PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic is looking to expand, support, and also financially boost music programs in schools across the valley. The organization just created the position of education and events coordinator. Alyssa Burno will be the conduit to music teachers and students alike. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut
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CNN By Allegra Goodwin, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Thomas Bordeaux, CNN (CNN) — Missile debris that Iranian officials claim was recovered from the deadly strikes which hit an elementary school in southern Iran on February 28 appears to be from an American Tomahawk cruise missile, according to CNN analysis. Four photographs of the fragments were shared on
Continue ReadingBy Allegra Goodwin, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Thomas Bordeaux, CNN (CNN) — Missile debris that Iranian officials claim was recovered from the deadly strikes which hit an elementary school in southern Iran on February 28 appears to be from an American Tomahawk cruise missile, according to CNN analysis. Four photographs of the fragments were shared on Telegram
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Florida woman who allegedly opened fire with a rifle on singer Rihanna’s home in the Beverly Crest area of Los Angeles was charged today with attempted murder and multiple firearms related offenses. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was charged with one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) is speaking with News Channel 3 about the long-planned Indian Canyon Drive bridge project in Palm Springs, highlighting its importance to regional transportation, current funding status, and anticipated timeline. The project would construct a bridge in the northern section of Indian Canyon Drive
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – More than three dozen children who went missing in recent years were located during a law enforcement sweep in Riverside County, state officials said today. In a joint statement released by the governor’s office and the California Department of Justice, authorities said 37 youths were found during Operation Safe Return. There
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ANAHEIM (CNS) – Seven Disneyland employees were sickened following a mix-up with chemicals brewed up in a backstage area of the theme park this afternoon. First responders were dispatched at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to the Star Tours attraction in Tomorrowland to care for the employees, who experienced minor injuries ranging from dizziness to
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Update 3/10/26 The coroner identified the pedestrian as Shannon Daly, 66, of Millcreek, California. Original Report 3/3/26 PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Palm Desert. The crash was reported at around 7:40 a.m. in the area of Portola Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive. According
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – San Diego County today filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration after federal officials last month blocked a public health inspection of the Otay Mesa Immigrant Detention Center. The suit was filed against the Department of Homeland Security, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, and private prison company CoreCivic after county
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – College students were encouraged today to apply for an internship program at the Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage that offers paid work and academic credit as a tour guide for the 2026-27 season. “Tour guides are responsible for advancing the educational mission of the Annenberg Foundation Trust at
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Goldenvoice, the organizer behind the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals announced a new festival today that will feature a lineup of electronic music artists, slated for later this year in Indio. Head Trip is a two-day festival that will take place Oct. 10-11 at the Empire Polo Club, the same venue
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — If you think President Donald Trump’s designs for the paint job on the new aircraft that will serve as Air Force One look familiar, you are not alone. Last month, the Air Force confirmed the 747-800s currently being modified will wear a red, white, gold and dark blue
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By Natasha Bertrand (CNN) — Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy chokepoint that carries about one-fifth of all crude oil, according to two people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue. The mining is not extensive yet, with a few dozen having been laid in
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s women’s history month and News Channel 3 is spotlighting Coachella Valley women who’ve made a difference in the community every Tuesday. This week, we’re highlighting working moms. For Veronica Lopez, a senior loan officer with Secure Choice Lending, helping families buy homes is more than a career. “I really feel like
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Agentes del sheriff ordenaron el cierre de la escuela Saul Martínez en Mecca después de recibir un reporte sobre una posible amenaza ayer a la 1 de la tarde. Por precaución, las autoridades pusieron el plantel en alerta mientras realizaban una investigación. Durante una hora estudiantes y personal permanecieron dentro de sus salones de clases.
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By Max Saltman, Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Police in Toronto are investigating a “national security incident” after shots were fired at the US consulate early Tuesday, leaving damage to the building but no injuries. Police said a witness flagged a constable down to report gunshots at the consulate around 5:29 a.m., roughly an hour
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By Gloria Pazmino, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — A device found in the area around Carl Shurz Park in upper Manhattan, near Gracie Mansion, has been determined to be non-threatening, the New York Police Department said. A New York City Parks Department worker flagged the item earlier on Tuesday, a law enforcement official briefed on
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil into the Persian Gulf. 2. April 20, 2010 – An explosion occurs on board the BP-contracted Transocean
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of astronaut James Lovell. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1928 Death date: August 7, 2025 Birth place: Cleveland, Ohio Birth name: James Arthur Lovell Jr. Father: James Lovell Sr. Mother: Blanche Lovell Marriage: Marilyn (Gerlach) Lovell (1952-August 27, 2023, her death) Children: Jeffrey, Susan,
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By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump, pushing back at the suggestion that the US was responsible for a deadly strike on an elementary school in Iran, claimed at a press conference Monday that Iran has Tomahawk cruise missiles. But Trump’s claim was immediately rejected by arms experts. There has never been an
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