Garrett Hottle

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – An update to a fire in Thermal reported Friday evening by News Channel 3 – CAL FIRE reports that the vegetation fire broke out near Harrison Street and Airport Boulevard in Thermal around 5:30 p.m., and was successfully contained within 40 minutes. According to CAL FIRE, the fire was burning at

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) A bill backed by comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno is picking up speed in the California Legislature.  Senate Bill 712 or Leno’s Law passed the Senate Transportation Committee this week with bipartisan support. Supporters say the measure is a common-sense update aimed at preserving California’s classic car culture, but its critics

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The price of gold is hovering just under $3,000 an ounce, sparking a wave of buying and selling across the Coachella Valley. “Gold isn’t always acting like it should be lately,” said James Fausett, owner of J&J Gold Buyers. “Normally when the stock market is down, gold surges. It’s considered

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A piece of Hollywood fantasy and a rare prototype from NASA’s past are now on display in the desert. The Palm Springs Air Museum has unveiled two new exhibits: Darkstar, a sleek mock jet featured in Top Gun: Maverick, and the X-38, a real spacecraft prototype designed as an emergency

Canadian snowbirds have long been a cornerstone of Palm Springs economy, bringing seasonal buzz to local businesses and boosting tourism during the desert’s peak months. But in the wake of escalating political tensions and heated rhetoric out of Washington, that dependable migration has begun to slow — leaving city leaders and business owners concerned about

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KESQ) — Six employees at Joshua Tree National Park who were laid off earlier this year have been rehired following a federal judge’s ruling. The workers were cut as part of a cost-saving initiative by the Department of Government Efficiency, which aimed to streamline staffing and reduce spending. Tune into

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) Leaders at the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage are speaking out after a Nazi flag was flown earlier this week in Cabazon, calling it a painful reminder of rising antisemitism and the urgent need for education. Michelle Gold, the center’s executive director, said the flag, displayed over a cluster of

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) — A Nazi flag spotted flying outside an RV home on date avenue in Cabazon has stirred concern among residents and prompted a report to law enforcement over the weekend, according to neighbors, and the man who displayed the flag. Multiple neighbors said they noticed the red flag with a swastika symbol

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Despite a steady drop in wholesale egg prices, many California shoppers say they’re still paying high prices at the store. In the Coachella Valley, an increasing number of frustrated shoppers are turning to backyard chicken farming for some solace during these ‘egg-spensive’ times. Driven by a mix of avian flu outbreaks,

THOUSAND PALMS, California (KESQ) Authorities are investigating two separate armed robberies involving U.S. Postal Service mail carriers in Cathedral City and Palm Desert over the past several days. The first incident occurred Saturday in Cathedral City. Officers with the Cathedral City Police Department responded to a report of a robbery involving a mail carrier who

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) The threat of a potential 200% tariff on European wines made by President Trump this month was a shot across the bow of U.S. wine industry, and the rippling effect has been increased concern or optimism depending who you are and what you do in the industry. In the Golden State, the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Major concerns were expressed tonight from local doctors about potential Medi-Cal cuts and threats to healthcare access. Congressman Raul Ruiz met behind closed doors with every major healthcare provider in Riverside County in Indio to hear their concerns. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle spoke exclusively with Ruiz about these issues, as

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) On Saturday, March 15 the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and law enforcement partners in California are carrying out a shoulder tap decoy operation according to the department. “The goal is to increase public safety and reduce youth access to alcohol,” Special Agent in Charge Brandon Shotwell with the California

PALM SPRINGS, California (KESQ) From the star-studded red carpet to the surprises that kept everyone on the edge of their seats, hollywood’s biggest night was nothing short of spectacular. To break down the winners and the best moments of the oscars, News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle was joined by pop culture expert Mike Muse.

In the Coachella Valley, homeowners have been grappling with skyrocketing insurance premiums, sudden policy non-renewals, and overall a market in flux. To understand what’s happening—and why—I reached out to several insurance brokers here at home. In the wake of the devastating and most destructive wildfires in California history, the overwherlming majority of local insurance brokers