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AFP Desert Communities announces honorees for National Philanthropy Day

April 24, 2026 4:11 PM Jesus Reyes

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Honorees for National Philanthropy Day were officially announced Friday by AFP Desert Communities. This year’s honorees include: Lifetime Achievement – Carol and Tim Rochford Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer – Susan Gelman Outstanding Fundraising Professional – Kelly Levy Philanthropic Foundation, Corporation, or civic/services organization – Carreon Foundation Outstanding Philanthropists – Diane and

New Coachella Mayor Dr. Frank Figueroa live, in-studio interview

April 24, 2026 4:46 PM Jesus Reyes

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dr. Frank Figueroa, Coachella’s new mayor, joined News Channel 3 live at 4:00 p.m. for an in-studio interview with Peter Daut. Figueroa was appointed on Wednesday following a contentious meeting. He was serving as the city’s mayor pro tem before. More: Dr. Frank Figueroa talks transition, priorities in first interview

29-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Thermal

April 21, 2026 8:10 AM María García

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The coroner’s office has identified a 29-year-old man killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan on Tuesday morning in Thermal. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Pierce Street, near 59th Avenue. Investigators say a man riding a Honda motorcycle was traveling

Statewide voter ID measure to appear on November ballot

April 24, 2026 3:48 PM City News Service

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters, including those in Riverside County, will decide in November whether to impose new voter identification and citizenship verification requirements under a proposed constitutional amendment that qualified for the November ballot, state officials announced today. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber said Friday the initiative cleared the signature threshold needed

Stagecoach traffic causes delays near festival grounds Friday morning

April 24, 2026 5:19 AM Dakota Makinen

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic picked up Friday morning near the Stagecoach Festival grounds in Indio, with growing backups along Jefferson Street as festivalgoers head into the area. Drivers are experiencing congestion increasing as the morning commute overlaps with event traffic. Nearby roads are also seeing heavier-than-usual delays. Officials are urging drivers to plan ahead,

Second half of major interchange improvement project to begin in Beaumont

April 24, 2026 12:37 PM City News Service

BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – The start of construction on the second half of a major interchange upgrade in Beaumont will be marked next week with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site. Officials from the city, Riverside County Transportation Commission and other agencies are slated to gather for the “Route 60/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Phase Two” commencement,

29-PSP to host fundraiser in Palm Desert celebrating two years of service

April 24, 2026 12:27 PM Jesus Reyes

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A nonprofit organization will host a fundraiser next month in Palm Desert to celebrate two years of providing free transportation to thousands of active military service members and their loved ones, it was announced today. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. May 16 at Avondale

Fire breaks out at La Quinta residence

April 24, 2026 11:41 AM Jesus Reyes

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire broke out today at a single-story residence in La Quinta. The non-injury blaze was reported shortly before 10 a.m. Friday in the 60200 block of Wishbone Court, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency stated that crews encountered smoke coming from the residence and worked to

Woman dead after being struck by a train in Indio

April 24, 2026 11:32 AM Isaiah Mora

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One woman is dead after she was hit by a train in Indio on Thursday Night. Around 10:32 p.m., officers from the Indio Police Department responded to a report of a train versus pedestrian accident near Indio Boulevard, just west of Fred Waring Drive. When officers arrived, they located a woman who

Veterans Breakfast and Townhall with Supervisor Perez

April 24, 2026 10:07 AM Timothy Foster

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez is inviting veterans to a free breakfast and townhall Friday, April 24, at the Indio American Legion Post, 44-200 Sun Gold Street. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., followed by a townhall discussion. Veterans can share feedback and learn about available

Palm Springs approves electronic speed signs for Toledo Avenue

April 23, 2026 6:30 PM Luis Avila

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city has approved a $30,000 traffic calming plan for Toledo Avenue, aiming to address ongoing concerns about speeding in the neighborhood. The project will fund the installation of two electronic speed feedback signs—one on each side of South Toledo Avenue between East Sierra Way and Madrona Drive. City officials

Stagecoach returns to the desert, bringing surge in alcohol sales and party crowds

April 23, 2026 10:30 AM Timothy Foster

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — After two weekends of Coachella, country music fans are trading in flower crowns for cowboy boots as they head back to the desert for Stagecoach. With the highly anticipated festival set to kick off this weekend, many festivalgoers are preparing in more ways than one including stocking up on alcohol before

Dispute over Anza duck sanctuary deepens as co-buyer describes disturbing conditions

April 23, 2026 6:17 PM Garrett Hottle

Howard Berkowitz is facing allegations of overcrowding and improper husbandry after Riverside County Department of Animal Services accepted the voluntary relinquishment of nearly 500 ducks from his Anza property, as well as a dispute with the Yang family over a property deal gone wrong.

Dr. Frank Figueroa talks transition, priorities in first interview since being named mayor

April 23, 2026 11:04 AM Shay Lawson

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella has a new mayor. In his first interview since being named mayor, Dr. Frank Figueroa spoke to News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson about his priorities, leadership approach and how he plans to move the city forward. He was appointed during Wednesday night’s city council meeting and sworn in

Dining Out For Life event returns

April 23, 2026 5:57 AM Dakota Makinen, Athena Jreij

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dining Out For Life returns to the Coachella Valley on Thursday, April 23. Participating restaurants will donate between 33% and 100% of their sales to DAP Health, supporting HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services. The event has a strong local impact. Last year, more than 20,000 diners helped raise nearly

78-year-old man detained after allegedly shooting at son in Cathedral City

April 23, 2026 11:43 AM Rich Tarpening, Jesus Reyes

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 78-year-old man is facing charges after discharging a firearm in a Cathedral City home, nearly injuring his son, police said. The incident was first reported at around 10:30 p.m. on the 68100 block of Tortuga Road, near Avenida La Paz. Police said the man fired the gun at his

Human skull found in remote desert in Twentynine Palms

April 23, 2026 2:16 PM Jesus Reyes

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – An investigation is underway after a human skull was found in Twentynine Palms. The skull was found on Wednesday morning by a hiker in a desert area near Adobe Road and Baseline Road, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded

RivCo Dept of Animal Services 2025 report highlights improvements

April 23, 2026 3:46 PM Jesus Reyes

Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – Efforts to slash the number of impounded dogs and cats who are euthanized in Riverside County animal shelters are gradually paying off, according to a report released today by the Department of Animal Services. “When I joined as Director in 2025, I understood the challenges facing one of the nation’s largest

19-year-old man accused of killing Cathedral City resident arraigned

April 23, 2026 1:33 PM City News Service

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A documented gang member accused, along with two teenage boys, of gunning down a 36-year-old Cathedral City man pleaded not guilty today to first-degree murder and other charges. Gabriel Isaiah Rocha Jr., 19, of Cathedral City, was arrested earlier this month following a nearly two-month investigation by the Cathedral City Police

Temecula man accused of selling drugs to minors across Coachella Valley

April 23, 2026 1:20 PM City News Service, Jesus Reyes

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A Temecula man suspected of selling different illicit substances to minors across the Coachella Valley was behind bars today. The 18-year-old suspect was booked into the Benoit Detention Center in Indio on Wednesday on suspicion of furnishing marijuana to a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and

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