Shay Lawson

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs family said they’re trying to rebuild after a fire destroyed their home months after their homeowners insurance was canceled. Yurixa Carrillo Aldana said seeing what remains of the house where she grew up has been hard. “It’s very difficult to be here and see your

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and alumni attended Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) board meeting to fight for the Indio High School’s Agriculture Program. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson first reported that the program will end after the current school year. In a statement Tamara Wadkins,

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – As electric bikes or “e-bike’s” continue to increase in popularity across California, the potential consequences are becoming more serious. Since News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson first reported on e-bike laws and safety concerns, the state has seen new proposed legislation. Lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bills 1942 and 1557, which would

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A La Quinta couple said they are overwhelmed by the support they’ve received after first responders helped them escape a fast-moving house fire that destroyed their home. Diann Carroll, a teacher at Desert Learning Academy, and her husband, Mark Nicholas, a teacher at La Quinta High School, said they lost

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – Indio High School’s Agriculture Program will end after the current school year, a decision that is drawing concern from students, alumni and agricultural leaders who said the program is deeply tied to the community and local workforce. In a statement Tamara Wadkins, Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) Public Information Officer,

A former Spirit Airlines flight attendant said the company’s shutdown Saturday feels “equivalent to a death,” after nearly three decades on the job. Jonathan Mugridge, who worked for the airline for 27 years, said the closure did not come as a complete surprise following years of instability. “Things have been up in the air for

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – Dozens of community members got a first look inside ABC Recovery Center’s new expansion in Indio on Thursday. The center has helped thousands of people battle addiction for decades. ABC Recovery Center employees said its new campus includes dorms, a healing courtyard, a welcome center, gym and much more. Officials said

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a head-on collision in Indio that Indio Police said may have been caused by an impaired driver. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street. For Antonio Cazarez, who witnessed the

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)  –  The city of Coachella has a new mayor. In his first interview since being named mayor, Dr. Frank Figueroa spoke to News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson about his priorities, leadership approach and how he plans to move the city forward. He was appointed during Wednesday night’s city council meeting and sworn in

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy is prompting a response in California, including a new bill aimed at protecting survivors. On March 31, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors raises First Amendment concerns. Now, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – How the city of Palm Springs chooses its mayor is sparking a lot of conversation. Dozens attended Wednesday night’s city council meeting where councilmembers discussed a possible change to how the city selects its mayor. Including former mayors, who are divided over if the shift would strengthen leadership or create