Luis Avila

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – You may have noticed higher prices at the pump. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), within the past month, gas prices have increased by almost 40 cents in California. Officials say the state’s refinery capacity, environmental regulations, taxes and fees are contributing to the rise. This comes as state

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is advising residents that recent rain and a warm-up this week have created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. Standing water left behind from last week’s storms can quickly produce mosquitoes, officials said. The advisory follows confirmation of the first mosquito-borne virus detected locally

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong overnight winds tore through the Coachella Valley, leaving a trail of damage and debris across several communities by early morning. One of the hardest-hit areas was Parkview Mobile Home Estates, where powerful gusts knocked down fencing, overturned trash cans and furniture, and scattered debris throughout the property. Residents woke

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As storms bring wind and rain to the Coachella Valley, some drivers are questioning whether the newly completed wind wall along Gene Autry Trail is doing enough to prevent blowing sand and road closures. The wall was installed to help reduce dangerous sand accumulation along the busy route connecting Desert

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A wet week is expected for the Coachella Valley, as crowds prepare to head to the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival. Organizers say they are prepared for the unsettled conditions. Contingency plans are in place to address potential rain and wind impacts, and many of the fair’s key attractions

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Valentine’s Day approaches, flower shops across the Coachella Valley are in full bloom preparing for one of their busiest days of the year. Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is projected to hit a record $29.1 billion, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation. Shoppers plan

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – One day after the Super Bowl halftime show — nicknamed the “Benito Bowl” — people are still buzzing about the performance. Headlined by Bad Bunny, the show was packed with powerful cultural storytelling, symbolism, and visual moments that resonated with fans across the world. Many viewers praised the performance for

ADELANTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Raul Ruiz was granted entry into the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on Friday. This visit marks his third attempt to access the facility, after being denied entry on two previous occasions. Ruiz says he wanted to see conditions inside firsthand and speak directly with officials. News Channel

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – This weekend’s Tour de Palm Springs is expected to bring thousands of cyclists to the Coachella Valley. The event is one of the largest cycling charity events in the country. Every year, up to 8,000 cyclists from 46 different states and four countries take part. News Channel 3 is speaking with

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Dozens of demonstrators gathered Friday afternoon in La Quinta for an anti-ICE protest, calling for accountability and voicing support for local immigrant communities. The demonstration began at 3 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 111 and Jefferson Street, directly outside a Home Depot. Protesters of all ages lined the roadway,

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Bella Vista Elementary School is approaching full capacity. Lisa Arseo, principal of Bella Vista Elementary, say overcrowding is affecting everything from classroom availability to where students can attend school, raising concerns. “Every classroom we have is full,” she reveals. “We don’t have a space for P.E. right now that’s

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — As thousands of fans packed PGA West Friday for day two of the 2026 American Express Golf Tournament, security was front and center alongside the action on the course and a highly anticipated concert series. Attendees described a visible and organized security presence beginning well before the entrance gates, including

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Growing concerns surrounding a development in Thermal. The massive 619-acre development centered around a 231-acre luxury equestrian center would be called the Thermal Ranch. A lawsuit has been filed against the county over the project citing air pollution and manure removal concerns. Ivanna Uriarte, a housing and land use policy advocate,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Taxi drivers at Palm Springs International Airport say the loss of a designated staging area is making it harder for them to work efficiently. Leonel Reyes, a local taxi driver, says the problem began last month, when the airport stopped allowing taxis to use a dedicated waiting area that previously

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hidden dangers on a Palm Springs road. A deadly hit-and-run on Vista Chino over the weekend has renewed concerns among Palm Springs residents and pedestrians who say the stretch of road has long been dangerous. Henrietta Ruiz lives not far from the site of the incident. She says she wasn’t