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MECCA, Calif. — One person was killed, and two others were injured following a suspected DUI traffic collision on eastbound Interstate 10 near the Cactus Rest Area on Wednesday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7:01 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, preliminary investigation suggests a Tesla Model 3 was driving
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– Rancho Mirage councilmember Steve Downs is speaking out about an ongoing state ethics investigation involving allegations related to his economic interest disclosures and potential conflicts of interest. The investigation by the California Fair Political Practices Commission comes after an anonymous complaint alleged Downs failed to report continuing work with a real
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Student registration was underway today in the Palm Springs Unified and Desert Sands Unified school districts for the 2026-27 academic year, and officials said new educational options are in the works. PSUSD classes are scheduled to begin Aug. 5, while DSUSD classes are scheduled to start Aug. 19. Officials from both
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Modernism Week announced the schedule for its 4-day festival, bringing more than 50 events celebrating midcentury modern architecture, design and culture to Palm Springs October 15 to the 18. This upcoming festival debuts several new experiences like “Modernism Week Fall Dining Series” and “Modernism Week After Dark” connecting residents and travelers
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As thousands of students prepare to head back to the classroom next week, the Palm Springs Unified School District is helping families with incoming transitional kindergarten students get ready for the new school year. The district will host its Transitional Kindergarten Resource Fair on Thursday July 30th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Desert
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District has issued a conservation alert starting today due to extreme heat in the Coachella Valley. The alert was in effect from 7 a.m. Wednesday through at least 10 p.m. Sunday to help reduce strain on the electric grid. The district is asking customers to voluntary reduce
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — A 28-year-old instructional assistant employed by the Morongo Unified School District has been arrested following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled student under the age of 14 at Condor Elementary School. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Isaac Elias Carrillo, a resident of Twentynine
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs International Airport has updated its website ahead of a federal compliance date to improve access for people with disabilities and provide a more mobile-friendly experience to travelers. “Accessibility is about more than meeting a requirement. It’s also making sure every traveler can easily access the information they need
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Big Bear Lake’s beloved bald eagle Jackie has reached an encouraging milestone in her recovery, but wildlife veterinarians say she remains in stable but critical condition and is still fighting for her life. The Ojai Raptor Center announced that Jackie has been moved from the intensive care unit, where she required oxygen therapy, to one
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UPDATE: 7/29/2026 Indio police cited 39 people for committing various violations during a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation, officials announced today. The operation was conducted from 6 a.m. through 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Indio Police Department. The citations were issued for numerous violations, including speeding, driving without a license, holding a cell phone
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Palm Springs Unified School District has appointed veteran educator Kim Ballard as the inaugural principal of its new Middle College High School, set to open in the 2027-28 school year. The district introduced Ballard during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, where she briefly addressed trustees before they approved her appointment. The
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The number of automobile thefts throughout Riverside County plummeted 21% last year, while the county sheriff’s department ranked in the top five statewide among agencies that successfully recovered stolen vehicles, according to statistics released by the California Highway Patrol. The number of countywide auto thefts reported in 2025 totaled 6,012, compared to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The story of a local grandmother in need has now reached thousands across the internet, and it all began with News Channel 3’s coverage about the family’s untimely air conditioning outage. Earlier this month, News Channel 3 spoke with Nikita Potter, the granddaughter of 91-year-old Chuck Potter, who died in
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Riverside County supervisors are scheduled to address new vacation rental regulations, review recent fireworks enforcement results, and consider funding for Mecca Sports Park during their Tuesday meeting.
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UPDATE 7/29/26 Palm Springs police announced today that a body discovered Sunday near the Desert Hot Springs area was confirmed to be a 70-year-old man who went missing in Rancho Mirage. According to the Palm Springs Police Department, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Coroner’s Bureau positively identified the body as Daniel “Dan” Michael Mulcahey. The
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers are raising concerns about gas prices at a US Fuels Station near Date Palm Drive and Vista Chino in Cathedral City after noticing a difference between the advertised price and what they’re charged at the pump. “I’ve been tracking this place for two months,” said Cathedral City resident Wilfredo
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s time to hit the bowling alley. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is offering Valley residents a way to get out of the heat and under the neon lights. Organizers say the summertime matinee is kicking off at Fantasy Lanes. For those interested, their special laser bowling nights take place every Friday
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — For the last 64 years, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has supported students nationwide in completing higher education. This year, 2,906 students received scholarships with a record-breaking investment totaling $12.635 million. The scholarship mission is to honor Marines and Navy corpsmen by supporting their children in pursuing higher education. In
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With summer heat on full blast, many valley residents are looking to the pool to cool off. But as the desert sun heats up pool water – and hot overnight lows keep that water from cooling down when the sun has set – a refreshing dip can feel more like a sauna.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ)– Local doctors are concerned that California has confirmed 52 measles cases so far this year, more than double the 25 cases reported in all of 2025. These numbers include five confirmed cases here in Riverside County. Children ages 5 to 19 account for more than half of this year’s confirmed cases,
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