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Update: 7:47 pm. According to Cal Fire, the Banning fire that is being called the Coyote fire has burned 46.3 acres and is 0% contained. The forward rates of spread have been stopped. One fire-firefighter has sustained a non-life-threatening injury and was transported by ground to a local hospital. Original reports by Cal Fire estimated
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One person was killed and another critically injured in a hit-and-run crash between a motorcycle and a pick-up truck in Cathedral City early this morning. According to the Cathedral City Police Department, the motorcycle was traveling westbound on Ramon Road approaching Crossley Road at about 1:20 a.m. when an eastbound pick-up truck made a north turn from Ramon
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The Lady Rajahs historic, compelling season comes to an end as they fall, 4-3, to Elsinore in the CIF-SS Division Six semifinals on Saturday. The game was tied, 3-3, heading into extras when Elsinore took the lead in the top of the eighth. This was the farthest any softball team from Indio has reached in
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As the temperatures rise throughout the Coachella Valley, people are looking to find relief at their local aquatic centers, but pool hours may be cut down due to an ongoing lifeguard shortage. David Keyes, the manager at the Palm Desert Aquatic Centers says, “We’re only going to be open three days a week right now.
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The City of Indio is celebrating the early success of its economic development efforts downtown and recognizing the conclusion of economic development week with a ribbon cutting and 2nd Saturdays · Center Stage Celebration. The public joined City leaders, local business leaders, and their neighbors tonight for this event in downtown Indio at Smurr & Miles. There was
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A plethora of stars visited the Coachella Valley for the second annual Grant Fuhr celebrity invitational. This tournament was created by five-time Stanley Cup champion Fuhr and benefits the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. A foundation striving for healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Exceptional day
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a Career Fair on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Republican headquarters located at 78870 CA-111, La Quinta, CA. The event will take place from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and is open to all members of the public. Department employees will be on-site to provide career
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A big rig overturned on the Riverside (91) Freeway near downtown Riverside, snagging traffic and prompting a Sigalert. The crash occurred just before 3 p.m. on the eastbound side of the freeway near the 60/91/215 interchange, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash did not involve any other vehicles and the driver of the
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Several local organizations came together to host a rally and march Saturday in Palm Springs to protest the potential overturning of Roe v Wade. Julia Ricci was one of the speakers at the pro-choice rally. She had an illegal abortion at 21-years-old back in the 60s. “Nobody told us anything back then. It was a secret.
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A music festival is set for Saturday and Sunday in Palm Springs. 60 performances are expected at the Oasis Music Festival. The festival was first conceived as a fundraiser for the restoration of the Plaza Theatre. The historic theatre was originally built in 1936 and has hosted performers such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Bob
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Families in the Coachella Valley are being affected by the nationwide baby formula shortage. The lack of food is causing people to seek help from local organizations. We spoke to FIND Food Bank about their efforts to help support parents and caregivers. Their staff tells us the shortage is everywhere. FIND Food Bank is receiving
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After an extensive investigation, health officials in Riverside County now say they have determined a possible source of the food-borne illness that sickened more than 100 shuttle drivers during the second weekend of the Coachella music festival. “Tests conducted on food collected after dozens of employees of a shuttle bus company became ill last month
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PSUSD presents the second Elementary and Middle School Robotics Tournament. There are teams from nine elementary schools and four middle schools competing to win the big prize. Showcasing their work to their fellow students in Palm Springs but also there was a live stream available for the community to support and enjoy. Students from first
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KESQ News Channel 3 has been awarded a regional Edward R. Murrow Award in the category of News Series. The honor recognizes excellence in coverage for ‘Troubled Waters: The Salton Sea Project.’ Recognition of our commitment to in-depth coverage The Murrow Awards are presented by Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), “the world’s largest professional
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Luis and Alex Rubalcava are life-long Coachella Valley residents known for helping members of the community, but now they’re in need of support from those around them amid his battle with cancer. The newlyweds both work in the city planning departments for two different cities; Luis for Indian Wells and Alex for Palm Springs. Luis
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Interstate 10 was backed up in the westbound lanes through Cabazon Friday morning following a 3 vehicle wreck that blocked traffic lanes. There was no immediate word on injuries, but westbound traffic was backed up for at least two miles toward the I-10 Highway 111 interchange following the collision reported at 8:05 AM. The California
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced a proposed $18.1 billion inflation relief package on Thursday, that would put money back in Californian’s pockets. There were many components to the proposal which included: $11.4 billion for tax refunds to help address inflation.$2.7 billion for emergency rental assistance.$1.4 billion to pay past-due utility bills.$157 million to waive childcare fees
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Some health care workers at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio got a sweet treat Thursday. Rotary Club of Indio Sunrise and Woman’s Club of Indio set up the event which dished out frozen custard to the workers. The organizers say that they wanted to honor their Healthcare Heroes as a thank you for their hard work throughout the
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The shortage of baby formula is being felt nationwide. The Out-of-Stock rate jumped to 43% this week, according to retail inventory experts, Datasembly. This, after the FDA shut down major manufacturing facility Abbott Nutrition, and recalled three of the company’s major brands of powdered formula amid salmonella concerns. For months, stores have been struggling to
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We’re less than three weeks away from the June primary and some local races are beginning to take shape. Candidates are stepping up their fundraising games to get their message out ahead of June 7. Visit Our “Your Vote” Section for Election Coverage TV ads are hitting the airwaves, people still working on putting signs up,
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