Update – 3/28/25 McKernan’s case has been moved to the Banning Justice Center. The case is set to continue on Tuesday. Original Report – 3/27/25 RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Trial proceedings were suspended on Thursday for an 82-year-old man accused of fatally bludgeoning a senior who had invited him to stay at her and her
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – There are new policies in place at College of the Desert to protect undocumented students. This comes after the Board of Trustees unanimously approved two administrative procedures and a Board resolution on March 21. Key provisions include: Directing all law enforcement inquiries to Public Safety Requiring valid judicial warrants for
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Society’s “Filmmaker in the Classroom” series is returning to local schools. The series offers an opportunity for high school students to interact directly with industry professionals. Screening events were hosted this week at seven schools across the Coachella Valley. On Thursday, the series was held
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Continúan las condiciones cálidas, ventosas y polvorientas, con vientos fuertes hoy y mañana. Seguimos bajo Alerta Meteorológica hasta las 7 p. m. del viernes por fuertes vientos, polvo y visibilidad reducida en el Valle de Coachella. Hemos tenido una ligera calma en los vientos esta tarde y la calidad del aire está mejorando, como se
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For nearly two decades, the Rotary Club of Palm Springs has brought joy to hundreds of Angel View residents with disabilities through having a special prom. The annual event will be held this weekend at Cahuilla Elementary School in Palm Springs, and is planned to be an unforgettable and joyful experience for promgoers. Organizers say
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents surrounding the Springs Shopping Mall in Palm Springs are concerned about how the addition of a Chick-fil-A will impact traffic. On Tuesday, the Palm Springs Planning Commission voted 5-2 to approve a conditional use permit for a Chick-fil-A to be built on Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. Residents
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The 33rd annual Senior Inspiration Awards was held at the Fantasy Springs Resort Special Events Center. It was presented by all 9 Coachella Valley cities and Riverside County. It was also emceed by Telemundo 15 Spanish language anchor, Hernán Quintas and Emmy Winning Communicator, Brooke Beare. The event honors senior citizens who
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THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA ) – El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella emitió una disculpa el jueves después de que se les pidiera a los reclutadores de la Patrulla Fronteriza que abandonaran una feria de empleos en una escuela preparatoria. El miércoles, el jefe de la Patrulla Fronteriza del Sector El Centro, Greg Bovino, recurrió
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The need for paramedics remains a national emergency, especially in places like the Coachella Valley with a growing older population. I-Team investigator Peter Daut dug deeper into how the shortfall affects the people you rely on during 911 emergencies. Right now there are about 760 working paramedics in Riverside County,
Continue Reading THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District issued an apology Thursday after Border Patrol recruiters were told to leave a career fair at a high school. On Wednesday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino took to social media after the agency’s recruiters were asked to leave the Coachella Valley High
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Grupos ambientalistas presentaron hoy una demanda contra el Condado de Riverside por la aprobación de un almacén de 1,2 millones de pies cuadrados que, según activistas, aumentarÃa la contaminación atmosférica e interferirÃa con los hábitats locales. El proyecto Majestic Thousand Palms, aprobado en febrero, tiene el potencial de atraer más de
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – La ciudad de Coachella emitió una alerta a los conductores que podrÃan verse afectados por una parada de trenes en la zona. Según la ciudad, un tren se encuentra detenido en la Avenida 54 y el Bulevar Grapefruit debido a problemas mecánicos. Por el momento, no se prevé una fecha lÃmite para
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Good morning! The First Alert Weather Alert continues this morning as we track persistent breezy to gusty winds and poor air quality. While the winds have subsided slightly since last night, especially outside of the I-10 corridor, they are still elevated. This has prevented the air quality from having a chance to significantly improve. We
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella issued an alert to drivers who may be impacted by a train stoppage in the area. According to the city, a train is stopped at Avenue 54 and Grapefruit Boulevard due to mechanical issues. There is no anticipated time for repairs to be completed as of this
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif,(KESQ) – The 14th annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival begins today. After several earlier screenings, the Opening Night event in Palm Springs will feature four short films about music and dance, accompanied by live music during the program. The day’s events also includes shorts packages with themes such as immigration,
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Earlier this week CAL FIRE released their final updated hazard maps. This comes as Governor Newsom signed an executive order expediting the release of the maps after the devastating LA wildfires. These maps show the wildfire hazard for local and state jurisdictions. The areas are broken down into three hazard categories: moderate, high, and very
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Galleri Classic on the PGA Tour Champions gives 79 legends of golf and four amateurs the opportunity to play for a $2.2 million purse. But the impact of the tournament goes beyond the athletes and into the Coachella Valley. Organizers said part of the proceeds from The Galleri Classic
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Spring began last week on March 20th, astronomically speaking, anyway. But Mother Nature doesn’t follow such a regular schedule. Depending on where you are in the country, spring begins at different times. For instance, Miami sees spring start much earlier than Indianapolis. The USA National Phenology Network tracks the start of spring with their “Spring
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs along with the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs held a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to focus on marijuana-related troubles affecting the community. Community leaders and health experts addressed how the drug is impacting local youth, warning of potential long-term health and cognitive
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