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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – An SUV and a motorcycle collided Saturday in Cabazon, resulting in both parties being injured and taken to a hospital.

The crash, involving a Ford Explorer and a motorcycle, was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. Saturday at 14657 Cabazon St., in Cabazon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Two ambulances were requested to the scene and transported parties from both vehicles to Desert Regional Medical Center, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The injuries were described as major.

The cause of the crash was not immediately known.

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Jesus Reyes

Watch the Pride Parade Live Below (Coverage starts at 10 AM)

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride weekend will conclude today with a parade along Palm Canyon Drive celebrating four decades of LGBTQ+ visibility and community.

The annual Pride Parade is set for 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, beginning at Tachevah Drive and traveling south to Amado Road. The parade will feature colorful floats, marching groups, community organizations and advocates.

You can watch News Channel 3’s coverage of the parade live starting at 10 a.m. on the CW 5, KESQ.com, and in our app.

This year’s grand marshals will be Fortune Feimster as the National Grand Marshal, Cheyenne Jackson as the Celebrity Grand Marshal and Pride Royalty for Life Marshall Pearcy and Gary Moline as the Community Grand Marshals.

Organizers said a parade stage will be available at East Granvia Valmonte and North Palm Canyon Drive. Sign-language interpretation will be provided, with seating for the deaf community north of Amado Road on North Palm Canyon Drive.

The multi-day celebration, themed “Be Included,” was expected to draw 220,000 attendees and generate $38 million in direct economic impact for local hotels, restaurants and retail, organizers said.

Eisenhower Health personnel, the official medical and first-aid provider for the weekend, will be available throughout the event, with first-aid stations located on Arenas Road between Hunters and Streetbar.

Saturday’s festivities began with a 5K run and walk at 8 a.m. in the historic Old Las Palmas neighborhood. The 3.1-mile course supported several LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations.

Festival attractions for all ages followed at 11 a.m. Saturday, including a marketplace with more than 250 vendors, organizations and artists, a tiki bar and live entertainment featuring headliner The Cowgays.

The festival will continue with marketplace vendors, exhibits and live entertainment, including Aubrey O’Day as the headliner at the Arenas District stage.

A complete schedule, including live entertainment set times and a map, is available at pspride.org.

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Gavin Nguyen

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Eastbound lanes along E Palm Canyon Drive near Escoba Drive in Palm Springs were closed just after 8:00 p.m. Saturday night.

News Channel 3 crews reported heavy traffic in the area from the road closure. Police officers were seen lighting flares and keeping traffic from heading eastbound. Westbound lanes were not impacted by the closure.

A viewer who called into the newsroom reported a serious crash, but authorities have not confirmed if there was an accident in the area.

News Channel 3 reached out to the Palm Springs Police and Fire Departments for more information. This is a developing story. Stay with us for any updates.

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Kiera McKinney

PALM SPRINGS, Claif. (KESQ) – Community, friendship and the push for LGBTQ+ equality brought supporters together Saturday for the 25th HRC Palm Springs Garden Party.

Held at the Dinah Shore Estate during Pride weekend, the event honored photographer and philanthropist Michael Childers with the Community Impact Award.

For Childers and longtime friend Lucie Arnaz, the celebration also offered a chance to reflect on the connections that make Palm Springs feel like home.

Arnaz spoke with News Channel 3 about the role Childers played in helping her and her husband find their place in the community.

News Channel 3’s Kiera McKinney shares their story of friendship and belonging, and the meaning behind this year’s celebration.

Stay tuned for the full story tonight at 10 on News Channel 3.

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Kiera McKinney

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- For Palm Springs Interim Fire Chief Jeff Van Lierop, leading the department means working alongside firefighters he once helped train.

Van Lierop brings nearly 25 years with the department to his new role. His appointment follows the retirement of Fire Chief Paul Alvarado.

His interest in firefighting began as a high school fire explorer in Riverside. Now, his priorities include supporting crews while addressing staffing needs and aging stations and equipment.

News Channel 3’s Kiera McKinney spoke with Van Lierop about his path to the job, his family and why investing in people is at the heart of his work.

Stay tuned for the full story tonight at 10 on News Channel 3.

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Matthew Pearce

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — After a successful inaugural card show in July, the Coachella Valley Card Show is back and bigger than before.

Following the previous event, organizers immediately began planning the next show, knowing they would need more space this time around.

That need will be met as collectors are set to gather at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort to buy, trade and sell collectibles with vendors spread across more than 100 tables.

But the event is about more than buying and selling. Organizers have gathered collectibles from vendors and collectors to auction off, with all proceeds benefiting the TruLiving Foundation. To join the silent auctions, find table 109 at the event.

Admission is free, and the event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers have also expanded food truck options and improved security to help keep every member of the family fed and safe.

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Matthew Pearce

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — SafeHouse of the Desert, a nonprofit organization in the Coachella Valley, is holding its annual “Stuff the Bus” drive.

The organization focuses on providing emergency shelter, intervention and outreach services to homeless and at-risk youth in the Coachella Valley. Today, it is asking the community to donate resources such as food, household supplies and cleaning products to support the youth it serves.

Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 7 outside the following drop-off locations:

78395 Highway 111, La Quinta (Target) 79295 Highway 111, La Quinta (Walmart) 83053 Avenue 48, Coachella (Walmart)

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Matthew Pearce

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Women’s Tennis Association Finals take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden this week. But first, organizers are hosting a free family day for tennis fans in the valley.

Families can head to the Gardens for tennis activities for all ages and skill levels, live music, interactive games, face painting and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hit with a WTA pro or legend.

Additionally, visitors can watch some of the world’s top women’s tennis players prepare for the FAGE WTA Finals.

Parking is free through Gate 4 and the event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Jesus Reyes

TUCSON, Ariz. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds (5-5-2-1) fell to the Tucson Roadrunners on Friday night at Tucson Arena by the final score of 3-1.

Eduard Sale scored the lone goal for Coachella Valley, while Nikke Kokko made 28 saves in the opening game of the team’s two-game road series.

Tucson opened the scoring just 1:17 into the first period on a goal from Tij Iginla. The Roadrunners doubled their lead late in the second period when Joshua Roy scored at 18:01, giving Tucson a 2-0 advantage heading into the final frame.

Coachella Valley continued to battle in the third period, but Brandon Tanev’s empty-net goal at 17:25 extended Tucson’s lead to three. Sale broke the shutout with a powerplay goal with just six seconds left in the third period, assisted by Carson Rehkopf and Gustav Olofsson, to make the final score 3-1.

The Firebirds’ penalty kill went a perfect 5-for-5 and finished 1-for-4 on the powerplay, while Kokko stopped 28 of 30 shots faced.

The Firebirds return to action on Saturday for the second game of their back-to-back series against the Roadrunners. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. PT at Tucson Arena.

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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – There’s a new name on the face of an Eisenhower Health building. The Chandi Emergency Department was unveiled on Friday in Rancho Mirage, named after local businessman and philanthropist Nachhattar Chandi.

Chandi attended the naming ceremony along with his family. Organizers highlighted Chandi’s commitment to supporting health groups across the valley, including his continued support of Eisenhower Health.

“I’m at a loss for words. I mean, I think every single person, even as a child, you see the names on buildings and you kind of like, oh, that’s so cool, and to see your own name here, it’s just, it is a testament of our family, and we just cannot be more happy and proud of both of our parents for doing that,” said Angelie Chandi, Nachhattar’s daughter.

The event took place on Friday, the same day that Palm Springs Pride began, which Chandi also supports and sponsors.

On Thursday, News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut reported on recent concerns from some in the LGBTQ community about Chandi’s support of President Trump. The businessman answered questions about that support and how he often supports candidates, he says, from both political parties.

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