EL PASO, Texas (KESQ) – Travelers on board a flight to Palm Springs from Dallas on Wednesday had their trip diverted as the pilot made a landing in El Paso, Texas. A passenger of American Airlines flight 2709 sent video to News Channel 3, showing everyone from the flight sitting at the gate waiting for
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — China’s latest nature reserve is a rock in the middle of one of the world’s most contested waterways. On Wednesday, the Chinese government approved a proposal to establish a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, a hotly contested reef in the South China Sea, in an unprecedented
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Carolina Garcia CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – Un mensaje en el baño de hombres de CALEXICO HIGH SCHOOL generó que autoridades del distrito escolar informaran a la policía de Calexico para que se iniciara una investigación, la corporación determinó que este mensaje de “grafiti” era una amenaza no acreditable. Sin embargo, a través de un comunicado
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A realistic-looking BB gun found Wednesday morning near the entrance of the CV Link at Monroe Street in Indio prompted a response from law enforcement and sparked a broader conversation about public safety and the risks posed by imitation firearms. A photo submitted to News Channel 3 showed law enforcement officers
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The rich botanical history of Sunnylands is on full display in their new exhibit, ‘Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands.’ The new exhibit and catalog debuted this Wednesday to the public following their summer break and is a photographic gallery of the estate’s most iconic and storied trees. “The most exciting
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Indio is preparing to unveil a striking new 9/11 memorial on Thursday, featuring a 12-foot steel artifact from the World Trade Center. The city provided these artist renderings: A spokesperson for the city outlined the purpose of the new memorial: “The proposed design for the Indio 9/11 Memorial Project
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thursday marks 24 years since 9/11, and several valley cities will be honoring the lives lost, and our first responders. In Palm Springs, the Fire Department is inviting the community to its “Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.” The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday at Fire Station 2
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By Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — A gas truck explosion that generated a “shock wave” in Mexico City on Wednesday killed at least six people and left 90 injured, according to the city’s government. Those who were injured were taken to hospitals in the city, many in a a serious condition, Mexico City
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 40-year-old Cathedral City man accused of targeting vehicles whose owners were touring a popular outdoor art showcase in the Coachella Valley must stand trial for receiving stolen property, a judge ruled today, while dismissing multiple felony counts originally filed against the defendant. Steven Patrick Porter was arrested in April
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Several events around the Coachella Valley will remember and honor those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. All events will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 11. Palm Springs: Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. The Palm Springs Fire Department invites the community to
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WBBM, CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Bensenville, Illinois (CNN) — Federal agents raided vape retailers and distributors nationwide Wednesday, seizing over $86 million worth of illegal vapes the Justice Department says are targeted to children or members of the military. “The Department of Justice today is conducting a nationwide operation today to remove illicit vaping
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KSL, CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, has died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He was 31. As Trump remade the Republican Party, Kirk embodied the party’s newfound
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By Jeff Zeleny, Kristen Holmes, Fredreka Schouten, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk was a proud college dropout with a direct line to President Donald Trump like few others. A frequent visitor to the White House, Kirk was far more than a loyal fan and admirer of the president; he had a finger on
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By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Three female student athletes sued their Southern California school district and state Department of Education, claiming they suffered sex discrimination under Title IX and civil rights violations when the defendants allowed a transgender athlete to compete on their high school track and volleyball teams. The federal lawsuit, filed Tuesday
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police will host an open house for the department’s new downtown sub-station later this month. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at 230 Museum Drive, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. The event will feature light refreshments, guided station
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – “Mr. Palm Springs” Harold Matzner was peacefully laid to rest on Wednesday. Loved ones shared that a public Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 21 in the Palm Springs area. Further details will be released in the upcoming weeks. Statement sent to News Channel 3 “The family
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Tesla CEO Elon Musk just lost his title as the “world’s richest person.” The new No. 1? An AI tech star. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Shedding jobs President Donald Trump promised tariffs would revive
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Tesla CEO Elon Musk just lost his title as the “world’s richest person.” The new No. 1? An AI tech star. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Shedding jobs President Donald Trump promised tariffs would revive American
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By Max Saltman, Caitlin Danaher, Mitchell McCluskey, Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Qatar’s prime minister excoriated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an exclusive interview with CNN on Wednesday, calling Israel’s attempted assassination of Hamas leaders in Doha “barbaric.” “We were thinking that we are dealing with civilized people,” Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin
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Michelle Leal SAN LUIS, Ariz. (T3) – En San Luis, una tragedia sacudió a la comunidad luego de que un fuerte accidente vehicular cobrara la vida de un joven de 17 años y dejara a otros dos adolescentes lesionados. El incidente ocurrió la tarde del martes en la calle Los Álamos. De acuerdo con el
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