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Artists and community members joined forces Tuesday night for a benefit concert to support people affected by last month’s tragic Los Angeles County wildfires. The event was entitled “Musicians for California Wildfire Relief” – and hosted by News Channel 3’s First Alert Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans. The night included several performances and a silent auction

A mother, whose daughter was last seen six years ago, continues to push for answers from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Rebecca Modrall was last seen on February 5, 2019. According to Sarah Modrall, her daughter, Rebecca, was set to meet her long-time boyfriend at his home in La Quinta. Her vehicle and cell phone were

Desert Water Agency is sending a construction alert for the replacement of one-inch water service lines in the DeMuth Park neighborhood area of Palm Springs beginning on Wednesday, February 12. Traffic on East Mesquite Avenue will be reduced to one lane with traffic control in place from February 12 to February 20 between the hours

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Officials at Mizell Center in Palm Springs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rob Wheeler as the Center’s new Executive Director. They describe Wheeler as a “dynamic and engaged leader who will work closely with Mizell Center’s board, staff, volunteers, and community partners to advance Mizell’s critical work and mission.”

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was closed as a cautionary measure Tuesday afternoon due to high winds, officials said. There is no word on when the tram could reopen. A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued today as we track gusty winds across the Coachella Valley. Have you downloaded

UPDATE: 2/11/2025 7:40 p.m. – Westbound Ramon Road is open to through traffic. UPDATE: 2/11/2025 7:30 p.m. Cathedral City Police officials confirm a single vehicle and a motorcycle were involved in the crash. The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries and in good condition. Police say there was no sign of

Changes in federal immigration policies and rhetoric from the White House have had a chilling effect on immigrants, families and friends, trickling down to the businesses that are both built by and support these communities. Among those are Castaneda’s Mexican Food and Aldo’s Mexican Food in the city of Coachella. Arturo Ruiz, manager at Castañeda’s

Palm Springs crews are preparing ahead of rainfall expected in the Coachella Valley over the next few days. Street maintenance crews have been moving sand and constructing berms over the past couple of days to redirect any water that may accumulate in the wash. They say some of their work has been hindered today due

As high winds and storms are expected for the weekend, California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to do what they can to stay safe one the road. CHP says they seen an increase in traffic related incidents during rainfall in the Coachella Valley compared to dry days and to other states that see rainfall more

Electric bikes are gaining popularity across California as an environmentally friendly and efficient mode of transportation. However, e-bike laws can be confusing as regulations vary by class and local jurisdictions. This article provides an overview of California Electric Bike Laws so you can ride informally and legally. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been in

A big rig overturned on the Bob Hope off-ramp Tuesday morning. The crash was reported at around 10:30 a.m. on the westbound side of Interstate 10. According to the California Highway Patrol, the big rig was hauling two trailers but only the cab and the first trailer over turned. The cause of the crash remains under

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The search is on for a female bat-eared fox that escaped from a holding facility at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Monday evening. Zoo officials said the fox was last seen around 9:30 p.m. “Per protocol, team members of The Living Desert have been actively searching for the small

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif (KESQ) – At the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival on Monday, tech billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates spoke about his new book, “Source Code: My Beginnings,” that chronicles his childhood through his early days of Microsoft. Gates told Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin some of the childhood stories and memories that make

MECCA, Calif (KESQ) – Firefighters responded to a call from the 91000 block of 3rd Street in Mecca around 3:30 p.m. on Monday to find a home fully involved in flames. The fire was contained within 45 minutes, but the home was a loss. The two residents of the home are being assisted by the