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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A longtime emergency shelter for troubled and at-risk youth in the Coachella Valley is closed, raising questions about what resources remain for young people who need mental health support or simply a safe place to go. Safe House of the Desert in Thousand Palms provided emergency shelter and support services

BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) — Recent rain in Southern California led to expansion and creation of dangerous pot holes on roadways. Now, talks about the safety of roads have begun. This comes after approximately a dozen vehicles suffered damage from a large pothole on eastbound Interstate 10 near Pennsylvania Avenue in Beaumont. Witnesses at the scene

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – This Monday, September 7th marks more than just Labor Day; it’s National Beer Lover’s Day, too! As you relax for the holiday, you might be reaching into your fridge for an ice-cold beer. It’s the world’s most consumed alcoholic drink. There’s a number of breweries around the valley perfecting their

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — For the first time ever, the U.S. national average price of gas is above $4 on Labor Day. The national average of $4.15 is 33 cents above the previous Labor Day record of $3.82, which was set in 2012. But in California, gas prices are well above the $4.15 national

THERMAL, Calif. (City News Service) – A brush fire that burned 50 acres of vegetation in Thermal was fully contained today. The fire was reported Thursday around 10:25 p.m. in the 86100 block of Airport Boulevard, according to the nonprofit wildfire-information service Watch Duty. At the initial time of report, the fire was burning a

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Hurricane Marie continues to weaken offshore of Southern California and Mexico, bringing spotty showers to the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 is speaking with residents and tourists to hear how they are adapting their holiday plans to the volatile weather.

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, sharing resources and encouraging conversations about mental health and suicide prevention. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 48,824 people died by suicide in the United States in 2024- an average of about 134

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — In general, fatal car crashes spike on weekends, according to the National Safety Council. But that number increases during extended holiday weekends. This year, the council anticipates between 375 and 496 fatal crashes will occur over the Labor Day weekend. In an effort to keep you safe, News Channel 3

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Riverside County has approved a $32.69 million agreement to upgrade more than 2,000 body-worn cameras used by sheriff’s deputies, but officials say the price tag covers much more than the cameras themselves. The five-year agreement with Axon includes 2,086 body-worn cameras, along with unlimited cloud storage, supporting equipment and technology needed