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As we continue to follow the fatal Cal Fire aircraft collision in Cabazon, we’re learning more about the challenges the Banning Pass area poses for pilots. We spoke to Palm Springs native and Chief Pilot of Soar Air, about the challenges he’s faced while flying in the region. “He’s having to use both hands both
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Courtesy: News Channel 3 Three people were hospitalized in critical condition after two cars collided in Indio, at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Calhoun Street at 9:05 Thursday night. A Honda collided with pick-up truck, leaving the truck overturned, according to police. The pick-up truck driver was evaluated for driving under the influence at
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A man apparently shot and killed his sister and then fatally shot himself, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported today. Deputies went to the 1500 block of Elm Street about 4:40 p.m. Sunday on a report of a shooting, the sheriff’s department reported. `Upon arriving, deputies located a deceased female victim suffering from a gunshot
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Jackalope Ranch is coming back to the valley. A new set of owners has purchased the 9.8-acre land. After two years of being closed due to the pandemic, the Jackalope Ranch is being restored by new owners, who hope to open as early as July. “We’ve had tremendous, tremendous restoration, says the General Manager of Jackalope Ranch., Charlie Christols.
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A minor was airlifted to the hospital after falling from a wall next to the Jackson Bridge Tuesday morning in Indio. The incident was reported before 8 a.m. on the Jackson Street off-ramp. The Indio Police Department is investigating the incident, IPD public information officer Ben Guitron confirmed. Traumatic Injuries – 8:09 am Jackson St
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has identified a pedestrian who was killed in a collision with a semi-truck Monday night in Indio. In a press release, authorities stated the victim was a 40-year-old woman from Thermal named Blanca Quevedo. The collision occurred around 10 p.m. near Jackson St. and the I-10 Freeway going eastbound. Firefighters
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Credit: Alexander Ogle The Palm Springs Police Department has announced that Ramon Road is now open between Avenida Evelita and Paseo Dorotea after a fire shut down roads for about three hours Saturday evening. The fire has been put out by crews and the area surrounding the scene has been cleared. PSPD sent out an
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Guests gathered at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway bright and early for an Easter Sunday Sunrise service. The 5:45 am ceremony featured a sermon delivered by Pastor Robert Sneed from Rebirth Temple of Faith in Palm Springs. “The message was simple,” says a visitor who is also a Pastor Hexel Hernando from
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Cathedral City Police are asking for help from the public in an investigation into an early morning high-speed pursuit. At 5:31 a.m., CCPD officers attempted to make an enforcement stop. The driver of the vehicle failed to yield and fled at high rate of speed eastbound starting from Plumley Road and Gerald Ford. Cathedral City
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A minor earthquake was reported 18 miles south of La Quinta Saturday morning. The Magnitude 4.2 quake was centered in a mountain area about 10 miles north of Borrego Springs at 4:12 a.m. The US Geological Survey user reports showed people feeling light or weak shaking in the Indio and Hemet communities and San Diego
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A man has died after a fire broke out at a single-story home on Waterleaf Court in Beaumont just after 12 a.m. Saturday morning. Fire crews arriving on scene described it as “well involved.” The blaze was contained at 12:41 a.m. There is no word at this time for what caused the fire. Police have
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UPDATE October 31st : Palm Springs police have arrested two suspects for a shooting that left one person dead early Sunday morning in Palm Springs, near a shopping center on the 5600 block of East Ramon Road. According to Palm Springs Police, after following up on leads, they determined that the 3 victims verbally argued
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Riverside University Health System-Public Health announced on Thursday an additional 7 new probable/confirmed cases of monkeypox. Five of those cases patients in the Coachella Valley, while the other two cases are from western Riverside County. There are now a total of 39 probable/confirmed monkeypox cases in the Coachella Valley and 42 total cases in Riverside
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3 people are injured after a 2 vehicle crash in Palm Desert on Washington St. and Avenue 42 around 12:17 a.m. Saturday. According to Cal Fire, two people in a sedan needed to be extracted from their vehicle and taken to the hospital with major injuries. First-responders arrived on the scene to find a white
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KESQ News Channel 3 is officially kicking off the 9th annual “9 Cities Challenge” Blood Drive Friday. Join us and donate blood at 31276 Dunham Way in Thousand Palms from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You will receive a “Count on Me!” T-Shirt, hat, and $10 ARCO gas card with your donation while supplies last.
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As hundreds continue to flood the border daily, El Centro Border Patrol Sector said its death toll is on the rise with the most crucial months for expected deaths still lying ahead. El Centro Border Patrol Sector reported 28 deaths so far for the 2021 Fiscal Year. At least 7 of those deaths have been
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The effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom is moving forward after 1.7 million Californians signed a petition to vote him out of office. Newsom is the second in the state to ever face a recall election. The first was former Governor Gray Davis who was recalled in 2003 and replaced by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The last
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UPDATE 06/24 : A 32-year-old man was arrested by Riverside Sheriffs Office (RSO) after authorities said he was wanted for a domestic violence incident that happened early Tuesday morning. Sheriff deputies said the suspect barricaded himself in the 78500 block of Via Bolero in La Quinta. This incident led to an hours long stand-off. The
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With National Mosquito Control Awareness week underway, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District are pushing for residents to take action to avoid the pesky biters from spreading diseases. In Coachella Valley vector control says there are three mosquito species that carry West Nile Virus, Dengue, and Zika. In 2016 the Aeedes Aegypti Mosquito was
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The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards (Cal/OSHA) Board is meeting Thursday to determine whether or not businesses can allow it’s fully vaccinated employees to no longer wear a mask. The meeting is days after Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order that allowed those who are fully vaccinated to not have to wear a
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