November 2019

Marque Elia Bell performs on Eye on the Desert

November 27, 2019 11:43 PM Justin Tarpening

Woman in critical condition after being hit by vehicle near Desert Regional

November 27, 2019 10:01 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs Police Department has closed N Indian Canyon between the area of Tachevah & Mel due to a traffic collision. PSPD confirmed a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. The woman is in the hospital in serious/critical condition. Palm Springs police reopened the roadway at 12:30 Thursday morning

Mas de 500 familias recibieron su pavo y su despensa por parte del centro Galilee en Mecca.

November 27, 2019 7:27 PM Carlos Trejo

MECCA,Calif. El día de hoy mas de 500 familias llegaron desde tempranas horas al centro Galilee de Mecca,para hacer linea y poder recibir un pavo o pollo y una despensa de parte del centro Galilee por el día de acción de Gracias. La directora del centro Galilee Gloria Gomez agradeció a todas las entidades que

Identifican a dos jóvenes de 17 y 19 años que murieron en accidente en Mecca.

November 27, 2019 6:56 PM Carlos Trejo

MECCA,Calif. La oficina del condado identifico a Miguel bautista de 17 anos y Víctor barajas de 19 como los dos jóvenes que perdieron la vida trágicamente en la avenida 86 y la calle Grant justo después de las 7 de anoche. El accidente involucro mas vehículos. La carretera tuvo que ser cerrada durante varias horas

Eisenhower Health thanks their volunteers

November 27, 2019 6:45 PM Amanda Beltran

Saving Water During the Holidays

November 27, 2019 5:49 PM Jeff Rauch

Jeff Sanders, executive director of The American Express, excited about this year’s event

November 27, 2019 5:41 PM Blake Arthur

Jeff Sanders sat down with Sports Director Blake Arthur to talk about this year’s tournament, which has a new name and new host in golf legend Phil Mickelson. The American Express, the annual PGA TOUR event in our valley, is from January 15-19th in La Quinta. This is the 61st edition of the tournament, formerly

Holiday traffic in full swing heading out of the valley

November 27, 2019 5:39 PM KESQ STAFF

News Channel 3 is keeping an eye out on holiday traffic. According to AAA, the worst time to be on the road this Thanksgiving is Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. As of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, we are seeing slow moving traffic on the I-10 and CA-60 heading west out of the valley. We

Jean Benson, founding Palm Desert councilwoman, dies at 95

November 27, 2019 5:32 PM Jesus Reyes

Founding Palm Desert Councilmember and Navy Veteran Jean Benson passed away Tuesday at the age of 95, a city spokesperson confirmed. “Palm Desert has lost a pioneering leader and passionate community advocate. We are deeply grateful for Jean’s many years of service to our community,” said City Manager Lauri Aylaian. “Our thoughts and prayers are

Check your Palm Springs International Airport flight status here ahead of busy holiday travel

November 27, 2019 5:27 PM KESQ STAFF

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – News Channel 3 is keeping an eye out for flight delays at Palm Springs International Airport. You can catch the latest on flight status by clicking here. AAA predicts over four million Americans are expected to fly this Thanksgiving holiday. We spoke with some travelers heading out of town the day

These organizations are providing free meals on Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019 4:44 PM KESQ News Team

Organizations across the Coachella Valley are, once again, making sure that everyone has the opportunity to have a warm meal on Thanksgiving. Palm Springs Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Solitude Provided by The Well In The DesertFree Thanksgiving meal11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.151 W. Alejo Road, Palm Springs. Thanksgiving, temporary overnight shelter at 225 El

Winter storm continues to move across the region

November 27, 2019 3:19 PM Taban Sharifi

More widespread showers Thursday Cold air prevails through California with an area of low-pressure filtering in unusually cooler than normal temperatures. Showers will see a break tonight after 8 p.m. with isolated showers and snow for the mountains overnight. More widespread rain and snow will move in Thursday for the morning and last through the

One person killed in Thousand Palms crash

November 27, 2019 3:03 PM Sam Benson Smith

UPDATE: Motorist killed in Thousand Palms crash identified One person was killed in a crash in Thousand Palms on Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident was reported at the intersection of Varner Road and Chase School Road at 2:33 p.m., but the crash appears to be closer to the intersection Varner

RSO identifies pilot killed in Desert Center plane crash

November 27, 2019 12:13 PM Sam Benson Smith

The Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau has identified a pilot killed in a plane crash in Desert Center on Monday night. John Brent Stackhouse of Canyon Lake died at an unspecified time on Monday night. The crash was reported shortly before 6 a.m. An age for Stackhouse was not provided by the Coroner’s Bureau. On Tuesday,

RSO releases identity of homicide victim found in Thermal in May

November 27, 2019 11:26 AM Sam Benson Smith

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has released the identity of a homicide victim whose body was found in Thermal in May. 35-year-old Rafael Machuca’s body was found near the intersection of Avenue 58 and Buchanan Street in Thermal at around 6:26 a.m. on May 14. The next day, the Sheriff’s Department confirmed to News Channel

Indio man arrested for possessing heroin for sale

November 27, 2019 9:34 AM Jeff Stahl

Police arrested an Indio man Tuesday for possessing heroin for sale. The Riverside County Sheriffs Department says La Quinta Police Officers stopped Francisco Lopez, 46, along the 78600-block of Avenida La Torres Tuesday afternoon. Officers say they found half a pound of heroin on Lopez and said he planned to sell it. Sheriffs deputies obtained

Teenagers killed in Mecca ATV collision identified

November 27, 2019 8:51 AM Jeff Stahl

Two teenagers killed in a Tuesday night crash in Mecca have been identified by the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau. 17-year-old Miguel Bautista and 19-year-old Victor Barajas died minutes after the crash, according to the Coroner’s release. They were both from Mecca. Police said the crash involved two vehicles and an ATV at approximately 6:45 p.m.

High school hoops highlights and scores – Tuesday, 11/26

November 26, 2019 11:18 PM Blake Arthur

Shadow Hills suffered their first loss of the season in a thriller against Murrieta Valley. Meanwhile, RM, PS, PD all won in their respective game, including the Aztecs who are in Hawai’i to open their year.