RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — A reported car fire blocked eastbound lanes of State Route 62 near Indian Canyon Wednesday evening, causing major traffic delays. A News Channel 3 crew observed traffic backed up between Indian Canyon and Pierson Boulevard as vehicles headed uphill toward Morongo Valley. Fire crews were dispatched, but gridlock made access
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – First-time homebuyers in the Coachella Valley can get free expert guidance this June, thanks to a series of workshops hosted by Lift to Rise in partnership with Secure Choice Lending. The one-time sessions are designed to help prospective buyers understand the homebuying process, offering tools, tips and resources to take
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A fire at a home broke out Thursday night in the 2000 block of Racquet Club Road, just east of Sunrise Way, according to authorities. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson reported live, where fire crews were working the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. This is a developing
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Unified School District board voted Tuesday night to approve layoffs for 82 employees and reduce hours for 17 others, as part of a sweeping effort to address a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. The decision follows a recommendation from an administrative law judge, who reviewed the district’s proposed reduction in force
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was hospitalized after a rollover crash Monday evening in Palm Springs. The crash was first reported at around 7 p.m. in the area of Baristo Road and Sunrise Way. Police told News Channel 3 that a Nissan sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed when they struck
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A single vehicle crash on Interstate 10 westbound near Acrisure Arena caused significant traffic backups Monday night. California Highway Patrol officers reported the incident just after 8 p.m. News Channel 3 captured the scene just east of Cook Street, with traffic extending all the way to Washington Street as cars were
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A house fire early Friday morning in Palm Desert resulted in one fatality and left another person in serious condition. The fire erupted shortly after 1 a.m. at a single-story home on Tamarisk Flower Drive in the Desert Palms neighborhood. Flames quickly engulfed the residence. Firefighters rescued two victims from the
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle collision at a Circle K in the 78000 block of Calle Tampico early Tuesday morning. The crash happened at approximately 12:40 a.m. on March 11, 2025. When deputies arrived, they discovered a vehicle inside the building. No injuries were reported. After further investigation,
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 39-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident was taken into custody yesterday. Desert Hot Springs Patrol Officers and Detectives, with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau/SWAT and K-9 units, executed multiple search warrants and an arrest warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into weapons offenses. Several
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire responded to a fire early Saturday morning in the 35600 block of Placid Place at the request of the Cathedral City Fire Department. The fire happened before 2 a.m. Thick smoke blanketed the area for a little more than an hour. News Channel 3 has out
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gene Autry Trail has reopened through the Whitewater Wash. It comes after it was closed Tuesday morning due to wind and sand. If the area becomes closed again, motorists are advised to use alternate routes, including Indian Canyon Drive and Vista Chino.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed and three others injured in a head-on crash Friday morning in Indio. The crash was reported just before 6:00 a.m. on Fred Waring Drive, near Avenue 44. Police said the crash happened when a BMW sedan veered into oncoming traffic – crashing head-on with a Nissan Sentra. The
Continue Reading Update 2/13/25 – 11:30 a.m. N Indian Canyon Drive has been reopened at the wash, city officials said. A First Alert Weather Alert is in effect due to rain and mountain snow. Parts of the Coachella Valley are expected to get some rain later today and into tonight. Runoff from the mountains could have an
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Watch Live below: Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Giving Day 2025 kicked off with a special event Thursday morning at Acrisure Arena. This year’s inaugural event was hosted by News Channel 3 First Alert Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans. The kick-off promises to be an inspiring start to the giving campaign, highlighting the importance of
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The ninth annual Taste of Jalisco Festival, featuring a carnival, music, food trucks and spirits, began Friday and will run through Sunday in Cathedral City. The event is at Cathedral City Town Square and Festival Lawn at 68600 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234. The first 250 residents attending
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Update 1/29/25 The Riverside County coroner’s office identified the person killed Monday night as James Edward Montenegro, 34, of Coachella. Original Report – 1/28/25 COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A deadly assault in Coachella on Monday night left one person dead and a suspect in custody, authorities said. Deputies were dispatched to the 51800 block of Calle
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Palm Desert, Calif. (KESQ) — The USA Women’s Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, January 25, prompting several road closures in Palm Desert. The closures will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following roads will be closed: San Pablo from Fred Waring Drive to Magnesia Falls Magnesia Falls from San Pablo
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PALM DESERT, Calif. – The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, announced today that the team, along with the other four California AHL member clubs, will be collecting items this week to be donated to those assisting with Los Angeles wildfire relief. The Firebirds, Bakersfield Condors, Ontario Reign,
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Update: The fire has now been mapped at 11 acres and is 50% contained, according to CAL FIRE. Authorities said forward progress has been stopped. Two structures were destroyed, and the American Red Cross Southern California Region has been requested to assist the displaced residents. No injuries reported. Previous story: Firefighters are battling a 15-acre
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PALM DESERT, Calif. — A hiker is recovering after being rescued on the Art Smith Trail. It happened Wednesday afternoon. Rescuers found an elderly person who had run out of energy. They are in stable condition, and firefighters were able to bring them down safely.
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