INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Veterans residing in the Coachella Valley are encouraged to attend a breakfast and a town hall meeting Friday to learn about initiatives for the veteran community. The event will begin with a free breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Indio American Legion Post, at 44-200 Sun Gold St.,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) The Riverside County Department of Animal Services issued the following statement to News Channel 3 regarding last week’s adoption event involving 480 seized ducks from a property in Anza, in which all the animals were distributed in less than 24 hours, following concerns from animal rescue organizations. “The Riverside County Department of Animal Services took in
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Stagecoach weekend is almost here, and while it’s all about the music and good times, the desert conditions can take a toll if you’re not prepared. With heat, wind, and dust in the forecast, a few simple steps can go a long way in helping you feel your best all weekend long.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Families, community members and officials gathered in Palm Desert Tuesday for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office annual candlelight vigil honoring victims of violent crime. The event is part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and has been held for more than two decades. Victims’ names are read aloud each
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities in Indio are continuing to investigate missing personal items belonging to Madonna following her surprise appearance at Coachella. Police say the items — including clothing and jewelry worn during her on-stage appearance with Sabrina Carpenter — were reported missing Saturday. Madonna noted on social media that the outfit holds sentimental
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman in Palm Springs, Nadia Khaddar, has been reported missing months after she was last seen. In February, News Channel 3 shared the story of her boyfriend, Terrence Scott, who was also reported missing in early January. Now, Nadia’s family says they haven’t heard from her since a few
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Community leaders are again encouraging residents to take steps to protect their property in our High Desert communities. It comes after the Skyline Fire in Yucca Valley destroyed four structures on Sunday. It burned 39 acres and reached full containment as of the latest update given by CAL FIRE on
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The founder of The Duck Sanctuary in Riverside County, Howard Berkowitz, has shut down his operation after being overwhelmed, while denying he is an animal hoarder, and animal rescue advocate Sascha Knopf has been fighting for two years to draw attention to the conditions at his properties.
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Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez (R) was recognized for his service both in uniform and in the community as he was honored as Veteran of the Year by the Calexico Baja Runners. The award recognizes his military service and continued work supporting local Veterans. Assemblymember Gonzalez, who represents California’s 36th
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The coroner’s office has identified a 29-year-old man killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan on Tuesday morning in Thermal. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Pierce Street, near 59th Avenue. Investigators say a man riding a Honda motorcycle was traveling
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Engineer Joe Richardson will be named Cathedral City Fire & EMS’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year, officials announced on Tuesday. Richardson will be formally recognized by the City Council during its meeting on Wednesday. “This honor is awarded to an individual who exemplifies the highest standards of dedication, professionalism, and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A total of 106 people were arrested during the final week of the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, police said Tuesday. The largest number of arrests, 52, were for alleged drug possession, while 13 people were arrested for allegedly possessing false identification and eight more for alleged
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley coin dealer said a package containing thousands of dollars in gold vanished after being picked up by FedEx. Marc Crane, CEO of Marc One Numismatics, Inc. said the package containing more than eight ounces of gold valued at about $35,400 was handed to a FedEx driver on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cannabis businesses across the Coachella Valley are preparing for what is typically one of the busiest days of the year: April 20, commonly known as “4/20.” A key question heading into this year’s unofficial cannabis holiday is how the new California excise tax increase, which took effect in 2025, is
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Three people were injured today in a two-vehicle head-on collision near Palm Springs. The crash was reported at 12:28 p.m. Monday on Dillon Road, west of Valley View Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to CHP Officer David Torres, the driver of a Subaru SUV traveling at an unconfirmed
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- The Palm Springs Police Department will host a community blood drive Wednesday, April 22, aimed at helping meet local blood supply needs and encouraging residents to donate. The blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Springs Police Department Training Center, located at 200 S. Civic
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As thousands depart the valley after Coachella, some are doing so in electric vehicles. As we saw last week, though, long lines of festival goers looking to charge their EVs can cause some problems for the valley’s infrastructure. Last Monday, we reported on big slowdowns at electric vehicle charging stations across the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As another Coachella festival wraps up, thousands of attendees are hitting the roads, creating heavy traffic across the desert. The biggest impact is near the festival grounds, where Avenue 50 remains closed between Madison and Monroe, forcing drivers onto Jefferson, Monroe, and Highway 111. Long lines of cars and crowded streets
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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
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- As Coachella enters its final day, officials say this year’s festival has been largely successful, despite a handful of issues throughout the weekend. Thousands of festivalgoers filled the Empire Polo Club, taking in performances while navigating high temperatures, large crowds, and long days. Alongside them, Indio police, city staff, and event crews
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