COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — With National HIV Testing Day approaching on Saturday, June 27, DAP Health is urging Coachella Valley residents to know their HIV status and take advantage of free, confidential testing available across the region. Health experts say early detection remains one of the most important tools in
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Jurors in the trial of Palisades Fire arson suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht announced today they were hopelessly deadlocked, telling the judge in the case the panel was at a “standstill” in deliberations and disagreeing jurors were “unwilling to change their opinion.” On the second day of deliberations, the jury sent a note
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A young man accused of gunning down a 19-year-old Banning resident during a dispute in Moreno Valley must stand trial on murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Jacob Nulen Necochea, 20, of Banning allegedly killed Angelo Leivas last August. Following a preliminary hearing Thursday at the Riverside Hall of
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Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The defendants accused of murdering a man in Salton City made another court appearance Thursday. Four people are charged in connection with the murder of 34-year-old Pedro Montes Jr. back in May. The hearing was rescheduled due to evidence that has not been turned over to the defense,
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PALM DESERT (CNS) – College of the Desert has received full reaffirmation of accreditation through 2031, it was announced today. The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges re-accredited COD after the college implemented policy updates over the past year, including governance training and enhanced evaluation processes, officials said. “This outcome reflects the dedication and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Two residents were rescued and transported for medical evaluation after a kitchen fire broke out early Thursday morning inside a mobile home in Palm Springs, according to the Palm Springs Fire Department. Fire crews responded to reports of a structure fire at approximately 12:45 a.m. on June 25, 2026, at a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A proposed food and beverage contract for the Palm Springs Convention Center is drawing significant public attention during Tuesday night’s Palm Springs City Council meeting. The City is considering a five-year agreement with OVG Hospitality to operate food and beverage services at the Convention Center beginning July 1, 2026. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Summer has begun, bringing high temperatures and seasonal challenges for unhoused residents. Since Riverside County adopted its Homeless Action Plan in 2022, the county shows a 19% decrease in unsheltered residents. Locally, the city of Palm Springs reports a 63% decline in unhoused people as recently as 2025. However, local programs like
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — A new SunLine bus is now hitting the road with a message of empowerment. SunLine is unveiling a new “Butterfly Bus” that highlights the Ophelia mentorship program, which has helped thousands of Coachella Valley girls build confidence and leadership skills. The Ophelia program was founded in 2002 and has since trained
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A recent case involving NBC’s Savannah Guthrie’s mother is sparking conversations about senior safety and the challenges some older adults face while living independently. In the Coachella Valley, where many retirees call home, News Channel 3 spoke with local seniors and a security expert about simple precautions, safety technology and
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A popular Palm Desert restaurant is preparing to remove its outdoor dining deck, even as city leaders move to extend rules allowing outdoor patios throughout the city. Little Bar announced that its well-known “Big Deck” patio will be removed on Monday June 29th, with Saturday June 27th marking the final day customers can enjoy the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Power outages, planned or unplanned, are an obvious inconvenience to residents impacted by them. From food spoiling in the refrigerator to a lack of air conditioning for potentially hours at a time, utilities maintain it’s ultimately a necessity to keep the grid operating safely. Over the past week, a number
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over a year since Mary Martin took over the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. Martin came into the role as the county recorded high euthanasia rates across four shelters, with a live-release rate of 71.6% in 2024. Data from the county shows the live-release rate has increased
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State and county investigators searched a Hemet assisted living and memory care home as part of an elder abuse and neglect investigation, and several residents were taken to hospitals, while the home denies any wrongdoing.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 38-year-old man accused of siphoning almost $100,000 from the bank accounts of a Palm Desert senior failed to appear for a hearing today at the Indio courthouse, prompting a judge to revoke his bail and sign a bench warrant for his arrest. Miguel Angel Gonzalez of Coachella was arrested in
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Congressman Raul Ruiz is criticizing President Donald Trump after the president abruptly canceled a planned signing ceremony for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The housing bill, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 358-32 and cleared the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, was expected to be signed into law
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The Indio Police Department will be conducting DUI patrols Monday, June 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The IPD states checkpoint locations are determined based on data surrounding areas with high volume of driving related incidents. DUI’s can result not only from alcohol, but over the counter medications and marijuana. “Impaired
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. — The City of Cathedral City is advising residents and visitors about upcoming construction work on East Palm Canyon Drive scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026. The pavement repair project will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the eastbound side of East Palm Canyon Drive between Date Palm Drive
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will offer active and retired U.S. military personnel free admission throughout the entire month of July. During the tramway’s Military Days promotion, qualifying individuals will receive complimentary tram admission along with a special gift with valid military identification. Spouses of deployed military members, and widows of
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was rushed to the hospital after being injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in Coachella. The shooting was reported just before 6 p.m., just east of 52nd Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street. Deputies responded to the 51000 block of Tripoli Way and found a man with a gunshot wound. The
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