Kiera McKinney

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — For someone facing a mental health crisis, waiting weeks for an appointment can make getting help even harder. A new center in Indio offers a place to walk in and receive support at any hour. The Indio Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center served more than 200 patients in less than two

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Decorated golf carts, community groups and families gathered along El Paseo Sunday for the 2026 Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, with actor and television host Anthony Anderson serving as grand marshal. This year’s theme, “Better Together,” celebrated the local schools, businesses and community organizations taking part. News Channel 3’s team

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — East Coachella Valley Pride is marking its 10th anniversary Saturday with a free festival celebrating LGBTQ+ identity, local art and a decade of community connections. The festival runs from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Coachella Library Park and Garden. It will feature performances and art by local queer artists,

ANZA, Calif. (KESQ) — A new water station in Anza is designed to give firefighting helicopters quicker access to water during wildfires, helping crews protect homes and electric equipment. Anza Electric Cooperative is marking the completion of its Heli-Hydrant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 23. The event includes a planned demonstration of a helicopter

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — A health and wellness fair in La Quinta brought together local organizations Thursday, giving residents a chance to learn about healthcare services, ask questions and find resources that could help them save money. The free event was held at the La Quinta Wellness Center, where visitors could learn about Medicare,

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Local children with disabilities will receive bikes fitted to their individual needs Sunday through Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert’s Freedom Program. Three Coachella Valley siblings have a new way to ride together after receiving adaptive bikes through Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert. Jayden Verduzco, Princess Verduzco and Precious

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Democratic candidate for governor Xavier Becerra joined Assembly candidate Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez for a campaign rally in Indio Saturday, encouraging supporters to make their voices heard ahead of the November 3 election. The event brought candidates, local leaders and supporters together as campaigns work to reach voters in the Coachella Valley.

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — HeadTrip festivalgoers are preparing for another night of music after lightning forced organizers to end Saturday’s show early at the Empire Polo Club. Organizers announced just before 9:30 p.m. that performances would not resume because of continued lightning. Attendees were directed to leave the venue and seek shelter. Later that night,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Riders and community members gathered Saturday to honor Palm Springs Officers Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny, marking 10 years since their deaths. The Palm Springs Police Officers’ Association’s annual memorial ride honored their service, along with the department’s other fallen officers. For longtime valley resident Carlene Hart, the gathering was

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A ping-pong program in Palm Desert is giving people with neurological conditions a place to stay active and connect with others. Arthur Gregoire wasn’t sure he wanted to play. Then he watched another participant’s face light up across the ping-pong table. “It wasn’t five or 10 minutes into the game

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- CalFresh recipients are seeing several changes to the food assistance program, including a small increase in maximum monthly benefits and stricter eligibility rules for some households. Beginning Oct. 1, the maximum monthly benefit for one person increased from $298 to $306. For a family of four, the maximum increased from $994

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Desert Hot Springs High School students got a firsthand look at aviation careers Wednesday through a program with Palm Springs Unified School District and the Palm Springs Air Museum. Nine students are taking part in the aviation and aeronautics career exploration program. Five took part in discovery flights Wednesday, riding with

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A strengthening El Niño could bring a wetter-than-normal fall and winter to Southern California, prompting some Coachella Valley residents to start thinking about storm preparation before the rain arrives. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says there is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño during fall and winter