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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Friends of Big Bear Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust are calling on the community to help save the land that’s home to beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow. Since 2001, the community has fought a potential luxury development project. Environmentalists say the project would be detrimental to

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio boxer, Jocelyn Camarillo, is sharing her story after a knockout victory last month. The 19-year-old knocked out opponent, Isis Sio, in the first round in under a minute. Camarillo says the victory celebration quickly turned into shock, after Sio didn’t wake up and was later placed into a medically induced

Coachella Valley, Calif. (KESQ) – New changes to CalFresh benefits are now in effect across California, creating uncertainty for thousands of families who rely on the program for food assistance. State officials say the updates stem from new federal legislation that modifies eligibility requirements and how benefits are calculated. As a result, some households may

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Fire Station 98 in Desert Hot Springs was a critical addition to the city’s public safety goals. The City of Desert Hot Springs hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new station Wednesday morning, though the station became operational last November. News Channel 3’s Kendall Flynn first brought you inside

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Gas prices and other economic impacts of the war in Iran are putting a significant strain on residents of the Coachella Valley. According to a spokesperson for Rep. Raul Ruiz, in his Congressional 25th District, gas prices have jumped nearly 58 cents in a span of a week and a

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Weeks after raising alarms about a proposal to replace a downtown parking lot with a new fire station, Palm Springs business owners or “The Block 200 Club,” said new information is strengthening their case. News Channel 3 first reported in February that more than 30 businesses along the 200 block

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police Department has officially launched “Operation Desert Zero.” They say the initiative means zero tolerance for DUIs, speeding, and unsafe driving. They say their first operation is aggressive red light enforcement, which has already started.  “If you get stopped for one of these primary collision factors, you’re likely

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As oil prices continue to rise, the effects are being felt immediately in our wallets. And as people begin to tighten their budgets, the FIND Food Bank is not only dealing with added costs, but also an increase in the number of people seeking food assistance. Our Telemundo 15 anchor Hernán

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – California marked its first Farmworkers Day, a change that is already stirring strong reactions across local communities. The new designation replaces the long-observed Cesar Chavez Day and comes amid recent sexual abuse allegations involving the late labor leader. While the claims have not been proven, they have prompted renewed scrutiny of

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio man found dead outside a burning house likely took his own life, possibly after igniting the blaze, authorities said today.    The fatality occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Monday in the 82000 block of Via Turin, near Via Genoa, according to the Indio Police Department.    Sgt. Abe Plata

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a sad day here at News Channel 3–  as we announce the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Lina Robles. Our dear friend passed away last week at her home, it was unexpected. Lina recently retired after more than 20-years with our company. She co-hosted the La Poderosa

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – As festival season approaches in the Coachella Valley local Congressman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D) 25th District is pushing new legislation aimed at protecting the hundreds of thousands of people attending events like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach festivals. Ruiz introduced the “Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act,” which would require