JOSHUA TREE, Calif. — An Indio policeman with a troubled past accused of pulling a gun on a Bermuda Dunes woman to shut her up about a neighbor-on-neighbor dispute stemming from purported romantic liaisons and drugs was charged today with felony and misdemeanor counts. Salvador Cardenas, 30, of Joshua Tree, was arrested following an investigation
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 51-year-old Riverside County firefighter accused of sexually assaulting three women — including while he was on duty in Temecula — pleaded not guilty today to a dozen felony and misdemeanor offenses. David Renteria III of Placentia, in Orange County, was arrested in April following a sheriff’s department investigation initiated last
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Police continue to investigate a shooting that damaged a vehicle Friday evening in Mecca. The shooting was reported at around 6:10 p.m. near the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and 4th Street. “Upon arrival, deputies spoke to the reporting party, who described a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Grapefruit
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mark your calendars! The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced special dates for the 2026-27 season, including the home opener. The Firebirds’ home opener will take place on Friday, October 2. There was no word on who the opponent would be. Other dates include: Los Firebirds – Friday, October 30 Teddy Bear
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INDIO, Calif. — FIND Regional Food Bank announced that President and CEO Debbie Espinosa will step down on Aug. 28, 2026, after more than eight years leading the organization. She will become President and CEO of Harvesters, the Feeding America food bank serving 27 counties across Missouri and Kansas. Since joining FIND in 2018, Espinosa
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A dispute between a downtown Palm Springs restaurant owner and her landlord is drawing attention after a disagreement over a Pride poster displayed in the restaurant’s front window. Ashley Stein, co-owner of Saffron Restaurant and Lounge, says the property’s owners have repeatedly asked her to remove the poster since it
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cathedral City man who molested two boys has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, however, he was released on time served, as the case dates back over a decade. David Hadley Pio, 67, previously admitted two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old under a
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped today for the 22nd time in 23 days, decreasing 2.7 cents to $5.643, its lowest amount since March 20. The average price has dropped 42 cents over the past 23 days, including 2.1 cents Thursday, according
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Southern California Edison customers in Rancho Mirage experienced a power outage due to a damaged underground cable, and temporary generators were used to restore power to most customers within hours, though some residents complained about the noise and lack of communication from Edison.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Desert Regional Medical Center is celebrating 33 graduating physicians and many are choosing to stay in the Coachella Valley to continue caring for local patients. The graduates are being honored during the hospital’s 2026 Graduate Medical Education graduation ceremony at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The class includes physicians from
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents of the Verano neighborhood say blowing sand from a nearby undeveloped property is still a persistent concern, leaving them vulnerable to health troubles and property damage. News Channel 3 first reported on the issue last May, when Cathedral City officials said the sand was the responsibility of the developer, Northlight
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The fallout on the ongoing controversy over the data center in Coachella continues as councilmembers face a possible recall. Jesus Ahkin Gonzalez and Vicente Zamora, two critics of Coachella’s proposed data center, have now filed paperwork to start the process to recall Coachella City Council members Denise Delgado and Yadira Perez.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — Concerns are growing about what the county’s proposed budget could mean for residents living in Riverside County’s unincorporated communities. During budget discussions this week, Sheriff Chad Bianco warned county supervisors that without significantly more funding, his department could be forced to reduce staffing over the coming years — including cuts
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and locals are ready to kick off the highly anticipated tournament. For local businesses, like Hair of the Dog in Palm Springs, the World Cup is just another chance for them to connect with their community. Sara Monaghan, the general manager, said it’s
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Desert Library is launching its Summer Reading Program, open to readers of every age across the Coachella Valley. Inspired by the FIFA World Cup, the program encourages participants to “score a goal” by reading every day. Readers can set certain reading goals, track their progress, and earn different prizes throughout
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport will launch a new public art program and unveil its first installation early next week. The launch of “Art@PSP” will take place at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the airport’s baggage claim. Additionally, the airport will unveil the artwork, “Desert in Motion,” officials said. The
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Update 2:00 PM: The California Highway Patrol has reopened all lanes Northbound lanes of State Route 86 were closed in Coachella at 50th Avenue Thursday morning after a crash involving two big rig semi trucks and another vehicle. The collisions were reported at around 4:00am, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board Director Greg Rodriguez has resigned from his role effective immediately today to apply for the CEO position left vacant after former CEO Chris Christensen was terminated last month. “It has truly been a pleasure to serve alongside my fellow board members and to have
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Police conducted an operation on retail businesses suspected of selling illicit flavored tobacco products and illicit cannabis. The operation was conducted on Monday, police announced. “Cathedral City Police Officers partnered with Agents from the California Department of Tax Fee Administration (CDTFA) to conduct a series of inspections for evidence of illicit
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Council members approved a $4 million land purchase Wednesday that will pave the way for a new Fire Station No. 1 in downtown Palm Springs. The proposed agreement allows the city to acquire approximately 0.95 acres at the southwest corner of Andreas Road and North Indian Canyon
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