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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert trustee Rubén AríAztlán Pérez pleaded guilty to DUI charges earlier this week and received 60 months of probation. Pérez, 33, reached a plea agreement with the District Attorney’s Office, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. On Monday, he pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence BAC .08 or Higher
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A federal jury today found that the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department bore some responsibility for the death of a 29-year-old Beaumont man who suffered fentanyl poisoning in jail while awaiting trial for attempted murder, recommending that the dead man’s family receive millions for their loss. “After a week of trial, a
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BERMUDA DUNES, CA (KESQ) – A Bermuda Dunes man was arrested after a multi-agency effort was initiated following a tip that the person possessed videos and images of child sexual abuse material. Indio Police say on June 10, 2025, a CyberTip was received from social media platform Kik regarding a user suspected of possessing multiple
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A Riverside County judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring the county and Registrar of Voters Art Tinoco to preserve records from the November 2024 general election and the November 2025 Proposition 50 special election.
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ)- The Palm Springs Cultural Center will host two free community tribute screenings to celebrate Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. The Cultural Center says this September, they’re opening the doors of the Historic Camelot Theatre for two evenings to come together and celebrate Dolly Parton and Tim Curry—two singular performers who brought
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PALM DESERT (KESQ) – A Palm Desert man was arrested Monday after allegedly assaulting a contractor who was working to replace a vandalized license plate reader camera and threatening him with a knife, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was reported at about 10:25 a.m. on August 24 near Monterey Avenue and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Locals and visitors gathered at Hunters in downtown Palm Springs to pay tribute to Dolly Parton. A vigil was held at the popular gay club on Arenas Road, where fans gathered in joy and sadness. Organizers said the goal was to bring together love, lights, memories, and gratitude for a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Big changes are coming to the Ramon Road Bridge, but concerns are growing over the impacts of a long construction project. The Ramon Road Bridge is set to be widened from a 4-lane bridge to a 6-lane bridge, with 3 lanes flowing in each direction. The goal is to reduce
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As college students return to campus for a new semester, tuition is only one piece of the financial pressure many are facing. The costs of food, housing and other everyday necessities are increasingly part of the equation for students trying to earn a degree. At College of the Desert, the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The world is mourning country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes are pouring in from around the world and here in the Coachella Valley, she’s also being remembered by those who knew and worked with
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hollywood journalist and Coachella Valley resident Sue Cameron joined News Channel 3 live in studio to remember the legendary Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Cameron met Parton numerous times over the years. “Dolly Parton was real. Dolly Parton did not have a public persona
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MEXICALI, Mexico (KESQ) – U.S. government activities in, and travel to, Mexicali have been suspended on Tuesday, August 25, due to “threat information,” the U.S. Embassy in Mexico announced. “We are alerting U.S. citizens of this potential threat,” the agency wrote in a message Monday night. There were no additional details on the threat available.
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Federal agents and local authorities conducted a large-scale excavation at the Salton City property where Abraham Feinbloom was arrested for the murder of 17-year-old T’Neya Tovar.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)— The Palm Springs City Council is set to consider a temporary moratorium on new data center development at its meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, as cities across the Coachella Valley continue to grapple with the potential impacts of large-scale computing facilities. The proposed measure would establish a 45-day pause on new data
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorist died today after experiencing a medical emergency and colliding into another vehicle in Palm Desert, authorities said. It happened around 10 a.m. Tuesday at 78152 Varner Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said a driver in a white Toyota Tacoma experienced an unspecified medical
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved two five-year agreements involving the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, continuing law enforcement services in Rancho Mirage and public safety training at College of the Desert. The board voted 5-0 without comment on both agreements. The first agreement, worth approximately $86 million, extends
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Skywatchers have a reason to look up Thursday night as a partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the Coachella Valley. The eclipse will peak around 9:12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, with the moon visible toward the east and southeast. During a partial lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow covers only part
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert is helping students get connected as the fall semester gets underway with Welcome Day at its Palm Desert campus. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and will give students a chance to learn more about campus resources, ask questions and connect with faculty and staff. Stay with
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WHITEWATER (CNS) – A man was found dead by authorities today near state Route 111 in Whitewater. Officers responded to a call of a pedestrian down at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday on SR 111 near Interstate 10, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said arriving officers found a deceased man in the “desert area
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The parents of fallen Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez are inviting the community to come together Wednesday night to honor their son and other service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The fifth annual Hunter Lopez Lightsaber Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, at the La Quinta
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