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Garrett Hottle

Update 7/7/26

Amy McClintock has been found, her family told News Channel 3

Original Report 7/6/26

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of a 37-year-old woman whose family says she has not been seen since late June.

Deputies were dispatched to the 38000 block of Devils Canyon Drive in Palm Desert at 9:18 a.m. on July 1 regarding a report of a missing person, according to the sheriff’s office. The reporting party told deputies they had not been able to reach their family member and reported her missing.

The missing woman was identified by her family as Amy McClintock, 37. Her mother, Lisa McClintock, told News Channel 3 her daughter was last seen in the Cathedral City area around June 23.

Amy is 37 years old and is described by her family as . 5’4 135 lbs.

Anyone with any information regarding Amy’s whereabouts is encouraged to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

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Matthew Pearce

FIFA has cleared U.S. Men’s National Team forward Folarin Balogun to play in tonight’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after unexpectedly reversing his suspension.

Balogun received a red card during the United States’ match against Bosnia, which originally ruled him out of the next game. Reports say President Donald Trump asked FIFA to review the decision, though the White House has not commented.

FIFA announced Balogun’s red card will be “suspended for a probationary period of one year,” making him eligible to play.

The decision has drawn mixed reaction. U.S. captain Christian Pulisic said Balogun’s return gives the team “a boost,” while some international coaches criticized the ruling.

The U.S. takes on Belgium tonight with a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on the line.

Stay with News Channel 3 for the latest updates.

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City News Service

COACHELLA, Calif. (CNS) – Firefighters battled a fire at a commercial building in Coachella [Sunday].

The fire was reported around 1:10 p.m. Sunday in the 900 block of Grapefruit Boulevard, where firefighters reported the structure fully involved with fire, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was not immediately known.

Additional engines were requested to assist, and the fire was contained around 2:10 p.m.

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Timothy Foster

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley Red Cross communications manager is preparing to deploy to Guam as Super Typhoon Bavi pounds the U.S. territory and the Northern Mariana Islands with powerful winds and heavy rain.

The storm is expected to bring winds up to 180 miles per hour, along with dangerous storm surge, flooding and widespread damage across the region. It comes just six weeks after another typhoon hit the islands, leaving many communities still in recovery.

American Red Cross Communications Manager Mimi Teller says Super Typhoon Bavi is currently slamming Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, and notes the region is still recovering from another powerful typhoon just six weeks ago. She adds that with winds expected to reach up to 180 miles per hour, the devastation is expected to be catastrophic.

Teller has spent more than 11 years with the Red Cross responding to disasters across the United States and overseas. She says this deployment will place her alongside response teams working to assess needs and support recovery efforts in impacted communities.

She says she believes she can make a difference through her presence and support during disaster response operations.

While the storm is happening thousands of miles away, Teller says it serves as a reminder that preparedness is important everywhere, including here in the Coachella Valley.

She emphasizes that communities are not immune to disasters and encourages residents to make sure they are prepared for emergencies that could happen locally.

Teller is expected to spend several weeks assisting with the Red Cross response as recovery efforts begin in the wake of the storm.

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Isaiah Mora

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — A 75-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle on the Fourth of July in Indio.

Around 10:58 p.m. on Saturday, the Indio Police Department responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Golf Center Parkway and Avenue 44.

Upon arrival, officers located the pedestrian suffering from major injuries.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and provided lifesaving measures before taking the woman to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Riverside County Coroner’s Office.

The preliminary investigation found that a white Audi sedan was traveling northbound on Golf Center Parkway when it struck the woman, who had just stepped off the center median into the roadway.

The driver, a 50-year-old man, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Golf Center Parkway remained closed for about three hours while investigators collected evidence.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.

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Timothy Foster

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Thousands of people spent the Fourth of July at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where historic aircraft, patriotic flyovers and military history highlighted the holiday celebration.

The museum’s annual Independence Day event featured more than 70 historic aircraft on display, with several vintage warplanes, including the P-51 Mustang and C-47 cargo aircraft, taking to the skies throughout the day. Visitors toured aircraft, explored exhibits and learned about the role the planes played in American history.

Palm Springs Air Museum Vice Chairman Fred Bell said preserving the aircraft and sharing their history with the public remains one of the museum’s top priorities. He added that events like the Fourth of July celebration allow visitors to experience aviation history firsthand while honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans.

Among those attending was Dmitri Grozhankin, who visited the museum with his son, Michael. Grozhankin said they enjoy seeing aircraft from different eras and learning about their history, adding they planned to stay for the afternoon flyover.

For another visitor, Daniel, the event carried a personal connection. He wore his grandfather’s World War II jacket and said his grandfather’s military service inspired his lifelong passion for aviation. Watching historic aircraft take flight made that connection even more meaningful.

Many visitors said the museum offers a unique way to celebrate Independence Day while honoring the men and women who served in the armed forces.

Visitor Teresa Robinson said celebrating the nation’s independence at the museum made the holiday especially meaningful. She called it a blessing to witness another Independence Day surrounded by aircraft that helped shape the country’s history.

While the day focused on celebration, some attendees also reflected on the country’s current challenges. Visitor Maureen Arevalo said she hopes Independence Day can serve as a time for Americans to set aside their differences, celebrate the nation’s progress and remember the sacrifices that helped build the country.

As vintage aircraft soared over the Coachella Valley, visitors gathered along the flight line to watch history take to the skies, making the Palm Springs Air Museum one of the valley’s most popular Fourth of July destinations.

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Jonathan Ramont

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — All lanes are back open after a crash on Date Palm Drive left at least one man injured Saturday afternoon.

A two-car crash happened just before 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Via Colusa and Date Palm Drive. The collision blocked all southbound lanes as crews worked to clear the scene.

Our crew on scene saw one man with an apparent head injury. He was able to exit his vehicle before being treated by paramedics.

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Athena Jreij

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over 20 years since La Quinta resident Richard Birdsall fought his homeowner’s association to keep up a 22-foot flag pole and American flag.

This Fourth of July, Birdsall says he’s proud of his fight to fly the nation’s flag, which he first raised after September 11, 2001. But 6 months later, Birdsall says he received a call from his HOA telling him to take it down, per their guidelines.

“I get the call, take it down. I tell them, I’m not taking it down. Well, if you don’t take it down, we’re going to take you to court. I said, you do what you gotta do, and I’ll do what I have to do. So, the fight was on,” he said.

From there, he took his fight to state legislators, who passed Senate Bill 2032 in 2032 on January 1, 2003, prohibiting homeowners’ associations restrictions on flags.

“We had the news media here, NBC, CBS. We had them all here. The Boy Scouts helped me dedicate the flag. I’ve been flying it ever since,” Birdsall said.

As America celebrates it’s 250th birthday, Birdsall says it’s more important now than ever.

“I was never in the service, but all my brothers were. I had three brothers and they were all in the military. I just felt that, you know, this flag means freedom to all of us,” he said.

It comes as other homeowners complain of similar restrictions across California, specifically in San Diego’s San Marcos neighborhood.

His message to them? Keep fighting to fly the flag.

“Definitely. In fact, there were a lot of people who lived in gated communities after we had won, they called and said, we thank you very much for doing what you did. We get to fly our flag, too,” Birdsall said.

More than 2 decades after the fight, Birdsall says he’ll spend the fourth with his flag and family he loves.

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Haley Meberg

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters quickly contained an RV fire that broke out earlier Friday afternoon in Indio.

Cal Fire reports the fire began at approximately 12:52 p.m. at Mary Lane and Madison Street, with firefighters arriving at the scene shortly after. Initially crews believed the fire may have spread to a single-story family dwelling nearby.

Officials say the fire was contained at 1:24 p.m. with the damage being contained to the RV only. No injuries from the incident have been reported at this time.

Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates.

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Peter Daut

As Independence Day celebrations begin, fire officials are reminding the public that the Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of the year for firefighters, with many emergency calls involving fireworks-related injuries and fires.

According to Cal Fire, the holiday consistently brings a spike in burn injuries, particularly among children. Officials are encouraging families to attend professional fireworks displays instead of using illegal fireworks, which can be unpredictable and dangerous.

Even fireworks labeled as “safe and sane” require careful handling. Fire officials say following the manufacturer’s instructions and using fireworks only in cities where they are permitted can help reduce the risk of injury.

“Just follow the directions on those packages. Stay within local cities that allow safe and sane fireworks,” said Captain Richard Cordova with Cal Fire. “And once they’re out, make sure they’re out and not still lit or have heat to them. And if they do, just pour some water on them.”

Cordova emphasized that firefighters would rather see families enjoy professionally organized fireworks shows than risk preventable injuries at home.

“We don’t like seeing people get hurt, especially children,” Cordova said. “So please go out and see the professionals light those fireworks. We say it over and over every year, and still we have children that get hurt.”

Fire officials also recommend keeping a bucket or hose nearby when using legal fireworks, never allowing young children to handle fireworks, and never attempting to relight fireworks that fail to ignite. Duds should be soaked thoroughly with water before being discarded to prevent accidental fires.

Authorities hope residents will celebrate responsibly this holiday, helping reduce the number of injuries and emergency calls while keeping communities safe.

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