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El Condado de Riverside Reporta un Ligero Aumento de la viruela del mono
CONDADO DE RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – Las autoridades sanitarias del Condado de Riverside informan un ligero aumento de casos de la viruela del mono (MPOX) en las últimas semanas, lo que ha impulsado nuevos recordatorios para que los residentes se mantengan alerta. Los expertos afirman que el riesgo general para la población sigue siendo muy bajo. Aun
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Hombre arrestado bajo sospecha de asesinato en Idyllwild en 2004
IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 43 años de San Mateo se encuentra hoy en prisión bajo sospecha de asesinar a un joven de 18 años cuyo cuerpo fue encontrado cerca de una ruta de senderismo en Idyllwild hace más de 21 años, informaron las autoridades. Los agentes respondieron a un reporte de un excursionista
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Un pedazo de la historia de Southern Pacific llega a Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un vagón de tren de acero inoxidable de 1951 que alguna vez recorrió el país cobra nueva vida en el Valle de Coachella. Gloria Franz, miembro de la junta directiva del Museo de Historia del Valle de Coachella y segunda vicepresidenta, afirmó que el Museo lo está convirtiendo en una réplica de
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Residents at Indio housing complex concerned about improper trash maintenance
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents of a housing complex in Indio are raising concerns over the lack of proper maintenance for the trash. They say the accumulation of garbage at Sun Castle Condominiums on Aladdin Street is bringing unwelcome guests that include flies, rats, and cockroaches into their homes. They also say a lack of
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Three arrested on suspicion of shooting at Sheriff’s deputies in Thermal
Update 12/8/25 Two additional suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting. Both suspects are 18-year-olds who were taken into custody on Sunday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. No further suspects are believed to be involved or outstanding, the agency confirmed. Original Report 12/5/25 THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – One person is in custody
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JW Marriott debuts Gingerbread Junction for holiday season
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert kicked off the holiday season with the debut of its Gingerbread Junction, a lobby installation created in part by local high school students. This year’s display features gingerbread homes designed and built by students from La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Coachella Valley
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Deputies start countywide anti-DUI campaign Friday, continuing to New Year’s
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Beginning Friday and continuing to New Year’s Day, Riverside County sheriff’s deputies will engage in operations countywide to deter drunken and drug-impaired driving. The department’s annual “Winter Mobilization” is slated to run roughly three weeks in multiple locations, relying on saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints and similar efforts to crack down on
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Lance Bass, Patrick Evans help light up Christmas Tree at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway lit up its Christmas Tree Sunday, with the help of pop star Lance Bass and News Channel 3’s Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans. The Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree is comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, which can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley. Bass, one-fifth of the
Continue Reading Riverside County Reports Slight Increase in MPOX
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County health officials are reporting a slight increase in mpox cases in recent weeks, prompting renewed reminders for residents to stay aware. Experts say the overall risk to the general public remains very low. Still, health leaders emphasize that early diagnosis can significantly reduce the severity of symptoms and
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High temps continue to warm up this week
High pressure building across the Western U.S. will result in daytime highs about 15 degrees above average (70). Those warmer temps will last throughout the week and into next weekend. Highs today will be in the lower 80s, then we see higher temps by midweek. Throughout week, we’ll enjoy sunny conditions, with overnight lows still
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Firebirds defeat Canucks 2-1 to sweep weekend series
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks 2-1 on Sunday at the Rogers Forum. The Canucks struck first in the middle frame. Ben Berard scored his sixth goal of the season three minutes and nine seconds into the second. The Firebirds answered with a short-handed goal. J.R. Avon buried
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Coachella Valley shoppers get ready to spend this holiday spending
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the 2025 holiday season gets underway, shoppers across the Coachella Valley are approaching gift giving with caution and creativity. While national retail forecasts predict a record-breaking holiday season topping $1 trillion in spending, local families are focusing on stretching their budgets, prioritizing experiences, and taking advantage of online shopping.
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Sam Long wins 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 La Quinta
Update 10:30 p.m. 12/7/25 – This article was updated to reflect the correct winners of the 2025 IRONMAN in La Quinta. LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Sam Long stood at the top of the podium at the IRONMAN 70.3 La Quinta triathlon. The 29-year-old American crossed over the finish line in three hours and 36
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Palm Springs Vintage Market hosts holiday food drive
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Vintage market is hosting a holiday food drive today to support the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. Organizers say they will be accepting donations all day and are looking for non-perishable food items such as tuna, dry pasta and cereal. The market is located at 200
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Southern California to warm far above average this week
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve had some incredible weather in the Coachella Valley over the past week with mild conditions and sunny skies! We’ll continue our warming trend this week, with 80s through next weekend. Monday should bring 80s back to the valley, with low 80s expected for most spots. By the time Tuesday
Continue Reading A piece of Southern Pacific history comes to Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 1951 stainless steel train car that once rolled across the country is getting a new life in the Coachella Valley. Gloria Franz, board trustee for the Coachella Valley History Museum and second vice president, said the Coachella Valley History Museum is turning it into a replica of a Southern Pacific
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Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car in Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – One person is the hospital with significant injuries after a vehicle vs. pedestrian in Palm Springs Saturday night. Around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Palm Springs Police Department sent out a road closure alert for a traffic collision on North Indian Canyon Drive, near Mel Avenue and Tachevah Drive. On
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Tracking singifcantly warm temperatures
Good morning. It’s a cool and clear start to the end of the weekend. Highs will continue to warm bit by bit with every day as a steady warming trend settles in. It will be dry and calm today as afternoon high temperatures rise to the mid to upper 70s. Looking ahead, we are expecting
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