PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs City Council voted to appoint Jim Vanderpool as its interim city manager. “I am honored by the confidence the Palm Springs City Council has placed in me and excited for the opportunity to serve such an exceptional, welcoming, and diverse community,” said Vanderpool. “Palm Springs is a

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The La Quinta City Council voted to remove Sean Webb from the city’s arts and community services commission. The vote was 3 to 2, with Mayor Linda Evans, Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Fitzpatrick, and Councilmember Steve Sanchez voting to remove Webb. Webb was not present during Tuesday’s council meeting, but

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With Election Day less than three weeks away, voters across the Coachella Valley are already casting their ballots, while local Democratic and Republican organizations are ramping up outreach efforts ahead of a busy weekend of political events. The November 3 general election is approaching, and California’s standard voter registration deadline

Candidates in Coachella Valley are dealing with campaign sign issues ranging from high permit costs to theft and removal by code enforcement.

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Candidates running for mayor and City Council in La Quinta took part in a public forum Wednesday evening, giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking office ahead of the November 3 election. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the forum, which will feature seven candidates

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The 48th Congressional District race that includes Palm Springs and Indian Wells is being targeted by Democrats and Republicans as a key race in the battle for control of Congress in the mid-term elections.  Democrat Marni von Wilpert is a San Diego City Councilmember running against Republican Jim Desmond, a

COACHELLA, CA (KESQ)- With the general election approaching, residents of the Eastern Coachella Valley had an opportunity to meet candidates running for local and state office and ask questions about issues affecting their communities. Alianza Coachella Valley hosted a candidates forum Wednesday evening at the Coachella Library. The event was free and open to the

As ballots arrive in Coachella Valley for the upcoming November election, polls indicate that many voters intend to cast their votes against President Trump and Republican policies rather than in favor of specific candidates.

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Republican candidates running for several of California’s top statewide offices gathered in Rancho Mirage on Monday, using a candidate forum to make their case to Coachella Valley voters ahead of the November election. The event brought together candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor, state controller and other statewide offices. While

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Beginning Tuesday and continuing to the day of the general election, Riverside County residents interested in seeing how the Office of the Registrar of Voters processes vote-by-mail ballots and coordinates other tasks are welcome to have a look. “Election Observer Tours” start Tuesday and thereafter will be held every Tuesday and

PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is moving forward with plans for a leadership transition following City Manager Scott Stiles’ announcement that he will retire effective November 1, 2026. The city has hired Valerie Phillips of Bob Murray & Associates to lead the search for a permanent City Manager. The nationally

State Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh discussed California’s education spending, low test scores, and her efforts to reinstate SAT and ACT requirements for university admissions during an interview with News Channel 3.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – “I definitely think it’s time for a new direction.” That’s the sentiment some voters shared as Palm Desert City Council candidates took the stage Tuesday night. The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce (PDACC) hosted the candidate forum at the Family YMCA of the Desert at 43930 San Pablo Avenue.

PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles has announced his plans to retire, notifying city employees in an email Tuesday morning. Stiles said his retirement will be effective November 1, 2026, bringing to a close more than 43 years of public service. He joined the City of Palm Springs in March 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez’s lithium valley bill is heading to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. AB 2163 passed both the California State Assembly and State Senate with bipartisan support. The bill would establish a statewide framework to designate Strategic Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones to support clean energy development. The bill also

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella City Council passed an ordinance that would permanently ban on data centers in the city, with some exemptions.    The ordinance will go into effect 30 days after Wednesday’s vote. Coachella is now the first city in the Coachella Valley to enact a permanent prohibition, although officials in Indio,

The California Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Monday regarding two legal challenges to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s seizure of over 650,000 ballots from the November 2025 special election.

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

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs has launched a new GIS Maps & Data Portal, giving residents easier access to city information through interactive online maps. The new tool allows users to explore a wide range of city services and resources from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Residents can search for

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new bus during a special meeting on Wednesday. The city will purchase a 24-passenger bus with two wheelchair spaces that runs on ultra-low-emission diesel for $212,963.04. City officials said the bus is expected to arrive in 4 to 6 months as

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella City Councilmember Denise Delgado appears to be preparing a campaign for mayor after filing official campaign documents with the City of Coachella, even as a recall effort against her remains underway. Public records posted on the City of Coachella’s campaign finance website show Delgado has filed a Form 501 (Candidate

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As a wave of data center dissent spreads across the Coachella Valley, both Coachella and Indio advanced measures heading for permanent bans on Wednesday evening. The city of Coachella’s planning commission approved the draft for a permanent ban ordinance on data centers during Wednesday’s meeting. It comes after city council

Update 7/15/26 – 8:30 PM The Cathedral City Planning Commission approved the proposal, with some conditions of approval. An accessible crossing must be provided between the southeast corner of AutoZone and southwest corner of Target  Adding to condition 317, all outbound deliveries shall leave the premises during the same hours No distributions can occur to

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will run for reelection in 2028, he confirmed on Tuesday. Bianco wrote a statement to News Channel 3 confirming his campaign. “Aside from the Governor election, I have always had every intention of running for re-election in 2028.  Under my leadership, the men and women of