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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a suspect after a pursuit ended in a crash in Coachella Sunday night. Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, deputies attempted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation near the area of Tripoli Way and Bagdad Avenue. Deputies say the driver failed to stop, and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — After entertaining audiences for more than two decades, Dancing with the Stars is giving fans a new way to celebrate the hit ABC competition series. The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con is coming to Palm Springs later this summer, bringing together professional dancers, celebrity contestants and fans for a three-day event filled with live
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CALIPATRIA, Calif. (KESQ) – An earthquake was reported on the southeastern tip of the Salton Sea Sunday night. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake registered at a magnitude 3.2 at 8:26 p.m. on Sunday. The epicenter was about 10 kilometers northwest of Calipatria. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A mobile home fire on Esperanza Avenue and Elm Street was contained by crews around 2:40 p.m. Sunday. CalFire reports the fire broke out at 12:27 p.m., burning about half an acre of vegetation in the area. The flames destroyed a residential mobile home and outbuilding, before being fully contained by
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three hikers were rescued Saturday evening near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, according to Cal Fire and Riverside County Sheriff’s. Cal Fire conducted a remote area rescue on Willow Creek Trail in the Mount San Jacinto wilderness area, around 9 p.m. Saturday. A Riverside Sheriff’s helicopter was contacted during the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 100 students from across the Coachella Valley are one step closer to achieving their educational goals after receiving scholarships from the Dr. Carreón Foundation. The nonprofit organization celebrated its annual scholarship awards ceremony Sunday at Shadow Hills High School, recognizing the Class of 2026 and students continuing their higher education.
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By Alejandra Jaramillo, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Dalia Abdelwahab, Auzinea Bacon President Donald Trump announced Sunday that an agreement with Iran has been reached and that the US will end its naval blockade on the country, marking the most significant development yet in months of negotiations. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Indio marked a milestone Friday night with its first-ever Pride celebration, bringing live music, community resources, and families together in the heart of downtown. The free, all-ages event took over Center Stage from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring performances from Julian and the Band, Giselle Woo &
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As triple-digit temperatures return to the Coachella Valley, many families are looking for ways to stay cool while enjoying summer break. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is proving to be a popular destination for both local residents and visitors. Guests at the water park said the facility offers a fun way
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – On June 13, 2026, members of the Indio Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU), Major Crimes Unit (MCU), Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT), and the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET) conducted a registered sex offender compliance operation throughout the City of Indio. The operation focused on verifying compliance with
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Police continue to investigate a shooting that damaged a vehicle Friday evening in Mecca. The shooting was reported at around 6:10 p.m. near the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and 4th Street. “Upon arrival, deputies spoke to the reporting party, who described a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Grapefruit
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Rancho Mirage, Calif. — The City of Rancho Mirage is helping local businesses and restaurants this summer, and helping people stretch their dollars. The “Shop Local Rancho Mirage Gift Card” program’s latest offer is a 50-percent bonus to anyone who purchases a Shop Local gift card. There’s a week to go for this latest deal, which
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ0 — Box Canyon Road has reopened after an overturned vehicle caused a diesel fuel leak in the Mecca area Friday night. The Riverside County Transportation Department said Box Canyon Road was closed from Interstate 10 to the All-American Canal at about 8:10 p.m. Friday because of the crash and fuel spill. Crews
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. — An Indio policeman with a troubled past accused of pulling a gun on a Bermuda Dunes woman to shut her up about a neighbor-on-neighbor dispute stemming from purported romantic liaisons and drugs was charged today with felony and misdemeanor counts. Salvador Cardenas, 30, of Joshua Tree, was arrested following an investigation
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 51-year-old Riverside County firefighter accused of sexually assaulting three women — including while he was on duty in Temecula — pleaded not guilty today to a dozen felony and misdemeanor offenses. David Renteria III of Placentia, in Orange County, was arrested in April following a sheriff’s department investigation initiated last
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mark your calendars! The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced special dates for the 2026-27 season, including the home opener. The Firebirds’ home opener will take place on Friday, October 2. There was no word on who the opponent would be. Other dates include: Los Firebirds – Friday, October 30 Teddy Bear
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INDIO, Calif. — FIND Regional Food Bank announced that President and CEO Debbie Espinosa will step down on Aug. 28, 2026, after more than eight years leading the organization. She will become President and CEO of Harvesters, the Feeding America food bank serving 27 counties across Missouri and Kansas. Since joining FIND in 2018, Espinosa
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A dispute between a downtown Palm Springs restaurant owner and her landlord is drawing attention after a disagreement over a Pride poster displayed in the restaurant’s front window. Ashley Stein, co-owner of Saffron Restaurant and Lounge, says the property’s owners have repeatedly asked her to remove the poster since it
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cathedral City man who molested two boys has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, however, he was released on time served, as the case dates back over a decade. David Hadley Pio, 67, previously admitted two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old under a
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped today for the 22nd time in 23 days, decreasing 2.7 cents to $5.643, its lowest amount since March 20. The average price has dropped 42 cents over the past 23 days, including 2.1 cents Thursday, according
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