PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A false bomb threat in downtown Palm Springs on Sunday triggered evacuations and street closures, stirring worrisome memories for local business owners still recovering from a car bombing outside a fertility clinic just four months ago. While no device was ultimately found, the emotional toll was very real for those
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Officers Association is partnering with community leaders and local sponsors for its 9th Annual Palm Springs Memorial Motorcycle Ride. The event brings together riders, families, and community members to honor the lives and sacrifices of fallen law enforcement officers. The Memorial Ride combines a scenic motorcycle
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors’ meeting that had beenscheduled for Tuesday, September 16th has been canceled. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen did not publicly announce a specific reason, saying only that theagenda prepared for Tuesday’s meeting will be combined with a “special meeting” agenda set for Monday, September 22nd.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A three-decade-old murder case in the Coachella Valley is moving forward in court after investigators used DNA technology to identify a long-haul truck driver as the suspect. On March 30, 1993, the body of 30-year-old Sherri Herrera, a mother of four from Tulare, was discovered off the eastbound Hayfield Road on-ramp
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some Coachella Valley communities are seeing the wealth of its residents change in big ways. The Los Angeles Times published a new report on Monday, which showed some Coachella Valley communities taking the top spots in the state for income growth of its residents between 2017 and 2022: Thousand Palms:
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez (CA-36) says the annual pilgrimage of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Palm Springs to Coachella should move forward, despite recent cancellations tied to fears over immigration enforcement. In an interview with News Channel 3, Gonzalez said the tradition is an important statement of faith and unity. “I would
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 33-year-old man already in jail has been charged with murder in connection with a homicide one year ago in Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. Adrian Martinez was charged Friday with the murder of Juan Sanchez, 58, of Coachella. Sanchez was killed in a shooting on the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Duran Duran, one of the most iconic and influential bands in music history, will perform live at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs on Monday, December 30, as part of their highly anticipated Invisible Days Tour. After igniting stadiums and arenas across Europe this Summer, the exclusive headline show will give fans a chance to experience the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs will host a flag ceremony Friday as a tribute to American service member prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday in front of City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Way. The city will raise and fly the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Beginning Wednesday, Riverside County residents who call 911 with medical needs that may not warrant a trip to the hospital will be directed to healthcare professionals available 24 hours a day for phone consultations intended to reduce the burden on ambulance services countywide. The “911 Nurse Navigation” program is slated to
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Update 9/15/25 Four suspects have been charged in connection with the assault. Isiah Manning, 24, and Camaron Dearman, 21, were arrested on Sept. 11. The next day, police also arrested Dikie Reagins, 21, and Cordell Wash, 18. Manning and Dearman are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday. Reagins and Wash are set to appear in
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Update 9/15/25: A 54-year-old Cathedral City man suspected of making a phony bomb threat in Palm Springs was released on $5,000 bail on Monday. Jail records show he is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 20. Update 9/14/25 – 4:44 pm: Palm Springs Police are clearing the scene after police dogs did not detect
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – More than a hundred people gathered this evening at Palm Desert Civic Center Park for a candlelight prayer vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Attendees held candles and signs as they reflected on Kirk’s work and the impact he had on many young conservatives. Throughout the evening, residents embraced one
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – A viewer shared a photo of antisemitic graffiti found at Extra Space Storage in Bermuda Dunes on Sunday. News Channel 3 reached out to the business, but an Extra Space Storage official said stores are closed on Sunday. Rabbi David Lazar of Congregation Or Hamidbar in Palm Springs said the act
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15 as a time to honor and recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and rich histories of the Latino community in the United States. The month begins on September 15, marking the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador,
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Assemblyman Greg Wallis reacted to Saturday’s vote on California’s ‘cap-and-trade’ program. State lawmakers, with a democratic majority, passed AB 1207 earlier in the day. AP reported the program set a declining limit on planet-warming emissions from major polluters. Republican Assemblyman Greg Wallis released this statement after Saturday’s vote: “We all
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Update 9/13/2025 Palm Springs Police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting on Friday in the 500 block of Avenida Cerca. Officers identified a 48-year-old Palm Springs man, as being involved in the homicide. He was arrested and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center. That suspect is
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The El Centro Border Patrol announced the launch of new social media pages. The platforms include Facebook, Instagram, and X. The sector said the goal for its online presence was to provide real-time updates on public safety matters, as well as share important alerts. In a statement released to News
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of culture, family, and tradition with ¡Viva Indio!, a community event honoring Hispanic Heritage. The festival will take place Saturday, September 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Indio, offering a night of music, food, and family-friendly fun. The
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Desert Hot Springs landmarks will open to the public Saturday as part of “Doors Open California,” a statewide celebration of historic sites. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can tour Cabot’s Pueblo Museum and the Historic Rock House. The city said the Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is the hand-built
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