THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has been investigating concerns about mold in an elementary school in Thermal. It’s a story that we were first to break. Now the Coachella Valley Unified School District has released new details about mold findings and cleanup after parents publicly complained they were denied copies of reports and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – “It’s a thought in the back of your mind every day,” Sheryll Walton, Camino Del Sol resident, said. “You’re wondering, what am I going to lose today?” Walton said 2 major power surges within the past 11 months have cost multiple residents in her Camino Del Sol community thousands of
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) could face up to $20 million in additional budget cuts over the next two years, according to district leaders — even after making tens of millions of dollars in reductions last year. Last year, the district approved $57 million in budget reductions, which included
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de Oceanside fue arrestado bajo sospecha de agredir sexualmente a tres menores en Joshua Tree, informaron las autoridades. Ryan Granger, de 43 años, fue arrestado el miércoles en Oceanside. Según los registros judiciales, se le imputaron tres cargos por suministrar una sustancia controlada/narcótico a un menor por parte de
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 29-PSP is a local non-profit organization of volunteers that work to provide Marines at the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base rides to the Palm Springs International Airport during the holiday season. This year organizers say they are facing high demand with a shortage of volunteers. Volunteers and 29-PSP officials said
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) — El Departamento de Servicios para Animales del Condado de Riverside no cobrará las cuotas de adopción para gatos y perros durante su evento “Hogar para las Fiestas”, que se llevará a cabo del 19 al 24 de diciembre en los cuatro refugios del condado. La promoción incluye esterilización/castración, microchip y vacunas según
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – La Agencia de Tránsito SunLine ofrecerá pasajes de autobús gratuitos en todas las rutas fijas a partir de principios de la próxima semana como parte de su programa de pasajes gratuitos para la temporada navideña. El servicio estará disponible desde el lunes hasta el 2 de enero, excepto el dÃa de
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug, a move experts say would open new financial and research opportunities for the drug. Currently, the Schedule I classifier for marijuana is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s most restricted category, and puts marijuana
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High pressure again will keep temps well above average, but there are big changes coming next week. Expect temps in the lower 80s later this afternoon as our streak of beautiful conditions continues. The pattern holds steady through the weekend with temps in the lower 80s, but major changes are on the way by midweek
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the San Jose Barracuda 4-2 on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena. Nikke Kokko turned away 38 shots, while Oscar Molgaard’s late goal helped Coachella Valley to their 14th win of the season. Chemistry and confidence starting to show. Coachella Valley continues their hot stretch, now
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — La Quinta high school held a special ceremony Wednesday night, naming their gymnasium after Tom Jenkins, the longtime wrestling coach who passed away in 2013 due to cancer. Jenkins led the La Quinta wrestling program to 52 straight league wins, eight Desert Valley League titles, and three CIF-SS championships. A coach, teacher and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Hours of testimony and debate after a proposal for the city to not recognize Pride Month, including the display of a Pride banner at City Hall. Councilmembers ultimately voted 4-1 to reject the proposal, introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto. A day after the meeting, the dust continues to
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Palm Springs will stay warm and sunny through the end of the week, with daytime high temperatures running well above average for mid to late December. A light breeze is possible this evening but otherwise very pleasant and mild weather is on deck through the remainder of the week. Over the weekend, things cool down
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released video and photos of a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash last month in Yucca Valley. Detectives are looking for a beige, tan, or gold-colored Toyota Corolla that was seen leaving the scene of the crash, which was reported on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – One in three parents say they plan to skip the flu shot for their child this season, according to research from the Lurie Children’s Hospital. The study shows parents often believe their child doesn’t need it or prefer home remedies. News Channel 3’s Tauli Anderson talks with local doctors and
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