COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The annual Mariachi Festival is returning to Coachella on Saturday, March 22. The event will feature traditional Mariachi music and live dance performances showcasing Mexican culture and heritage. There will also be lawn games, a mechanical bull, food, and an outdoor beer garden. Best of all, admission is free! The festival
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Originally Published: 21 MAR 25 22:42 ETBy David Close and Becky Gamester-Newton, CNN (CNN) — George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist whose legendary rivalry with Muhammad Ali culminated in the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ title bout, died Friday according to a verified social media account dedicated to Foreman.
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On Thursday, some people who have been helping in the fight against fentanyl poisonings were honored in Rancho Mirage. Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse, or MAPDA, held its 4th annual West Coast Humanitarian Awards. Former Congresswoman Mary Bono founded MAPDA in an effort to help educate people on the dangers of illicit
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TUSK has been criss-crossing the country since 2008 as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. But of all the Fleetwood Mac tributes playing around the United States today, what exactly sets Tusk apart?
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International announced deals on flights to London on Tuesday. Tickets for one-stop flights with Delta Airlines were going for just over $650. Travel dates were between May 4 and 13, 2025. The flights were set to take off from Palm Springs and land at Heathrow. A closer look
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Authorities are on the scene of a solo car crash in Palm Desert after a car collided with a fire hydrant, causing flooding and traffic in the area. The accident happened on Market Pl Drive neat Cook Street, just north of Country Club Drive, leading to backups on southbound Cook Street as water filled the
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Food insecurity in the Coachella Valley was more than 3% higher than California’s state average. That was according to a study by Feeding America. With the ending of many pandemic-era programs and higher prices at grocery stores, volunteers with FIND Food Bank said they were working for change. The help was especially needed in the Coachella
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We’re learning more about last week’s immigration arrest by FBI agents in Coachella. Video captured by Coachella City Council member Yadira Perez last Monday shows the moment her husband was arrested at the Walmart in Coachella. KESQ News Channel 3 was the first to report the breaking news story, and updates continue as we’ve learned
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Code Enforcement reports finding 36 homeless encampments in three locations in Mecca and Indio. On Tuesday, multiple agencies provided clothing, housing, food stamps, and Medi-Cal resources to people living in those encampments. According to Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez, “These collaborative efforts ensure that people in need receive help
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INDIO (CNS) – A judge ruled on Friday that a 27-year-old woman accused of colliding with a motorcyclist in Desert Hot Springs while driving under the influence of drugs and inflicting fatal injuries must stand trial for DUI gross vehicular manslaughter. Mia Janae Perry of Rialto allegedly caused the death of 55-year-old Jon Sherwood in
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Imperial Irrigation District announced a grant program meant to encourage communities to be more green. IID’s Green Space grant program was worth $525,000 — with individual awards of up to $35,000. The goal was to reduce urban heat, lower temperatures, and beautify local neighborhoods through tree planting. Individuals or groups interested could apply by clicking here. Applications
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A Coachella man was accused of lewd acts with a minor Wednesday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department who said its investigation into the incident began back in December 2024. Investigators said a student reported to school administrators a teacher had inappropriately touched them. Deputies identified the suspect as Mario Valenzuela, 42, of Coachella.
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The Palm Springs Police Department is responding to concerns after a patrol car was seen showing political items while on duty. The photo circulating online shows a Palm Springs Police Department patrol car with a “Make America Great Again” hat and a Trump wig on display in the interior of the vehicle. Some people commenting
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As overcrowded animal shelters remain a big concern in our valley, a local non-profit is collaborating with the county to host low-cost dog and cat clinics Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, in Indio. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Coachella Animal Network founder Kim Hardee to get details of the event. Hardee
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Unified School District is hiring. The District held a recruitment fair over the weekend, and several positions are still open. A District spokesperson says that more than 160 of the 181 candidates in attendance were interviewed, with positions from math teachers to speech-language pathologists available. Several contracts
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PALM DESERT Calif (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Association of Government Public Safety Committee is calling for legislative fixes and policies that will improve the desert’s 911 systems. CVAG staff say that since Tropical Storm Hillary hit in August of 2023, there have been at least 5 cases where local 911 systems experienced widespread outages
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On Friday, people wore red in support of the American Heart Association’s “National Wear Red Day” to help raise awareness to end heart disease and stroke in women. Experts maintain there are several ways to keep your heart healthy: Stay active and manage your weight, plus, for those who smoke, quit, and stay away from
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Within minutes of the White House freezing billions in federal grants and loans, a federal judge temporarily blocked the funding pause from taking effect. US District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a brief administration stay of the policy during a virtual hearing on Tuesday afternoon. The stay blocks the policy from taking effect until 5:00
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The Coachella Valley Teachers Association is blasting the Coachella Valley Unified School District ahead of its meeting on Thursday. In December 2024, the District’s Board of Trustees adopted a fiscal stabilization plan after reports that the District was facing a $44 million budget shortfall. The plan includes the reduction of nearly 200 staff members. Wednesday
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In a four-to-one vote, the Coachella City Council has appointed former City Manager Bill Pattison as Acting City Manager beginning Thursday, January 23. Before the vote, Pattison made comments to the Council, thanking it for putting him in the position and saying that he will try to get up to speed on city issues as
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