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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers in Indio might notice a larger police presence Friday night. From 7 pm to 2 am, Indio Police will conduct a DUI saturation patrol, aiming to catch impaired drivers and keep roads safer. News Channel 3 joined Officer Viktor Custic for a ride-along to see firsthand how the operation works.

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– The magic of Disney met the curiosity of Coachella Valley kids during a special one-day event at the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert Friday morning.  During the magical one-day event, young imaginations were encouraged to dream big, build boldly, and ask a lot of questions. In partnership with Walt Disney

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The dedicated professionals who who help make meetings, conventions, and festivals across the Coachella Valley run smoothly were recognized in a celebration of appreciation on Friday evening. Visit Greater Palm Springs offered a series of webinars all week for local event services professionals to stay on top of the latest

La Quinta, Calif. (KESQ) – Fire crews battled their second house fire in La Quinta reported on Friday. The latest fire erupted just after noon on the 52-500 Block of Avenida Carranza. According to a Cal Fire Battalion Chief, on scene, the first arriving unites found a working fire with smoke coming from the rear of the

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Several small quakes have struck near the Coachella Valley over the last couple of weeks. As earthquakes are unpredictable, it’s important to stay prepared with an updated quake kit. USGS has a list for creating a preparedness kit for families, including: Fire extinguisher Adequate supplies of medications for all family

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ)– Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) launches Unleash Your Superpower- Adopt a Hero event following the popularization of Krypto, Superman’s loyal canine companion, who was inspired by a real-life RCDAS shelter dog. Ozu, the real-life inspiration for Superman’s four-legged friend, was one of 37 small dogs brought to a RCDAS shelter

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) is calling out for community support for food donations following rising demand from “food insecure” families leaving CVRM’s food pantry depleted.  The CVRM was founded in 1971 and distributes about 175 boxes of food to local families each Wednesday. CVRM reports that recently there has been

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is partnering up with 29 Palms Marine Corps Community Services and Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center to launch free shuttle service for Marines today. Today, the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in partnership with 29 Palms Marine Corps Community Services and Joshua

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – According to a new study, regular walking at a target of 7,000 steps a day can play a vital role in reducing the risk of heart disease and other health complications. The popular step count goal of 10,000 steps a day can be daunting, but 7,000 daily steps is much more

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Concerns are growing among local vendors at Palm Springs’ popular VillageFest as a new wave of tariffs begins to raise uncertainty. Some are worried about how the new tariffs could affect the cost of ingredients—and ultimately, their ability to keep prices affordable. Eri Nox, owner of the recently launched avocado-based

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Americans born in 1990 have four times the risk of developing rectal cancer compared to those born in 1950, according to a new study that reveals how dramatically cancer patterns have shifted across generations. The alarming trend also extends to gastrointestinal cancers, which have surged by 15 percent in just one

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)– The FIND Food Bank is helping empower local youth by offering different partnerships and internship programs.   The FIND organization aims to provide students with skillsets to pursue a higher education, hands-on training, professional development and more.   “Here at FIND food bank, what we do is we want to give our youth of

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents near Avenida Ximino and Baristo Road in Cathedral City saw a heavy presence of Riverside County Sheriff law enforcement in their neighborhood Thursday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office reports that shortly after 12:00 p.m., members of the Emergency Response Team and Gang Task Force went to the 3100 block of