Update 11/10/25 Johnny Acosta was released on $30,000 bail, according to county jail records. Acosta is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 19. Original Report 11/7/25 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A now-former Desert Hot Springs police officer was arrested on suspicion of assault nearly one year after a use-of-force investigation stemming from
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 60-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle crash Monday shortly after midnight in Yucca Valley. The crash was reported at around 12:15 p.m. on Twentynine Palms Hwy at Mohawk Trail. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, witnesses told deputies that the vehicle was seen swerving as
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High pressure continues to deliver hotter than normal conditions. Yesterday we set a record high in Palm Springs as the mercury climbed to 95! The heat will continue into tomorrow for Veterans Day, so temps again will be in the lower 90s. A significant storm system arrives later this week, dropping temps dramatically. We’ll see
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride is not just a celebration of community and culture. It is also a major boost for the local economy. This year’s four-day festival, running November 6 to 9, is expected to draw more than 200,000 visitors to downtown Palm Springs, generating an estimated $35 million in
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – I hope you’ve all enjoyed a very warm Pride weekend in Palm Springs! Widespread warmth across Southern California continues through Veterans Day before the heat begins to break. We hit a record in Palm Springs today!! The airport registered at 95°F, beating out a previous record of 94°F from 1956.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- It was a day of celebrating you being you and the amazing community we live in. News Channel 3 brought you live coverage of the Palm Springs Pride Parade in downtown with News Channel 3 chief meteorologist Patrick Evans and weekend anchor Athena Jreij, with Meteorologist Katie Boer from Inside the
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Good morning and happy Sunday! It’s Pride weekend here in Palm Springs, one of the most anticipated weekends of the year. For the Pride parade today, the other festivities to come in the afternoon, expect temperatures in the 90s. Winds will be calm, and the air will stay dry. Expect clear skies as well. Looking
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Tucson Roadrunners 4-3 in overtime on Saturday at Tucson Convention Center Arena. The Firebirds came out on a heater in the opening period. The birds took a 2-0 lead with goals from Oscar Fisker Molgaard and Logan Morrison. To close the first, Tucson got
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Animal Campus continues to deal with overcrowding like many of the Riverside County shelters. They said this can be especially difficult for pets who have unique medical circumstances as they require additional care during their stay. The shelter has nearly 188 dogs sharing 81 kennels, and four
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It was a sea of purple in Palm Desert on Saturday as people gathered for the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. People carried flowers to support the organization’s many services and research aimed at finding an ultimate cure. The energy and smiles were on display at the city’s Civic Center Park as people
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Â An alleged drunk driver crashed into two utility poles in Indio Saturday afternoon, according to the Indio Police Department. The crash happened around 1:15 p.m. Saturday near Dr. Carreon Blvd. and Calhoun St. Police say the driver crashed into two utility poles, causing a power outage and road closre on Dr.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s toasty for this time of the year for the big crowds coming to Palm Springs this weekend for Greater Palm Springs Pride! The average temperature for this weekend clocks in at a reasonable 82° … but today, we’ve been seeing temperatures more than 10° above that value! Similar conditions
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Human Rights Campaign is set to honor the City of Palm Springs and the Transgender Health and Wellness Center Saturday for their work in advancing LGBTQ+ equality and quality of life. Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte will be presented with the HRC Community Leadership Award and Transgender Health and
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A community celebration was held Saturday to mark the $15 million revitalization of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park in La Quinta. The free, family-friendly event began with a catfish derby at 8 a.m. at 58075 Jefferson Street, following a 6 a.m. gate opening, according to officials.  The lake was stocked
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – CV Link continues to celebrate grand openings in Coachella Valley cities. Palm Springs celebrated with a ribbon-cutting at the Palm Springs Visitor Center. Cathedral City also celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting at the Cathedral Canyon access point. The CV Link runs 40 miles across the Coachella Valley, stretching
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s playoff time for our local high school football teams. Seven teams are playing on Friday night. D7Claremont – 7@Palm Springs – 31FD8Marina – 7@Palm Desert – 36FD11Jurupa Hills – 0@Shadow Hills – 37FD12Costa Mesa – 17@Yucca Valley – 43FD12Arroyo Valley – 26@DCA – 24FD12Coachella Valley – 38@Banning – 35FD13Desert
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