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February 16, 2026

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Tour takes riders on journey through Palm Springs Black history

Tour takes riders on journey through Palm Springs Black history

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Springs Black history committee is hosting a bus tour, designed to take riders on a journey through Palm Springs Black history. The tour will highlight the trailblazers and locations that are central to Black history in the area. The tour begins at 10 a.m. and takes off at

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First Alert Weather Alert: Winter storm arrives today

First Alert Weather Alert: Winter storm arrives today

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The winter storm we have been tracking over the past few days is set to arrive within hours. This system is set to bring significant rain to Southern California, snowfall to our mountains, gusty winds, and much cooler temperatures this week. Right now, our models indicate the day will start

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UPDATE: One employee transported to hospital, 300 guests evacuated due to fire at Indian Wells hotel

UPDATE: One employee transported to hospital, 300 guests evacuated due to fire at Indian Wells hotel

UPDATE as of 11 p.m. - Officials say 160 rooms and more than 300 guests have been evacuated from the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas. Additionally, one employee was transported to the hospital for minor injuries. Fire crews are working with the city and hotel to find accommodations for guests. Officials say there

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Weekend one of Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival draws big crowds

Weekend one of Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival draws big crowds

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) --- Weekend one of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival got off to a strong start, with opening day attendance nearly triple that of last year. Raffi Frinsley, marketing manager for the fair, said the first three days brought exceptionally large crowds, reflecting growing excitement around the event. She noted that

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Sky Valley resident warns proposed consolidation could bring long-term rate hikes

Sky Valley resident warns proposed consolidation could bring long-term rate hikes

SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - Tabitha Davies, co-director of Esperanza's Sanctuary and a Sky Valley resident, reached out to News Channel 3 with concerns about recent meetings regarding the Improvement District No. 8 (ID8) water line. "Despite prior statements from Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) that chromium-6 remediation would be addressed systemwide at a cost of

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UPDATE: Unborn child killed in Desert Hot Springs crash

UPDATE: Unborn child killed in Desert Hot Springs crash

UPDATE 2/15/26 9:40 p.m. California Highway Patrol is now identifying the person killed in the crash as the unborn child of a pregnant woman involved in the collision. Officials say the pregnant woman was transported to a hospital where the fetus was pronounced dead. The cause of death is still being investigated, and officials say

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One person hospitalized in La Quinta house fire

One person hospitalized in La Quinta house fire

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a fire broke out at a home on the 45000 block of Debbie Drive in La Quinta. Officials responded to the fire at 7:38 p.m. to find smoke coming from the front door of the house. The fire was

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KESQ Exclusive Interview: T’Neya Tovar’s parents speak after arrest made in daughter’s disappearance –  “She is a Force. She is Loved.”

KESQ Exclusive Interview: T’Neya Tovar’s parents speak after arrest made in daughter’s disappearance – “She is a Force. She is Loved.”

SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - For two weeks, you’ve seen her face and heard her name. But for T'Neya's family this story didn’t begin with what you saw it began with silence on December 1st, the day T’Neya stopped answering her phone. In an all new interview today, I sat down with T'Neya's parents -

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