PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A wind advisory has been extended until Wednesday morning. For local businesses along Vista Chino and Gene Autry, this means more days of slow foot traffic and low sales. “We’ve had a major decrease, probably about 80 percent of traffic coming into our particular business.” Jerry Alcorn, Alcorn Adaptive Bike &
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Riverside County man pleaded guilty today in downtown Los Angeles to a federal charge for hosting illegal cockfights in which owners paid $1,000 to register roosters expected to fight to the death while spectators gambled on the bloody results. Isidro Chaparro Sanchez, 59, of Corona, entered a plea to one
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of former Los Angeles Times and Riverside Press Enterprise reporter and celebrity biographer Dennis McDougal and his wife Sharon McDougal were mourning their deaths today after both were fatally injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Desert Center earlier this month. The four-vehicle crash was reported at about 4
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pride organizers across the United States are seeing corporate sponsors withdrawing from their Pride celebrations this year, according to CNN. These reports came from organizers in California, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Texas. Some said if the sponsors hadn’t completely withdrawn; they had asked to be quiet contributors
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There’s still time to experience the magic of the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ Glow in the Park, where larger-than-life lanterns light up the skies. This year there are more than 60 vignettes. The event offers plenty of interactive experiences, plus many of the animals are nocturnal. The event is fun for the whole family,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cybertruck owner is sharing his experiences in an exclusive interview with News Channel 3, after facing repeated backlash for driving his vehicle, including degrading notes, drivers repeatedly flipping him off and shouting slurs calling him a Nazi. Michael, who chose not to disclose his last name for safety reasons,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 14th annual Amdocs Film Festival returns The Palm Springs Cultural Center. This highly anticipated event spotlighting a diverse array of films and providing independent filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their work to new audiences, showcasing storytelling and artistic expression, the festival continues to grow in importance, drawing both seasoned
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Ongoing protests at Tesla took a new turn this week as counter-protesters gathered for the first time. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson spoke with Joan, organizer, who expressed safety concerns. “This mama bear came out after my daughter in law was driving a Tesla with the babies in the backseat,”
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One of the Valley’s biggest Gala’s of the year, the 31st Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards benefitting DAP Health rolled out the “pink” carpet at the Palm Springs Convention Center Saturday. Thousands attended the disco dancing frenzy for a good cause, supporting the Chase Awards mission of health equity and care for all. The CEO of
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Corrections Career Expo on Saturday, March 29th. It’s taking place at the John J. Benoit Detention Center at 82675 HWY 111, Indio, CA 92201. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is open to the public. According to the county, you can explore career
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(PALM SPRINGS) Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley’s Transgender Health & Wellness Center organized the “2025 Trans Pride: Empower and Employ.” Attendees celebrated and supported the transgender community inside the Palm Springs Pavilion. They had a chance to connect with future employers, discover a variety of resources, and enjoy drag queen performances. Organizers say the
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a major undertaking to create the scenic fairways and highly manicured greens the PGA Champions Tour golfers and fans are enjoying at the Galleri Classic this week. Behind the scenes at the Mission Hills Country Club, it takes long work hours and some science to make it all happen. Jeff Stahl asked the
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Union Pacific officials are reporting the arrest of two people, accusing them of cargo theft from a train stopped due to mechanical issues on Thursday. The train, carrying cargo, had been sitting on the tracks running through Coachella during repairs. At some point activity on the stalled train in the area
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – Riverside County’s unemployment rate dropped slightly last month, according to figures released on Friday by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). Based on early EDD estimates, the countywide jobless rate in February was 5.2%, compared to 5.3% in January. This February 2025 rate was four-tenths of a percentage point below February
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place until midnight tonight for gusty, dusty conditions and blowing sand leading to terrible air quality across the Coachella Valley. Strong winds will remain a big factor into our evening hours, despite otherwise sunny skies (we can’t really see them) and cooler, but seasonal temperatures today and heading
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Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL will be performing at Acrisure Arena this weekend! From March 28th-30th, you can experience a unique performance combining circus arts and ice skating. The production features seven thrilling traditional circus acts adapted for the ice, including trapeze, aerial straps, and hand balancing, pushing the boundaries of creative performance. Since its debut
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Police warn residents to stay vigilant if falling victim in extortion scams. Two women accused of targeting a Rancho Mirage man this week for extorting him of over $100,000 both pleaded not guilty yesterday to felony charges. Bertha Verduzco Gasso, 67, and Ilvia Yvette Lopez, 43, both of Hemet, were arrested
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – New policies to protect undocumented students at College of the Desert. This comes after the Board of Trustees unanimously approved two administrative procedures and a Board resolution on March 21. The Board says this action reaffirms their commitment to all students and their access to an education. Val Garcia, COD
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The opening round of the Galleri Classic on the 50-and-over PGA Tour Champions circuit is underway at Mission Hills Country Club. Several past major champions are among the players traveling to the desert Friday, including Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, José María Olazábal, Yang Yong-eun, Justin Leonard, Fred Couples and Stewart
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Update 4/24/25 The Palm Springs International Film Awards will is moving dates, going from Friday, January 2 to Saturday, January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Film screenings for the 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will begin on Friday, January 2 including the Opening Night presentation that evening. Variety’s Creative Impact Awards and Directors to Watch brunch
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