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MECCA, Cali. (KESQ) — Riverside County granted four million dollars for Mecca and North Shore and Climate Resiliency Plan. On August 1, 2024, the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) granted Riverside County a project development grant in the amount of $4,018,788.45 for the Mecca and North Shore Climate Resiliency Plan. Officials say they are currently in
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LOS ANGELES, Cali. (KESQ) — After months of negotiations, including multiple strikes, UNAC/UHCP health care professionals have voted to ratify new contracts with Kaiser Permanente. During this negotiation period, union members walked off the job in January in what became the longest open-ended strike by nurses and health care professionals in U.S. history, lasting nearly
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LA QUINTA, Cali. (KESQ) — A multi-agency task force arrested an 18-year-old La Quinta man for child sex exploitation charges. According to officials, On March 19, 2026, in partnership with the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team, detectives from the Desert Hot Springs Police Department served search and arrest warrants in La Quinta related to the
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INDIO, Cali. (KESQ) — A 56-year-old man is under arrest for the attempted murder of a 58-year-old female. On March 19, 2026, at approximately 9:32 p.m., officers with the Indio Police Department (IPD) responded to Palmdale Estates, located in the 51000 block of Monroe Street, regarding a report of a gunshot victim. Officials say that preliminary investigation
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The heat continues today in the valley as record-breaking highs dominate our weather. A powerful heat dome persists over the southwestern United States. This powerful ridge of high pressure will continue to deliver triple-digit weather for the foreseeable future. The ridge is what we call a blocking high, meaning it is exceptionally strong and persistent
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Extreme heat is impacting local animal shelters that already face overcrowding. Officials say higher temperatures make it harder to care for dogs and get them out of their kennels. This Saturday, Riverside County is asking the community to step up and help animals find their forever homes. The ‘Midnight
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- Business leaders and lawmakers gathered in Indio Friday morning to talk policy, priorities, and economic opportunity in the Coachella Valley. The Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative recap at Macario’s Grill & Restaurant, bringing together representatives from five districts and six cities. The discussion focused on what newly passed laws
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Elementary school students across the Palm Springs Unified School District put their STEM skills to the test Friday morning during a district-wide robotics tournament at Desert Learning Academy. Teams from multiple elementary schools competed in a series of challenges from 10 a.m. to noon, showcasing their abilities in coding, engineering,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures climb across the Coachella Valley, advocates are warning of increasing dangers for the region’s homeless population, many of whom lack access to basic protections against extreme heat. Nationwide, studies show that individuals without shelter are significantly more vulnerable to heat-related illness and death. According to public health research,
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RIVERSIDE, Cali. (KESQ) — The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is extending shelter hours to midnight Saturday, March 21st to provide more opportunity for the public to take home adoptable pets. With more than 1,000 pets in the shelter system, there is a wide variety of breeds, ages, sizes and personalities to choose from.
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UPDATE 03/20/2026Crews have cleared the tracks near the train wreckage and train traffic is flowing through the area. Crews continue to clean-up the toppled cars, and NTSB is now on scene investigating. UPDATE 03/19/2026 Officials say that Highway 111 is now open as of Thursday morning. Original Report: MECCA, Calif. (KESQ)- Emergency crews were on
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Parents are raising concerns and calling for more transparency after the sudden closure of the College of the Desert Child Development Center in Indio, which officials said is tied to an active criminal investigation involving a student worker. Families began contacting News Channel 3 after they were asked to pick up
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INDIO, Cali, (KESQ) — With rising temperatures across the Coachella Valley, two cooling centers opening up tomorrow, March 20, 2026. For adults 50 and over, the Indio Senior Center will open as a cooling center starting tomorrow, March 20, 2026, no membership required. Stop by to cool off and enjoy water, crackers, and light snacks.
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INDIO, Cali, (KESQ) — Bryan Vines Burge, age 55, sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life in state prison. He plead guilty last month to attempted rape by fear under a pretrial agreement with Riverside County district attorney’s office. In exchange for his admission, prosecutors dropped two related charges and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has obtained exclusive video of a house fire response earlier this week that left two firefighters injured. CALFIRE responded to the attic fire in the Heritage Palms Golf Club in Indio Monday afternoon when two firefighters fell through the roof. Both responders were transported to a nearby hospital
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Our intense early-season/Winter heat wave continues through with record breaking day and monthly high and low temperatures across Southern California. Our extreme heat will peak on Friday with highs of 108-110 degrees, roughly 20-30 degrees above normal, with little to no overnight relief. It’s all courtesy of a strong upper level ridge that’s keeping the
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Despite the intense desert heat, local events in the Coachella Valley are adapting to the conditions by starting earlier or wrapping sooner, while encouraging people to stay safe and hydrated.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Cielo Vista Charter School in Palm Springs has been designated the city’s first Blue Zones–approved school, earning recognition for building a culture focused on well-being for students, staff, and families. The designation highlights the school’s efforts to promote healthier lifestyles through community-driven changes. Blue Zones, a broader health initiative, works with
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures in the Coachella Valley climb into the triple digits, the extreme heat is doing more than making people uncomfortable, it’s putting added stress on vehicles, especially tires. Heat can significantly impact tire safety, increasing internal pressure as air expands, about one PSI for every 10-degree rise in temperature.
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ)- Crews continue working to clear more than 20 train cars that derail just after 5 p.m. near Highway 111 and Parkside Drive. Officials say some cars carry hazardous materials, but crews do not find any damage. Hazmat teams remain on standby while crews monitor the area. Authorities also inspect a nearby pipeline
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