Month: May 2017

Some members at the Oasis Country Club in Palm Desert planned a special day for nearly 30 Marines from the 29 Palms Marine Base. It was a day to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, while honoring those who continue to serve today. Two Marines were paired with one host family. Many families are

The Palm Springs Air Museum hosted its 20th annual Memorial Day Air Fair and Flower Drop. Three thousand carnations were dropped from a vintage B-25 Bomber Monday afternoon in honor of all servicemen and women who have lost their lives defending the United States. The white carnations were in honor of those who fought in

The United States Geological Survey reported a 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Anza Monday at about 12:00 noon. The earthquake was centered approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Anza, according to the USGS. We’ll deliver updates as more information is released. Check out special earthquake coverage from KESQ News Channel 3 & CBS Local 2 Download the

Update: 4:00 p.m. Firefighters say the fire is now 16 acres and 80% contained. Forward progress has been stopped. ———————————————————————————- Update: 8:55 a.m. Firefighters say the fire is now 60 percent contained. — Cal Fire crews are battling a 20 acre fire in the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve in Morongo Valley Monday morning. Crews say

Con 3 disparos al aire y varias palomas blancas finalizo la celebración del día de los caídos en el cementerio forest lawn de la ciudad de Cathedral. La celebración comenzó con una solemne ceremonia a eso de las 10:35 am de la mañana en donde varias autoridades del Valle de Coachella hicieron presencia y recordaron

Una soñadora del Valle de Coachella permite las cámaras de Kuna Noticias Telemundo 15 en su hogar para contar su historia de incertidumbre, gran dolor por la separación de su familia tras una deportación y la determinación de salir de un limbo legal. Vanessa se identifica como Dreamer, llegó a Los Estados Unidos a los

Six people were injured in an accident on I-10 near Jefferson Street Monday afternoon. Authorities said an 8-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries and the other five victims were taken to the hospital by ambulance with injuries ranging from minor to moderate. The crash was reported at 11:45 a.m. on westbound

Un accidente mortal occurio el lunes en La Quinta por la mañana. Oficiales confirmaron que una mujer era la pasajera de un auto que se volcó varias veces, muriendo en la escena de los hechos. Ahora, agentes están tras la pista del condcutor que decidió escaparse del lugar de los hechos. El percance sucedio a

Firefighters are battling a 20-acre fire in the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve in San Bernardino County. KESQ and CBS Local 2 viewers from Desert Hot Springs have been calling our newsroom Monday morning with reports of seeing smoke over the valley. We have a crew in Morongo Valley gathering more information about the fire. We’ll

On Twitter Saturday night, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said they were still searching for 27-year-old Gildardo “Goofy” Davila, a known gang member accused of shooting and injuring a Deputy Thursday night. New photos released by the department show off some more of the suspect’s tattoos. Davila is 5’9, 175 pounds with black hair and

Gildardo Davila, 27, was caught running from police in surveillance video Thursday. A second man was also seen fleeing the scene on video. Moments after, shots were fired, and a Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and wounded. A closer look at wanted gang member accused of shooting RSO deputy “I have three younger brothers and

A brush fire in Mecca Sunday afternoon burned through vegetation and close to structures. As of 8:45 p.m., the fire had burned 48 acres and was 100% contained. At one point, more than 50 people had been evacuated.The structure threat has been mitigated and Paseo De Los Heroes Apartments are being repopulated. “I wasn’t at

Ask little Alicia Abasta what she wants to be when she grows up and without hesitation you’ll hear, “A book writer,” she said. She reads every day in school in Ms. Heiser’s 4th grade class at Sea View Elementary School in Salton City. Her reading spawned that love of writing. “I can make it into

Federal, state and local government offices, courts, schools, libraries and post offices will be closed today for the Memorial Day holiday. Most banks, savings and loans and credit unions will also be closed. Riverside Transit Agency, Dial-A-Ride and Metrolink will operate on a Sunday schedule. Omnitrans buses will not be in service. Curbside trash pickup

One person was airlifted out of the Whitewater hiking area Sunday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency. According to Cal Fire/Riverside County, crews responded to the Canyon View Loop Trail around 12:40 p.m. Firefighters had to hike roughly 1 mile up the trail to make contact with the patient, who was said to have been

Crowds gathered at the General Patton Museum this holiday weekend, to honor the lives of two important community members. Supervisor John Benoit and firefighter Sara Thomas were remembered for their service and commitment to the Coachella Valley. Both families were recognized as John and Sara’s names were added to memorials surrounding the museum. The museum’s

CAL FIRE/Riverside County firefighters found a man dead after drowning in Palm Desert Saturday. Crews found the man in a pool at a home in the 41000 block of Jones Drive just before 7:00 p.m. The man’s identity has not yet been released. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the drowning. Stay with KESQ