MECCA, Calif. (KESQ)- Emergency crews are on scene of a train derailment in the Mecca/North Shore area near the Salton Sea. According to Cal Fire, the train derailed just after 5:00pm near Parkside Drive and Highway 111 and says at least 20 cars have derailed and a hazardous materials team is responding. None of the
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PALM SPRINGS, Cali. (KESQ) — Police apprehended a nude man who was possibly armed with a knife. The incident occurred in the area between S Sunrise and E Mesquite to E Ramon Rd. Stay with News Channel 3 for any developments on this case.
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PALM SPRINGS, Cali. (KESQ) — College of the Desert officials announced today that the structural framework has been completed for the Palm Springs campus. “This moment is far more than steel and structure, it’s about building opportunity,” College of the Desert President Val Martinez Garcia said in a statement. “The Palm Springs campus is designed
Continue Reading BANNING, Calif. (KESQ)- 58-year-old woman arrested after stabbing a man in Banning. Police say at 12:03 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the 1100 block of Oregon Trail, in the city of Banning, in response to reports of a stabbing in the area. There they found a man suffering from wounds from a knife attack. The victim was treated
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – “I believe them,” local farmworker advocate Amalia DeAztlan said, after hearing of sexual abuse allegations made against her late peer and civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez. Earlier this week, a New York Times investigation shared substantial evidence that Chavez sexually molested and groomed young girls during the height of his
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Emmanuel Andro, Palm Springs resident, said he was targeted twice by a drone while charging his electric vehicle in the early morning hours near DAP Health on the corner of Vista Chino and Sunrise Way. “Recently around 5 a.m. I was harassed by a drone who seemed to shoot a video
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Palm Springs has opened cooling centers early due to a rare March heat wave, with temperatures expected to remain above 100 degrees, and health officials warn that older adults are particularly at risk.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Charges have been filed in connection with a homicide in Desert Hot Springs. The Riverside County District Attorney’s office confirmed Aaron Espinoza, a 29-year-old from Desert Hot Springs, is facing a 2nd degree murder charge, among several others. It comes after Desert Hot Springs Police found 30-year-old Brianna Chavez,
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It is hot out there! Temperatures today have soared past 100°F, smashing the previous record for the day of 95°F. We are under a First Alert Weather Alert through Saturday as we track dangerous and record-breaking heat. We are also under an Extreme heat Warning from the National Weather Service. Most of the LA area
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Businesses that work outside are changing how they work as extreme heat continues. Landscapers now start work early in the morning or in the evening to avoid the hottest hours. They also take more breaks, drink more water, and wear protective clothing to stay safe. Some companies are even having
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – In the Coachella Valley, where temperatures exceed 110 degrees, staying cool requires both quick fixes and regular AC maintenance. If your air conditioning struggles or goes out, simple steps can help lower temperatures. Keeping blinds and curtains closed during the day can block significant heat, while applying cold cloths or ice
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Volunteer doctors and medical staff in the Coachella Valley are marking a milestone Tuesday night — a 500th street outreach bringing free medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness. Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine is behind the effort, which has been sending teams out weekly since 2017. Organizers said the program
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Thermal, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District Champions Parade will honor the Coachella Valley High School Girls Soccer Team this weekend. The Coachella Valley Unified School District, Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Riverside County Office of Education, the Coachella Valley Education Foundation and local partners are hosting a community parade and
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As Women’s History Month continues, a local leader is being recognized for her service and impact in the Coachella Valley. Amanda Augustine, chairwoman of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, is among this year’s Constellation Award nominees. Augustine says the recognition is meaningful, but not the reason she leads. “I feel grateful that people notice
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RIVERSIDE, Cali, (KESQ) – A Riverside County school psychologist was arrested and charged for child sex crimes following a three-month investigation. According to officials, Paul Ryan Coleman of Yucaipa, reached out to and exchanged hundreds of sexually explicit messages with an undercover investigator posing as a 13-year-old child. They allege after a three-month investigation, Coleman traveled from
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs police department and federal agencies are monitoring illegal drone flights they say are happening in Palm Springs controlled airspace. Police say they have contacted multiple pilots flying commercially and recreationally without the required documentation, and within controlled airspace without authorization. They warn that depending on where you are,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — An unusual stretch of hot temperatures in March is raising concerns among fire officials and residents across the Coachella Valley. Following a season of above-average rainfall, landscapes that are typically sparse have seen a surge in grasses and vegetation. While the greenery brought a vibrant start to the year, experts
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ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) A Palm Springs firefighter is being recognized for his role in responding to a high-risk explosion at a local fertility clinic, as part of this year’s Inland Empire Heroes Awards. Deputy Fire Chief Gregory Lyle is among 10 honorees selected by the American Red Cross for acts of courage and service across
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is bracing to feel summer heat in the middle of March. It comes as forecasters warned of temperatures in the ballpark of 20 to 30 degrees above seasonal averages, with records expected to be shattered as peak heat arrives on Thursday and Friday near 110° throughout the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- A woman’s death in Desert Hot Springs is now being called a homicide. Police say that 30-year old Brianna Chavez from Los Angeles was shot and killed on March 15th around 1:30 p.m. Her body was discovered in the area of Mission Creek Road and Worsley Road in Desert Hot
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