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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Palm Springs residents were encouraged to fill out an online survey being made available today to help identify key characteristics and values for the city’s next police chief following the retirement announcement of current Police Chief Andy Mills. “The city of Palm Springs is committed to a thoughtful, transparent selection process
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ANZA (CNS) – A brush fire that erupted today south of Highway 371 in Anza charred roughly 10 acres and prompted a closure of the highway as the flames expanded. The non-injury blaze was reported at 10:07 a.m. Thursday in the area of Burnt Valley and Kirby roads, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated produce is prompting some Coachella Valley shoppers to take a closer look at where their fruits and vegetables come from. While no local farms have been linked to the outbreak, News Channel 3 is speaking with Temalpakh Farm, where staff say they’ve noticed more
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As triple-digit temperatures continue across the Coachella Valley, many drivers are turning to window tinting to help keep their vehicles cooler and protect against the sun’s UV rays. California law regulates how dark window tint can be, particularly on front side windows. We also spoke with law enforcement about what
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Petty Officer 1st Class Leslie Powell, a native of Indio, is celebrating a decade of service in the U.S. Navy, crediting the resilience and values learned growing up in the Coachella Valley for helping shape a successful military career. A 2015 graduate of La Quinta High School, Powell joined the Navy seeking opportunities beyond the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs has launched a new GIS Maps & Data Portal, giving residents easier access to city information through interactive online maps. The new tool allows users to explore a wide range of city services and resources from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Residents can search for
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A packed room at the Mizell Center Wednesday night marked the beginning of what city leaders expect will be a broader community conversation about the future of Palm Springs’ mayoral position. Dozens of residents attended the city’s first public meeting to weigh in on whether Palm Springs should return to
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new bus during a special meeting on Wednesday. The city will purchase a 24-passenger bus with two wheelchair spaces that runs on ultra-low-emission diesel for $212,963.04. City officials said the bus is expected to arrive in 4 to 6 months as
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is set to see another round of extreme heat through the weekend and into next week. With temperatures above 110°F for an extended period and highs that could peak up to 118°F, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is forecasting added strain on its electrical grid. As local residents
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Coachella Valley is seeing monsoon moisture, and many people welcome the clouds and chance of rain, the extra moisture can also create ideal conditions for mosquitoes. Experts say even small amounts of standing water left behind after rain or watering can become breeding grounds, increasing the risk of mosquito bites
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Riverside County saw a nearly 20% increase in missing child reports in 2025, ranking second in California, amid legal proceedings regarding the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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Two of the figures leading the effort to recall Coachella City Council members Denise Delgado and Yadira Perez are now seeking elected office in the city. According to the City Clerk’s list of candidates who have filed intent to run in the 2026 election, Jesus Gonzalez has filed to run for mayor, while Vicente Zamora
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Qualified first responders will receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway during the month of August, officials said today. “The tramway is delighted to continue this annual tradition, in appreciation for the dedication and service of those who serve our communities,” Nancy Nichols, tramway general manager, said in
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Update (7/21/26 – 4:00 p.m.) Wildlife officials said the eagle’s condition remains critical. “Initial bloodwork indicates that the eagle is experiencing severe anemia and inflammation affecting the kidneys. We are still working to determine the underlying cause, and additional bloodwork and diagnostic test results are pending,” reads an update by the Ojai Raptor Center Tuesday
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were hospitalized today following a single- vehicle rollover crash on eastbound Interstate 10 in Mecca. The crash was reported shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday west of the Cactus City rest area, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said three people sustained injuries ranging from
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INDIO, Calif. (July 21, 2026) — Two people were arrested following a violent altercation at an apartment complex Tuesday night that left two victims injured, according to the Indio Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 8:53 p.m. to the Mountain View Cottages, located at 46299 Arabia Street, after receiving reports of a fight involving several
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INDIO (CNS) – A convicted felon accused of gunning down a 44-year-oldMecca man and wounding his friend pleaded not guilty today to first-degree murder and other charges. Adolfo Suarez Lopez, 50, of Indio was arrested earlier this month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying of Alberto Padron in June. Along with
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Desert Hot Springs, police confirmed. The crash was reported just after 10 p.m. at Palm Drive and Flora Avenue. Authorities have now confirmed the driver fled the scene following the crash. Investigators
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PALM DESERT, Calif. — The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed S. Terri Gomez as the next president of California State University, San Bernardino. Gomez, who currently serves as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, will assume the role on Aug. 3, 2026. A first-generation college graduate and
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UPDATE: Authorities have located Filemon Sanchez, who was reported missing early Wednesday morning in Palm Springs. Original article PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen early Wednesday morning in Palm Springs. Filemon Sanchez, a Hispanic man in his 90s, was last
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