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Desert Oasis Healthcare named ‘Largest Business of the Year – West Valley’
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) was named “Largest Business of the Year – West Valley” by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC). Officials said the award highlights DOHC’s exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to providing help, ensuring the well-being of the communities that rely on them. “This kind of
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City Manager of Cathedral City announces retirement after 11 years
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- City Manager Charles McClendon announced his retirement from Cathedral City following his 11 years of service to the community. McClendon began his tenure in March of 2014. City officials said he was the catalyst for significant growth and improvement in the community. The most significant improvements during his time as City
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Woman accused in hit-and-run crash that injured man in wheelchair in Cathedral City
Update 6/19/25 A 38-year-old woman from Yucca Valley was arrested in connection with the crash. Police said they located the suspect vehicle in the area of Perez Road and Cathedral Canyon Drive. Officers then utilized surveillance video and a witness to identify the vehicle’s driver at the time of the collision. The woman was booked
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Heat gradually easing into the weekend
Highs will gradually drop as we move into the weekend as a major area of low pressure pushes high pressure farther East. Today, we still anticipate higher than normal temps. Yesterday we clocked a high of 114, and today we should come in a couple of degrees lower than that. By tomorrow, a developing low
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DEA investigation results in around 70 arrests at multiple illegal grow operations near Thermal
MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted a large investigation at several illegal marijuana operations near Thermal Wednesday morning. In an update, the Drug Enforcement Administration Los Angeles Field Division said, “Preliminary numbers, subject to change, are as follows: 70 to 75 undocumented migrants were arrested. At least one US citizen was arrested
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Protesters gather in Palm Springs and Indio to speak out against local immigration operations
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Protesters began gathering near the Marriott Courtyard on Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs and the Fairfield Inn and Suites on Marmara Street in Indio around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, speaking out against local immigration operations. A flier was posted earlier in the day on social media announcing “ICE melts in
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Trio of Palm Desert track and field stars ready for Nike Outdoor Nationals
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — At Palm Desert High School, three track and field stars Nick Dangleis, Jax Penny, and Oliver Carr have the opportunity of a lifetime, competing in the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon. “It’s thrilling just getting the opportunity to run there is just an honor in itself, and I just
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Ex Riverside County Sheriffs lieutenant and sergeant sentenced in towing scam along with tow company owner
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – A former Riverside County sheriff’s lieutenant, a former sergeant and a tow truck company owner who conspired in a scam that involved the lawmen steering business to the proprietor in exchange for bribes were sentenced to probation Tuesday. Ex-Lt. Samuel Flores, ex-sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Martin Christolon and Cody Close were convicted
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Local police leaders discuss community trust in law enforcement after recent immigration sweeps
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After recent immigration sweeps and arrests have been made by masked law enforcement officers, some are concerned about the trust between police and the community. “I’m not going to evaluate their tactics, but it’s not something that we would do here,” Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said of the
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Tracking more heat today ahead of a weekend cooldown
We continue to feel a whole lot of heat here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures today continue to soar above 110°F. Winds aren’t anything outside of the ordinary today, and the atmosphere remains dry. Thanks to the persistent high pressure and hot temperatures, Ozone has begun to build near the surface. This is leading to
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CVUSD state audit shot down, sparking strong reactions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – A push for a state audit of the Coachella Valley Unified School District has failed — after a vote in Sacramento today. It comes after the district’s announcement of its now $60 million budget deficit, which News Channel 3 has been following since it was uncovered. The vote split 3-3 was just
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Oficial de la CHP y arrestan a un hombre desnudo violento en las calles de Yucca Valley
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre desnudo fue detenido tras resistirse violentamente al arresto y agredir a varias personas durante el fin de semana en Yucca Valley. La policía informó que el incidente ocurrió alrededor de las 8:10 p. m. del sábado, cuando un hombre desnudo fue encontrado caminando en medio de la carretera. Chung
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Se encuentra en Mecca una muestra positiva de virus transmitido por mosquitos
MECCA, Calif. (KUNA) – Hoy se confirmó una muestra positiva del virus de la encefalitis de San Luis en un centro de recolección de mosquitos en Mecca. “El virus de la encefalitis de San Luis es endémico, lo que significa que lo detectaremos cada año en nuestras comunidades”, declaró Jeremy Wittie, gerente general del Distrito de
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Hombre arrestado en relación con muerte por sobredosis en enero en Cathedral City
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KUNA) – Se realizó un arresto en relación con una muerte por sobredosis ocurrida el pasado enero en Cathedral City. Un hombre de 55 años, residente de Palm Desert, fue arrestado, anunció el miércoles el Departamento de Policía de Cathedral City. La policía indicó que el arresto está relacionado con la muerte
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Hombre sospechoso del tiroteo de La Quinta en 2019 acusado de asesinato
Hombre sospechoso del tiroteo de La Quinta en 2019 acusado de asesinato INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 23 años, arrestado en relación con un tiroteo mortal en La Quinta en 2019, fue acusado oficialmente de asesinato. Jorge Huerta-Arias, residente de Whitewater, fue acusado de asesinato, junto con cargos que agravan la pena por disparar
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Palm Springs homeless battling intense heat
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As temperatures near the hottest parts of the season, Palm Springs’s homeless population is struggling to stay cool. This week, Palm Springs reached highs of 117 degrees and for one local veteran battling homelesness, it’s been a rude awakening. “There is support out there, you just really have to find
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Community holds food drive and speak-out to protest possible SNAP cuts
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of people gathered outside Rep. Ken Calvert’s Palm Desert office to hold a food drive and protest possible SNAP cuts under the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Advocates say the cuts would impact thousands of families across the Coachella Valley. Several attendees sharing personal experiences, explaining how the program supported
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