Shay Lawson

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – Fashion Week El Paseo is drawing crowds to Palm Desert this week as designers, boutiques and fashion lovers gather for nights of runway shows at The Gardens on El Paseo Monday night’s show, “The Magic of El Paseo,” features looks from stores along El Paseo, highlighting desert fashion. The event

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)  – Classic cars, lowriders and live music brought the community together Sunday afternoon for the City of Coachella’s Suavecito Sunday car show. The event, held behind the Coachella Library on Seventh Street, featured dozens of custom and classic cars, food trucks and family-friendly activities. Andrew Simmons, Coachella City Engineer/Public Works Director, said

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – A suspect is dead after an attack on a Michigan synagogue. A vehicle loaded with what appeared to be a large number of explosives was rammed into the building. Security quickly opened fire and the suspect was later found dead. One security officer was injured by the vehicle, but is

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – It’s women’s history month and News Channel 3 is spotlighting Coachella Valley women who’ve made a difference in the community every Tuesday. This week, we’re highlighting working moms. For Veronica Lopez, a senior loan officer with Secure Choice Lending, helping families buy homes is more than a career. “I really feel like

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)  – The price of oil has spiked, and with it, gas prices across the United States are rising due to the war in the Middle East. As prices continue to climb, Nachhattar Singh Chandi, president and CEO of Chandi Group USA, which operates several ARCO AM/PM gas stations across the Coachella

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – The 13th annual Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival opened this weekend, bringing dozens of films and filmmakers to the Coachella Valley. Organizers said the festival, held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, has grown in popularity now featuring more films and spanning more days than in years past. The festival

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Dozens of family and friends gathered Tuesday evening at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center to honor Ervin Simmons. Simmons’ family said he was one of the people killed in a weekend shooting at a private motorcycle club event in Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Police Department is

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – David Bell, Palm Springs resident, said a large cluster of palm fronds came crashing down Thursday evening during VillageFest in downtown Palm Springs. Bell, who was at the weekly street fair, said the fronds fell around 5:50 p.m. in front of the Birkenstock store along Palm Canyon Drive. “It sounded

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – Fairgoers attending the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival are finding more than rides and cinnamon rolls this year. They’re also finding free adoptable dogs. Riverside County Animal Services has set up an on-site adoption truck with air conditioning, giving families the chance to meet dogs ready for new homes.

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)  – La Quinta residents are receiving flyers in the mail from the city outlining how to report short-term vacation rental (STVR) violations and verify whether a property is properly permitted. The informational card reminds residents that renting or advertising a STVR without a a valid permit is not allowed. It also

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Dozens of Palm Springs community members gathered to give their input on the drafted Tramview Heights Specific Plan. It was the fourth community open house aimed at collecting input. The plan — formerly known as the College Park Specific Plan — covers neighborhoods including Desert Highlands, Gateway Estates, Mountain Gate

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Olive Crest Desert Communities, a local non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse, is hosting its annual “Power of One” fundraising dinner on Thursday. Organizers said this year’s event will “feature an elegant dinner to celebrate and honor the extraordinary Olive Crest Champions of Hope, those individuals, as well as, companies

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ)  – Carley Walton said her sister was her protector. “We grew up in Whitewater together,” Walton said. “She was my best friend.” Her name was Erica Brooke Walton and Carley said she was killed in a hit-and-run crash in October 2024. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said Erica was in dark clothing