AGUANGA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are at the scene of an aircraft emergency in Aguanga. The incident was first reported at around 8:45 a.m. on the 49000 block of Sky Harbor Way. “Firefighters responded to reports of a small aircraft on its side with a damaged wing as it landed on the runway. The aircraft
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is kicking off its 15th annual Backpack Bonanza this morning at 6:30 a.m. This is a drive-thru event, and a child must be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the rescue mission has collected more than 2,200
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Some teens aren’t texting friends, they’re chatting with Artificial Intelligence (AI) instead. According to a new study by Common Sense Media, 72% of teens have used AI companions atleast once, and 52% qualify as regular users who interact with AI platforms multiple times a month. Dr. Evita Limon-Rocha, a psychiatrist with
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City Police were investigating a deadly shooting in Cathedral City Wednesday night after witnesses said they heard gunshots then saw a car speed away, leaving a male lying on the sidewalk. Shots were reported coming from near the corner of Mission Indian Trail and Whispering Palms Trail, just south
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio nonprofit is ensuring vulnerable Coachella Valley students are guided down the right path. Friends of the Children Coachella Valley is still in its first year of serving children and their families in the desert, but its nationwide parent organization, Friends of the Children has been operating for over 30 years.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Tenet nurses at JFK Memorial Hospital say they’re facing inadequate staffing, training and pay, pushing them to the picket line Wednesday. Wednesday evening, registered nurses with the SEIU 121 union plan to host an informational picket at JFK Memorial Hospital protesting conditions they say have caused low staff morale, with many looking
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The boutique hotel industry is on a growth streak, with new data showing rising demand in California and across the United States as travelers seek out smaller, more personalized stays. Globally, the boutique hotel market was valued at $25 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $40.3 billion by 2030,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new chapter for the Best Bookstore in Palm Springs begins as it officially reopens at its new location after weeks of air conditioning issues forced the owners to leave its former space. Last month, News Channel 3 spoke with Paul Carr, co-owner of the Best Bookstore, when the store’s
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Jewish Federation of the Desert is awarding more than $1.2 million in grants to several organizations. Each year, Jewish Federation of the Desert provides funding to local, regional, and international organizations in a variety of categories and each of our grantees meets several objectives, which include: Caring for the
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Moreno Valley man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a minor in Twentynine Palms, authorities announced on Wednesday. The arrest happened after a report of possible lewd acts with a child on the afternoon of July 24. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, it was
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KESQ) — A couple from Thermal was sentenced to prison for their role in a multi-million dollar scheme to traffic Mexican pesticides and veterinary drugs into the United States. “Selling illegal pesticides and veterinary drugs endangers people, animals, and the environment,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon for the Southern District of California. “Our
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – Coachella Valley residents are continuously facing scams through phone calls, texts, emails and more. Now organizations are hoping to bring necessary education to the community to prevent money loss or other damages. Assemblymember Greg Wallis partnered with the Desert Recreation District to host a Senior Scam Awareness Seminar at the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect was arrested for allegedly assaulting an elderly person at a residence in Palm Desert, authorities said today. Deputies responded to call shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 73000 block of Santa Rosa Way regarding a report of battery, according to Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez of the Riverside
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The Place community marketplace is now officially open, bringing the first permanent, collective shopping experience to the East Valley. It sits in the heart of downtown Indio, and first opened its doors in July, but according to Nicole Massoth, one of the co-owners, the concept had been years in the making.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s not just students returning to school, officers are also back — patrolling campuses. Brittnee Salazar, an Indio police department student resource officer (SRO), said safety is the top priority. “Security and the SRO’s are constantly working with each other,” Salazar said. “If there’s any new developments or anything like that,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department is starting a general traffic enforcement to lookout for unsafe driving. Officials are reminding residents to obey speed limits, stop at signals and stop signs, buckle up and keep from handheld phone use. Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from officials on why this enforcement operation is
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new push to overturn same-sex marriage is drawing strong reaction. Kim Davis, a former Kentucky clerk, has filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its 2015 decision that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide. Davis made headlines a decade ago when she refused to issue marriage licenses
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– A brand new Chick-fil-A is coming to La Quinta. It’s set to open up in just a few days, and News Channel 3 got an inside look. The new restaurant is located just off Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. This franchise will become the second Chick-fil-A location to open up
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– The City of Rancho Mirage is warning its residents about a concerning new report of aggressive solicitors in the area. News Channel 3’s Tori King reached out to the city about these incidents, Rancho Mirage official released this statement: “Rancho Mirage is a safe and welcoming community, and while these recent
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – New technology will protect students from dangerous weather conditions. Palm Springs Unified School District announced it deployed eight Perry Weather Monitoring Stations across its schools. It said the system tracks temperature, air quality, humidity, and severe weather (including lightning) to help schools make informed decisions about outdoor activities. PSUSD set
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