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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Major concerns were expressed tonight from local doctors about potential Medi-Cal cuts and threats to healthcare access. Congressman Raul Ruiz met behind closed doors with every major healthcare provider in Riverside County in Indio to hear their concerns. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle spoke exclusively with Ruiz about these issues, as

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The dining and fundraising event “Dining Out For Life” is returning to the Coachella Valley in April. In its 21st year, the nationwide event raises money to support those living with or affected by HIV and AIDS. On Thursday, April 24th, participating restaurants, bars, and cafes across the Coachella Valley

The Palm Springs Police Department released its crime data for last year, and the new report showed an overall decline in crime. Although overall crime was lower, the report did show a rise in violent crimes. The rise in violent crimes, included sex offenses, assaults, and homicides. According to the PSPD, all of the murder

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit in San Bernardino county on Monday resulted in the death of an officer and injury of a bystander, a reminder of how dangerous high-speed pursuits can be. Nearly 12,000 police pursuits were reported in California in 2022, according to the most recent data available. More than 400 bystanders were injured because of those chases.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – FIND Food Bank held its annual Guardians Breakfast on Monday to celebrate achievements over the last year, as well as to recognize the contributions of some stakeholders and donors. FIND Food Bank celebrated two “Hunger Heroes” at this year’s event. The award is presented to an individual and an organization

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Time Saver traffic alert in the City of Indio this week – The city is working on resurfacing streets to improve safety and driving conditions. Traffic will be down to one lane in work zones, and there may be some delays. Work on Avenue 41 was being done on Monday.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – The White House is creating confusion about recently protected public lands, including the Chuckwalla National Monument. The L.A. Times reports that questions about protected public lands arose on Saturday, March 15, when the White House dropped the reference to the national monuments in the Fact Sheet dated March 14, 2025. The

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– With the rise of celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day, also comes a very sobering statistic: between 2018 and 2022, 290 people were killed in alcohol impaired crashes during the holiday weekend. According to the NHTSA, during those years, one person was killed in an alcohol related crash every 45 minutes.With that

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s becoming more expensive to own a business. According to the latest retail submarket report from Riverside County, rents for retail space in the Coachella Valley are rising. However, rent growth is decelerating. In 2022, market asking rent growth was at 5.6 percent. The second quarter of 2024 saw growth

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control released on Monday the results of 167 citations issued in its latest “shoulder tap” operation. The Department teamed up with 62 law enforcement agencies throughout the state on Saturday as part of that effort. Minors supervised by law enforcement stood outside stores that sell