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PALM DESERT – State Senator John Benoit is back in the Desert Thursday after being named Wednesday to fill the position left by the late Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson. Governor Schwarzenegger appointed Benoit to replace Wilson who died late August. Benoit discovered he was picked while flying his own personal airplane. “I was at

INDIO – Two freeway lanes remain closed this morning in Indio Interstate 10 just west of Jefferson Street. That’s where a big rig semi rolled over early this morning in the westbound lanes. It was carrying 76,000 pounds of watermelons and lemons. Much of it’s load was spilled onto the roadway. No word on a

DESERT HOT SPRINGS – The winners ofthis city’scouncil race celebrated until just before midnight, Tuesday. The voters ofDesert Hot Springshad spoken, and their choices made one clear statement: they like the way this city has been going these past two years and they want the same team to lead them. When asked what her election

Cesar Rodriguez covers news and sports for News Channel 3 HD and Telemundo 15. Cesar gets his passion for news and sports from his father whotaught himthe importance of international awareness and showing your team pride. Cesar has more than three years experience of news reporting. He was a finalist for ESPN Deportes: “El Reportero”

Elyse Miller is theeducation reporter for News Channel 3 HD. She covers everythingschool-related. She works hard raising awareness about issues affecting our children. When there is something parents need to know about their children’s education, Elyse will have it covered. The California Teacher’s Association honored Elyse in 2009for her commitment and dedication to education. She

Marc anchors News Channel 3 HD in the Morning weekends at 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM. He also covers the Coachella Valley as a reporter. Marc comes to KESQ-TV from KNBC-TV in Los Angeles where he worked as a sports producer. He is no stranger to the desert, Marc is the formerSports Director at KMIR-TV.

Dave began working for the First Alert Weather team in 2003. Usually on the mornings, giving viewers their first look at what kind of weather day it will be. While there are many periods of constant weather, dry hot summers, mild winter days, desert weather can change — fast!Flash flooding, high winds, winter stormsand the

Mike Daniels is areporter for News Channel 3 HD at 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Mike returned to the desert in 2009 after spending two years at KJCT-TV in Grand Junction, Colorado. His passion for news started at young age. Ever since then, hededicated his life to journalism. In 2006, Mike graduated from the Walter

Rodney is the crime reporter News Channel 3 H-D. Making a difference, that’s why Rodney loves being a journalist.He begin his career in Provo, Utah as a student journalist. He first worked at KBYU-FM as a reporter and anchor. During his time at the station, he created a documentary on the changing landscape of newspaper

Jason Sloss anchors News Channel 3 HD at 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM and11:00 PM on the weekends. He also covers local stories as a reporter during the week. Before arriving in the Coachella Valley, Jason worked as a sportscaster at KIFI-TV in Idaho Falls, Idaho,KSTU-TV in Salt Lake City, Utahand KBCI-TV in Boise, Idaho, where

You can watch Jeff every weekday morning on News Channel 3 HD in the Morning and News Channel 3 HD at Noon. He has been an anchor and reporter with KESQ-TV since June, 2000. Jeff is originally from Camarillo, California. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1991. Since then, his adventures in

Emilie is up bright and early every weekday morning to anchorNews Channel 3 HD in the Morningfrom 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM. She also anchors News Channel 3 HD at Noon with Jeff Stahl. Emilie is excited to be back in sunny Southern California after four winters away!Before coming to KESQ, Emilie worked in Lansing,

Ashley was born and raised inIndianapolis, Indiana, a place known for its exciting weather. Growing upshe became fascinated withthunderstorms, blizzards and tornadoes. Her fascination withsevere weather took her to Indiana’s Ball State University where she studied Meteorology and Communications. While in college, she received a job offer at Radio One Indianapolis where she became a

Karen Devine is an award winning journalist who brings more than 17 years of local news experience to News Channel 3 HD. Covering the stories most important to our local viewers, Karen has a long history of getting the big interviews and reporting the facts in a personable style that resonate with our viewers. The

John White anchors News Channel 3 HD weeknights at 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM and 11:00 PM on KESQ-TV and News Channel 3 HD at 5:30 on KDFX-TV. John is one of the most experienced journalists in the desert. His first local reporting job was at KNWZ-AM in 1991. In 1995, John joined KESQ-TV.

Nathan is an Emmy Award winning newsreporter for News Channel 3 HD. He’sinvestigated cold case murders, corruptionand thethe Church of Scientology.Nathan won the 2008 Emmy Award for InvestigativeReporting on the “Octopus Murders.” Nathan’s journalism philosophy is to “speak truth to power,” believing it is a reporter’s responsibility to keep local politicians and law enforcement accountable

You can watch Tamara weeknights onNews Channel 3 HDat 6:30 PM on KESQ-TV and on News Channel 3 HD at 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM on KDFX-TV. In 2009, Tamara received her first Emmy Award for Team Coverage ofwinter weather. Her on-air career started at KTWO-TV in Casper, Wyoming, where she produced and anchored “Good

Chris is a “Colorado Boy”, who feels most at home snowboarding and fly-fishing at his childhood home in the Rocky Mountains, but now that he lives here, he enjoys playing tennis, working on his golf game and swimming year round. Chris comes to the Desert Valley from Grand Junction, Colorado, where he was Sports Director

SACRAMENTO – You might start seeing a little less money on your next paycheck. Starting this week, the State of California will be withholding 10% more from your paychecksindefinitely. It’s part of the budget deal Governor Schwarzenegger and lawmakers reachedto solve the state’s budget crisis. It’s not a tax increase. You’ll get the money back