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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As we previously reported, there will be a new conference for local high school sports, starting in the Fall of 2026. New Desert Athletic Conference logo. This new, local 14-team conference debuts in the Fall of 2026.More on this story HERE >>> https://t.co/deirF1aSHN@KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @kendallkesq @Qassignmentdesk @Tarp1969 pic.twitter.com/MqGG3ISruX— Blake Arthur
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Idyllwild, Calif. (KESQ) – A therapeutic sanctuary in Idyllwild is working to recover after being severely damaged by a powerful flash flood that tore through the area last week, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The sudden surge of water inundated the neighborhood, sending torrents of mud and debris through roadways and properties. One of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Update 9/24/2025 In a new statement to News Channel 3, Tamara Wadkins, The Desert Sands Unified School District Public Information Officer, said: “There were two separate situations involving two different students. Both are being addressed, and the school is working closely with the families to provide care and support. In the
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It’s a warm and sunny day here in the valley. Today marks the first day since May 31st that the average afternoon high temperature for Palm Springs is below 100°F. It is drier and sunnier today, as well as a bit warmer, as the cutoff low west of California begins to move farther away. It
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrat Lucas Piñon of Palm Desert announced Tuesday he is throwing his hat into the ring to run for the 47th Assembly District, challenging incumbent Greg Wallis. Piñon currently serves as Director of Special Projects for Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA). Raised in Palm Desert, Piñon also served in Afghanistan
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) -El club de Mujeres Latinas continua con su labor, pese a que meses atrás tuvieron que cancelar el evento del día del padre debido al temor de una posible redada migratoria por parte de “ICE”, hoy se reincorporan a sus actividades. En esta ocasión realizarán su tradicional Fiesta Latina con fines
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La Quinta defensive back and wide receiver Major Hinchen is this week’s student athlete of the week. “He was pretty heavily recruited,” head coach Juan Ramon Ruiz said. “I don’t think we’ve had a guy like that for a long time around here in the valley, so it was great to see that. He had
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Actualización 09/23/25 El ex agente del sheriff del condado de Riverside, Oscar Rodríguez, de 44 años, recibió libertad condicional tras ser declarado culpable de homicidio involuntario por el tiroteo de 2014 contra un rival romántico. A pesar de las objeciones de la fiscalía, el juez condenó a Rodríguez a un año de cárcel del condado,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de Los Ángeles, de 48 años, falleció en un vuelco en la Interestatal 10 en Thousand Palms la mañana del martes. El accidente se reportó poco antes de las 8 a. m., al oeste de la calle Cook. Según la Patrulla de Carreteras de California (CHP), una Ford Explorer
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 52 años de Yucca Valley fue arrestado tras múltiples denuncias de agresión sexual que involucraron a menores de entre cinco y 14 años durante varios años. Julio César Vega Medina fue identificado como sospechoso de las agresiones sexuales después de que la Estación del Sheriff de Morongo Basin
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – El Banco de Alimentos FIND celebrará próximamente la inauguración y corte de cinta de su nuevo Campus de Seguridad Alimentaria de 80 mil pies cuadrados en Indio. La organización afirma que sus instalaciones actuales se han quedado pequeñas, superando su capacidad de almacenamiento en un 80 %. Las nuevas instalaciones ampliadas también
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Last week’s spell of wet weather brought generous amounts of rain to Southern California, especially for the higher, more mountainous terrain. Some areas, like Oak Glenn and Idyllwild, saw a lot of rain in a very short amount of time. This caused some flash floods and mudslides in these areas. The Forest Falls/Oak Glenn area
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Water District tabled a decision that would have shifted water service responsibility in unincorporated areas east of Desert Hot Springs to Mission Springs Water District. During Tuesday’s meeting, CVWD boardmembers made it clear this process isn’t being driven by them. CVWD Statement: The CVWD Board of Directors
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Ex-Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Oscar Rodriguez, 44, received probation after being convicted of manslaughter in the 2014 shooting of a romantic rival. Despite prosecutors’ objections, the judge sentenced Rodriguez to one year in county jail, with 194 days subtracted for time served, sparing Rodriguez from serving any time in state prison.
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – FIND Food Bank will soon hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, 80 thousand square foot Food Security Campus in Indio. The organization says it had outgrown its current facility, exceeding its storage capacity by 80 percent. The new, expanded facility will also provide several services, including workforce
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man accused of intentionally setting a fire that fatally injured a 43-year-old Coachella woman must stand trial for first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Richard Michael Carmona, 41, was arrested in December following an extensive investigation into the alleged arson attack that killed Arlene Danielle Avila. At
Continue Reading THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A 48-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 10 in Thousand Palms Tuesday morning. The crash was reported just before 8 a.m., west of Cook Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, a red Ford Explorer was traveling on the eastbound lane when “it made an
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The grand marshals for the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Parade were announced on Tuesday, which includes News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut. Peter is joined by Sister Roma, Holly Near, Esther Loewen, Renae Punzalan, and Jasper Price. Organizers said the grand marshals were chosen for their profound commitment to fostering
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THOUSANDS PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to the airwaves Tuesday night, according to the Walt Disney Company. His return follows a suspension due to comments he made about Charlie Kirks suspected killer. Now Coachella Valley comedians are discussing their reactions to the suspension and now return. The suspension of
Continue Reading YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 52-year-old Yucca Valley man was arrested following multiple reports of sexual assault involving children between the ages of five and 14 over several years. Julio Cesar Vega Medina was identified as the suspect in the sexual assaults after the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station received multiple reports. “During the course
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