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Measles Outbreak reported in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE, CA- County health officials are alerting residents of a measles outbreak connected with an earlier case in Western Riverside County. According to Riverside County Public Health officials, an additional Western Riverside County adult and child with possible links to the first case have tested positive for measles. This marks a localized outbreak of three total confirmed
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Local flower shops gear up for Valentine’s Day rush as spending hits record high
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Valentine’s Day approaches, flower shops across the Coachella Valley are in full bloom preparing for one of their busiest days of the year. Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is projected to hit a record $29.1 billion, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation. Shoppers plan
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Bicyclist dead following crash in Cathedral City Thursday night
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A bicyclist is dead following a crash in Cathedral City on Thursday night. Around 10:55 p.m., Cathedral City Police officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash at the intersection of Date Palm Drive and Ortega Road. Investigators determined a vehicle was traveling southbound on Date Palm Drive and run
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Tracking mild weather for the weekend, unsettled weather next week
It’s a partly cloudy start to the day here in the Coachella Valley. However, it’s still absolutely fantastic temperature-wise. It’s a mild morning, and the afternoon will have mild temperatures as well. Expect highs in the 70s for the next few afternoons. Winds will stay calm, and the air will be dry for the weekend.
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CIF-SS Playoffs: Girls basketball, soccer highlights and scores
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The CIF-SS playoffs continued Thursday, headlined by girls basketball and soccer. There were 17 games in which local teams were featured. Click HERE to find results, schedules and more information regarding the CIF-SS playoffs. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
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Sunnier skies for the remainder of the week, tracking wet weather next week
It’s a mild and sunny day here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures over the next few hours will be great for Villagefest. Although, as always, you may want to bring a jacket if you’re planning to head out to Downtown Palm Springs later this evening. Winds are calm, and there are a few upper-level clouds,
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Indio family of 3 speaks out on recovery after house fire
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio family is left picking up the pieces after a devastating house fire destroyed their familial home, car and nearly all their belongings. Marina Garcia says her family, including her one-year-old son, are now left without a home after Monday’s fire. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. at the
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I-TEAM: Fair For All? The effects of ICE fears on the Riverside County Fair
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Fair and Date Festival is officially underway in Indio — but for some Coachella Valley families, celebration is colliding with concern. As tens of thousands are expected to attend the annual event, recent immigration enforcement activity across the valley is causing some residents to think twice about going.
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Palm Springs officials review Prescott Preserve fire
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs city leaders are taking a closer look at last week’s Prescott Preserve fire. The blaze broke out Sunday, Feb. 1, burning about three and a half acres and nearly 100 palm trees before firefighters stopped its advance. At Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, Fire Chief Paul Alvarado presented an
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Un reconocido mago latino llega por 2do año consecutivo a la Feria del Condado de Riverside
INDIO, California (KUNA) – El reconocido mago Rafael, originario de Los Angeles, llega por segundo año consecutivoa la Feria del Condado de Riverside, ya que según sus palabras, el publico del valle de Coachella solicitó su regreso. El también ilusionista, cuenta con 20 años de trayectoria, ha sido participe de los programas de concursos, como
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CIF-SS Playoffs: First round boys basketball highlights and scores
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s a busy time of year for the winter sports season with the CIF-SS playoffs underway. Boys basketball was featured on Wednesday with many local teams in the first round. DEL champion Palm Springs defeated Pioneer 67-46 in their Division 4 opener. The Indians will be in Los Angeles on
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Palm Springs girls water polo advances to quarters, lone local team still standing in CIF-SS playoffs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs girls water polo defeated Indio 15-10 on Tuesday in the second round of the CIF-SS playoffs. The Lady Indians are the lone local girls water polo program still alive in the CIF-SS playoffs. Palm Springs travels to Orange County to take on Laguna Hills on Friday in the
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ICSO: Remains found near the Salton Sea in December confirmed to be those of missing teen T’Neya Tovar
VISTA DELMAR, Calif. (KESQ) The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thursday that human remains found in Salton City in December have been identified as 17 year old T’Neya “TT” Tovar, who was reported missing out of Riverside County. News Channel 3 first reported Wednesday that T’Neya’s mother, Charro Tovar, said the Imperial County Coroner informed
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