COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. — Dozens of demonstrators gathered across the Coachella Valley on Friday to mark International Workers’ Day, using the occasion to highlight concerns about economic pressures, workers’ rights, and policies they say are affecting working families. In Rancho Mirage, participants lined the streets holding signs and chanting in support of labor rights. Attendees
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – The two eagles at the Big Bear nest now have their names, Sandy and Luna. The nonprofit that runs the nest camera, the Friends of Big Bear Valley, made the announcement on Friday. The names come from a vote by Big Bear Valley third-grade classrooms. Chick 1’s name is Sandy,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The advance sale for the 2027 Coachella Music and Arts Festival has sold out, the festival announced. Passes went on sale Friday at 11 a.m. They were no longer available by 2 p.m. According to the Coachella website, all passes are sold out, with the waitlist open. The advance sale is
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By Chris Isidore, Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — Spirit Airlines is set to announce in the coming hours that that it will halt flying as of 3 am ET Saturday, according to two sources familiar with its plans, making it the first significant US airline to halt operations in nearly 25 years. The shutdown comes
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Texas men suspected of stealing items from an individual in Thousand Palms were behind bars today. The two men, ages 24 and 25, both of Houston, were booked into the Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and multiple outstanding arrest warrants, according to
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – On National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus is encouraging the community to consider adoption as shelters across Riverside County continue to face high demand. According to county data, more than 29,000 dogs and cats entered the shelter system last year. Locally, that demand is putting
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Drone Festival returns May 1 and 2 at Palm Springs High School, bringing student teams from across the country — and around the world — together for competition. The event includes teams from Palm Springs Unified, as well as students from states like Texas and New York,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of community members got a first look inside ABC Recovery Center’s new expansion in Indio on Thursday. The center has helped thousands of people battle addiction for decades. ABC Recovery Center employees said its new campus includes dorms, a healing courtyard, a welcome center, gym and much more. Officials said
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night in Palm Springs. The crash was reported at a little after 8:15 p.m. on the intersection of East Palm Canyon Drive and Cherokee Way. “The preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle traveling eastbound on East Palm Canyon Drive struck an
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In two recent standoffs involving suspects across the Valley, the Regional SWAT Team and local police departments have used technology to de-escalate incidents. Namely, wireless robots have entered homes or buildings to scope out the scene before officers do. “Either the robot or their drone has actually seen people inside
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation is responding to a lawsuit claiming the organization refused to pay. Wired Works LLC. and three co-plaintiffs filed the lawsuit. They allege the Berger Foundation accepted more than $300,000 in development work and more than 5,000 hours of labor. The filing says the foundation then
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is getting a behind-the-scenes look at how local elections are secured and verified. The County of Riverside Registrar of Voters is opening its doors today, April 30, for a public logic and accuracy test ahead of the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The testing, which began at
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Gas prices are back in the spotlight across California and they’re now a key issue in the race for governor. California’s gas tax currently sits at more than 61 cents per gallon, with total taxes and fees pushing close to 90 cents per gallon. At the same time, prices statewide often range between 5 and
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IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A judge has agreed to head to trial for the man accused of murdering a teen in Salton City after shocking details were revealed in court Thursday. Check Out Coverage From Our Sister Station KYMA Abraham Fienbloom is accused of murdering and dismembering 17-year-old T’neya Tovar. Thursday, several deputies and a special investigator with the FBI took
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PINE COVE, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker was injured today while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail east of Pine Cove, requiring public safety agencies to mount a rescue operation. The “hiker down” call was received just after 1 p.m. on the mountain trail, which courses through the San Bernardino National Forest, according to the Riverside
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Los Angeles Lakers’ G League team has a new home. The Lakers announced on Thursday they are relocating their NBA G League team from El Segundo to the Coachella Valley. Introducing: The Coachella Valley Lakers ☀️Beginning with the 2026-27 season, the Lakers G League team will play home games
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Ticket sales start Friday for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Summer Pass, officials announced. Summer Passes are valid May 1 through August 31, 2026, and include unlimited Tram admissions for the passholder, a 10% discount on additional Tram admissions (limit 4), a 10% discount at Peaks Restaurant and Pines Café, and free parking. Summer Passes are $85 for adults and
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) –Drivers along Interstate 10 experienced delays Thursday morning after a law enforcement pursuit ended on the eastbound side of the freeway near Date Palm Drive. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were initially dispatched around 4:55 a.m. to the 25000 block of Silent Creek Road in Moreno Valley for
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CNN By Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Congress voted to reopen key parts of the Department of Homeland Security — including the Transportation Security Administration — Thursday after weeks of GOP infighting that prolonged a record shutdown of the critical agency. The bill to fund the department, which has
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley High School Lady Arabs girls soccer team will be celebrated Saturday with a “Key to the City” presentation in honor of the squad’s Division 5 championship. “This city of Coachella is proud to present the Key to the City to the remarkable Lady Arabs, whose dedication, hard work and
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