Timothy Foster

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are set to celebrate local educators this weekend with a special Teacher Appreciation Night focused on literacy and community engagement. The event takes place Sunday at 3 p.m. PT at Acrisure Arena and is presented by the Walter Clark Legal Group. The afternoon will highlight the

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is expanding its Agua Caliente Fuel brand with two new locations planned for Cathedral City and Palm Springs. Both sites are projected to open in mid-2026. The Cathedral City location will be built on tribal property at the northwest corner of East Palm

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) –  The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival concluded its 78th year on Sunday, with the rodeo emerging as the main attraction for fans of all ages. The grandstand arena was packed as riders and their horses competed in high-energy events like saddle bronc and bareback riding. In these competitions, half

COACHELLA VALLEY , Calif. (KESQ) – A newly released community health report is offering one of the most comprehensive looks yet at the well-being of Coachella Valley residents, and researchers say the findings reveal both progress and urgent challenges. The 2025 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey, conducted by HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities), collected

SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of family members, friends, and neighbors gathered Sunday afternoon in Salton City to honor the life of 17-year-old T’Neya “TT” Tovar. The vigil was held outside the home of 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom, who has been charged with murder and resisting a peace officer in connection with her death. He

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) -Nearly a year after a frightening stunt went wrong at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, daredevil Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia has reflected on the incident and his recovery.Valencia, known for his daring cannon-launch stunts, was seriously injured when a sudden gust of wind pushed him off course, causing him to

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Weekend one of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival got off to a strong start, with opening day attendance nearly triple that of last year. Raffi Frinsley, marketing manager for the fair, said the first three days brought exceptionally large crowds, reflecting growing excitement around the event. She noted that

UPDATE 2/15/26 9:40 p.m. California Highway Patrol is now identifying the person killed in the crash as the unborn child of a pregnant woman involved in the collision. Officials say the pregnant woman was transported to a hospital where the fetus was pronounced dead. This is a developing story. Stick with News Channel 3 for

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) –  Days after a fire tore through the home of the Garcia family, the community has stepped in to help the mother, her daughter, and a one-year-old grandchild begin the long process of recovery. The fire destroyed much of the home, including personal belongings, furniture, and family keepsakes. While no one was

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Rancho Mirage High School welcomed a special guest speaker on Thursday as Michele Gold, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, shared her family’s powerful story with students. Gold recounted her mother’s journey beginning with her childhood in Leipzig, Germany, her escape to safety through the Kindertransport program, and her life after World

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Guthrie case is putting a spotlight on the importance of having a working home alarm system. While alarms may not stop every intruder, experts say they can make a critical difference. Studies show many older adults still do not use home security systems, raising concerns in communities with large retirement

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — At 81 years old, Jonathan Bechtel has spent more than six decades quietly making a difference in his community by donating blood. Jonathan first gave blood at age 20, after a friend’s mother needed a transfusion following an accident. Over the years, he has witnessed how much a single donation

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of cyclists took to the streets of Palm Springs on Saturday for the 28th annual Tour de Palm Springs, honoring military members, first responders, and veterans. Riders of all ages and skill levels participated, enjoying scenic desert routes and a lively community atmosphere. The event offered courses for everyone, from

INDIO, Calif. — Hundreds of families lined up early Friday morning as FIND Food Bank hosted its Community Mobile Market, providing fresh food and essential household items to residents across the eastern Coachella Valley. The distribution served an estimated 600 to 900 households in just a few hours, offering fresh produce, dairy products, and staple

PALM DESERT, Calif. — The red carpet was rolled out Saturday night for a celebration centered on inclusion, joy, and community. The GALA Special Stars Come Out Tonight welcomed adults with intellectual, developmental, and neurodiverse disabilities to Palm Valley Country Club for an evening designed to make every guest feel celebrated and valued. Participants arrived