Matthew Pearce

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — A backpack giveaway in Cathedral City allows students to choose their backpacks and build excitement for the upcoming school year. Hosted by Assemblymember Greg Wallis, the event aims to prepare students for the new school year by providing school supplies. Helmets were also given to students to promote safe biking

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Rattlesnakes should be a year round concern for residents who frequently are active outdoors. However, increased monsoonal moisture brings rattlesnake activity to another level. As of May, the California Poisonous Control System has reported 77 rattlesnake related calls. Three of which have been fatal. Tonight, News Channel 3 is speaking

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The goal is to “fit in,” according to MedlinePlus. For some students, that pressure can lead to experimenting most commonly with substances like alcohol, marijuana and tobacco. But the dangers can be fatal. In 2025, 41% of 12th-graders reported drinking alcohol, and 25% reported using marijuana. Additionally, the Drug Enforcement

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters were called out to structure and vegetation fires burning in Desert Hot Springs on Sunday morning. Around 6:58 a.m., fire crews responded to the 18000 block of Bubbling Wells Road and the 67500 block of 18th Avenue. Multiple resources responded to reports of about four acres of brush and

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — For the last 64 years, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has supported students nationwide in completing higher education. This year, 2,906 students received scholarships with a record-breaking investment totaling $12.635 million. The scholarship mission is to honor Marines and Navy corpsmen by supporting their children in pursuing higher education. In

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — School is just weeks away, but recent economic challenges are changing how families approach which supplies are essential. A new analysis by Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation, using NielsenIQ data, found families will spend about $4,000 per child on school supplies and food during the school year, up 10.7%

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — BG Plaza will host an adoption event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, giving the community a chance to help cats and dogs find forever homes. Multiple rescue organizations will bring a variety of animals, including puppies, adult dogs and cats. Organizers hope the event will find homes for

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s a tradition that dates back to 1968 – Elk’s Lodge in DHS giving back to the community by aiding students with school supplies. This event hosted families and kids at the DHS library, where they received free backpacks with things like pencils, markers, highlighters and more to tee

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — For the first time since 2022, an official card show has returned to the Coachella Valley. Whether it’s Pokémon cards or sports cards, the show featured vendors offering those collectibles and more. The community event brought together more than 40 vendors across more than 50 tables, and organizers already believe

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — As of June 2026, the average price of ground chuck per pound are at $6.98, up 88 cents, or 14%, from June 2025. The increase is part of a longer trend. Ground chuck prices have climbed steadily over the past two decades, outpacing price increases for other grocery staples, including

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes this afternoon with Argentina taking on Spain in the tournament final. As the tournament comes to a close, many say and feel its impact on soccer in the United States is likely to extend beyond the final whistle. The record-setting events brought unprecedented attention