INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — More than 1,200 customers in Indian Wells are without power as Southern California Edison crews respond to an unexpected outage. The outage was first reported at approximately 7:23 a.m. Friday morning, with a total of 1,294 customers impacted, according to the utility company. According to the SCE website, a field investigator
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local LGBTQ+ and civil rights organizations are gathering Thursday night in Palm Springs to discuss Executive Order 14168 and what they call a rise in transphobia across California and the nation. The order titled, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” was issued
Continue Reading
ANZA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people are being treated for injuries after a head-on crash on Highway 74 south of Lake Hemet, near Anza on Thursday. CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire CAL FIRE reports two vehicles were involved, and one of the injured was trapped in a vehicle. Firefighters responding to the scene were able to
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Sands Unified School District is making sure all positions are filled for the school year. On Thursday, the DSUSD hosted a Career Fair at the District office in La Quinta. Open positions included substitute teachers, paraeducators, and bus drivers. Some staff members were on hand to answer questions and
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) From streamlining clinical trials to pinning down new candidates for drugs in record time, artificial intelligence is fast rewriting the pharmaceutical industry playbook. To get a better sense of what’s going on behind the scenes, News Channel 3 sat down with Christian Olsen, Strategy VP of Dotmatics, a worldwide research software
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Federal cuts to SNAP under the Senate reconciliation bill could increase traffic to local food banks as more Valley residents lose access to affordable groceries, officials say. The Congressional Budget Office projects over $186 billion could be cut in SNAP benefits over the next decade. It’s a nearly 20% cut that
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The California Highway Patrol Indio Office, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host a Child Passenger Seat Safety event on Saturday, July 26. The event will take place at La Quinta Fire Station 32, located at 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS (CNS) -The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will offer free admission throughout August to members of select law enforcement agencies. The appreciation program runs from Aug. 1-31 at 1 Tram Way and is available to active members of law enforcement, including police officers, firefighters, California Highway Patrol officers, FBI agents and others, officials said.
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tahquitz Creek tails are set to get major landscaping upgrades with hundreds of trees, plans and more. The Palm Springs City Council approved plans for $690,000 in upgrades, a project that’s been in the works since the master plan was approved in 2010. The fresh landscape will be planted along
Continue Reading
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– A Cathedral City man was arrested on suspicion of stealing and using fraudulent checks from his former 90-year-old employer. The Cathedral City man, 31, was arrested and booked in connection to first-degree burglary, embezzlement of more than $400, check fraud and committing a felony while out on bail for a prior
Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ)– Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduces a new “Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act,” called the BOWOW Act, protecting animals used by federal law enforcement agencies. The BOWOW Act would make the assault of an animal used by federal law enforcement a deportable offense under Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration
Continue Reading
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ)– Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) is set to announce new legislation that will expand a pathway to lawful permanent residency for millions of long-term U.S. residents Friday July 25. The new piece of legislation is being announced in the wake of expansive immigration enforcements from the Trump administration in California and across
Continue Reading
Rancho Mirage, Calif. (KESQ)—The Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is back for the 2025 season, kicking off today with cool treats, great eats, and a chance to give back to the community. Hosted annually by the City of Rancho Mirage, Taste of Summer is more than just a celebration of food. The food-focused initiative helps support local non-profits and independent restaurants during the slower
Continue Reading
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at the age of 71, according to World Wrestling Entertainment. Bollea is widely recognized as the biggest wrestling star of all time and helped WWE become the behemoth that it is today. In the 1980s and 1990s,
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is rapidly growing in popularity across the country, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) helping bring the sport into the mainstream. According to Gitnux, MMA training enrollments jumped 25% in 2022 alone. The growth of the sport can been seen right here in the Valley. MMA
Continue Reading
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. (KESQ) – Assemblymember Greg Wallis visited Desert Recreation District sites on Wednesday to thank and recognize local outdoor crewmembers who serve the community. Over waters and frozen treats, Wallis gathered with Desert Recreation outdoor staff workers at two sites in Cathedral City to personally recognize and thank them for their service and
Continue Reading
UPDATE 7/24/2025 – The California Highway Patrol reports that Jeri Chamberlin, the subject of the Silver Alert issued on Wednesday, has been located. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 67-year-old Jeri Chamberlin. She was last seen on Wednesday, July
Continue Reading
UPDATE 7/25/25 9:05 A.M.- CAL FIRE reports that the “Mitchell” brush fire near Anza remains at 51 acres and is now 90 percent contained. UPDATE 7/23/25 7:47 P.M. – CAL FIRE reports that the “Mitchell” brush fire near Anza remains at 51 acres and is now 70 percent contained. All evacuation orders have been lifted.
Continue Reading
HEMET, Calif. (KESQ)– A man was arrested by the Hemet Police Department for impersonating a motorcycle police officer. According to the Facebook post, the rider was found wearing a uniform closely resembling a local law enforcement agency, along with a duty belt and what appeared to be a Glock-style pistol. For officer safety, the man
Continue Reading RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Whether you’re a foodie eager to explore new flavors or simply looking for great deals while supporting the community, the Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage has something for everyone. It’s a great way to experience the best of Rancho Mirage, all while making a meaningful impact. This annual community-wide tradition
Continue Reading