INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Arrests at the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival fell about 21% from last year, according to data released by the Indio Police Department. Police reported 119 total arrests during the three-day country music festival, down from 151 arrests in 2025. The festival ran April 24–26, with campers arriving the day before. False
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a head-on collision in Indio that Indio Police said may have been caused by an impaired driver. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street. For Antonio Cazarez, who witnessed the
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 48-year-old inmate choked on food while inside a housing unit at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility and was pronounced dead, authorities announced today. Deputies assigned to the Banning facility received notification of the inmate undergoing a medical emergency on Sunday, prompting jail staff and medical personnel to immediately respond
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Festivalgoers were forced to evacuate Stagecoach Music Festival Saturday night due to strong winds, causing chaos and leaving some confused. Goldenvoice sharing this message on the Stagecoach app Saturday night at 7:46 p.m: “Due to severe weather, please exit the event site and move to your vehicles or protected areas outside
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center was expected to reopen next month following a months-long closure and delays with equipment manufacturing and delivery issues with a $4 million facility-wide infrastructure upgrade. A target reopening date was scheduled for May 23, but city officials said the center might reopen at an earlier
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio is set to consider new rules that would limit where gas stations can be built. The effort follows a year-long review sparked by concerns about an oversaturation of stations, especially along major corridors, and a temporary moratorium on new permits that expires June 18. The draft ordinance would ban new
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The primary election is just a little over a month away. But, as the countdown continues, some late changes to the ballot won’t be made, including the biggest one: Eric Swalwell’s withdrawal from the governor’s race. Swalwell withdrew from the race and resigned from Congress after several sexual assault and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision in Indio, possibly caused by an impaired driver in Indio, police said today. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street, according to the Indio Police Department.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Join us this Friday for the 16th annual FIND Food Bank Telethon. The telethon airs live on News Channel 3 from 7 p.m to 8 p.m. Your support helps FIND Regional continue providing essential food and resources to our community. Every contribution makes a difference—be part of the impact. Call in
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – An 18-year-old motorist was killed in a rollover crash on the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway in Beaumont, where he may have lost control during a downpour, the California Highway Patrol said today. Salvador Ortiz of Rialto was fatally injured just before 7 a.m. Sunday on the westbound 60 at Potrero
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Palm Desert, Calif. (KESQ) – Five outstanding local students will receive $3,000 scholarships to support their pursuit of higher education at the college, university, or trade school of their choice, thanks to the California Desert Association of Realtors (CDAR). The selected recipients represent a diverse group of driven and accomplished students from across the Coachella Valley,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – La Quinta’s Brandun Lee is set to return to the ring soon, signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing organization. Lee announced the signing on Monday on his Instagram. He added that a fight announcement is on the way. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brandun Lee (@brandun_lee)
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — The iconic Mary Pickford Theatre is marking 25 years of cinematic memories with a special three-day anniversary celebration, taking place Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17. The event is being titled “Where Were You in 2001?” with organizers inviting the Coachella Valley community to step back in time and revisit
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol will conduct a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period beginning tomorrow, focusing on speeding to help reduce serious and fatal crashes across the state. The MEP will be in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday until 5:59 a.m. Wednesday. The enforcement effort will take place throughout the day and
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By Betsy Klein, Kevin Liptak, CNN Politics (CNN) – Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the president among other charges. The 31-year-old made his first appearance in federal court on Monday. Investigators are examining a message alleged to be from the suspect.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches is making it harder for women to access a common treatment for menopause symptoms. The patches help manage issues like hot flashes, insomnia, and brain fog — but demand has surged 86 percent since 2021, outpacing supply. “It is an issue in North America… demand
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Newly-appointed Coachella Mayor Frank Figueroa, spoke with News Channel 3 for the first time on the controversial proposed data center. News Channel 3 has been working to get information from city officials for weeks on the proposed Coachella Valley Technology Campus at Avenue 52 and Filmore St. Figueroa says the campus
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Arenas District came alive this weekend as the third annual Big Gay BBQ brought together food, music, and community in a vibrant lead-up to Palm Springs Pride. Held April 25 and 26, the free two-day event featured award-winning barbecue vendors, live entertainment, and outdoor beverage lounges, giving locals and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong winds forced a temporary evacuation at the Stagecoach country music festival Saturday night, sending large crowds toward exits before the event resumed about an hour later. Andy Nord, festivalgoer, said he was walking back to meet family near the main stage the moment attendees were ordered to evacuate. “I saw
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UPDATE 4/26 7:30 p.m.: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police say a barricaded suspect believed to be responsible for shooting one person, died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday evening. This is a developing story. Stick with News Channel 3 for the latest details. 4/26 4 p.m.: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm
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