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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s a tradition that dates back to 1968 – Elk’s Lodge in DHS giving back to the community by aiding students with school supplies. This event hosted families and kids at the DHS library, where they received free backpacks with things like pencils, markers, highlighters and more to tee
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FAWNSKIN, Calif. (KESQ) The land where Big Bear’s beloved bald eagles Jackie and Shadow nest is officially safe from development. Friends of Big Bear Valley announced Friday it has secured the full $10 million needed to save Moon Camp, a 63-acre stretch of forested open space and shoreline on Big Bear Lake, according to a
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were injured after a single-vehicle crash Friday night near Banning. The crash was reported just before 7:20 p.m. on Potrero Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved a Polaris side-by-side off-road vehicle traveling on a dirt road in the area. The driver told authorities her brakes
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 200 citations were written and over 2,000 pounds of unlicensed pyrotechnics seized during the recent Fourth of July weekend multi-agency fireworks enforcement campaign throughout Riverside County, according to a report the Board of Supervisors will review next week. The Executive Office’s “After-Action Report,” which will be part of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio Middle School teacher is getting new classroom resources to help students experience history in a more hands-on way after receiving a One Class at a Time grant. Eighth-grade U.S. history teacher Dessa Keuilian was given with the award, sponsored by the Walter Clark Legal Group, to purchase classroom globes
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – What looks like a full-sized dining room, cozy living room or family home is actually small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts is holding its annual convention this weekend at La Quinta Resort & Club, bringing together hundreds of artists, collectors
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs man accused of critically injuring a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash was arrested before investigators say he could leave California. According to police, detectives used Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras to quickly identify the suspect vehicle, obtain its license plate, and develop
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Dozens of demonstrators gathered Friday morning outside the U.S. Customs and Border Protection station in Indio, calling for immigration reform and greater accountability following two recent fatal encounters involving federal immigration agents. The protest, organized by Comité Latino, Democrats of the Desert and several immigrant rights organizations, brought together community members
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Palm Springs residents were encouraged to fill out an online survey being made available today to help identify key characteristics and values for the city’s next police chief following the retirement announcement of current Police Chief Andy Mills. “The city of Palm Springs is committed to a thoughtful, transparent selection process
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is slated to sign off on a $325,000 allocation to support a project at the Mecca Sports Park, enabling the addition of amenities intended to enhance the space. The Riverside County Executive Office is seeking the appropriation from the Unincorporated Communities Initiative Fund. A
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The next St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is officially underway in the Coachella Valley, marking the eighth Dream Home built by GHA Companies in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Before construction can begin, organizers must first find the perfect location. During a preview tour, News Channel 3’s Angela
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THERMAL, Calif. — The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Governing Board has approved a resolution formally expressing its opposition to data center development within district boundaries, citing concerns over the potential impacts on students, staff and the broader community. The resolution was approved during Thursday’s Board of Education meeting. District officials said they are
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Update: Family tells KESQ that Tristan Franz was found and is back safe at home. Original Report Cathedral City, Calif. — A Cathedral City family is asking for the public’s help in locating their 17-year-old son, Tristan Franz, who has reportedly been missing since Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to the family, Tristan is 5
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- A new LendingTree survey found 30% of Americans say they’ve shoplifted, up from 23% in 2024. Among those who admitted to shoplifting, 90% said inflation or financial hardship played a role, with many saying they stole necessities like food and personal hygiene products rather than luxury items. Indio police say that
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic was moving slowly on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 following a big rig fire Thursday night. The fire was reported just before 10 p.m., between Jefferson and Monroe Streets. According to the California Highway Patrol, one lane was open. Details remain limited; we’ve reached out to CAL FIRE and
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PIONEERTOWN, Calif. (KESQ) – David Corso wants to be clear about one thing, he says he is not a developer. “I’m a marketing executive, and I have a passion for Pioneertown,” Corso told News Channel 3 inside the Pioneertown Soundstage, the 1940s-era movie building his company owns on Mane Street and the subject of its
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team received championship rings recognizing their historic 2025-2026 season. The Lady Arabs team was presented with the championship rings during Thursday’s Coachella Valley Unified School District board meeting. “To see all the support we got specially because it was the first time the whole
Continue Reading Update 7/23/26 The suspect in the crash was arrested before being able to leave the state, police announced. Police said through the use of Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras, investigators were able to quickly identify the suspect vehicle, obtain its license plate, and develop critical investigative leads. As the investigation continued, detectives
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 80-year-old Henrietta Ruiz is speaking out after she was hit by a car while walking along Vista Chino and Hermosa Drive last week. The crash was reported July 15 around 6:30 p.m., when Palm Springs Police say Ruiz was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The man behind a Riverside County duck sanctuary accused of neglect after hundreds of birds were rescued has been officially charged with animal cruelty. Howard Berkowitz has been charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty and four counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed on
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