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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — In an effort to prevent issues ahead of a Mongols Motorcycle Club meeting in Cathedral City later this week, the Cathedral City Police Department, in coordination with other local law enforcement agencies, will increase patrols throughout the city, officials said today. “This is a documented outlaw motorcycle gang, and we

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – September 15th marks National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide nonpartisan effort encouraging eligible Americans to register to vote, check their registration status and prepare for upcoming elections. But with the November midterm elections just weeks away, some Coachella Valley voters told News Channel 3 their concerns go beyond simply registering.

INDIO, CA (KESQ) — A murder charge has been refiled against former Palm Springs advertising agency CEO William “Billy” Rodriguez, who is accused in the hit-and-run death of a woman riding a scooter in Cathedral City two years ago. Rodriguez appeared in court Tuesday as prosecutors renewed their effort to pursue a murder case against

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The deaths of a number of icons within the LGBTQ+ community have been difficult for many in Palm Springs. There have been two in the past two days: Bob Mackie and James “Gypsy” Haake. Bob Mackie’s death was announced on Monday. The iconic costume and fashion designer reportedly visited the

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Artificial intelligence (AI) advancements prompted former President Barack Obama to urge Democrats to prioritize developing a plan with guardrails, saying it would be a focus of his if he were running for president in 2028. Speaking at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser Thursday, Obama said Democrats should focus on

(PALM SPRINGS, CA) (KESQ) – James “Gypsy” Haake, a pioneering figure in the world of drag entertainment and one of the oldest living drag queens of his generation, has died at the age of 94. According to a post on his Facebook page, Haake was surrounded by loving family and friends, at his Los Angeles

INDIO, CA (KESQ) – Stagecoach is returning to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 23-25, 2027, with Garth Brooks, Riley Green and Zach Top set to headline the three-day country music festival. The newly announced lineup features a mix of country stars, rock acts and crossover performers, including Hardy, Willie Nelson & Family, Kelly

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As students return to classrooms, health experts are reminding families that COVID-19 and other illnesses are still circulating. COVID can cause symptoms similar to the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough, sore throat, congestion and fatigue. Experts recommend washing hands regularly, covering coughs and staying home when sick

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Operation SafeHouse is clarifying how it continues to serve young people in the Coachella Valley after its emergency shelter in Thousand Palms stopped housing youth. News Channel 3 sat down with Operation SafeHouse Executive Director Kendra Tankersley-Davis for a tour of the Thousand Palms campus and an interview about what

PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Bob Mackie, the celebrated costume and fashion designer whose dazzling creations helped define some of entertainment’s most unforgettable stars, has died at 87. Mackie’s death was announced Monday, September 14, through his official Instagram account. His representatives did not immediately disclose a cause of death. “It is with a heavy