Cathedral City High students put emergency training to the test during ‘Great ShakeOut’

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Cathedral City High students put rescue skills to work during The Great California ShakeOut. An injured student on the stairs. Another appearing bloodied. Teams searching buildings and helping people who could not walk. The injuries were simulated, but the hands-on training at Cathedral City High School had a serious purpose:

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Multiple people, including children, injured in shooting at Oregon elementary school, police say. Shooter is dead

Follow Updates from Our Sister Station KTVZ in Bend, Oregon: Originally Published: 15 OCT 26 16:57 ETUpdated: 15 OCT 26 17:56 ETBy Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Multiple people, including children, were injured and a shooter is dead after gunfire erupted at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, according to police. The shooter

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Fire breaks out at News Channel 3 station early Thursday morning

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. — A fire broke out at the News Channel 3 television station just after 5 a.m. Thursday. Everyone at the station is safe, and no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown. News Channel 3 has returned to regularly planned newscasts and are pleased that the flames were

Man who died at The Living Desert identified

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - UPDATE: The Riverside County Coroner’s Office has identified the 68-year-old man who died at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert on Wednesday, Oct. 14, as Wilford Guy of Indio. According to coroner’s records, the incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. at the zoo and gardens, located at

DOJ sues California over alleged 20,000 suspected noncitizen voter registrations

CALIFORNIA (KESQ) - The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California, alleging that more than 20,000 individuals believed to be noncitizens are registered to vote and may have received mail-in ballots for the November 3, 2026, federal election. Federal officials say they identified the individuals by analyzing voter registration records and comparing them with federal

Millions take part in ‘Great California ShakeOut’ as officials urge earthquake preparedness

PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ) - Millions of people across California participated in this year's Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, practicing earthquake safety as officials remind residents of the importance of being prepared for a major quake. With the Coachella Valley's proximity to the San Andreas Fault, emergency management officials say residents should take steps now

One person dead after vehicle strikes pedestrian in Cathedral City

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. — A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle on East Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City, according to the Cathedral City Police Department. Police said officers and Cathedral City Fire Department personnel responded to the 67700 block of East Palm Canyon Drive at approximately 9:42 p.m. on

Coachella breaks ground on $50 million Avenue 50 bridge project aimed at improving safety, boosting economic growth

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A major infrastructure project is officially underway in Coachella, with city leaders breaking ground Thursday morning on a new $50 million bridge along Avenue 50. The new bridge will span the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, replacing an existing low-water crossing that has experienced flooding and road closures during major storms. But