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Luis Avila

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – With prices for live music soaring, fans are turning to payment plans as a way to afford and pay for their festival tickets.

More than 60% of Coachella attendees this year used the festival’s payment plan, according to Billboard, compared to 18% when the program began at the festival in 2009.

For some, it’s necessary to experience all the music and fun.

“With the plan, yeah. I guess it can be really hard for some people because you are paying a year in advance, like you’re preparing this whole time. It gets really high, especially for camping.”

Joanna, festival-goer

Coachella plans this year required a down payment of at least $50, with the remainder paid monthly. The service requires an additional fee.

While this might be bringing some relief for ticket prices, there are still other costs associated with attending.

“Food is a huge budget, transportation is a big budget.” 

Shira, festival-goer

“Like overtly expensive. We spent 22 dollars on two slices of pizza.” 

Kassra, festival-goer

Attendees say while you can’t escape the high cost, the best way to avoid additional costs is to plan ahead.

“If you prepare correctly and go about it the right way you can avoid a lot of the extra stuff. All the extra things you need, you can bring with you.” 

Leila, festival-goer

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Jesus Reyes

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeat the Calgary Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Game two will be on Saturday back at Acrisure Arena.

Wow! Firebirds defeat the Wranglers in a 4-3 triple overtime marathon. Mitchell Stephens plays hero for Coachella Valley with the game winner. Much needed rest days ahead before Game 2 on Saturday back at Acrisure Arena. @KESQ

— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) April 23, 2025

The Firebirds were 6-2-0 against the Wranglers, the Calgary Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate, in the regular season, including a 3-1-0 record at Acrisure Arena.

This is the third consecutive year the teams have met in the playoffs. The Firebirds, the Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliate, winning both of the previous matchups en route to the Calder Cup Finals.  

The Firebirds (37-25-5-5) were fourth in the 10-team Pacific Division with 84 points. Calgary (37-28-4-3) was fifth with 81 points.   

The entire best-of-three series will be played at Acrisure Arena, with Game 2 Saturday, and Game 3, if necessary, Sunday.

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Jesus Reyes

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was sent to the hospital after a fire damaged an RV and a structure in Coachella on Tuesday morning.

The fire was reported at around 9:00 a.m. on the 84700 block of Avenue 53.

According to CAL FIRE, firefighters arrived at the scene and reported a fully involved RV with flames extending into a residential structure. The structure sustained moderate damage, but residents were not displaced.

The fire was contained at around 9:45 a.m.

One person was treated for moderate injuries and transported to a local trauma center via ground ambulance.

Firefighters will be committed for approximately three hours for overhaul.

There was no word on a possible cause of the fire. Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.

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Cynthia White

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is holding an open house for this year’s Dream Home Giveaway.

News Channel 3 was live at the home on Avenida Villa in the La Quinta Cove on Monday, just in time for the ribbon cutting ceremony!

The deadline for purchasing tickets for the Giveaway is quickly approaching – The drawing for the home is set for April 29.

Tickets are just $100, and benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s mission of battling childhood cancer.

The 2,000 square foot home features top of the line amenities along with three bedrooms, three baths, and a two car garage. There’s also plenty of lighting and an amazing walk-in closet with a rotating shelf.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital treats more than 8,000 children a year, at no cost at all to their families.

All you have to do is call 1-800-535-6748 to buy a ticket for a chance to win this beautiful Dream Home – while supporting St. Jude. Only 17,500 tickets will be sold.

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Cynthia White

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A new expansion is open at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage.

The ribbon cutting on Monday introduced the casino’s addition of over 12,000 square feet of gaming space. The expansion includes over 250 new slot machines and table games.

The month of April also marks Agua Caliente Casinos’ 30th year in gaming – since starting back in 1995.

Chief Operating Officer Saverio Scheri says they’ve purchased over 500 additional games for the tribe’s three casinos.

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Cynthia White

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The County of Riverside Supervisors and the County Executive Officer have offered a series of community budget workshops this month to inform residents about the county’s services and budget process.

More than 40 county departments provide services ranging from healthcare and housing to law enforcement and public works projects. All these services require funding, whether it’s from locally generated property taxes or from the state and federal government. These workshops will provide a “Budget 101” overview that will go over where the county’s revenue comes from and which public services that money goes towards.

“As Chair of the Board of Supervisors, I am excited we are doing new things this year to increase outreach to community members during the budget process,” said Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “For the first time, we will be bringing these discussions to our communities, in all five Supervisorial districts of Riverside County. We want to hear from you about what is most important in your county government.”

These feedback sessions are open to all residents and will provide an opportunity to give input into county services and priorities ahead of next fiscal year’s recommended budget in May and the annual budget hearings in June.

The workshops have been held throughout the county this month – Supervisor V. Manuel Perez will be hosting the District 4 workshop on Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Classic Club, 75-200 Classic Club Boulevard in Palm Desert.

County officials say the goals of the community workshops are to make a complicated process more accessible and to ensure that the county’s budget reflects the needs of its growing population. For more information or to access a copy of “Budget 101: The County Budget Explained,” visit www.RivCo.org/budget.

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Peter Daut

In the fight for the U.S. House, Democrats are hoping rockstar power will help to oust long-serving valley Republican Rep. Ken Calvert.

Tim Myers, a Grammy-nominated former bassist for the band “One Republic,” announced he will challenge Calvert in the 41st District.

At a time when there are fewer competitive House contests nationwide, Democrats consider Calvert’s closely divided district, which stretches from Corona to the Coachella Valley, one of the party’s best opportunities to gain ground in the chamber.

Myers was born and raised in Corona, but News Channel 3’s Peter Daut asked Myers if he still lives in the district.

“You currently live in Corona?” Peter asked Myers.

Myers said, “Corona is so important in this district and Ken Calvert’s over in Washington, he’s completely corrupt.”

Peter responded, “I’m just asking what city do you currently live in?”

Tim answered, “I was born and raised in Corona, and I love this district, I love the people.”

Peter once again asked, “You don’t live in Corona, though?”

“I’m not saying that, I’m just sharing I was born and raised in Corona,” Tim answered.

A spokesperson for the campaign arm of House Republicans issued a statement that Myers is “Everything wrong with today’s radical left: a Hollywood liberal trying to fake his way into Riverside County.”

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage on this race.

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Jesus Reyes

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities discovered several televisions and DJ equipment left behind after a train burglary Sunday night in Palm Desert.

The incident was first reported just before 10:20 a.m. on the 75000 block of Gerald Ford Drive.

A caller reported subjects possibly stealing items from a train, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

“After further investigation, it was determined the items were remaining objects from the theft that occurred the night before,” an RSO spokesperson told News Channel 3.

A News Channel 3 crew spotted several boxes of televisions, DJ equipment, and headphones on the floor near the train.

Union Pacific responded to take custody of the recovered property.

There is no word on whether there were any arrests.

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