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Isaiah Mora

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station arrested two suspects accused of burglarizing two homes across Palm Desert.

On August 20, around 8:00 a.m., deputies responded to the reports of a residential burglary at a new housing development located on the 73300 block of Warhol Lane. Upon arrival, deputies were able to determine one of the model homes had been burglarized. The Palm Desert Station’s Robbery and Burglary Suppression Team assumed the investigation. After an investigation, deputies obtained a vehicle description and identified the suspect as a 49-year-old resident of Hemet.

On Friday, October 3, the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team located a vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s in a new home development located in the 74000 block of Becker Street in Palm Desert. Deputies conducted a vehicle check, during which they detained two suspects. They were later identified as the 49-year-old from Hemet and a 26-year-old resident of Banning.

During the investigation, deputies located multiple residential electrical circuit breakers in their possession. Deputies confirmed the items had been stolen from the housing development.

Both of the suspects were transported and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for numerous charges. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Pouchoulen of the Palm Desert Station at (760)- 836-1600.

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Athena Jreij

IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – ‘Pride Under the Pines’ painted the small mountain town of Idyllwild rainbow on Saturday.

In it’s fifth year, the event celebrated people of all identities living out loud, with live performances, drag, activism and fellowship.

Organizers say this year’s event drew 700-800 attendees, bringing a big boom in business for Idyllwild’s shops. Many say it’s one of the largest events of the year.

Neils Kosman, event organizer, says attendees from across the world visited this year, with several from Alaska, Ireland and Dublin.

Pride Under the Pines first began in 2021 when Kosman and his partner traveled up to Idyllwild and noticed a large gay community, but no formal ‘Pride’ events.

Tune in tonight at 10 and 11 p.m. for a look at the celebrations and why organizers say it matters this year more than ever.

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Kendall Flynn

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert and United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire hosted a fall carnival and resource fair for Coachella Valley families.

Both organizations have a focus on providing resources for health, mobility, independence and social inclusion of people with disabilities throughout communities. This year, they decided to host the fall carnival in Cathedral City for the first time to hopefully reach new families who are unaware of resources available to them.

Officials say many people lack awareness for resources, and the fair is to ensure they understand what’s available and build a sense of community with each other.

The fall carnival will provide inclusive activities and games, face painting, balloon creations and food. Families will all get a chance to meet with vendors for additional community resource information.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from parents on how events like this have impacted their children’s lives and built a sense of community.

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Shay Lawson

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)  – Dozens of local residents peacefully rallied Saturday morning outside La Quinta City Hall to voice support for Proposition 50, a ballot measure aimed at temporarily redrawing California’s congressional districts through 2030 as the state grapples with redistricting challenges.

Organized by Democrats of the Desert and friends, the demonstration ran from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

About 75 participants held signs, chanted slogans and urged their neighbors to back the measure ahead of the Nov. 4 special election.

The Proposition has drawn both backing and opposition statewide.

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has publicly questioned the plan, saying “two wrongs don’t make a right.”

If approved, Prop. 50 could potentially give Democrats up to five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

For more information on how the Coachella Valley might be impacted, watch John White’s Prop 50: The Stakes in California.

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Blake Arthur

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2025 high school football season rolled on this week with all eyes on the Desert Empire League.

The week was highlighted by a highly anticipated match-up of local, traditional powers in Palm Springs and La Quinta. Not to mention, a rivalry is renewed between Palm Desert and Xavier Prep in the battle of Cook Street.

Palm Springs – 32(6-0)
@
La Quinta – 13(4-2)
F

Palm Desert – 14(3-3)
@
Xavier Prep – 19(5-1)
F

Shadow Hills – 18(4-2)
@
Rancho Mirage – 14(3-3)
F

Cathedral City – 36(2-4)
@
Indio – 6(1-5)
F

Banning – 42
@
Yucca Valley – 62(4-3)
F

Nuview Bridge – 0
@
Desert Christian – 46(5-0)
F

Coachella Valley – 56(2-5)
@
Desert Mirage – 14(3-4)
F (Thursday)

DHS – 36(3-4)
@
Twentynine Palms – 6(3-3)
F (Thursday)

CMI – 0
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Desert Chapel – 46(1-4)
F (Thursday)

However, this week began on Thursday night with the Date Bowl rivalry between Coachella Valley and Desert Mirage.

CV defeated DM 56-14, improving to 16-1 in the all-time series. The Rams’ lone win in this rivalry came in 2011.

Desert Hot Springs and Twentynine Palms also played on Thursday night. The Golden Eagles defeated the Wildcats 36-6 on the high desert.

Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school football.

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Jesus Reyes

Update:

On Saturday morning, the Palm Springs Police Department sent out an alert confirming that N Gene Autry Trail is back open at the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs.

Original Report:

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – N Gene Autry Trail has been closed at the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs due to strong winds and low visibility.

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KESQ News Team

As work continues for an agreement to end the shutdown, many are asking questions.

Congressman Raul Ruiz sat down for an exclusive interview with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut for a live at 4PM about what this closure means for our nation and especially right here in our desert.

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Timothy Foster

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Graduation day at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission marked more than a ceremony—it represented a fresh start for residents who completed the program and are ready to step into new chapters of their lives.

For graduate Natasha Wolff, the program provided a safe and supportive place to restart and rebuild. She said it gave her the chance to get her life back on track after facing challenges. Instead of going to prison, she entered the program, which she described as a godsend. Today, she is working and planning to move into her own place, crediting the mission for giving her a true second chance.

Graduate John Slaughter IV shared that the program allowed him to build a new foundation of principles and stability. He explained that while the process was not easy, it gave him valuable lessons in patience, gratitude, and perseverance. He said the skills he learned, such as gardening and landscaping, along with the discipline of common courtesy and mutual respect, will help carry him forward. Slaughter believes the program showed him that with effort and support, lasting change is possible.

Executive Director Amanda Galindo explained that the Rescue Mission’s first priority is meeting people where they are whether on the streets, in shelters, or in need of emergency services. The mission offers grace bags, housing, recovery programs, and mentorship, with specialized programs for men, women, and children. She said graduation day represents restoration, hope, and the knowledge that participants have a second chance to do things the right way.

Galindo added that many graduates are already employed, saving money, and reuniting with family members they had lost touch with for years. She described the work as life-changing, both for residents and for those who help them on their journey.

While about 20% of residents in the program do not make it to graduation due to setbacks like relapse, those who succeed leave with the tools to rebuild their lives. The central message of the day emphasized perseverance, teamwork, and faith that with support, belief in oneself, and commitment, lasting transformation is possible.

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City News Service

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Cathedral City Council will gather during Monday’s special council meeting to vote on having singer-songwriter Robin Thicke headline this year’s balloon festival in November.   

Upon council approval, staff will made a public announcement Tuesday, according to the council agenda.

The son of former actor and talk-shot host Alan Thicke is best known for his 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” and its racy video featuring model and actress Emily Ratajkowski.   

The 11th annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place on Nov. 21-23, featuring more than 20 colorful hot air balloons, food trucks, family activities, a drone light show, games and live entertainment.

The festival will be produced by SoundSkilz, and Agua Caliente Casinos will return as a presenting sponsor, officials said.

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Athena Jreij

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 37-year-old Cathedral City woman is expected to return home this week, after she was detained by Israeli Naval Forces on a humanitarian aid boat headed for Gaza.

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News Channel 3 first brought viewers this story Thursday night, after sitting down with Ramirez’s mother, Angie Torres. She says her daughter joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to bring medical aid and food to Gaza, following a months-long humanitarian crisis.

Her family believes she was detained earlier this week when nearly all of the flotilla’s boats were intercepted by the Israeli Navy.

Our exclusive story caught the attention of Representative Ruiz, who reached out to the Israeli Embassy and State Department. Ruiz says after his phone calls with officials, they informed him Ramirez would be heading home within the next few days.

“Thanks to the reporting by KESQ we got the story and my staff got to work immediately. We spoke to the embassy, and I said that I wanted to know about Geraldine’s whereabouts, whether she’s okay, and I want her to return home immediately. They called us back and said that she’s okay, that she’s cared for and that as soon as tomorrow she would be on a flight back home …

As a parent, I empathize and wanted to make sure that we provided her mother the answer, and fought to bring her daughter back as soon as possible,” Representative Ruiz said.

While it’s unclear where Ramirez will land in the U.S. and the exact day she’ll return, her family says she’s expected home in the next week.

“I believe within the next couple days, she’s going to be boarding a plane and getting back into the U.S. I feel very happy and so grateful with him [Ruiz] and with the community. I didn’t know so many people watch the news because so many people contacted us,” Torres, Ramirez’s mother, said.

Stick with News Channel 3 as we continue to follow this story.

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