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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Southern California Edison is reporting multiple unscheduled power outages in the Coachella Valley and high desert following the impact of Rachel overnight. As of 2:00 p.m. three separate outages in Palm Springs, one on Cathedral City, one in Rancho Mirage and one in Palm Desert are impacting over 250 customers. Several
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Head Trip is set to go on Sunday, despite being forced to end its first night early due to severe weather, with some adjustments to its schedule. Calvin Harris, who was unable to take the stage before Saturday’s show ended at 9 p.m. due to stormy weather, is now slated to
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COACHELLA VALLEY (KESQ) – Local officials are highlighting sandbag distribution sites, storm safety tips and emergency preparedness resources as residents get ready for potentially wet weather. With rain and strong winds possible across Southern California, cities throughout the Coachella Valley are reminding residents to take precautions, prepare their homes and stay informed about changing weather
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A candidate for the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors is facing questions over his financial disclosures and business licensing. Sean Webb is running for a four-year seat representing District 4. He currently serves on La Quinta’s Art and Community Services Commission. The controversy centers on Webb’s required Form 700
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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.
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KESQ News Channel 3 is always committed to providing fair, balanced, and transparent coverage.
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Assemblymember Greg Wallis is scheduled to host a free scam-prevention seminar for seniors on Friday morning at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1145, known as “Tristin’s Bill,” into law Sunday — a safety measure named for 27-year-old Tristin Bourgeois of La Quinta, who died in October 2024 when a big rig lost control on Highway 74 near Vista Point and hit his pickup while he was driving to
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a man who was found along State Route 243 north of Smith Creek Bridge Saturday morning. CHP says officers received a report around 11:41 a.m. that a man was lying on the shoulder of the highway. Fire department personnel arrived first and
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ)- After more than a decade in development, DSRT Surf will officially open to the public on Saturday, September 26, bringing surf sessions to the desert for the first time. The destination opened its public booking calendar September 24 at 5:00 p.m. PST, allowing guests to reserve sessions ahead of the opening.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is once again partnering with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the Coachella Valley Dream Home Giveaway. The 2027 house is already starting to take shape in Palm Desert. Meritt Framing is wrapping up two weeks of work putting up the walls, ceilings, and roof system.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Fire officials said the lessons learned from Tropical Storm Hilary are already shaping their response plans for a potentially strong El Niño season. It’s not just our local leaders — the state is urging all Californians to prepare now. On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency
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The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is scheduled to open a new $7.26 million annex building on Tuesday, providing officers and detectives with upgraded facilities as part of a larger plan to expand the department’s staff.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Law enforcement agencies made 20 arrests and issued 77 citations over two days as officers increased patrols during the Mongols motorcycle organization’s annual gathering in Cathedral City. The Mongols are an international motorcycle organization that has previously held its annual meeting in Palm Springs. This year, the group is gathering
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A local conservation event brought the Coachella Valley community together Saturday to support wildlife protection efforts thousands of miles away. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens hosted its Wildlife Ranger Challenge, raising money and awareness for the Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit, an all-female ranger team working to protect wildlife and
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A Riverside man and his girlfriend have been arrested on federal charges alleging they forged a federal judge’s signature on a court order seeking the return of their four children. Alan David Cadena, 43, and LayCee Shyann Sprouse, 34, are charged with misuse of federal judicial signatures, according to the U.S. Department
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County Animal Services (RCDAS) is joining BISSELL Pet Foundation’s nationwide Empty the Shelters adoption event, offering reduced adoption fees through September 30. During the event, cats and dogs can be adopted for $70 or less. All adopted pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. RCDAS currently has more than
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