Rich Tarpening

Palm Springs

Assignment Manager at KESQ-TV (Thousand Palms, CA)

Rich Tarpening at KESQ News Channel 3, The Desert's News Leader . Finger on the pulse of everything going on in the Palm Springs area.

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Palm Springs Fire erupts on Mountain near Ramon Road

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

By Rich Tarpening Palm Springs Fire Department is currently working a small fire on the side of the mountain near Ramon Road and La Mirada Rd. The fire sparked up just before 5:30pm Sunday. We are monitoring the fire and will provide updates when we get them.
Car crashes into concrete culvert in Mecca injuring two people

4 weeks ago | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

MECCA, Calif.- One person has been airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition after a driver reportedly crashed into a concrete culvert in Mecca. Cal Fire reported the crash just before 11:30am Friday morning at Avenue 66 and Dale Kiler Road. According to officials only one car was involved. A second person was also transported to a local hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries. California Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
Police investigate late night shooting in Indio

4 weeks ago | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

INDIO Calif. (KESQ)- At least one person was shot Thursday night in Indio confirms the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Friday morning. According to the Sheriff's Department at 10:45 p.m., deputies were requested by the Indio Police Department to respond to the area of Monroe Street and Avenue 52 regarding a man with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The man was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Rancho Mirage crash closes roadway

4 weeks ago | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

A two car collision in Rancho Mirage Friday morning caused some traffic issues. Just before 10am, police responded to an accident involving two vehicles at the corner of Ramon Road and Los Alamos Road. Several law enforcement officers and emergency crews are on scene. There appears to be at several people injured, but the extent of their injuries are unknown at this time. Eastbound traffic on Ramon Road is currently being diverted and drivers are encouraged to avoid the intersection at this time.
Three people in critical condition after Friday morning crash in Rancho Mirage

4 weeks ago | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) - A two car collision in Rancho Mirage Friday morning caused some traffic issues and sent three people to the hospital. Just before 10 a.m., police responded to an accident involving two vehicles at the corner of Ramon Road and Los Alamos Road. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, officers arrived on scene and located three patients in critical condition. All were transported to local hospitals. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Daniel Garcia sentenced to Life without Parole for 2008 murder of Clifford Lambert

1 month ago | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

After years of delays, a judge finally sentenced Daniel Garcia for his connection to a financially motivated killing of a Palm Springs retiree in 2008. in 2023, Daniel Garcia was convicted of one felony count each of murder, conspiracy to commit a crime, using the personal identity information of another to obtain credit, and using a forged instrument. He was also convicted of three felony counts of burglary, two of grand theft over $950 and one misdemeanor count of receiving stolen property.
Palm Springs Police warn residents to stay out of neighborhood due to police activity

1 month ago | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

By Rich Tarpening PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)-- Palm Springs Police issue warning to residents to stay clear from the area of South Calle El Segundo and Saturnino Road as they conduct some police activity in the area. The warning also stated that anyone that lives in that area should remain inside and those out of the area should stay clear while police work the incident. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Villagefest cancelled due to rain showers; KESQ Meteorologists predict heavier rain later today

Feb 13, 2025 | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

Light rain has been reported in the valley. No real issues to report so far, but forecasters are predicting the rain to pick up in the late evening hours. The Date Festival and Modernism week events have not been impacted directly by the rain, and organizers say the events are going on as planned. The Palm Springs Villagefest Facebook group posted just after noon that they have cancelled tonight's Villagefest due to expected weather conditions. As of 1:00 p.m. Thursday, all roads are open.
Best moments from the Red Carpet: Stanley Tucci

Jan 3, 2025 | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening
I-10 Pursuit ends on freeway in Palm Desert, traffic is slow in area

Jan 3, 2025 | kesq.com | Rich Tarpening

A pursuit has ended on Interstate Ten, but is causing traffic delays on the freeway. According to the California Highway Patrol, they are providing traffic control in the area of westbound I-10 near Cook Street. A suspect has reportedly crashed after a pursuit by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Several lanes are blocked just west of Cook Street. Two lanes are open but traffic is slow going in the area. This is a developing story, check back for updates.