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Suspect in robbery at Indio ampm arrested
Update 10/23/25 Police arrested the suspect, Ramon Alexis Salazar, 34, of Coachella on Wednesday, police said. According to county jail records, Salazar was arrested in Riverside. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. Original Report 10/20/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Police are continuing to search for a suspect in a robbery at an
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Witness describes ‘terrifying’ near-miss during chase that ended in crash near Indio-Coachella border
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) A driver who says he was nearly hit during Wednesday’s police pursuit through La Quinta and Indio is describing what he calls a “terrifying, split-second” moment that could have taken his life. Twenty-year-old Jesse Bautista told KESQ News Channel he was driving east on Avenue 48, near Jefferson Street, when he suddenly saw
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Local homeless service providers ask community for help with food, clothing donations
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The need for resources for homeless individuals continues to grow in the Coachella Valley, and local organization are consistently working to provide supplies to those in need within their shelters and programs. Martha’s Village and Kitchen and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission are both working toward donation drives for their homeless
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Prosecution: Former local youth soccer coach touched girls, propositioned them
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A former girls soccer coach from the Coachella Valley was a habitual predator, kissing, fondling and propositioning multiple players, the prosecution said today, while the defense argued the witnesses’ testimony was unreliable and possibly driven by a hostile co-worker who encouraged the victims to tell stories. Juan Manuel Pantoja Troncoso, 29,
Continue ReadingBreezy and mild conditions today
A departing area of low pressure will leave us a bit breezy through the morning with winds easing into the afternoon. A small area of Imperial County remains under a wind advisory through this morning. Winds will back off as we head through the day, with fairly mild temps through the weekend. Highs are warming
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Breezy & cooler today, warming returns tomorrow
It’s a breezy night around the Coachella Valley. Overall, our temperatures are running 5-10 degrees cooler than they have been, but they are still in the upper 80s. Given the onshore wind pattern, the west winds will be strongest in the most wind-prone communities and areas near the freeway. Keep in mind, there is a
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La comunidad comparte recuerdos del querido cartero que falleció trágicamente
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – José Daniel Piña, conocido como “Daniel”, un querido cartero que sirvió en Thousand Palms, falleció trágicamente a principios de este mes. Piña no solo era conocido por repartir cartas; sus compañeros de trabajo comentaron que repartía amabilidad, risas y calidez en cada ruta. También era el cartero de la sala de
Continue Reading Community shares memories of beloved mail carrier who tragically passed
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Jose Daniel Piña known as “Daniel”, a beloved mail carrier who served in Thousand Palms, tragically passed away earlier this month. Piña wasn’t just known for delivering letters — coworkers said he delivered kindness, laughter and warmth on every route. He was also the mail carrier for the KESQ newsroom.
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Sospechoso de persecución automovilística arrestado tras chocar su vehículo y huir del lugar cerca de la frontera entre Indio y Coachella
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un intento de control de tráfico por parte de los agentes del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside en La Quinta el miércoles por la tarde se convirtió en una persecución que terminó cerca de la frontera entre Indio y Coachella. El sospechoso chocó contra otro vehículo y huyó del lugar. Los agentes
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Desert Hot Springs is lone local girls volleyball team still standing in playoffs
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — After their first playoff appearance in 10 years, Desert Hot Springs girls volleyball made the most of it, defeating Gorman Charter in the first round of Division 10. The Golden Eagles are the lone local girls volleyball program to win their first round game and advance to the second
Continue Reading Car chase suspect arrested after crashing car and fleeing the scene near Indio-Coachella border
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An attempted traffic stop by Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies in La Quinta on Wednesday afternoon escalated into a chase that ended near the Indio-Coachella border, with the suspect crashing into another car and fleeing the scene. Deputies report that the suspect failed to cooperate with the stop around 4:00 p.m. in
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Continuan celebraciones de día de muertos en el valle de Coachella, no serán canceladas ni modificadas.
Coachella Valley, Calif. (KUNA) – Pese a las cancelaciones de algunos eventos importantes para la comunidad hispana por miedo a redadas migratorias, el evento del día de los muertos continua, Ernesto Rosales, presidente del cementerio público de la ciudad de Coachella, nos comentó lo siguiente: “Ya basta con las cancelaciones, vamos a continuar, este es
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Delincuente acusado de vandalizar propiedad de la Fiscalía de Distrito en Indio
INDIO, California (KUNA) – Un hombre de 47 años en libertad condicional acusado de vandalizar la sede de la Fiscalía de Distrito del Condado de Riverside en el Valle de Coachella y de intentar esconderse en el tejado de un edificio cercano, donde fue detenido por la fuerza, fue acusado hoy de casi una docena
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Conductor sospechoso de conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol fue arrestado tras una persecución desde Beaumont hasta el Valle de Coachella
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un conductor sospechoso de conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol fue arrestado tras una persecución que se extendió desde Beaumont hasta el Valle de Coachella, lo que provocó un breve cierre de la Interestatal 10 en dirección este la mañana del miércoles. La persecución comenzó alrededor de las 10:55 a. m.
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Los bancos de alimentos locales enfrentan desafíos durante el cierre del gobierno
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Mientras continúa el cierre del gobierno federal, los bancos de alimentos del Valle de Coachella enfrentan desafíos al trabajar para proporcionar alimentos a quienes los necesitan. Food Now en Desert Hot Springs reportó una disminución en los envíos del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA). El USDA generalmente
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Tres exalumnos de la Preparatoria Desert Hot Springs reciben becas y premios para alistados de la Infantería de Marina
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Tres graduados de la generación 2025 de la Preparatoria Desert Hot Springs completaron el Campamento de Entrenamiento del Cuerpo de Marines el viernes. Ahora se unirán al mismo pelotón, ya que su trayectoria conjunta, que comenzó en la Preparatoria Desert Hot Springs, los ha llevado de cadetes a infantes de
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Una joya escondida en La Quinta brilla antes de la inauguración del 8 de noviembre
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) El Parque Regional de Veteranos del Lago Cahuilla celebrará oficialmente su gran reapertura el 8 de noviembre, tras meses de construcción y casi una década de planificación. Tras meses de construcción, partes del Parque Regional de Veteranos del Lago Cahuilla han reabierto al público, ofreciendo a los visitantes un primer vistazo a
Continue Reading Hidden gem in La Quinta shines ahead of Nov. 8 ribbon-cutting celebration
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park will officially celebrate its grand reopening on November 8, following months of construction and nearly a decade of planning. After months of construction, parts of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park have reopened to the public, giving visitors their first glimpse of a $12 million enhancement project
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PSPD says out-of-state homeless are ending up on Palm Springs streets
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police say travelers from out of the state are ending up homeless in parts of Palm Springs. In an Instagram post, Chief Andy Mills said earlier this week, “Some jurisdictions and non-profits send people here with little or no support. Some come here for rehab, fail and end
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