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51-year-old man killed in crash early Thursday morning in Desert Hot Springs
Update 12/12/25 The pedestrian was identified as Marc Nolasco, 51, of Desert Hot Springs. Original Report 12/11/25 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Desert Hot Springs early Thursday morning. According to police, the crash happened at around 12:15 a.m. at the intersection of Pierson Boulevard and Western
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Even warmer today as we head towards the weekend
Highs will again climb well into the 80s under a broad and expanding ridge of high pressure. Across all of the Western U.S. highs remain anywhere from 10 to 20 degrees above average, and our temps today will be more than 15 degrees above the seasonal norm of 69. Throughout the weekend, temps will still
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Positive mold findings confirmed in two CVUSD classrooms, District says full remediation underway
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Unified School District officials say a full remediation is being performed after testing confirmed positive mold findings in two classrooms at John Kelley Elementary School in Thermal. News Channel 3 asked the District about reports of the mold at John Kelley after a viewer reached out. The District responded
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County leaders talk achievements at 2025 ‘State of the County’ event at Acrisure Arena
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County leaders gathered Thursday night at Acrisure Arena for the 2025 County of Riverside State of the County event. The event drew over 1,000, as Riverside County officials outlined the county’s accomplishments over the past year and priorities for 2026. Each of the 5 Riverside County Supervisors laid out
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Family of skateboarder killed in crash speaks out, urging caution on road
UNINCORPORATED RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 20-year-old Juan Mejia is sharing his memory after he was killed in a crash while riding his skateboard in unincorporated Riverside County. Mejia was riding on Mountain View and Dillon Road when he was hit by a car the night of December 5th. California Highway Patrol
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Fire involving multiple greenhouses contained in Mecca
MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters contained a fire that involved multiple greenhouses in Mecca, according to CAL FIRE. The fire was first reported just before 6 p.m. on Lincoln Street and Avenue 64. Viewers shared dramatic images from a distance. As the flames broke out on reservation land, News Channel 3 crews were unable to
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Mensch International Foundation to hold Hanukkah concert and Mensch Awards
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hanukkah begins this Sunday, and the Mensch International Foundation, which calls Palm Springs home, is gearing up for a large Hanukkah concert. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Isaiah, located at 332 West Alejo Road in Palm Springs. In addition to the
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Coverage Crisis: Your Healthcare at Risk
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Rachel Nachison had to get married in secret. “It was unfortunate because no one was there ,” said Nachison. “My parents were there, but we didn’t tell any of my husband’s family. My children were not present, which was really heartbreaking.” But time was of the essence. Nachison, a mother
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White Party anuncia su regreso a Palm Springs en 2026
PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KUNA) – White Party anuncia su regreso a Palm Springs en 2026. El sitio web de White Party se ha actualizado con varios logotipos famosos, todos renombrados como White Party Palm Springs. En la parte inferior de la página se lee “Próximamente en 2026”. El mismo mensaje se puede ver en las redes
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Liderazgo en duda en Coachella: las ausencias del alcalde retrasan las acciones del ayuntamiento
COACHELLA, Calif. (Kuna) – Continúan las preocupaciones sobre el liderazgo de la ciudad en Coachella, ya que el alcalde Steven Hernández, quien fue procesado en octubre por perjurio y conflicto de intereses, ha tenido menos apariciones en las reuniones del Ayuntamiento. Las ausencias de Hernández han provocado el aplazamiento de algunas acciones del ayuntamiento. En la
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Tracking warm weather for the forseeable future
It’s another warm and mild day here in the Coachella Valley. High pressure is dominating much of the West. This high pressure is allowing temperatures to consistently reach above the seasonal average. For reference, the average high temperature for this time of year is 69°F. Here in the desert, we can expect mostly sunny skies,
Continue Reading Leadership concerns grow in Coachella as Mayor misses another council meeting
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Leadership concerns in the City of Coachella are mounting after Mayor Steven Hernandez was again absent from Wednesday night’s city council meeting — an absence that forced key agenda items to be postponed. Three items, including the selection of a new mayor pro tem and appointments to council subcommittees, were pushed
Continue Reading White Party teases return to Palm Springs in 2026
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – White Party is teasing a return to Palm Springs in 2026. The White Party website has been updated with various famous logos, all rebranded as White Party Palm Springs. The bottom of the page reads “Coming In 2026.” The same message is visible on the event’s social media pages. Little
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Holiday travel spike brings surge in dangerous driving
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the stretch from Thanksgiving through New Year’s gets underway, highways across the country — including right here in the Coachella Valley — are entering one of the most dangerous travel periods of the year. National statistics show a continuing rise in holiday driving fatalities, with alcohol, drugs, and drowsy
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Preparan altar en honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe, en el Valle de Coachella
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) – Esta noche miles de guadalupanos se unirán para celebrar a la Virgen de Guadalupe, para ello una residente del Valle de Coachella cada año dona su tiempo para decorar el altar de la virgen. Como es el caso de Leticia Gómez, emprendedora y especialista en decoración de flores quien nos comparte la razón de porque realiza esta noble causa voluntaria. “Con mucho gusto vengo y les dono mi tiempo en hacerlos, es algo que a mí me apasiona hacer y fue como empecé a venir en épocas de pascua, que es cuando se hacían arreglos y les ayudaba, yo decía, me gustaría algún día tener la oportunidad de hacer lo que es el altar para la virgen en su celebración y pues salió la invitación y ya es mi tercer año”, expreso Gómez con una sonrisa entusiasta. La iglesia San Francisco de Asís, ubicada en la calle Washington de la ciudad de La Quinta estará celebrando a la morenita del Tepeyac con un evento que tendrá musica mariachi, bailables, un rosario y procesión, todo en honor a la virgen. “Estamos trabajando aproximadamente con mil flores, todas de diferentes colores para el natal de la virgen, la señal fue rosas porque en ese tiempo no era época, no era tiempo para
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