burned half an acre Wednesday afternoon in Mecca. The fire was first reported along 66th Avenue. CAL FIRE told News Channel 3 there is heavy fuels in the area, however, no structures are threatened. It’s estimated
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The Packhouse at Aziz Farms is hosting a second day of KidChella, this time with Desert Sands Unified School District. The fun kicks off at 9:00 am and runs until noon. More than 450 kids and their parents get to shake, rattle and rock at the second annual outdoor KidChella summer concert festival on a
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Walmart is planning to remodel 57 California stores in 2025, including the location in Palm Desert, company officials announced Wednesday. “Walmart is proud to deepen its commitment to California by investing in local stores, empowering associates and enriching the communities it serves every day. Today, Walmart unveiled details of 57
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We’re just days away from the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway drawing! On Tuesday, one lucky ticket holder will be announced as the winner of this year’s beautiful dream home, built by GHA Companies, located in La Quinta. When you reserve your $100 dollar ticket by calling 1-800-535-6748, you could win this stunning new home and support the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeat the Calgary Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Game two will be on Saturday back at Acrisure Arena. Wow! Firebirds defeat the Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Mitchell Stephens plays hero for Coachella Valley with the game winner. Much needed rest days
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – Jurors convicted a 21-year-old man of false imprisonment for attacking a Thermal girl on her way home from school, but were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on a sexual assault charge and another count, resulting in a mistrial for those felonies. The Murrieta jury weighing the fate of Christian Daniel
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Committed to making Palm Springs a destination for everyone – Greater Palm Springs is now a Certified Autism Destination. The announcement was made on Monday at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Greater Palm Springs spokespeople say this landmark designation champions accessibility and inclusion for all visitors. In fact, the
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Yucca Valley town officials are seeking suggestions for naming the town’s new development located on Elk Trail between Twentynine Palms Highway and Yucca Trail. The project, slated for completion this Spring, will feature parking, charging stations, picnic areas and more. Name suggestions are due by May 1st, and will be
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – This Earth Day, the City of Rancho Mirage hosted its first-ever Earth Day Celebration at the Rancho Mirage Library. More than 10 organizations and community partners set up booths and interactive stations for attendees of all ages. Kids made crafts and learned the importance of sustainable practices. They planted peppers
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Earth day is a good reminder that we can always improve our habits, including picking up a few more that keep our planet in top condition, and two local companies are proving you don’t have to go very far to get help making those greener choices. Although living more sustainably can seem intimidating, it can
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is continuing to help women and children in need. On Tuesday April 29th, the rescue mission will host it’s ribbon cutting event for their new Women’s and Children’s expansion shelter. The expanded shelter space adds an additional sixty beds to care for clients. Women and children
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Over $100,000 worth of personal belongings, gone. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said it’s investigating multiple thefts reported at La Quinta Resort & Club during the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. One victim said at least 9 people were hit, and together they lost over
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs police officer is recovering in the hospital after being stabbed during an altercation with a suspect Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened at around 2:40 p.m. on the 1500 block of N. Sunrise Way. Officers initially responded to a disturbance call in the area, according to the Palm
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – With prices for live music soaring, fans are turning to payment plans as a way to afford and pay for their festival tickets. More than 60% of Coachella attendees this year used the festival’s payment plan, according to Billboard, compared to 18% when the program began at the festival in 2009.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The remaining four contestants in the Riverside County Fast Pitch Competition will convene to deliver final presentations next week, hoping to win a slot in the national meet and vie for a $1 million private equity investment for their enterprise. “This is a time when we spotlight the incredible creativity and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Prosecution testimony got underway Tuesday in the trial of two men accused of gunning down the owner of a Cathedral City convenience store during a robbery. Charles Lamar Campbell of Beaumont and Joel Ortiz Hidalgo of Desert Hot Springs, both 23, allegedly killed 61-year-old Chris Sgouromitis of Cathedral City in 2021.
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Update 4/22/25 Indian Canyon is now open at the wash, officials announced. Update 4/19/25 Gene Autry is back open, city officials announced. Original Report 4/16/25 Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Drive were both closed to traffic through the Whitewater Wash in and out of Palm Springs starting Wednesday morning. Palm Springs Police cited low
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Anthony Anderson is set to host the 7th Annual Anthony Anderson Celebrity Golf Classic at the prestigious BIGHORN Golf Club in Palm Desert, California, on May 18-19, 2025. Presented by Lexus, this highly anticipated event brings together A-list celebrities, sports figures, and entertainment industry icons for two days of golf, philanthropy, and celebration—all in
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PINE COVE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 71-year-old woman was killed when her SUV plunged down a mountainside near Pine Cove, authorities said today. Â Â Cheryl Brault of Yucca Valley was fatally injured at about 5 p.m. Monday along Mount Edna Road, just west of Highway 243, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer Jonathan Torres
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