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Viafoura platform incorporates AI driven algorithm to facilitate civil discourse Starting today, News Channel 3 is launching a new digital commenting platform powered by Viafoura. Our goal is to provide a forum for civil and constructive conversation on the KESQ website and news app. To that end, we have developed the Community Guidelines outlined below and are
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A new law is going to use special technology to better track guns when they are fired, which is ultimately expected to help police solve crimes at a faster rate. This is one of the new laws that went into effect on July 1, 2022. The microstamping bill was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in
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A Whitewater man pleaded not guilty today to murder for allegedly driving drunk and causing a deadly crash. Austin George Jackson, 34, was charged last week with murder and driving under the influence causing great bodily injury. The charges include enhancements such as engaging in violent conduct and having a concurrent sentence on other
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Southern California Edison has restored power to 3,117 customers in Palm Springs who were without power after a transformer fire this morning. At 3:45 a.m., neighbors reported hearing an explosion at the Gallery Apartments on East Ramon Road. A fire then quickly ignited after the transformer explosion. The incident knocked out power for residents in
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Apprehensions at the border continue to rise for El Centro Border Patrol (ECBP). As it gets hot, the journey for some people illegally entering the United States can turn deadly. ECBP held a Border Patrol Safety Event where reporters, consulate members, members of Representative Raul Ruiz’s team, the CEO of the nearby hospital, and many
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A Palm Springs man was hospitalized this morning, after being hit by a car on a busy Cathedral City road Thursday night. Police said the man, who appeared drunk, was reportedly jaywalking across East Palm Canyon, near Cree Road, when he was struck at around 10:40 p.m. last night. The man suffered moderate injuries and
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College of the Desert announced Thursday that internet service has been restored on all campuses after what officials call a ‘computer network disruption’ on July 4. A spokesperson also confirmed to News Channel 3 that a portal for student records and class registration is also back online. The College of the Desert website remains inaccessible,
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A man was found dead on the bed of a pick-up truck that was burning early Thursday morning in Thermal. The body and vehicle were located on 60th Avenue between Jackson Street and Van Buren Street. Investigators closed the streets off for several hours. Deputies said at 2:02 am they received calls about a car
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The man accused of breaking into several Palm Springs homes, often times shirtless and on a one-wheeled skateboard, pled not guilty to multiple charges on Thursday. Dylan Thomas Bloor, 31, was arrested on Tuesday in San Bernardino after a nearly three-week search. The search came after a series of break-ins in the city. Police released
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A family is displaced after a fire broke out overnight in Coachella. Firefighters responded to a single story house fire near Calle Empalme around 1 AM. Having to cut through the garage door and get on the roof to contain the fire, firefighters have made progress in battling the flames. The cause of the fire
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The Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Palm Desert is now open. The restaurant began its first day with a steady stream of customers in the drive-through and dining room. If you’re thinking of checking it out on its opening day, pack some patience because you will not be alone. Chick-Fil-A opens in Palm Desert on July 14,
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Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer confirms that the county has officially moved into the “high” COVID-19 activity category. This starts a two-week clock for the implementation of an indoor mask-wearing mandate. The mandate will be imposed if the county remains in the “high” category for two straight weeks, meaning it would occur
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The Rancho Mirage Planning Commission will consider a tentative tract map of the first segment of the Disney-themed community Cotino at their meeting Thursday afternoon. Public comment and testimony will be heard ahead of the discussion. Local residents, some of whom have voiced concerns about traffic or water usage may speak before the commission. Many
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The USGS recorded two small earthquakes that struck near the Salton Sea just before Noon. The largest was a magnitude 3.3, which was recorded at 11:54 a.m. The second quake was M 2.5, which also struck at 11:54, according to the USGS. There was a third small earthquake that struck Southern California after Noon. At
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At the Palm Springs City council meeting local business owners are requesting to recreate an Economic Assistance model called Facade Improvement Grant Program. Some commercial-retail business owners would like for the program to assist with securing their property and help with exterior maintenance of their property. Most recently in 2018, businesses were receiving help through
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A new gun law that Governor Gavin Newsom signed this week has gotten mixed reaction from locals. The bill clears the path for gun violence victims to file civil suits against the companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes. The move effectively tightens gun laws in California, which has the strictest gun safety measures
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Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash in Indian Wells Thursday evening. The crash happened on Fred Waring and Colony Cove at approximately 5:15 p.m. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation revealed that a silver-colored SUV was driving erratically eastbound on Fred Waring Drive, causing a white Range Rover to swerve
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Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hosted a media day at Palm Springs International Airport today for first looks at how their new technology is supposed to make travelers’ security checkpoint experience more efficient. This new technology is called Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) and it has a two-part component. First, when approaching the TSA
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After more than two years of debate and lawsuits, the city of Palm Springs removed the controversial statue of former mayor Frank Bogert in front of city hall on Wednesday. “After more than 30 years of Frank Bogert statue standing here in front of city hall in Palm Springs it was removed in less than
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Inflation is hitting communities across the Coachella Valley more than it has in the past four decades. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday the consumer price index rose to 9.1% from a year ago in June, reaching the highest rate since November 1981. Families and individuals are paying more for everyday goods including
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