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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — While the Riverside County registrar of voters has expanded its options for ballot drop-offs and in-person voting, there are still gaps in the eastern Coachella Valley. While there are locations in Mecca, unincorporated communities such as Thermal and North Shore are left without drop-off locations. However, local organizations are working with
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — After the Cathedral City location lost its veterinarian, Loving All Animals has been left with no option but to suspend care in the west valley. However, at an event Thursday, the organization will show off its new location in Indio, marking a new chapter in how it provides care for animals
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — First Tee Coachella Valley participants will honor Coach Kyle “Peanut Butter Cups” Winn, who served as program coordinator/director and executive director at First Tee and passed away earlier this year. Participants in today’s golf-a-thon pledged to play 18 to 100 holes throughout the day to raise funds for First Tee
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Highs today will remain near seasonal averages at 87 degrees, providing comfortable conditions for outdoor activities — especially the golf cart parade in Palm Desert at noon! Morning moisture may slightly elevate moisture levels in the short term, but conditions will remain dry, with dew points in the 40s. A
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Shelter From the Storm, an organization working to combat domestic violence in the Coachella Valley, is relocating its service center to Cathedral City. Volunteers tell News Channel 3 the move comes after the organization outgrew its previous location. The new center will provide more space to serve members of the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, but every day is an opportunity to remind those around you that they are not alone — which is exactly what this walk aims to do. It is one of the largest suicide prevention events in the Coachella Valley and returns today. The walk
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Rain that moved through late this week has cleared out, setting up a weekend favorable for outdoor activities. A slight warming trend is expected to start the week, with temperatures climbing toward 90 degrees by Wednesday, although they may fall short of that mark. Tonight at 8 p.m. Wind speeds
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) — The conflict in Iran, along with tariffs, has contributed to rising inflation, particularly for diesel fuel. Rising prices directly impact farmers across the nation, including those here in the Coachella Valley. However, at a rally in Kansas on Monday, President Donald Trump announced that his administration would introduce an $8 billion
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is launching a new program aimed at supporting isolated seniors in the city. The program officially kicked off Monday, Oct. 19, as city leaders work to spread the word about a service they say will connect older residents with vital resources. According to a University of Michigan
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — MapQuest, a digital mapping service, launched a new feature in its mobile app Oct. 15 that allows drivers to see automated license plate readers and other cameras on their maps and along their routes. The company announced the feature Thursday on social media platform BlueSky. “The roads have eyes,” MapQuest
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The I-10 Auto Mall is hosting a family Halloween celebration today from 9 a.m. to noon, closing down Varner Road in Indio for the event. The event features trunk-or-treating, bouncy houses, face painting, food trucks, music and candy, bringing family-focused halloween themed entertainment to Indio. There will be live DJs
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Elevated Santa Ana winds have diminished overnight, meaning the high wind warning from the National Weather Service is no longer in effect. However, winds will pick up again later this evening. Tonight at 5 p.m. Temperatures today will be slightly warmer than yesterday as a warming trend takes hold, with
Continue ReadingPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Palm Springs partnered with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to host a “Get Out the Vote” event. The event provided residents with voter registration assistance and early voting ballot drop-off services ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election. The event aims to support early voting,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Greater Palm Springs Pride hosted its Pride Equality Walk today in the Arenas District of downtown Palm Springs, marking the official kickoff of the organization’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The walk serves as a fundraising event to keep Greater Palm Springs Pride’s signature community programming free and accessible. Funds raised by
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures have warmed back up toward the 90-degree mark but remain below seasonal averages, with today’s high reaching 87 degrees. Santa Ana winds are easing, though gusts are still expected in high-wind areas. If you plan to travel through the Banning Pass, monitor conditions, especially if you’re driving a larger
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures remain below seasonal averages today with a high near 83 degrees, but a warming trend will bring highs back toward the 90s by Friday. Those warmer temperatures will come alongside Santa Ana winds, which are forecast to blow from Thursday through Saturday with the strongest winds expected on Friday.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — October CPI reports released this morning show inflation outpacing forecasts, with readings exceeding expectations by 10 basis points in nearly every category. Month-over-month core CPI came in above the 0.2% forecast at 0.3%. Year-over-year core CPI also exceeded expectations, coming in at 2.6%, compared with a forecast of 2.5%. Month-over-month
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway reopened Tuesday after electrical damage from the weekend storm caused it to close on Monday. Greg Purdy, Vice President of Public Affairs for the Tram, said the problem was not flood-related, but electrical damage to some circuits at the Tramway. Purdy added that crews worked
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North Shore, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Rachel left roads covered in mud and debris across parts of the Coachella Valley, creating hazardous driving conditions in the East Valley. Especially the unincorporated community of North Shore, which sustained severe impacts. The storm left streets throughout North Shore covered in mud that has since compacted, making road
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Rachel continues to move north after making its way through the Coachella Valley. Many streets and neighborhoods were flooded, and runoff from the mountains formed streams in many places. However, after the water receded, those streams left behind piles of mud. News Channel 3 is speaking with
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