By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump swiftly signed a sprawling spending package into law Tuesday, ending the partial government shutdown after just three days but creating another funding cliff for the Department of Homeland Security in two weeks. Trump and GOP leaders had pushed hard for their members to fall in line
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Festival Theaters in Palm Springs will screen a series of films featuring Udo Kier, the late Palm Springs resident and German actor, starting Thursday. Check Out: Festival Theaters Enters New Era Focusing on Independent, International Films and LGBTQ+ Films The film series, “Remembering Udo Kier: Palm Springs’ Valentine,” will be
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County today recorded its largest increase since Nov. 5, rising 3.6 cents to $4.262, its 12th increase in 13 days. The average price has increased 13.9 cents over the past 13 days, including two-tenths of a cent Monday, according
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire at Prescott Preserve in Palm Springs has prompted nearby residents to call for stronger fire prevention efforts, saying the damage could have been avoided. The blaze broke out Sunday, scorching 3.5 acres and destroying nearly 100 trees, according to officials. Residents say the most alarming part is how
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrats of Sun City Shadow Hills, a political organization based in Indio, have several members from Minnesota who are speaking out against the Trump administration and recent ICE operations nationwide. This weekend, the group held their first “signs of fascism,” protest, which they say they plan to hold weekly until they
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of cyclists will take over streets across the valley on Saturday for the 28th annual “Tour de Palm Springs.” The event is one of the largest charity cycling rides in the country, drawing up to 8,000 participants from nearly every state and several countries each year. Routes range from
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Reaction continues after a fundraising event in Palm Desert. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was the guest speaker of the event and News Channel 3 didn’t shy away from hard questions. It was all part of the Starry Starry Night Gala for breast cancer awareness
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – More artists continue to get added to the lineup for the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival. On Monday, Goldenvoice released the lineup for the Heineken House, a stage on the festival grounds. Friday’s lineup includes Zerb, Wale, Robin Schulz, Kryptogram, and Sander Kleinenberg. Saturday will feature Sean Paul (Weekend 1
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – A paraglider was rushed to the hospital after crashing into power lines Monday afternoon in Mecca. The crash was reported just before 5:10 p.m. on Johnson Street and Highway 111. CAL FIRE said the person suffered major injuries and was airlifted to the hospital. Stay with News Channel 3 for any
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Caltrans officials are expected tomorrow to officially designate Varner Road in Thousand Palms a “State Priority Safety Corridor,” targeting the street under a data-driven effort to reduce crashes and fatalities. California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin, Caltrans Director Dina El-Tawansy, California Highway Patrol Commissioner Sean Duryee and Office of Traffic Safety
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department released data on crime trends from 2024 to 2025, showing a reduction in most major crime categories. According to the department, crimes against persons dropped by nearly nine percent, crimes against property fell by almost twelve percent, and overall crime decreased by eleven percent. Arrests
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One year after 26-year-old Lorenzo Segoviano was fatally shot outside a Food 4 Less in Indio, his family said they are still waiting for justice as the man accused in the killing remains out on supervised bail. “My son Lorenzo was a very happy person,” mother Veronica Segoviano said. “He was
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunnylands Center and Gardens will host “Family Day,” a free, family-friendly day of nature-related activities later this month in Rancho Mirage. The event will be held from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at 37977 Bob Hope Drive. An assortment of activities will be during the day, including: —
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Cal State San Bernardino has extended the application deadline for undergraduate admission for the Fall 2026 term to Tuesday, March 31, for both the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses, officials announced on Monday. The extension applies to first-time freshmen, lower-division transfer students and upper-division transfer students across most academic
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Patrick Warburton is instantly recognizable for his unmistakable voice, bringing life to some of Disney’s most iconic characters, from The Emperor’s New Groove to the billion-dollar hit Zootopia 2. But beyond Hollywood and the big screen, Warburton says his most meaningful work happens far from the recording booth, right here
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire that burned 3.5 acres and nearly 100 palm trees Sunday, is now being investigated as a potential case of arson, according to Oswit Land Trust. The trust owns Prescott Preserve, where the fire ignited around 2 p.m. Sunday. City officials say no firefighters were injured and no structures
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PALM DESERT, Calif. — The red carpet was rolled out Saturday night for a celebration centered on inclusion, joy, and community. The GALA Special Stars Come Out Tonight welcomed adults with intellectual, developmental, and neurodiverse disabilities to Palm Valley Country Club for an evening designed to make every guest feel celebrated and valued. Participants arrived
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Volunteers gave their time to care for nature Sunday morning. The City of Palm Desert and Friends of the Desert Mountains hosted a cleanup at Homme-Adams Park (72500 Thrush Road, Palm Desert, CA). The cleanup kicked off at 8:00 a.m. Although National Public Lands Day traditionally happens in September, the city
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new public mural celebrating Indio’s history, culture and festival legacy is now complete at the corner of Avenue 45 and Jackson Street, marking a milestone for local artist Adam Enrique Rodriguez. “This is my first large-scale public mural in the city of Indio,” Rodriguez said. “I wanted to tell the
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INDIO HILLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck at 1:20 a.m. early Sunday morning. The small quake was centered in the same area as previous quakes in recent weeks, like a M 4.9 earthquake that rattled the Coachella Valley on January 19th. We’re keeping a close eye on any other tremors in the
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