California’s Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act is forcing Morongo Basin residents to pay thousands in state mitigation fees for connecting their homes to the sewer or building a fence, but a three-bill package from Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) aims to ease the burden.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The prosecution and defense rested today in the trial of a parolee accused of shooting a girl in the head because she happened to be “at the wrong place, at the wrong time” while sitting in a car near downtown Indio. Vicente Manuel Reyes, 30, of Thousand Palms, allegedly perpetrated the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Surveillance video captured the moment thieves broke into Alcorn Adaptive Bike & Mobility Shop in Palm Springs, leaving behind what the owner describes as devastating damage and an uncertain future for the small business. The video appears to show suspects rummaging through the cash register before stealing two e-bikes from
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – About 1,200 people, including dozens of community and business leaders, will gather in Palm Springs this week for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast. The annual event celebrates Harvey Milk’s life and legacy, and helps to support valley LGBTQ youth programs. This year’s honorees include Judy and Dennis Shepard, the founders
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A yearlong, multi-agency operation led by the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET) identified more than 500 suspected distributors of child sexual abuse material and led to 42 arrests, the District Attorney’s office announced on Monday. Authorities confirmed the arrested including local residents including: 56-year-old from Palm Springs 46-year-old man from Bermuda
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Four California residents who were possibly exposed to the deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship were being monitored, state health officials said today, while emphasizing the risk to the general public remains extremely low. State Public Health Officer Erica Pan, director of the California Department of Public Health, said
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Aug. 25 trial date was confirmed today for a Coachella woman accused of fatally stabbing her 53-year-old mother. Marilyn Alisa Cardenas, 25, is charged with murder and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony stemming from the attack on Elba Estrada of
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Palm Desert announced the launch of the Homeward Paws Pet Adoption Incentive Program, a new initiative designed to help local animals find homes while supporting residents who choose to adopt. The program provides a $125 gift card to eligible residents who adopt a dog or cat that originated
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is seeking the community’s help in the search for a suspected package thief, sharing a photo on its social media pages Monday. A package worth roughly $2,000 was stolen shortly after 3 p.m. April 29 from outside a residence located in the 500 block of
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella hosted a community town hall tonight regarding the city’s Municipal Utility and the proposed data center concept. It was a packed room at the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley as residents pressed city leaders and Stronghold developers for answers. The meeting started with a presentation on the proposed
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- As temperatures climb across the Coachella Valley, pest control experts say homeowners may see more ants, scorpions, rodents and other pests searching for water, food and shelter indoors. Experts recommend taking preventative steps now, including sealing cracks around doors and windows, removing standing water, storing food properly and keeping outdoor areas
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A series of earthquakes near Brawley over the weekend is serving as a reminder for Coachella Valley residents to review their emergency plans and supplies. The U.S. Geological Survey said at least 350 minor quakes have struck in Imperial County near Brawley since Saturday. Mitch Brown, president of the Coachella
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – This Mother’s Day, locals and visitors to the Coachella Valley are out celebrating their mothers with brunch, flowers and special gifts. News Channel 3 asked people what the holiday means to them. “There’s no one else that could replace her,” says Emmanuel Chavez. His family is planning on celebrating his
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center and JFK Memorial Hospital welcomed several new babies into the world this Mother’s Day. The hospitals report three babies born Sunday, including baby boy Jayce to parents Jarelle and James Balanzat. Another baby boy was born Sunday morning, Liam, to mother Yessenia Acosta. At JFK Memorial
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ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds continue to find a way to win games when it matters most. The Firebirds outlasted the Reign Saturday night at Toyota Arena by the final score of 3-2 in double overtime, capping off a highly competitive five-game series between two bitter rivals. Winner of Game 3 the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Families across the Coachella Valley gathered in Rancho Mirage ahead of Mother’s Day to celebrate the women and caregivers who help shape their lives. The event brought together mothers, daughters, friends, and families for a floral arranging workshop focused on appreciation, reflection, and spending time together. For Avi Rodriguez, motherhood has
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IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A series of earthquakes, some as high as 4.5 magnitude, hit Imperial County near Brawley Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. USGS reports at least a dozen earthquakes in the area above 2.5 magnitude, beginning shortly after 4 p.m. with a 3.5 magnitude quake striking nearly two miles
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are searching for the person they believe shot a woman on the I-10 westbound, east of Highland Springs Avenue early Saturday morning. California Highway Patrol says at 1:46 a.m., a white Chevrolet Suburban was driving on the interstate in the second lane, when a black sedan pulled up next to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Florist has been providing flowers to the Coachella Valley community since 1947. Owner Jordan Hall says Mother’s Day is their busiest holiday. “We do between 500 to 700 deliveries between Thursday through the weekend,” says Hall. He grew up in the family business and selling flowers to the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was stabbed Friday night in Desert Hot Springs, police confirmed. The incident was reported at around 8:15 p.m. on Buena Vista Avenue. Details remain limited. Police Chief Steven Shaw confirmed the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. Stay with News Channel 3 for any new developments. Get the
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