COACHELLA, Calif. – The Coachella City Council unanimously selected Councilmember Dr. Frank Figueroa as the city’s new mayor pro tem during Wednesday night’s meeting, filling a leadership role that had been delayed earlier. Mayor Steven Hernandez appeared before the council entered closed session, allowing the vote to proceed. Hernandez has made fewer public appearances after
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Firefighters responded to an RV/structure fire in Desert Hot Springs Saturday afternoon that exposed two nearby vehicles, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire officials said. Crews were called to the area of Driscoll and Dillon roads. Firefighters were able to contain the fire and knock it down shortly before 2 p.m. No
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. – The Desert Hot Springs City Council approved salary increases for the mayor and councilmembers Tuesday night, marking the city’s first pay adjustment in six years. The council also appointed Dirk Voss as the new mayor pro tem. The raises were approved unanimously and will return for a final reading and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. — Authorities are investigating a three‑vehicle crash Monday night on Varner Road near the intersection of Cook Street. The collision happened north of Interstate 10, just west of the Classic Club and Acrisure Arena. Officials said it has been classified as a major injury crash, though additional details on the number of
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PALM DESERT, Calif. — A Sig Alert remains in effect Monday after a camper trailer overturned on westbound Interstate 10 just west of Washington Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officials said no injuries were reported, but the overturned trailer blocked the fast lane, which remains closed for cleanup and towing operations. The
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County Department of Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for cats and dogs during its “Home for the Holidays” event, running Dec. 19–24 at all four county shelters. The promotion includes spay/neuter, microchip and age-appropriate vaccinations. Dogs adopted during the event will also receive a new collar and ID tag,
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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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