Kristen Outlaw

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Crews were on scene of a duplex fire in Palm Desert late Friday night. It broke out around 9:30 p.m. off Colada Court, a community near Hovley Lane and Portola Avenue. Southern California Edison and SoCal Gas were called to the scene to assist. Investigators said crews knocked down flames,

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department was searching for a man, accused of running over an officer’s foot, and leading a pursuit into the east end of the valley Friday night. Investigators said a motorcycle officer pulled over the driver of a white Chevy Cruze after 6:30 p.m. in the area of Indio

It was another exciting day at Desert Smash at La Quinta Resort. Many attendees taking part in an auction, which included a custom racket – autographed by Grammy-award winner P!nk. The racket – presented by First Alert Meteorologist Katie Boer – auctioned off for $17,000. Desert Smash is a star-studded celebrity tennis event, which raises

News Channel 3 was tracking local reaction to the heated exchange between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Democratic Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released a video statement Friday. He said, “Today, President Trump disgracefully bullied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, an ally of true Democracy, putting his allegiance with the communist dictator Vladimir Putin

Artists and community members joined forces Tuesday night for a benefit concert to support people affected by last month’s tragic Los Angeles County wildfires. The event was entitled “Musicians for California Wildfire Relief” – and hosted by News Channel 3’s First Alert Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans. The night included several performances and a silent auction

PALM DESERT, California (KESQ) – A local investigator received a special honor for his exceptional work in the Coachella Valley this past year. El Paseo Jewelers honored Investigator Jose Villaseñor with the Rick Espinoza Award at the Classic Club. During the summer of 2024, two local banks were robbed in a two-week period. Villaseñor closely

PALM DESERT, California (KESQ) – Locals joined together Friday evening to take part in the Chanukah family service at Temple Sinai. Chanukah celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians, as well as the re-dedication of the second Temple of Jerusalem around 165 BC. Rabbi David Novak from Temple Sinai invited locals, who were

PALM DESERT, California (KESQ) – Some residents at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens were getting into the spirit of the holidays. On the Thursday before Christmas, zoo officials shared festive video of the animals enjoying holiday décor placed in zoo exhibits. Some animals were treated to wreaths, Christmas trees – and others were seen munching

TODEC said it was working to help local farmworkers through the winter months. The local organization said its annual Farmworkers Appreciation Campaign ran from November 1, 2024 through February 15, 2025. During this time frame, TODEC representatives supplied farmworkers with tools like coats and rain boots — paid for by generous donations. TODEC said many

Investigators were seeking information on a shooting that happened Thursday afternoon in Indio. They confirmed with News Channel 3 that a person with a gunshot wound checked into JFK Hospital around 4:00 p.m. The person was listed in critical but stable condition. Indio Police officers said the victim wasn’t cooperating with the investigation, but investigators

Two Massage Envy locations in the desert have closed their doors. Owners announced that both the La Quinta and Palm Desert locations were closed due to financial pressures from state regulations. They also blamed rising labor and insurance costs. Outside both locations on Monday, signs were posted — directing clients to reach out to guest