PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 ended Wednesday night near the Gene Autry Trail freeway entrance, according to the California Highway Patrol. Police said it all started at around 8:30 p.m. when deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station attempted to stop a vehicle in the area
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Gasoline prices have risen to the highest level in eleven months, with California drivers paying significantly more than the national average, while Chevron has raised concerns about proposed changes to California’s cap-and-invest climate program.
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – At Lost Creek Canyon Ranch, over a dozen rescued animals are teaching visitors how to properly care for livestock. “I would say there’s 22 equine, that includes the donkeys. Then we have two emus, three pigs, one mini cow and guinea fowl and and of course, our livestock guardian dogs,” Jeanne
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Winds kicked up significantly overnight, and will remain elevated throughout the day, and periodically into the weekend. A Wind Advisory has been extended in both length and scope, now including the Valley through 6 this evening. A cold front moving through the region will keep winds elevated into the weekend even as it slowly moves
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A gorgeous day across the Coachella Valley, but some changes arrive this evening. Gusty west winds will develop this evening as a front moves through California, with a Wind Advisory in effect a little earlier now beginning at 6PM and continuing through 4AM. Our biggest impact from winds comes overnight while most folks are sleeping,
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Novak Djokovic is back in the desert, making his 17th appearance at the BNP Paribas Open. The 24-time grand slam champion is a five-time winner at Indian Wells, tied for the most all time with Roger Federer. Djokovic’s last win at this tournament came in 2016. At 38 years old,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran have caused debate among Democrats and Republicans locally in the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 spoke with two women’s political organizations, the East Valley Republican Women Patriots and the Democratic Women of the Desert. “It’s tragic. To me it was a it was
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the potential for an American ground invasion of Iran remains in question, uncertainty looms in the High Desert. The City of Twentynine Palms is closely intertwined with their Marine neighbors to the north, just five miles away from downtown. Among the people who live and work in the area,
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Several tennis players who were stranded in Dubai earlier this week due to the Iran conflict were able to make it to Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open. Sources on the ground told News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur earlier Wednesday that the players are set to address the media
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked part of a California policy that limits when parents are told if a student changes their gender identity at school. In a split decision, five conservative justices sided with parents who argue they have a constitutional right to be informed. The Court’s three liberal
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Palm Desert, California (KUNA) – Esta mañana College of the Desert (COD) ofreció un evento donde la comunidad estudiantil tuvo acceso al festival de carreras, una oportunidad que de manera semestral realiza la institución con fines de proporcionar a sus estudiantes un primer acercamiento al mundo laboral, sea por parte de una pasantía o una
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is expanding its Agua Caliente Fuel brand with two new locations planned for Cathedral City and Palm Springs. Both sites are projected to open in mid-2026. The Cathedral City location will be built on tribal property at the northwest corner of East Palm
Continue ReadingA front approaching this evening will bring some gusty winds and cooler temps for the end of the week. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from this evening at 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. tomorrow as the frontal boundary moves through. By tomorrow afternoon, winds should ease a great deal. Temps today will still
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Winds have calmed a bit and we’re seeing another warm day across the Coachella Valley, with highs similar to yesterday in the lower deserts. Changes arrive Wednesday into Thursday as a Pacific system moves inland, bringing noticeably cooler temperatures and gusty west to northwest winds, especially along the desert mountain slopes. Gusts could reach 45
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of family and friends gathered Tuesday evening at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center to honor Ervin Simmons. Simmons’ family said he was one of the people killed in a weekend shooting at a private motorcycle club event in Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Police Department is
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tuesday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden was highlighted by Media Day. News Channel 3 caught up with some of the top players in the world ahead of play later this week. Defending tournament champion Jack Draper, as well as 2022 tournament champion and highest ranked American men’s player Taylor
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