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August 13, 2026

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COD showcases career paths beyond a four-year degree

COD showcases career paths beyond a four-year degree

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - Nearly 60% of jobs projected through 2030 won't require a bachelor's degree, according to a CommercialCafe study. The study found 40% of the Riverside area's workforce is employed in mid-skill jobs. Those jobs can include careers that require specialized training, certifications or some college — rather than a four-year degree.

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I-Team: Response crisis

I-Team: Response crisis

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - An I-Team investigation into the way police respond to people in crisis. In many cases, these emergencies lead to life-or-death decisions. "We meet people on their worst day," said RSO Deputy Soto-Barraza. News Channel 3's Gavin Nguyen investigates the growing mental health crisis, an issue officers are facing valley-wide. View

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Coachella passes first reading of permanent ban on data centers, second vote on Aug. 26

Coachella passes first reading of permanent ban on data centers, second vote on Aug. 26

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday permanently banning data centers and related uses within city limits. Councilmembers unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance. It will return for a second reading on Wednesday, August 26, where it could then go into effect. The proposed ordinance comes amid concerns

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Mountain lion, sheep movements focus of desert wildlife study

Mountain lion, sheep movements focus of desert wildlife study

PALM SPRINGS (KESQ) - The challenges, habits and potential perils impacting wildlife moving through native turf around Highway 62 north of Palm Springs will be closely observed during an upcoming campaign intended to help them, it was announced today. Wildlands Network, a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit, will be partnering with others, including the Rice, Washington-based

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What Trump’s new vaccine order means for kids back to school

What Trump’s new vaccine order means for kids back to school

THOUSAND PALMS, CALIF. (KESQ)- President Trump signed an executive order calling for changes to the federal childhood vaccine schedule. With kids heading back to school, some parents may be wondering what the changes mean for their children. None of the recommendations or mandates in California have changed with any of these changes. We're following the

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Dust storm hits Coachella Valley Wednesday evening

Dust storm hits Coachella Valley Wednesday evening

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - A dust storm arrived in the East Valley Wednesday evening, causing low visibility throughout the area. News Channel 3's crew in the city of Coachella captured the moments the storm arrived. Dust storm hits the Coachella Valley; our photojournalist Chris Tarpening - @Tarp1969 - captured video as the storm approached Coachella

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Coachella Valley residents remain vocal about Flock Cameras

Coachella Valley residents remain vocal about Flock Cameras

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — "Clear evidence. Safer Communities. Privacy first." This is the motto posted front and center of Flock Safety's website. Over 700 'Flock' cameras have been installed across the Coachella Valley in eight of nine major cities over the last five years. While police agencies state the system is strictly used to

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FedEx to lay Off 62 workers at Palm Springs facility

FedEx to lay Off 62 workers at Palm Springs facility

PALM SPRINGS (CNS) - Global delivery company FedEx will lay off 62 employees at a Palm Springs facility at the end of September as part of a broader company overhaul. ``For several years, we've been undergoing a network transformation -- called Network 2.0 -- to improve how we pick up, transport and deliver packages across

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