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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were airlifted to the hospital with major injuries after a crash on Dillon Road in Indio Friday afternoon. The crash was reported just after 12:50 p.m. on Dillon Road and Happy Valley Road. “Upon arrival, firefighters extricated two patients from one vehicle, and they were transported to an area
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Modernism Week is bringing midcentury modern architecture, vintage culture and new evening entertainment to the Coachella Valley for its fall lineup. The schedule includes a 1970s disco-themed after-party at Spirit Animal and special dining experiences at restaurants including Bar Issi, Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge and King’s Highway. Organizers are also
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OASIS (CNS) – A woman sustained unknown injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash today on Highway 86 in the community of Oasis. The crash was reported shortly after 9:50 a.m. Friday near 81st Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer David Torres said a Toyota Tacoma being driven at an unspecified speed northbound on
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly a week after Tropical Storm Rachel brought flooding, mud and debris to North Shore, residents are still cleaning up damage to their properties, with some raising concerns about the county’s response and the resources available to help them recover. For resident Lizet Soto, the storm was a frightening experience.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire damaged a home inside the Club at Morningside in Rancho Mirage Thursday night. The fire was reported just before 8:15 p.m. at the 10 block of Park Lane. Firefighters arrived at the scene and reported a single-story duplex with one unit well involved with fire, according to CAL
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 I-Team Investigator John White continues his reporting on sky-high electric bills in the Coachella Valley. Check Out Part One of John White’s Report Southern California Edison ratepayers typically pay much higher bills than Imperial Irrigation District customers. SCE’s rates are approved by the California Public Utilities Commission
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A decades-long flooding concern in Coachella could soon become a thing of the past as city leaders officially broke ground Thursday on a roughly $50 million bridge project along Avenue 50. The project will replace an existing low-water crossing over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, which has been prone to flooding
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. — A fire broke out at the News Channel 3 television station just after 5 a.m. Thursday. Everyone at the station is safe, and no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown. News Channel 3 has returned to regularly planned newscasts and are pleased that the flames were
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Cathedral City High students put rescue skills to work during The Great California ShakeOut. An injured student on the stairs. Another appearing bloodied. Teams searching buildings and helping people who could not walk. The injuries were simulated, but the hands-on training at Cathedral City High School had a serious purpose:
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – UPDATE: The Riverside County Coroner’s Office has identified the 68-year-old man who died at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert on Wednesday, Oct. 14, as Wilford Guy of Indio. According to coroner’s records, the incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. at the zoo and gardens, located at
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CALIFORNIA (KESQ) – The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California, alleging that more than 20,000 individuals believed to be noncitizens are registered to vote and may have received mail-in ballots for the November 3, 2026, federal election. Federal officials say they identified the individuals by analyzing voter registration records and comparing them with federal
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ) – Millions of people across California participated in this year’s Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, practicing earthquake safety as officials remind residents of the importance of being prepared for a major quake. With the Coachella Valley’s proximity to the San Andreas Fault, emergency management officials say residents should take steps now
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. — A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle on East Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City, according to the Cathedral City Police Department. Police said officers and Cathedral City Fire Department personnel responded to the 67700 block of East Palm Canyon Drive at approximately 9:42 p.m. on
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- A new Agua Caliente fuel station opened this morning in Cathedral City, adding another gas station option for Coachella Valley drivers as high fuel costs continue to strain household budgets. The station is Agua Caliente’s third fuel location in the valley. Company officials say it is designed to help drivers fuel
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Defense attorney Molly Tucker filed a motion on Thursday requesting that a judge dismiss the murder charge against former executive Billy Rodriguez, whose hit-and-run trial was rescheduled for Monday.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police say the city’s public safety camera system is helping investigators make arrests and recover stolen vehicles, but some residents are raising questions about transparency, audits and how surveillance data is shared. The department presented an update to the Palm Springs City Council on Wednesday, October 14, outlining
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – The final necropsy report on Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s death was released on Wednesday, revealing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza as the underlying primary cause of her decline. “The necropsy, performed by veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, along with extensive additional laboratory and toxicology testing,
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Candidates in Coachella Valley are dealing with campaign sign issues ranging from high permit costs to theft and removal by code enforcement.
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- News of Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis and surgery is bringing renewed attention to the importance of early detection and screening. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and many eligible people may not realize screening is available. Dr. Justin Thomas, a board-certified interventional pulmonologist
Continue Reading OASIS, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider was airlifted to the hospital with major injuries after a crash along SR-86 in Oasis Wednesday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash was reported at approximately 3:40 p.m., near 81st Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on State Route 86 when a Ford F-150 entered
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