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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Six people were being treated for various injuries following a major crash at the city limits of Indio and Coachella. CAL FIRE said the collision happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night at Avenue 48 and Dillon Road near Grapefruit Boulevard at the edge of those two cities. Two cars were involved, and 6 people were
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were displaced after a palm tree fire spread into a residential structure Wednesday afternoon in Indio. The fire was first reported at around 5:15 p.m. on the 79000 Block of Bethpage Avenue. “Firefighters responded to reports of a residential structure fire, and the first arriving chief officer reported a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Planning was underway today for next year’s Cathedral City LGBT+ Days after this year’s Pride celebration drew record-breaking attendance and had a significant increase in vendor sales. “This 10th anniversary wasn’t just a celebration of how far we’ve come, but a blueprint for where we are going,” Montage Events Marketing
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A thump, screeching tires, and a stop. That’s the future of bringing pursuits to an end – or preventing them altogether – and it’s all thanks to a new tool being rolled out by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The department said it began testing the Grappler system last March. It
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some high school students are sending their talents to new heights. The Rancho Mirage Aviation Club is lifting up the next generation of aerospace engineers, pilots, and drone operators when they’re needed the most. The six-week Aviation Pathway Pilot Program is the first of its kind for the Palm Springs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs has reported a spike in tourism, with hotel bookings increasing 2.7% since last year, according to Visit Greater Palm Springs. “We were pleasantly surprised. This quarter one for us has been the best we’ve seen since we’ve been open, which is almost nine years,” says Christine Delgado, director
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters rapidly contained the Almond Fire, a 21-acre vegetation fire sparked by an RV in Cabazon, preventing damage and injuries. Crews used engines and hand teams to stop the spread, allowing evacuation orders to be lifted soon after. Officials say the fast response kept the fire from growing larger, but warn
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Experts estimate gas prices have raised more than $1.20 a gallon since the start of the war in Iran. Now it’s raising the question on if some are considering taking public transportation, carpooling, or even cycling to beat the costs. It’s a story News Channel 3 has followed for weeks, documenting how
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Members of the Coachella City Council were in the process today of identifying suitable candidates to fill the mayor’s seat following the resignation of ex-Mayor Steven Andrew Hernandez, who admitted perpetrating a felony. “While an unfortunate situation for the people involved, the council and city staff remain committed to providing the
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William Frank Rodriguez, the founder of Silvercrest Advertising, had his hearing delayed until April 6 due to defense attorneys still waiting on key discovery in the criminal case against him for an alleged deadly hit-and-run DUI crash.
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – The arrival of spring will bring rattlesnakes out of the lairs throughout the San Bernardino National Forest, prompting rangers today to remind hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to be extra careful while navigating trails in the preserve. “As temperatures rise, rattlesnakes become more active in the forest,” according to a U.S.
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CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (KESQ) – A semi truck rolled over today after colliding with a guard rail and spilled diesel, prompting a lane closure on westbound Interstate 10 in Chiriaco Summit. The crash was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday west of Box Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Paramedics arrived a
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Prosecutors intend to retry a man for voluntary manslaughter after a jury deadlocked on whether to convict him for allegedly helping a 22-year-old Rancho Mirage resident obtain the fentanyl that killed him. The Indio jury weighing the fate of Riley Jacob Hagar, 28, of Cathedral City acquitted him Tuesday of murder
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – New allegations against civil rights leader Cesar Chavez are sparking strong reactions across the Coachella Valley, particularly in the city of Coachella where his legacy has long been honored. A recent multi-year investigation details claims of sexual abuse and misconduct involving Chavez, including allegations from multiple women, some of whom say
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures in the Coachella Valley begin their steady climb toward triple digits, many residents are preparing for another kind of spike their utility bills. With air conditioners already working overtime in March, the strain on electricity use is only expected to grow heading into the peak summer months. But
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – An 18-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night near the Mecca Sports Complex, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded at about 7:58 p.m. to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at the intersection of Coahuilla Street and 6th Street
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local leaders are speaking out as questions grow about accountability and what comes next for the city of Coachella. It comes after Mayor Steven Hernandez pleaded guilty to one felony count of conflict of interest Tuesday morning at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Megan Beaman-Jacinto, a former Coachella city council
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Shipping disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz have led to an increase in fertilizer costs, as one third of all nitrogen-rich fertilizer shipped globally goes through the Strait of Hormuz. “Locally, the farmers seen about a 10% to 15% increase on their fertilizers, where the global markets increase 50% to 60%,”
Continue Reading Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez is facing a nine-count grand jury indictment alleging conflict-of-interest violations and perjury tied to city actions and financial disclosure forms, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
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Original Report 3/24/26 – 5:30 p.m. California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal has denied AG Rob Bonta’s request to try to halt Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into the November 2025 special election Original Report 3/24/26 – 10:30 a.m. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has gone to court to try
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