A series of earthquakes have rumbled through southern Imperial County since late last night. The largest so far has been a 4.8 quake at 11:43 p.m. That was preceded by a 3.3 magnitude quake at 11:35 p.m. Most recently, a 3.4 tumbler hit at 5:12 a.m. Our newsroom received a number of calls about these
Continue Reading
As we continue to follow the fatal Cal Fire aircraft collision in Cabazon, we’re learning more about the challenges the Banning Pass area poses for pilots. We spoke to Palm Springs native and Chief Pilot of Soar Air, about the challenges he’s faced while flying in the region. “He’s having to use both hands both
Continue Reading
Today will be fairly mild but another strong winter storm is bearing down on California. A cold front and low pressure system will drop down in the state this evening bringing gust winds, mountain snow and significant rain to the region. A First Alert Weather Alert will be in place all day Tuesday until 7
Continue Reading
Skies will be partly cloudy with cool conditions today as a storm approaches. The mountains of Riverside and San Bernardino counties are already seeing some snow. In advance of that storm, a High Wind Warning goes in place tomorrow at 6 a.m. lasting until 10 p.m. for powerful winds in and around the Valley. A
Continue Reading
The Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect, along with an Ozone Advisory, and there’s Flex Alert this evening as well as the heat will put stress on the state’s power grid. Humidity is steadily increasing into the weekend, and with that comes a small chance of mountain thunderstorms as well. Highs over the next several
Continue Reading
A big milestone was celebrated Thursday inside the St. Jude Dream Home inside the Agua Dulce gated community in Desert Hot Springs. Those who made the Dream Home a reality had the chance to sign the floor. You may remember News Channel 3 helped St. Jude and its partners in giving away this home last month, but because
Continue Reading
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert through this evening. The Weather Alert Day has been issued due to concerns over road conditions and snow impacting travel above 6,000 feet in our local mountain communities. TODAY Snow is falling steadily in Long Valley behind the Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station: Wind
Continue Reading
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert through 3 p.m. today. Continue reading for more details on this wind event. A High Wind Warning is in place until 3 p.m.. Wind gusts up to 55 MPH can be expected through the San Gorgonio Pass. Plan for visibility to be limited
Continue Reading
After a day of gusty winds and heavy rain in the mountains, things are calming down into the evening hours. Wind concerns will remain in place as the Wind Advisory is up through 2 a.m. tomorrow. Sustained winds of 20-35 MPH and gusts up to 55 MPH are possible in our local mountains, through the
Continue Reading
KESQ and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked off the 3rd annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Coachella Valley with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning. Another gorgeous, brand-new home will be up for grabs for just a $100 donation to buy a raffle ticket. The new home will be built in Desert Hot Springs
Continue Reading
A small quake measuring 4.0 in magnitude struck this morning at 7:57 a.m. just North of Calipatria near the southern shore of the Salton Sea. It is an area known for seismic activity. No reports of damage or injuries have been reported thus far. It was followed by a 2.3 aftershock just moments later.
Continue Reading First Alert Weather Team issued a First Alert Weather Alert Day through this evening due to the potential for more storms. Flash Flood Warnings encompassed the Valley early this morning due to heavy rains from those morning thunderstorms. *UPDATE* The Flash Flood Watch has been cancelled prior to its original 8:00 p.m. expiration. Activity is
Continue ReadingSouth Coast AQMD Issues Odor Advisory for Eastern Coachella Valley, valid through Tuesday July 27, 2021. This advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additionalinformation becomes available. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory for the Eastern Coachella Valley due to elevated
Continue Reading
Our June Coachella Valley Spotlight grant recipient is Mama’s House Palm Desert, which provides housing for women in crisis pregnancies, as well as counseling services and better-parenting services for families. The home can house up to ten women, and plans are in place to enlarge the facility to accommodate up to twenty women in need.
Continue Reading
As of 1 p.m., Thermal Airport record a temperature of 105, exceeding the previous record by a degree (104 set in 1965) and Palm Springs is just two degrees away from tying the 106 degree record. High pressure reigns over the West and will keep us in the triple digits through tomorrow. In this heat,
Continue Reading
Nervous and buildings were rattled across the LA Basin this morning at 4:44 when a 4.0 quake struck the area centered near Inglewood. No reports of injuries or serious damage, but folks were jarred awake by the shaker. We are on alert for aftershocks.
Continue Reading
We awoke to light rain in the Valley, but it has since moved through, leaving some rainbows in it’s place. The next round of showers is pushing in for the afternoon along with very chilly conditions. Rainfall totals were modest here, but more significant elsewhere, for full rain totals around the region, click here. We
Continue Reading
Heavy rain, snow and heavy runoff are all part of the scenario heading into the overnight hours tonight as a storm approaches. The threat of heavy rains in the mountain areas scarred by recent wildfires creates an increased risk of mudslides and flooding hazards. A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for residents of neighborhoods
Continue Reading
Rain showers started early this morning and will continue sporadically through the early afternoon. So far, West Valley locations have received about a quarter inch of rain. The bulk of the rainfall has moved through but the airmass over Southern California remains very unstable, so there are still shower possibilities through the day. Even a
Continue Reading
Today we start off with sunny skies that will give way to clouds by this evening as a storm approaches. The low pressure center brings rain and snow, along with sharply cooler temps into play through most of next week. Because of that, Winter Weather Advisories as well as Wind Advisories are posted for the
Continue Reading