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DESERT CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) — One eastbound lane of Interstate 10 reopened Wednesday morning near Desert Center after a series of crashes involving several big rigs. The collisions prompted a full eastbound closure earlier in the morning, with traffic diverted off the freeway at Highway 177. Authorities said no major injuries had been reported. Drivers
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors at Desert Regional Medical Center are encouraging men to talk with their health care providers about their individual risk and screening options. The American Cancer Society estimates 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2026. Dr.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – “I definitely think it’s time for a new direction.” That’s the sentiment some voters shared as Palm Desert City Council candidates took the stage Tuesday night. The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce (PDACC) hosted the candidate forum at the Family YMCA of the Desert at 43930 San Pablo Avenue.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is once again partnering with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the Coachella Valley Dream Home Giveaway. The 2027 house is already starting to take shape in Palm Desert. Merritt Framing is wrapping up two weeks of work putting up the walls, ceilings, and roof system.
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INDIO, CA (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department will host two community presentations this week to provide residents with information about Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and their use in the community. Indio Police held its first presentation on Tuesday, where police demonstrated a step by step walkthrough of what using the ALPR software
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Graham Bennett was working on the Paramount lot last week when a plane towed a banner over the studio: “Welcome to Saudiwood, David!” Five days later, California and 11 other states settled their lawsuit against Paramount Skydance, clearing the way for its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. On Tuesday, protesters
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was taken to the hospital after a fire in the garage of a Whitewater residence Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on the 13100 block of Galbreth Drive. “Firefighters are at-scene of a single-story single-family dwelling fire, first arriving unit reported the garage fully involved
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a crash in Palm Desert Tuesday afternoon. The single-vehicle collision was reported just after 4:30 p.m. on Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore. Details on the crash were not available. Deputies remain at the scene at the Palm Desert Walmart
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ)- Palm Springs International Airport is bringing together employers and airport partners for its sixth annual job fair as the Coachella Valley prepares for its busy travel season. The job fair will be held Wednesday, September 23 at the Palm Springs Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)- PGA West is hosting a job fair at the Private Clubhouse in La Quinta, with a variety of seasonal positions available including golf operations, food and beverage, hospitality, and gold course maintenance. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and this will e an on-the-spot interviewing and
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Police Department has officially opened its new $7.26 million annex, giving officers and detectives additional space as the city prepares to expand its police force in the coming years. City leaders, police officers and community members gathered Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – N Gene Autry Trail was reopened Tuesday afternoon at the Whitewater Trail in Palm Springs. Gene Autry was originally closed between E Via Escuela and Salvia at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday for sand removal and maintenance. The roadway was opened just after 5:00 p.m. Palm Springs police initially issued an
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Police detained a nude man who was reported to be loitering on school grounds at Two Bunch Palms Elementary School in Desert Hot Springs. The incident was reported just after 1:35 p.m. on Tuesday. Police said officers arrived at the school within two minutes, with additional aerial support from
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OASIS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two fires broke out today in the community of Oasis involving a mobile home and three greenhouses, authorities said. The blazes were reported shortly after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 80000 block of East Frontage Road and in the 90200 block of Avenue 80, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The holidays may still be months away, but Southern California residents planning to send gifts and cards through the mail can start circling December deadlines today after the U.S. Postal Service released its recommended shipping dates for Christmas delivery. For mail and packages traveling within the contiguous United States, the Postal Service
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors today approved a $400,000 contract spanning five years with a Los Angeles-based consultancy that will manage anti-sex trafficking training sessions for the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. In a 5-0 vote without comment Tuesday, the board authorized the DPSS to enter into the agreement with the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monday, September 21st marks the International Day of Peace. Conflict rages on in the Middle East. The war in Ukraine continues. A number of civil wars and armed conflicts are happening in Africa. These conflicts are all being tracked with the Council on Foreign Relations’ Global Conflict Tracker, found here.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Fire officials said the lessons learned from Tropical Storm Hilary are already shaping their response plans for a potentially strong El Niño season. It’s not just our local leaders — the state is urging all Californians to prepare now. On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the city of Coachella will expand services at the Coachella Community Business and Resource Center, giving local businesses and entrepreneurs greater access to training, workspace and other resources, it was announced today. “This partnership gives us the opportunity to take what we
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 1,200 customers were left without power in Palm Desert Monday night. According to the Imperial Irrigation District, as of 8:00 p.m., 1,232 customers are impacted from Sweetwater Drive to 38th Avenue. IID’s map shows that the area includes the Avondale Golf Club and Palm Valley Country Club. The
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