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Friends of the Desert Mountains awarded funding for its youth outdoor education program

August 1, 2022 6:20 PM Tatum Larsen

Friends of the Desert Mountains was recently awarded the Environmental Connections por Vida grant during the Anderson Children’s Foundation’s annual grant awards distribution. The $10,000 grant will go towards funding Friends of the Desert Mountains’ youth education program. The Anderson Children’s Foundation provides funding to charities, nonprofits, churches and schools in the local area. The

Staffing concerns as new school year approaches

August 1, 2022 6:00 AM Jennifer Franco

Children in communities throughout the Coachella Valley are preparing to start the 2022-2023 school year. However, schools in all three districts are still struggling to find enough teachers and other support personnel. Local Control and Accountability Plans released by DSUSD, PSUSD, CVUSD show an ongoing staff shortage is making it hard to fill all open

Two deer rescued from nearly drowning in Coachella Canal

August 1, 2022 4:48 PM Jesus Reyes

Two deer seen drowning in the Indio portion of the Coachella Canal were rescued by first responders. Monday shortly before 4 p.m., a passerby called Indio Police to report that they found two young deer in the Coachella Canal near Avenue 42 west of Golf Center Parkway in Indio. Officers arrived and found the two

Vehicle reported stolen in Los Angeles found in Desert Hot Springs

August 1, 2022 4:10 PM Jesus Reyes

Desert Hot Springs police officers located a vehicle that was reported stolen in Los Angeles. According to DHSPD, day shift patrol officers spotted the vehicle being driven around the city. The driver pulled into the parking lot of the Chase Bank / Carl’s Jr over on Hacienda Avenue and Palm Drive. Officers made contact with

Biden hopes al-Qaida strike brings comfort to 9/11 victims

August 1, 2022 2:54 PM Associated Press

Happening Now: President Biden addresses the nation on a successful counterterrorism operation. https://t.co/JiYnzn5TUj— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 1, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden expressed hope Monday that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on

Man accused in series of burglaries in downtown Palm Springs charged

August 1, 2022 1:27 PM City News Service, Jesus Reyes

A 46-year-old man accused of committing several burglaries at Palm Springs businesses was charged with various felony. As we’ve previously reported, over the past month, break-ins were reported at Santorini off East Vista Chino, Manhattan in the Desert, along with the Sandwich Spot, Gastro Pub 1501, and the AIM Mail Center According to the Palm Springs

College of the Desert to host virtual forum on Palm Springs campus

August 1, 2022 1:16 PM Jesus Reyes

College of the Desert will host a virtual community forum to discuss the long-awaited West Valley Campus in Palm Springs. The forum will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3Q8RkVn. You’ll also be able to watch the forum on COD’s Youtube page at the time of the event. The West

One dead after Sunday morning collision In La Quinta

August 1, 2022 12:40 PM City News Service

One person died in the hospital following a two-vehicle collision in La Quinta, authorities said today. Deputies responded to the intersection of Seeley Drive and Miles Avenue at about 9:40 a.m. Sunday to a report of a two-vehicle major injury traffic collision, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Two people suffered major injuries and

A new government website aims to help with heat-related issues

August 1, 2022 5:53 AM Crystal Jimenez

The White House launched a new website that offers tips and information surrounding staying safe in the heat, and what the hot days look like in the future. The Secretary for the U.S. Department of Commerce said heat is the number one weather-related cause of death in the country. Heat.gov was launched by the Biden

GoFundMe created for man found dead inside a burned truck in Thermal

July 31, 2022 4:25 PM Marian Bouchot, Bianca Ventura

A GoFundMe page was created for the man who was found dead inside a burned pick-up truck a few weeks ago in Thermal. Investigators said the death was a homicide. The man was identified by authorities as Jesus M. Hernandez, 35, of Coachella. Hernandez was known by his friends and family as Jesse. His sister,

First Tee Coachella Valley standouts hand-picked for Leadership Summit in Montana

July 31, 2022 7:00 PM Bailey Arredondo

First Tee Coachella Valley members Braden Bernaldo, 17, and Maleyna Gregorio, 18, were exclusively selected among 40 teenage First Tee chapter members nationwide to attend the second-annual First Tee Leadership Summit. “It’s such a blessing to be able to represent the Coachella Valley,” said Bernaldo. “The First Tee has helped me have a direction in

Man accused of DUI in deadly Palm Springs crash

July 31, 2022 3:43 PM KESQ News Team

Palm Springs police confirmed they have a suspect accused of causing a crash while intoxicated that left one person dead. The crash happened just after 9:00 p.m. Saturday on Sunrise Way and East Palm Canyon Drive, when the suspect vehicle read-ended another vehicle stopped at the intersection. The driver of the vehicle that was hit

Brandun Lee Madison Square Garden fight canceled due to Main Card weight issue

July 30, 2022 7:04 PM Bailey Arredondo

La Quinta native Brandun Lee’s August 6th fight at Madison Square Garden is now canceled. To clarify: @ShowtimeBoxing announces the entire event is off. #boxing #PaulRahmanJr https://t.co/ZQtKhDvqx8— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) July 31, 2022 News broke while on air – I had this from @Brandun_Lee and Coach Freddy ahead of their @TheGarden debut. Always appreciated Lee's

Valley residents prepare for potential flash flooding

July 30, 2022 9:53 PM Bianca Ventura

We continue to see sign of an oncoming storm all throughout the Coachella Valley, and we’re sharing some tips on how to prepare for potential flooding. Storm clouds were seen all throughout the valley Saturday. Palm Springs resident, Zane who’s lived in the Coachella Valley his entire life says rain tends to come as a

2 killed in Banning car crash, cause unknown

July 30, 2022 2:41 PM KESQ News Team

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has identified the two victims killed in a car crash in Banning Friday night. Christopher Saldana, 24, of Banning and James Darnell, 75, of Cabazon were pronounced dead shortly after they were extricated from their vehicles and transported to the hospital. The crash was reported just after 8:30 p.m. at

Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus hosts school supplies drive

July 30, 2022 7:54 AM Marian Bouchot

“Chorus Cares” is a Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus program providing outreach Initiatives throughout the Coachella Valley. On Saturday, the group accepted school supply donations at the Mizell Center. The group hosted a School Supplies Drive for two elementary schools to gather the supplies needed for the 2022-2023 school year. The schools are Vista del

‘He was selfless’ Community honors life of SrA Lee Talamantes at Palm Springs Air Museum

July 29, 2022 4:13 PM Samantha Lomibao

Dozens of people came together to commemorate Senior Airman Lee Talamantes at the Palm Springs Air Museum. It’s place he used to volunteer years ago. “It warms my heart that there are this many people that he has impacted and took the time out of the day to honor him. And being a close friend

Death of man found in burning truck ruled a homicide; Victim identified

July 29, 2022 9:17 PM Jesus Reyes

Investigators have determined that the death of a man found inside a burning pick-up truck a few weeks ago in Thermal was a homicide. The man was identified by authorities as Jesus M. Hernandez, 35, of Coachella. The man’s body was found on July 14 on the 83000 block of Avenue 60. Deputies said at

House passes bill that could see $250M for Salton Sea projects

July 29, 2022 8:11 PM KESQ News Team

A bill that could see $250 million go towards projects at the Salton Sea is heading to the Senate. On Friday, the House passed “The Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act.” It’s a bill that local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz has been pushing for. The act includes a bill written by Ruiz that would earmark a quarter

Congressman Raul Ruiz outraged after Senate blocks burn pits bill

July 29, 2022 7:28 PM Peter Daut, Jesus Reyes

Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz said he is outraged after Senate Republicans blocked the “Pact Act” which would have provided benefits and care to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. But Ruiz says the fight isn’t over. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with him about why this legislation matters and what happens next. What

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