Luis Avila

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents and descendants of Section 14 are being asked to complete a residency verification by April 5, 2025 in order to participate in the settlement approved by the city last November. As the deadline approaches, Tracy Conrad, president of the Palm Springs Historical Society, says they’re being inundated with calls from people

Update 3/20/25 Suebelle, the stolen pig in Palm Springs, has been found following our report. Randel, her owner, says he received an anonymous tip on Wednesday night. The tip led him to a home address in Cathedral City. Police arrived to investigate and found her. But the three men Randel says stole the pig were

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit in San Bernardino county on Monday resulted in the death of an officer and injury of a bystander, a reminder of how dangerous high-speed pursuits can be. Nearly 12,000 police pursuits were reported in California in 2022, according to the most recent data available. More than 400 bystanders were injured because of those chases.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s becoming more expensive to own a business. According to the latest retail submarket report from Riverside County, rents for retail space in the Coachella Valley are rising. However, rent growth is decelerating. In 2022, market asking rent growth was at 5.6 percent. The second quarter of 2024 saw growth

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In an exclusive on Thursday, News Channel 3’s Luis Avila spoke with Kristen Hassen, the consultant hired to help Riverside County animal shelters. She discussed the RCDAS 2024 annual report and measures the shelter is taking to address overcrowding and euthanasia rate concerns from activists. Alan Woodruff, a local animal activist, says

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) has released its 2024 Annual Report diving into euthanasia rates and adoptions. This comes as RCDAS continues to face scrutiny from local activists. In an exclusive interview, News Channel 3’s Luis Avila spoke with Kristen Hassen, the consultant hired to help Riverside County animal shelters. She says

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Canadians who visit the Coachella Valley and stay for long periods of time will soon have to deal with new immigration requirements. Under new Department of Homeland Security rules, all foreign nationals who plan to stay in the U.S. for 30 days or longer will soon be required to apply for

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gun possession among teenagers in the U.S. has become more common. About 4.6 percent of teens carried handguns, according to a 2022 study in the journal Pediatrics. Up from 3.3 percent previously. The Palm Springs Police Department taking a 15-year-old boy into custody Friday for allegedly running multiple red lights

UPDATE 3/11/2025 The construction project will be delayed today as well due to a nesting bird in the project area, officials said. The city and construction team are coordinating with permitting agencies and completing environmental stewardship in relation to the environmental permit requirements for the project. A new start date for the project has not

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The 9th Annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days kicked off Friday at City Hall with the official pride flag raising ceremony by the mayor and city council. LGBT+ Days is California’s first pride of the year. “Cathedral City, the strength is in the diversity of all our residents and visitors and

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Continuing coverage on a Coachella Valley Unified School District student killed in a crash Tuesday morning in Imperial County. Investigators determined the 8-year-old girl was not restrained. The California Highway Patrol issued a reminder to the community that regular seat belt use is the single most effective way for people

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump says he will stop federal funding for schools that allow what he calls illegal protests. The President is also calling for penalties, including expulsion or arrests for students and deportation for foreign participants in the demonstrations. He posted this message on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday morning.

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Demonstrators spoke out against the Trump administration on Tuesday outside La Quinta City Hall. This ahead of President Trump’s joint remarks to Congress Tuesday evening. “The state of the country is that there is too much that people are concerned about. There’s too much risk and volatility. We’re concerned about

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re nearing the final days of the Riverside County Fair & Date Festival. The festival is closing off with a rootin’-tootin’ good time. Friday was the opening day of PRCA Pro Rodeo. News Channel 3’s Luis Avila was at the fairgrounds on Friday to tell you more on what to expect during the

The 2024 Annual Report for Palm Springs International Airport has been released, highlighting a year of growth, strategic advancements, and a continued commitment to enhancing the traveler experience. This past year, the report states PSP set new monthly records, welcomed additional airlines and routes, advanced major infrastructure projects, and reinforced its role as a key economic driver

The city of Banning is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, February 25, at 4pm to review its agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Proposition 47 Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Grant Program. The purpose of the grant is to provide mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and diversion programs for people

With warmer temperatures in the Coachella Valley this week, officials are warning hikers to stay safe and be prepared. This comes as local trails are seeing an increase in foot traffic. Captain Skyberg says preparation can benefit everyone. “Hiker rescues out here we end up having to commit quite a number of resources. We’re here

They’re calling this the ‘Rise Up’ rally. On Friday, demonstrators gathered in Downtown Palm Springs to protest the Trump administration’s policies targeting the LGBTQ+ community and other minorities. The rally started at Frances Stevens Park on the corner of Amado and Palm Canyon Drive with guest speakers and musical performances. A march then followed along

Members of “Move On,” a progressive public policy advocacy group and political action committee, gathered in Palm Desert on Thursday, to protest what they call a “power grab” by Elon Musk. “Elon Musk is an unelected person. They’re creating a new federal agency that is cutting other federal agencies, without any input from the people.

Repaving work begins on Gene Autry Trail on February 19, with construction starting at the intersection of Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail, extending north to Vista Chino. Once the northbound work is complete at Vista Chino, construction crews will close the southbound inside lane on Gene Autry Trail and repave to Ramon Road. SR