Rancho Mirage, Calif. (KESQ) — Research from Eisenhower Health has found that short-term increases in airborne particulate matter are associated with higher emergency department and urgent care visits across the Coachella Valley. Conducted in collaboration with the City of Indian Wells, the study examined the relationship between fine particulate matter, coarse particulate matter and patient
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Monsoonal moisture has brought sticky conditions to the already hot weather. Elevated moisture disrupts the normal dry heat that Coachella Valley is used to, making conditions less comfortable. News channel 3 is asking residents, visitors and businesses how they have seen this weather affect them.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures have eased, but humidity remains prominent as monsoonal moisture works its way through Southern California. The high-pressure system over the Four Corners region continues to work its way northeast. This and a deepening offshore trough is funneling the monsoonal moisture into the desert. This brings a chance of storms
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The iconic 7-Eleven Slurpee celebrates its 60th anniversary this year as the company continues its tradition of giving away free Slurpees on the company’s birthday, July 11. It started in 1927 as Southland Ice Company before changing its name to Tote’m Stores in 1928, which became the world’s first convenience
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — There is no longer an Extreme Heat Warning across the Coachella Valley, but the trade-off is elevated moisture. Still, temperatures hover around seasonal averages. A high pressure system over the region is continuing to move to the northeast, drawing monsoonal moisture to the valley. This raises dew points and humidity,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Assemblymember Greg Wallis continues the annual observance of Outdoor Worker Appreciation Week. This statewide effort aims to show workers who push through the desert summers that the community recognizes the importance of their work. Legislation authored by Wallis was signed in 2023, establishing a weeklong recognition of workers who work
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Matthew Pearce joined KESQ News Channel 3 as a multimedia journalist and weekend weathercaster in June 2026. Matthew’s passion for broadcasting began in high school, where he first got involved in television production in 2018. In 2021, he stepped in front of the weather wall for the first time while forecasting for Eagle TV 2.0
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures are on the rise as summer is in full swing. This means vehicle awareness in the heat is more important than ever as temps inside cars can climb by 20 degrees or more in 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service. Not only can these temperatures become dangerous,
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FIFA has cleared U.S. Men’s National Team forward Folarin Balogun to play in tonight’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after unexpectedly reversing his suspension. Balogun received a red card during the United States’ match against Bosnia, which originally ruled him out of the next game. Reports say President Donald Trump asked FIFA
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures remain near the seasonal mark of 108° today. This comes after the cooling trend we saw throughout last week. Wind gusts are around 23 mph currently here in Thousand Palms, but sustained winds remain minimal for the most part across the Coachella Valley. I’m tracking dew points likely to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Families gathered at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens for a one-day-only Fourth of July celebration. Zoogoers observed unique red, white and blue exhibit enrichments and had the opportunity to enjoy red, white and blue treats. Discounted admission gave families a budget-friendly option to kick off the nations 250th anniversary.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — FIFA World Cup fever is at an all-time high in the United States, with attendance records being broken at the start of the knockout stage, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. However, given North America’s cultural diversity, many fans are left choosing between where they live and where they came
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision against President Trump’s executive order, upholding birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court states the order does not align with the language of the fourteenth amendment, which states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 32nd Palm Springs International ShortFest wrapped up Sunday with its annual awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding filmmakers from around the world and distributing $30,000 in cash prizes across multiple categories. The awards ceremony was held at the Hilton Palm Springs, where more than a dozen films and filmmakers were honored
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures rest under the century mark to wrap the last couple days of June. Today’s high will be 96°, holding us near 10 degrees under average for this time of year. Windy conditions continue through the morning, with gusts peaking overnight at 70 mph in the San Gorgonio Pass. Elevated
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Assemblymember Greg Wallis partnered with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter to host community-driven event aiming at raising awareness about overcrowded animal shelters. This one-day event features waived adoption fees, allowing residents to bring new family members home without the financial burden. Prior to the event, Palm Springs Animal Shelter was
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — We remain in a cooling trend through the weekend and into next week as temps dip below the seasonal average for the first full weekend of Summer. Highs will battle to break into the low triple digits today, with areas remaining around the 99° mark. Cooler temps are a result
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Summer has begun, bringing high temperatures and seasonal challenges for unhoused residents. Since Riverside County adopted its Homeless Action Plan in 2022, the county shows a 19% decrease in unsheltered residents. Locally, the city of Palm Springs reports a 63% decline in unhoused people as recently as 2025. However, local programs like
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Hiking is a prominent activity in the Coachella Valley, with people walking trails year round. However, during the summer months things can quickly become dangerous if you are not correctly prepared. The Palm Springs Fire Department rescues people off trails year round, but these numbers spike during hotter times of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The second annual PS/NExT conference is taking place at Palm Springs Convention Center as organizers continue to educate and expand on the future of technology. Artificial intelligence continues to evolve day-by-day, and experts in the Coachella Valley are working to ensure the region does not fall behind. One way they
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