PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Desert Water Agency announces the retirement of General Manager Steven Johnson after 30 years of agency service. Johnson began his work with Desert Water Agency in 1995 as a DWA assistant engineer and worked his way up to become the company’s Assistant General Manager. Following the retirement of General Manager Mark
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the team’s 2025-2026 regular season schedule on Thursday. Caught up with Firebirds VP of Hockey Operations @TroyBodie on the 2025-2026 schedule release. No new opponents this year, but there will be new start times, as the organization says they took into consideration suggestions from the fans.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Global luxury group Kering is the new presenting sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced its multi-year partnership with Kering on Thursday. As part of the sponsorship, Women In Motion, Kering’s acclaimed program spotlighting women in the arts and culture, will
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Tim Leiweke has stepped down as the CEO of the Oak View Group after being criminally indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena in Texas, the Department of Justice announced. OVG said Leiweke, 68, will remain a shareholder
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center is set to offer a class for the community Thursday morning teaching them to stay fit and keep a healthy heart in triple-digit heat. Cardiac Rehab staff will be offering blood pressure checks and advice for health and wellness in the summer months. The program is
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City firefighters were called out to a single-story building at about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday night, finding it completely in flames by the time they arrived. Firefighters determined that the building in the 32000 block of Date Palm Drive, near Via Olivera and across from the Cathedral Village Shopping Center,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – In extreme heat, the risk of serious health issues like heatstroke and heart problems increases, particularly for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people 65 and older are more prone to heat-related health problems. Dr. Esfandiar Nasr, MD at Kaiser Permanente, said there’s several reasons
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Extreme heat will continue to impact the Coachella Valley today and Thursday, with high temperatures soaring between 114°F and 118°F. An Extreme Heat Warning is in place through 8 PM Thursday. The combination of high pressure and sinking air may cause ozone levels to accumulate near the valley floor. Because of this, an Air Quality
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – More children will be spending time in the pool to cool off in these current hot temperatures. It’s important to remember safety protocols to keep kids safe – Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in the home for children age five and under. While survival skills in
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3’s John White sat down with local Rep. Ken Calvert (R) 41st District on Tuesday to ask him questions on a wide-range of issues. On Wednesday, Peter Daut was able to speak with the valley’s other local Congressman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D) 25th District to get his
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Work on the Highway 111 Pavement Rehab Improvement Project is underway, and the impacts are already being felt by commuters and surrounding businesses. A vital, two-mile artery, thousands of commuters use highway 111 in La Quinta. Some say the once-smooth stretch of road has become a bumpy one, with potholes,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the Coachella Valley causing the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) to place a Conserve Alert on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service Extreme Heat Warning began at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning and is expected to last through 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening. IID
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – City officials in Palm Springs and Cathedral City are set to vote on approving additional funds for homeless services Wednesday night. The three-year agreements with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, or CVAG, will be handled by CVAG’s “CV Housing First” program. The program has been running since 2017. Palm
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) A News Channel 3 viewer reached out to report long wait times and what he described as a “hostile environment” while picking up a prescription at the Walgreens on Palm Drive. When News Channel 3 visited the store, we witnessed another frustrated customer confronting management over the delays. Store staff
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)– Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the illegal fireworks that are confiscated by Police Departments on the Fourth of July? According to Cathedral City Fire and EMS, they are collected by the Cathedral City Police Department and dropped off at Fire Station #2. “Once the fireworks are seized
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Eight law enforcement agencies in Riverside County were among nearly 150 recipients of grants administered by the California Highway Patrol for anti-driving under the influence operations and educational campaigns, it was announced today. “This funding represents a major step forward in our ongoing mission to save lives and prevent impaired driving,”
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An exhibit featuring photographs from several Coachella Valley journalists will open next week in Palm Springs, with proceeds funding the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation’s visual journalism internship. The opening ceremony will be held at the Stephen Richard Baumbach Gallery in the Backstreet Art District, at 4116 Matthew Drive. The exhibit
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The American Hockey League announced 2025-2026 home openers for all teams, including the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Mark your calendars 🗓️ #LetsFly Secure your seats now by becoming a season ticket member! Get more info here: https://t.co/X0UXOqfXIW pic.twitter.com/lbLn5wmTtu— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) July 9, 2025 The Firebirds first home game will be
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 49-year-old man pleaded guilty to murder for a high-speed DUI pursuit crash that killed a newlywed woman in Cabazon last year. Jason Ray McQueary of Hemet pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was immediately sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, according to the Riverside County District Attorney’s office.
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Update 7/14/25 The man injured in the shooting has died from his injuries, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. He was identified as Gustavo Melendrez-Hernandez, 29, of Coachella. Authorities said the suspect in this shooting, Cecilio Nando-Gonzalez, 28, of Coachella, will face murder charges. Original Report 7/9/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man has been
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