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By Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A memo written by the Pentagon’s policy chief last month gives the Defense Department the option to divert certain weapons and equipment intended for Ukraine back into US stockpiles, according to four people who have read it — a dramatic shift that could see billions of dollars
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Some brutal and record-breaking temperatures were recorded in the Coachella Valley on Thursday. Palm Springs, Indio, Thermal, and Borrego Springs all broke—or tied—daytime high records, with Palm Springs hitting a scorching 119°. That officially tied the day as the hottest of 2025 so far. Tomorrow won’t be as brutal, but still dangerously hot—5-8° above average.
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Galilee Center helped families gear up for the school year with its annual Backpack Distribution Giveaway on Thursday at the center’s location in Mecca. Organizers said more than 900 backpacks were handed out. Each backpack includes age-appropriate items like notebooks, pencils, crayons, glue sticks and folders. Organizers said Bighorn Golf Club
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine or suffer severe economic punishment expires Friday, but it’s unclear how he plans to proceed amid new efforts toward a summit with Vladimir Putin and delicate trade negotiations with China. Trump promised earlier this week to apply
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A week has passed since the Robinson family lost nearly everything in a devastating house fire that broke out in La Quinta. News Channel 3 spoke exclusively with the father, Errin Robinson. He recounted the terrifying moment he learned about the fire. He immediately called his wife to make sure
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OASIS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three mosquito samples from the Oasis community tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis virus, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District said today. “Detections like this should serve as a reminder to wear insect repellent when outdoors,” Public Information Manager for the district Robert Gaona said. “Repellent with at least
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Valley doctors say they’re seeing an increase in patients with “Brain Fog.” Brain fog is a term used to describe a range of cognitive symptoms, including impaired concentration, memory lapses and mental fatigue. Doctors say it’s common after covid but can also be caused by stress or underlying conditions. Officials say
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Purple Heart Day honors the men and women of the Untied States Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed in combat. The Purple Heart was originally established in 1782 by General George Washington as the Badge of Military Merit, and is one of the oldest and most respected military decorations
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So far this year, 39 planes have gone down and crashed in the United States. But what happens when there is an emergency at your local airport? At every major airport, both firefighters and airport personnel are on standby if anything should happen. “Palm Springs fire provides 24/7 protection at the airport, ensuring that we
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PINYON PINES, Calif. (KESQ) — As firefighters enter day four of containment on the Rosa Fire, News Channel 3 is giving viewers an inside look at the command center housing, feeding and sustaining fire crews. The camp is set up near Lake Hemet where dozens of corresponding agencies have come together, including Riverside County Sheriffs,
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By Samantha Waldenberg, Kristen Holmes, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration ordered an increase of the federal law enforcement presence in Washington, DC, starting Thursday night, the White House said. “President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens. Starting tonight, there will be no safe harbor
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Charges have been dismissed against a man who was facing attempted kidnapping and other charges after a mother accused him of trying to grab her 2-year-old son from her at a Georgia Walmart, court records show. Mahendra Patel encountered 26-year-old Caroline Miller with her two children riding a motorized
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A felon accused of stealing an e-bicycle in Rancho Mirage and fleeing from sheriff’s deputies while armed was charged today with burglary and other offenses, while a Coachella woman was charged with conspiring with him. Ruben Murillo Galindo Jr. and Esther Cordova Montoya, both 42, were arrested last month following a
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A San Jacinto man was arrested on suspicion of dressing up as staff at a local hospital to steal medical supplies on three separate occasions. Deputies were called to Eisenhower Health on Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage on July 9 regarding a theft of medical equipment, according to the
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow immigration enforcement officials to continue what critics describe as “roving patrols” in Southern California that lower courts said likely violated the 4th Amendment. At issue were a series of incidents in which masked and heavily armed Immigration
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – As anticipated, the Trump administration today asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a court order barring federal agents from making immigration arrests via raids that a Los Angeles federal judge determined were carried out without probable cause. The emergency petition from the Justice Department comes after an appeals court denied
Continue ReadingBy Emily Scolnick, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Why do some people’s brains stay sharp into their 80s and beyond? An expert explains some fascinating discoveries after 25 years of analyzing “SuperAgers.” Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Buy green, not greenwashed Products like boxed
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By Danny Freeman, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A suspect is dead after he shot and killed his neighbor Thursday before wounding two responding Pennsylvania state troopers, including one who managed to commandeer a tractor trailer to protect drivers from gunfire on a state highway, officials said. The troopers, Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins, were
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – An outage left more than 10,000 customers without power for several hours during triple-digit heat in the Indian Wells area. According to Southern California Edison, the outage was first reported just before 9 a.m. Power was restored to most customers after 1 p.m. News Channel 3 received reports that Palm
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Carolina Garcia EL CENTRO, Calif. (T3) – Durante esta semana, se han reportado las más altas temperaturas de todo el verano, incluso esto generó que una alerta se emitiera no solo para los habitantes de Imperial, sino también para los residentes de Mexicali, ya que se podrían superar los 118 grados. El departamento de Salud
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