Kristen Outlaw

  PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Deputies made an arrest Saturday night after they reportedly found fentanyl intended for sale during a traffic stop. The incident reported around 8:45 p.m. off Harris Lane and Washington Street. Deputies with the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team arrested the subject, who was on probation. The suspect was booked into John Benoit Detention

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The El Centro Border Patrol announced the launch of new social media pages. The platforms include Facebook, Instagram, and X. The sector said the goal for its online presence was to provide real-time updates on public safety matters, as well as share important alerts. In a statement released to News

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators announced the arrest of a suspect accused in a Friday morning homicide out of Moreno Valley. The incident was reported around 4:00 a.m. in the 13000 block of Day Street. Investigators said the victim, 19-year-old Angelo Leivas, was found Friday morning with apparent gunshot wounds. They

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators said they detained a suspect Friday night, following a short pursuit and perimeter search. The incident began Friday around 6:30 p.m. when deputies attempted a traffic stop in the area of Warner Trail and Mountain View. The suspect reportedly did not yield, initiating a pursuit. Investigators

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