DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three graduates from the Desert Hot Springs High School class of 2025 just completed Marine Corps Boot Camp on Friday. Their Master Sergeant Terrance Simmons at DHSHS said it was by chance all three of them ended up in the same platoon for boot camp. Simmons said usually their
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UPDATE 10/22/2025 – 6:03 AM — All lanes are now open. THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — A traffic collision early Wednesday morning caused significant delays on the westbound I-10 near Cook Street. The collision was reported just before 4:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes near Acrisure Arena. All westbound traffic came to a complete stop,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) Â – 14-year-old Liam Cantu remains in critical condition after police say a drunk driver struck him and another boy earlier this month. Liam Cantu We first reported the crash last week. Liam’s friend survived with minor injuries. Since then, Cantu’s parents said he has been in a medically induced coma for
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio held its State of the City address Tuesday, revealing what’s in store for the city the next several years. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut hosted the event, which was at Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino, and spoke with Mayor Glenn Miller.
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Watch the service below: PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The community gathered to celebrate the life of philanthropist Harold Matzner was held Tuesday at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. The service featured tributes from family, friends and community leaders followed by a reception. List of speakers: • Carl Casazza , Vice President, Finance, CBA
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A proposed amendment to Cathedral City’s food truck pilot program is drawing criticism from local food vendors and small business advocates, who argue the new restrictions could stifle entrepreneurship and limit opportunities for working-class business owners. The proposed rule would prohibit food trucks from operating within 500 feet of any
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – One of the most popular pistol brands in the world will be much harder to purchase for California gun owners next year. Assembly Bill 1127, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 10th, will ban the sale of firearms that include a cruciform trigger bar. It’s a key
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It was the wrong kind of pizza party for a man arrested Tuesday in Desert Hot Springs. The Desert Hot Springs Police Department said they’ve been investigating a series of thefts, including one case where roughly 80 frozen pizzas were stolen. The suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officials said today that 600 free tickets will be given away to city residents and ACE Club members for singer Robin Thicke’s performance at this year’s International Balloon Festival. Thicke’s concert will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Community Amphitheater at 68526 Avenue Lalo Guerrero,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Frontier Airlines will halt operations at Palm Springs International Airport at the end of next month, citing market demand. Â Â “We are pausing our service at PSP at the end of next month in response to current market demand, but will continue to monitor conditions for opportunities to resume services.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Halloween-themed carnival is coming to Indio this weekend!      The Desert Recreation District is hosting the event at the Indio Community Center this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1 P.M. to 6 P.M.   The Indio Community Center is at 45-871 Clinton Street.   Entry to the event is $5
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities sought the public’s help in locating a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Coachella earlier this month. The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 on Grapefruit Boulevard south of 54th Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Rafael Espinosa. A man was found laying on the dirt
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional SWAT, also known as the Special Weapons and Tactics Team, is a group comprised of SWAT officers from the Indio, Palm Springs and Cathedral City Police Departments. “You never know what happens,” Sergeant Jason Lamb with PSPD said. “It’s good to have a team on standby that can respond
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved an ordinance intended to curb the use of synthetic pain-relieving products that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration may add to the nationwide list of controlled substances. Â Â The Riverside County Executive Office, following consultations with the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – Martha’s Village & Kitchen celebrated a major milestone Monday with the ribbon cutting of its expanded Child Development Center in Indio, a project that increases the nonprofit’s capacity to serve families struggling. The newly expanded center now accommodates 102 children, up from 55, with the addition of 3 classrooms, an infant
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RANCHO MIRAGE (KESQ) – A pursuit on a driver suspected of being under the influence ended in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Rancho Mirage. The driver was traveling at a high rate of speed and ran a red light where the crash occured, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride confirmed Monday that the postponement of its inaugural Pride Equality Walk was tied to Silvercrest Advertising, the key sponsor for the event. Originally set for Saturday, October 25th, the postponement is the latest outcome of the arrest of Silvercrest Advertising’s CEO, William Rodriguez. Greater Palm Springs Pride
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Walter Clark Legal Group has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Chad Bianco, the County of Riverside, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in federal court after a pretrial detainee was assaulted in jail. The lawsuit was filed in the Central District of California federal court. Attorneys Walter T. Clark and
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A young man accused of gunning down a 19-year-old man during a dispute in Moreno Valley pleaded not guilty today to murder and other charges. Jacob Nulen Necochea, also 19, of Banning, allegedly killed Angelo Leivas of Banning in August. In addition to murder, Necochea is charged with sentence-enhancing gunand great
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The restaurant scene in Palm Springs is experiencing both promising new beginnings and sobering realities, as rising costs and recent closures continue to challenge the industry. Hunny’s Restaurant and Bar, located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, has officially opened its doors. For owner Precious Dykstra, the moment is
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