‘Armed and dangerous’ kidnapping suspect still on the run after crash in Palm Desert
Police Wednesday night continued their hours-long search for a Palm Springs man who they say kidnapped his girlfriend at gunpoint. Manuel Valadez,…
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Watch: Gov. Newsom plans to phase out gas-powered cars in 15 years
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a big change to transportation in the state. In a video news conference Wednesday, saying the state will…
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Riverside County advances to next phase in reopening, approved by the state to enter ‘red tier’
Riverside County has been approved by the state of California to move into the next phase of reopening, health officials confirmed Tuesday morning.…
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Live at noon: Gov. Newsom delivers coronavirus pandemic update
Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live…
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Snow Fire: After overnight battle to save homes, wind and high temperatures challenge firefighters
Firefighters continue to battle the flames Friday in the Snow Fire. It’s been burning at high elevations. As of noon on Friday, it had reached 2,500…
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Snow Fire in Palm Springs expected to be fully contained by Oct. 1; 6,254 acres burned, 67% contained
9/23/20, 2:00 p.m. Officials announced that they expect full containment of the Snow Fire to come by October 1. The fire has currently burned 6,254…
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Desert Hot Springs lemonade stand teaches children lesson in dollars and kindness
A Desert Hot Springs boy thought he was in trouble with the police after opening a lemonade stand in front of his home hoping to earn a few extra…
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Join News Channel 3 to help families impacted by wildfires in ‘Day of Giving’ on Thursday
Devastating wildfires continue to rage across California and other west coast states. On Thursday, KESQ News Channel 3 is taking part in a…
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Live at 12 PM: CA Public Health Secretary presents coronavirus pandemic update
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is hosting a video news conference at noon on Tuesday to provide an update on the…
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Coronavirus: Indian Wells/La Quinta Ironman race canceled for 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the cancellation of another large-scale event in Coachella Valley: The Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells La Quinta. The…
Continue Reading Newsom: 7 counties expected to move from purple to red tier next Tuesday
Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an update at noon on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. If you missed today’s update,…
Continue Reading Gov. Newsom provides pandemic update at noon
Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live on…
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Mobile home park residents continue to report contaminated water a year after EPA order
Residents at the Oasis Mobile Home Park on the Torres Martinez Tribe lands near Thermal are still reporting issues with contaminated water more than…
Continue Reading Live at noon: Update on coronavirus in CA from Dr. Ghaly
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly is hosting a video news conference at noon on Tuesday to provide an update on the…
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First confirmed case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in Riverside County
The first case of MIS-C in Riverside County has been confirmed, according to county health officials. Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County Health…
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Building the Foundation: A look at the work of the Desert Sands Educational Foundation
Tune in to News Channel 3 this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. for a 30-minute special look at the work of the Desert Sands Educational Foundation. In…
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Local healthcare workers protest over workplace protections amid pandemic
Healthcare workers at Desert Regional Medical Center held a protest today over workplace protections during the pandemic. “We have a list of…
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District Attorney’s office clears Desert Hot Springs officers in 2019 shooting
The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has cleared the officers involved in a shooting that occurred in Desert Hot Springs on July 25, 2019.…
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Watch: Gov. Newsom, emergency responders provide update on CA wildfires
The challenges emergency responders face in the battle to contain wildfires are compounded by the ongoing heat wave and coronavirus pandemic.…
Continue Reading Heat wave, coronavirus & wildfires update from Gov. Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an update at noon Wednesday on the state’s response to current issues affecting California, including the ongoing…
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