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MECCA (CNS) – A hiker was suffering from an unspecified medical emergency at a trail today in Mecca, prompting a rescue off the trail. The “inaccessible rescue” call was reported about 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Box Canyon Road and Painted Canyon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency stated that crews made
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Petty Officer 1st Class Leslie Powell, a native of Indio, is celebrating a decade of service in the U.S. Navy, crediting the resilience and values learned growing up in the Coachella Valley for helping shape a successful military career. A 2015 graduate of La Quinta High School, Powell joined the Navy seeking opportunities beyond the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs has launched a new GIS Maps & Data Portal, giving residents easier access to city information through interactive online maps. The new tool allows users to explore a wide range of city services and resources from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Residents can search for
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A packed room at the Mizell Center Wednesday night marked the beginning of what city leaders expect will be a broader community conversation about the future of Palm Springs’ mayoral position. Dozens of residents attended the city’s first public meeting to weigh in on whether Palm Springs should return to
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new bus during a special meeting on Wednesday. The city will purchase a 24-passenger bus with two wheelchair spaces that runs on ultra-low-emission diesel for $212,963.04. City officials said the bus is expected to arrive in 4 to 6 months as
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is set to see another round of extreme heat through the weekend and into next week. With temperatures above 110°F for an extended period and highs that could peak up to 118°F, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is forecasting added strain on its electrical grid. As local residents
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Coachella Valley is seeing monsoon moisture, and many people welcome the clouds and chance of rain, the extra moisture can also create ideal conditions for mosquitoes. Experts say even small amounts of standing water left behind after rain or watering can become breeding grounds, increasing the risk of mosquito bites
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Riverside County saw a nearly 20% increase in missing child reports in 2025, ranking second in California, amid legal proceedings regarding the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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Editor’s Note: News Channel 3 has updated the article to provide additional context on the 1993 case involving former City of Coachella Mayor, Jesus R. Gonzalez. Two of the figures leading the effort to recall Coachella City Council members Denise Delgado and Yadira Perez are now seeking elected office in the city. According to the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Qualified first responders will receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway during the month of August, officials said today. “The tramway is delighted to continue this annual tradition, in appreciation for the dedication and service of those who serve our communities,” Nancy Nichols, tramway general manager, said in
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Update (7/21/26 – 4:00 p.m.) Wildlife officials said the eagle’s condition remains critical. “Initial bloodwork indicates that the eagle is experiencing severe anemia and inflammation affecting the kidneys. We are still working to determine the underlying cause, and additional bloodwork and diagnostic test results are pending,” reads an update by the Ojai Raptor Center Tuesday
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were hospitalized today following a single- vehicle rollover crash on eastbound Interstate 10 in Mecca. The crash was reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday west of the Cactus City rest area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said three people sustained injuries ranging from
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INDIO, Calif. (July 21, 2026) — Two people were arrested following a violent altercation at an apartment complex Tuesday night that left two victims injured, according to the Indio Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 8:53 p.m. to the Mountain View Cottages, located at 46299 Arabia Street, after receiving reports of a fight involving several
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INDIO (CNS) – A convicted felon accused of gunning down a 44-year-oldMecca man and wounding his friend pleaded not guilty today to first-degree murder and other charges. Adolfo Suarez Lopez, 50, of Indio was arrested earlier this month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying of Alberto Padron in June. Along with
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PALM DESERT, Calif. — The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed S. Terri Gomez as the next president of California State University, San Bernardino. Gomez, who currently serves as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, will assume the role on Aug. 3, 2026. A first-generation college graduate and
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UPDATE: Authorities have located Filemon Sanchez, who was reported missing early Wednesday morning in Palm Springs. Original article PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen early Wednesday morning in Palm Springs. Filemon Sanchez, a Hispanic man in his 90s, was last
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is asking the community for help after running low on essential supplies used to care for animals every day. Shelter officials say they are in need of bath towels and flat sheets of all sizes. Associate Executive Director Jack Hagerman says the shelter goes through
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COACHELLA, CALIF. (KESQ)- U.S. Department of Homeland Security is rescinding the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations (“2022 Final Rule”). The Public Charge Rule is used to decide whether someone is likely to depend mainly on government assistance. If immigration officers determine that an applicant is likely to become a public charge, they can
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures continue to climb across the Coachella Valley, many residents are finding it harder to get a good night’s sleep. Health experts say hot weather can make it more difficult for the body to cool down, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Poor sleep over time
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Direct flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Sonoma County Wine Country are set to return starting September 10. The flight between PSP and STS is run through Alaska Airlines and is set to launch early September, six weeks earlier than previously run. The early start date reflects the success
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