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Cynthia White

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were hospitalized Friday morning after a crash in Rancho Mirage left a car on its roof.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene just after 11:00 a.m. to Highway 111 near Bob Hope Drive. Two cars were involved in the crash, one of which had flipped onto its roof.

Both persons injured are reported to be in stable condition.

The Highway 111 eastbound turn lanes onto Bob Hope Drive were blocked for around one hour, slowing traffic during that time.

No arrests were made, and the cause of the collision is under investigation

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Haley Meberg

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– A woman was struck down by her vehicle in Rancho Mirage Friday morning, resulting in major injuries. 

California Highway Patrol received a call just before 11:00 a.m. for a solo vehicle crash involving a woman in the Del Webb Community. 

CHP reports the woman was attempting to get back into her car after exiting without realizing the vehicle was not in park. As she attempted to re-enter the vehicle, she was run over and left with multiple injuries to her leg. 

The woman was transported to Desert Regional Hospital where she is being treated for the injuries. CHP is still investigating the crash. 

Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates.

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Haley Meberg

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board approves the allocation of $1 million, continuing work with five Coachella Valley nonprofits to support a Request for Proposals (RFP), “Empowering Resilient Youth and Families: Advancing Mental and Behavioral Health Support.”

Tuesday July 22, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation board met to discuss the allocation of $1 million in funds to continue work with nonprofits that will carry over for the next two years. 

In December 2024, the District and Board met for a lunch-in with the staff of the five organizations that received funding through the initial RFP. 

Through the event officials reported they discussed outcomes, lessons learned, and insights provided by the organizations to understand the need for continued support in helping build upon the success of their efforts. 

In addition to the $1 million funds in grants approved by the RFP, the Board approved $193,145 for Visión y Compromiso to expand access to mental health services for children and families in the Coachella Valley; as well as $75,000 for Alianza Nacional de Campesinas to address food insecurity within farmworker communities in the Coachella Valley that are in food-deprived areas.  

The total funding approved by the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board in the month of July amounted to $1,268,145.

The Board continues to discuss further grant propositions addressing physician shortages that affect the Coachella Valley, particularly Spanish-speaking communities in the eastern valley. No conclusion has been made at this time, but the Board has tabled the topic for future decision. 

To learn more about applying for District & Foundation grants visit Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) Grants Program 

Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates. 

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Allie Anthony

CATHEDRAL CITY, California (KESQ) – On July 10th, a westbound big rig swerved across the i10 freeway and into oncoming traffic. The truck veered into the eastbound lane, killing two people at the scene. 

After preliminary investigation, the California Highway Patrol reported that one of the victims was not wearing a seatbelt.

Now, more than two weeks after the crash, the investigation remains ongoing. 

During the time, Officer David Torres with the California Highway Patrol is reminding the community about the lifesaving importance of seatbelts.

“Not wearing your seatbelt is the number one reason you get ejected from your vehicle,” said Torres.

Seatbelts are designed to distribute the force of a crash across the strongest parts of the body. When the safety mechanism is engaged, the belt should lock. Torres is sharing a simple way to make sure your seatbelt is working before hitting the road.

Watch News Channel 3 today at 4:00 to hear more from the California Highway Patrol about how to check your car’s seatbelt for safety.

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Athena Jreij

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) — As the summer months heat up, it can be tempting to take a dip in the nearest lakes or rivers. For many, that can be the Whitewater River Channel, but this National Water Safety Day,  the Coachella Valley Water District is urging locals to use caution and avoid dangerous waterways.

CVWD posted to Instagram,”The Whitewater River Channel is a vital part of our replenishment and stormwater protection systems. This typically dry river channel receives imported water from the Colorado River Aqueduct that flows to our groundwater replenishment facility. Deliveries can be rapid flows that move with force, making the channel dangerous and unpredictable. This area is off-limits for a reason: entering is illegal and could lead to fines, serious injury, or worse.”

However, some locals say the river channel is one of the only free and accessible waterways for families to enjoy.

Tonight, News Channel 3 speaks with locals and officials on how they can make a splash this summer, safely.

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Kendall Flynn

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The Indio Police Department is reminding the community just how dangerous off-roading can be, as city and surrounding area has a lot of open desert.

Officials created a social media post Friday night to tell people off-roading within the City limits is illegal, including in dirt lots, parks and open desert areas. Indio PD said this includes all vehicles not just trucks or cars, like dirt bikes, ATVs or side-by-sides.

This reminder comes after a fatal rollover crash Saturday night near Indio. Shortly, after 9 p.m. Indio PD responded to a crash in the desert canyon area located southwest of Dillon Road and west of Fargo Canyon Road.

For reasons still under investigation, a Jeep Wrangler traveling through desert terrain at unknown speeds rolled over multiple times. A 47-year-old woman was ejected from the car during the crash and was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical center where she later died.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from officials on what you need to know to stay safe in the desert.

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Julia Castro

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — More than 1,200 customers in Indian Wells are without power as Southern California Edison crews respond to an unexpected outage.

The outage was first reported at approximately 7:23 a.m. Friday morning, with a total of 1,294 customers impacted, according to the utility company.

According to the SCE website, a field investigator has been dispatched and is currently analyzing the cause of the outage.

Repair crews have not yet begun work, the company estimates most service will be restored by 8:30 a.m. today.

The reason for the outage remains under investigation.

Stay with News Channel 3 for the latest updates.

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Cynthia White

ANZA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people are being treated for injuries after a head-on crash on Highway 74 south of Lake Hemet, near Anza on Thursday.

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CAL FIRE reports two vehicles were involved, and one of the injured was trapped in a vehicle. Firefighters responding to the scene were able to get the person out.

Both people suffered moderate injuries – one taken by ambulance, and the other flown out by helicopter. They were taken to a local trauma center.

CAL FIRE has turned the case over to California Highway Patrol Indio Station for investigation.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any new information.

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Cynthia White

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Sands Unified School District is making sure all positions are filled for the school year.

On Thursday, the DSUSD hosted a Career Fair at the District office in La Quinta.

Open positions included substitute teachers, paraeducators, and bus drivers.

Some staff members were on hand to answer questions and provide information throughout the workshops.

DSUSD Director of Classified Personnel Brad Fisher says it’s efforts like these that help avoid staff shortages. Fisher added, “We host two certificated job fairs, two classified job fairs, and we’ve been fortunate enough that we are almost fully staffed at this point with still several weeks to go. Our staff is pretty solid right now, which is really good, and again, it’s events like this where we refill our substitute ranks.”

Fisher went on to say that recruitment efforts continue throughout the year for the District.

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