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City of Coachella applying for $35M state grant to improve transportation and affordable housing

July 5, 2022 7:05 PM KESQ News Team

The city of Coachella is applying for a $35 million state grant to help improve its transportation and affordable housing. The grant is through the state’s transformative climate communities program. City officials said they would like to spend the money on their action plan called “Coachella Prospera.” It would include new affordable housing, Tree Planting Projects, and the creation of

CAL FIRE crews pay tribute to firefighter killed 9 years ago on Monterey on-ramp

July 5, 2022 3:56 PM Jesus Reyes

Colleagues paid tribute to a firefighter killed by a vehicle nine years ago in Thousand Palms. Fire Apparatus Engineer Christopher Douglas, 41, was killed on July 5, 2013, when he was struck by a vehicle on the I-10 on-ramp at Monterey Avenue as he was getting ready to respond to an incident Before his death,

La Quinta city council vote to continue hearing on surf park proposal to September

July 4, 2022 4:02 PM Jesus Reyes, Crystal Jimenez

UPDATE 7/5/22: The city council voted to continue the public hearing on the surf park project to Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. Original Report 7/4/22: Correction: An earlier version of this article stated that the July 5th meeting had been postponed. This was inaccurate. The public meeting will still be happening on Tuesday, July

Liquid meth found hidden in gas tank of truck at Highway 86 checkpoint

July 5, 2022 4:34 PM Jesus Reyes

A 55-year-old man was arrested after Border Patrol agents allegedly found liquid meth hidden in the gas tank of his truck. The arrest happened after the man pulled up to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint Friday morning. The agency said that at around 5:20 a.m., the man pulled up to the checkpoint in a 2003

1,800 lbs of illegal fireworks in the Coachella Valley seized during month-long operation

July 5, 2022 2:23 PM Jesus Reyes

A law enforcement operation led to the seizure of approximately 1,800 pounds of illegal fireworks and an illegally carried handgun in the Coachella Valley. The operation spanned throughout the month of June leading up to the Fourth of July. Members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley

Suspected DUI driver in deadly Palm Springs crash released from the hospital, booked into jail

July 5, 2022 2:13 PM Jesus Reyes, City News Service

A 34-year-old man accused of driving drunk and causing a deadly crash in Palm Springs over the weekend has been released from the hospital and booked into jail. Authorities said the man, a Whitewater resident, was treated for minor injuries following the crash. He was released from jail Sunday and booked into the John Benoit

Desert Hot Springs man rescued from Joshua Tree National Park hiking trail

July 5, 2022 7:49 AM Jeff Stahl

A Desert Hot Springs man was recovering Tuesday following a heat-related emergency on a Joshua Tree National Park hiking trail. Gregory Nawrocki, 57, was hoisted off the Boy Scout Trail Monday, according to a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. Nawrocki reportedly hiked several miles north of the trailhead parking lot, but suffered a

Locals celebrate 4th of July with baseball, BBQ and fireworks in Palm Springs

July 4, 2022 7:27 PM Samantha Lomibao

Locals and visitors gathered across the Valley to celebrate the 4th of July. In Palm Springs, people gathered in Sunrise Park to picnic and barbecue for the holiday. “Just being with family and friends is my favorite part about it,” said resident Sam Estrange. While the barbecue was on the grill, people came together to

Whitewater residents frustrated with frequent planned power outages

July 4, 2022 5:57 PM Miyoshi Price

Some people living in Whitewater called our newsroom with concerns that they will have five planned power outages during the hot month of July. Brandy Buchanan has lived in Whitewater for three years. He’s frustrated by summertime outages and what they are doing to his family. Buchanan says “And it’s been hard here I have

Celebrating Independence Day in Coachella Valley: Fourth of July events and celebrations

June 27, 2022 10:32 AM Jesus Reyes, Crystal Jimenez, Miyoshi Price

Independence Day is almost here! Below is a list of Fourth of July celebrations in the desert, some taking place on the day, while others are a little earlier. Palm Springs – Fireworks show on Monday, July 4 at Palm Springs StadiumAfter a two-year hiatus and much debate, the fireworks show in Palm Springs is

Person detained after overnight fire forced out 5 people from Desert Hot Springs duplex

July 4, 2022 5:54 AM Jeff Stahl, Marian Bouchot

Desert Hot Springs Police have confirmed to News Channel 3 that a 29-year-old was detained at the scene of an overnight duplex fire early Monday morning. The fire was reported at the single-story building at 2:35 a.m. on the 66400 block of Desert View Avenue near Palm Drive. Timothy Bingham of the Riverside County Fire Department

Pets and July 4: Owners and experts share best tips to keep furry friends safe

July 3, 2022 4:25 PM Bianca Ventura, CNN Newsource

We know the Fourth of July is a holiday the whole family can enjoy, but it may not be the most ‘pet friendly.’ Animal Shelters throughout the nation see a large intake of runaway pets on the Fourth of July because fireworks tend to startle them. Scott Deemer, with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter shares,

Palm Desert road closures for the Fourth of July event

July 4, 2022 5:55 AM Crystal Jimenez

The City of Palm Desert will have road closures for the Palm Desert Independence Day Celebration on Monday. The following road closures will be in effect for the event: San Pablo Avenue between the College of the Desert roundabout and Magnesia Falls Drive is closed to cars, bikes, and pedestrians.San Pablo Avenue between Fred Waring

Palm Springs drone show postponed

July 2, 2022 9:09 PM Tiffany Goodman

The city of Palm Springs has announced the postponement of tonight’s show due to the high winds. The drones scheduled to fly 400 feet above ground level can not fly in winds above 13 miles per hour. The drone show has been rescheduled for September 2022.

Local resident celebrates 100th birthday

July 3, 2022 2:03 PM Marian Bouchot

One local resident is ringing in his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Longtime Coachella Valley resident Mel barton is not asking for much for his 100th birthday. “I just want to be happy. And just take life easy, that’s all,” said Barton. Barton’s official birthday is on July 5 but celebrated the amazing milestone Sunday

Gene Autry Trail and East Vista Chino Reopened

July 2, 2022 2:58 PM Lexi Mersola

Gene Autry Trail and East Vista Chino are back open after Palm Springs Police had it closed temporarily due to high wind blowing sand. Drivers are now able to drive through the area as weather calms down. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on when these roads will reopen. Get the News Channel

Firefighters contain vegetation fire in Thermal

July 2, 2022 3:57 PM KESQ News Team

Firefighters responded to the scene of a vegetation fire burning in Thermal this afternoon. According to CalFire, the flames broke out just after 3:00 p.m. on Avenue 69 and Pierce Avenue. Officials said the fire is estimated to be 4 acres as of around 5:00 p.m. Firefighters contained the fire just before 7:30 p.m. Get

Fourth of July weekend festivities throughout the Coachella Valley

July 2, 2022 8:33 PM Bianca Ventura

Fourth of July Weekend is in full swing throughout the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs has events planned all throughout the weekend, leading up to the Fourth of July. The city originally planned a concert followed by a drone show in Downtown Park, but due to high winds the drone was postponed until September. People in

Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you more this year, what you can do to save

July 2, 2022 9:44 AM Marian Bouchot

Fireworks aren’t the only thing blowing up this weekend. Food prices are sky high as many people get ready for their holiday weekend cookouts and BBQs. Valley resident George Wilhelm’s Fourth of July cookout will be looking a little different this year because of it. “We really wanted to host the party and so you

“It’s just time to keep moving forward”: Activists hold abortion rights rally in Palm Desert

July 1, 2022 4:14 PM Samantha Lomibao

The fight for abortion rights continues in the valley. Marching down San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, pro-choice activists wanted their message to be heard. “I just think it’s kind of ridiculous so I really wanna fight against that. The odds are already against us and it’s like, what else can we do so it’s

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