CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A billboard visible east facing on the I-10 freeway near Railroad Avenue is drawing intense backlash from grieving parents and anti-drug advocates who say it sends a dangerous message — especially during one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Disco Lines billboard, which says “Accidentally smoked that s***, now
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Democratic Representative Raul Ruiz addressed dozens of constituents Wednesday night during a town hall gathering in Beaumont, speaking on key topics while fielding questions from concerned attendees. Ruiz discussed some of President Donald Trump’s recent Executive Orders and tariffs. He also pledged to protect Medicare and Social Security benefits. Audience
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival weekend one was filled with its signature energy, but it didn’t come without its share of frustrations and surprises. On Thursday, festival campers faced “Carmageddon” arriving to miles of backed-up traffic with many waiting hours to access their camping sites. Some campers told News Channel
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Multiple Coachella festivalgoers contacted News Channel 3, saying their belongings were stolen from their hotel rooms while they were away at the festival. Ellie Brownridge said she’s attended Coachella for years with her best friend, Zoe Grober. Grober said they’ve stayed at La Quinta Resort & Club before. “We always
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella weekend one is back — and while fans are prepping their campgrounds, local hospitals are prepping too. Dr. Julie Puzzo , assistant medical director, Emergency Department for JFK Memorial Hospital, said they’re ready to handle the rush. “We’ve got all the personnel in place,” Dr. Puzzo said. “We only have
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As festival season kicks off, College of the Desert is stepping up efforts to prevent overdose deaths by providing free safety kits equipped with Narcan and Fentanyl test strips to students. The initiative started earlier this year. Carlos Maldonado, Interim Dean of Students Support Services, said the goal is simple:
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Families, community members and city leaders gathered Tuesday night for an emotional vigil honoring Riverside County crime victims. The ceremony, held at Palm Desert Civic Center park, drew dozens of people. District Attorney Mike Hestrin led the vigil and addressed the crowd, pledging continued efforts to seek justice for victims
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) now impacts 1 in 36 children nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the Coachella Valley, the Fenixia Foundation — founded by Lisa Valerio — is working to empower individuals with special needs through education, advocacy and support. They’re not alone. Several
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — New banners along North Palm Canyon Drive are catching the attention of visitors as they stroll through downtown. The signs, reading “Palm Springs Loves Canada,” are part of a citywide initiative to reassure Canadian tourists they are welcome in the desert community. For Ross, a Canadian visitor, the banners hold
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new billboard along I-10 near the Jefferson exit is catching drivers’ attention with the words “Bad Romance?” The music festival-themed ad, created by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), promotes free STD testing with the URL freeSTDcheck.org. “It’s Coachella. We know people are going to hook up,” Jason Farmer, AHF’s VP
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A surge in sales. In response to President Donald Trump imposing 25% tariffs on all imported vehicles and auto parts, some customers, like Randy Wyszynski, said they’re buying now to avoid potential price hikes. “My wife said you better get it because prices are going to go up and tariffs are
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong desert winds are kicking up sand across the Coachella Valley, turning clear pools into murky messes. While homeowners scramble to deal with the aftermath, Sparkle’s Service’s, a local cleaning service said there’s been no shortage of work. “It’s job security,” Alanah Gonzales, co-owner said. “It gets us to work
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien and former U.S. Senator and Coachella Valley resident Barbara Boxer took center stage at the American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) for a conversation on women’s rights and the impact of elections. O’Brien produced The Devil is Busy, a documentary short which screened Friday at
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cybertruck owner is sharing his experiences in an exclusive interview with News Channel 3, after facing repeated backlash for driving his vehicle, including degrading notes, drivers repeatedly flipping him off and shouting slurs calling him a Nazi. Michael, who chose not to disclose his last name for safety reasons,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Ongoing protests at Tesla took a new turn this week as counter-protesters gathered for the first time. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson spoke with Joan, organizer, who expressed safety concerns. “This mama bear came out after my daughter in law was driving a Tesla with the babies in the backseat,”
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif,(KESQ) – The 14th annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival begins today. After several earlier screenings, the Opening Night event in Palm Springs will feature four short films about music and dance, accompanied by live music during the program. The day’s events also includes shorts packages with themes such as immigration,
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INDIO Calif. (KESQ) – With Coachella just weeks away, scammers are targeting festivalgoers looking for short term rentals (STR). Fake listings are popping up on Craigslist, complete with stolen property photos and fake rental contracts – all designed to trick attendees into handing over money and leaving them stranded when they arrive. In a statement
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – 1/3 of Riverside County’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force teams victims are juveniles, according to Sergeant Jeff Hammond. It’s why the task force is partnering with the Palm Springs Unified School District Family Engagement Center to educate students about human trafficking. PSUSD is holding a free film screening and panel discussion
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — FIND Food Bank is one of several food banks nationwide impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s decision to halt $500 million in food deliveries. Debbie Espinosa, President & CEO of FIND Food Bank, said while one of its federal programs worth $1.5 million was reinstated last week, others were
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Dozens of citizens gathered outside Congressman Ken Calvert’s (CA-41) Palm Desert district office on Sunday. Jared Milrad, organizer, lives in Congressman Calvert’s district and said he’s concerned about potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, Medi-Cal programs. “We organize an empty chair town hall to encourage our Congressman to come
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