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Join News Channel 3 as we kick off the ‘9 Cities Blood Drive Challenge’ on June 24

June 22, 2022 10:49 AM Jesus Reyes

We’re kicking off Lifestream’s annual “9 Cities Blood Drive Challenge” right in our front parking lot. On Friday, June 24, you can stop by our parking lot at 31276 Dunham Way in Thousands from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM to donate blood. RSVP today. Make an appointment to give the gift of life by calling 800-TRY-GIVING or visit: https://giftoflife.lstream.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/101427. Everyone is

CSUSB receives $2.3 million grant to help students who are migrant farmworkers stay in school

June 22, 2022 11:32 AM Jesus Reyes

Cal State San Bernardino was awarded a $2.3 million federal grant to help students, who are migrant/seasonal farm workers or the children of migrant/seasonal farm workers, stay in school during their first year of college and continue into their second year of higher education. The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) grant from the U.S. Department

Woman and her two dogs killed by a lightning strike in LA County

June 22, 2022 1:06 PM City News Service, Jesus Reyes

A woman and her two dogs were fatally struck by lightning in Pico Rivera today as a storm front pushed across the Southland and led to power outages and beach closures. The lightning strike in Pico Rivera occurred around 8:50 a.m. when the woman was walking along the San Gabriel River, according to the Los

News Channel 3 In-Depth: The Future of the Betty Ford Center

June 18, 2022 6:00 AM Peter Daut

It’s one of the world’s most famous addiction treatment centers, and it’s located right here in the Coachella Valley. The world-renown Betty Ford Center sits on a private, 20-acre campus adjacent to Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage. For the past four decades, this tranquil desert oasis has helped hundreds of thousands of people find healing

Gas leak at a construction site in Palm Desert

June 22, 2022 10:06 AM Jesus Reyes

Deputies temporarily shut down all westbound lanes on College Drive at Portola Road in Palm Desert following a gas leak at a construction site. The leak was first reported just before 9:30 a.m. Officials said the leak has been mitigated. All lanes are open, there are still some closures in the area due to construction.

Teen, two men arrested in connection with Coachella shooting

June 22, 2022 9:55 AM Jesus Reyes

Deputies arrested a 16-year-old and two men wanted in connection with a shooting last month in Coachella. The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. on May 31 in the 52700 block of Genoa Drive, in the city of Coachella. Deputies responded to a call of a shooting between three subjects. No injuries were reported by

Brush fire burning near Mecca grows to 60 acres; Two acres sparks up nearby

June 21, 2022 10:49 AM KESQ News Team

A brush fire that sparked up two acres just before 10:00 Tuesday morning grew to 50 acres by 1:30 p.m. By the evening hours, the fire burned 60 acres with 20% containment. CAL FIRE has crews on the scene near Highway 111 and Grant Street near Mecca. There are no evacuations or injuries reported, officials

Man arrested after authorities seize 11 firearms in La Quinta home

June 21, 2022 9:35 PM Jesus Reyes

A man was arrested and 11 firearms were seized after a search warrant was served at a home in La Quinta Tuesday morning. SWAT and the Thermal Station Investigations Bureau served a weapons-related search warrant at a home on the 79600 block of Vista Coralina at around 11 a.m., according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s

Kids under 5 qualify for COVID vaccine: Doctor answers questions from parents

June 21, 2022 11:09 AM Marian Bouchot

Children under 5 are now the newest group to qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. While some parents have been eager for the chance to vaccinate their young children, others still have questions before they decide to do so. MORE: Local parents react to CDC recommendation of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 Katie Reis has

Coachella Valley Firebirds hire Dan Bylsma as team’s first-ever head coach

June 21, 2022 7:00 AM Jesus Reyes

Former Stanley Cup champion Dan Bylsma will be the first head coach in the history of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Team officials announced Bylsma’s hiring on Tuesday. Excited to have Dan apart of the team!🔥https://t.co/N1Ra8MtBHI#IgniteTheSeason #BuildingAnOasis #OneValley #Firebirds #CoachellaValley #AHL #Hockey #HeadCoach #BuildingATeam #HockeyTeam pic.twitter.com/IHbz6LT4R6— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) June 21, 2022 “We’re excited to name

Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton discusses recent visits to the White House and Idaho

June 21, 2022 5:47 PM Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton just returned from Idaho where she was invited to speak at the nation’s leading center for nuclear energy development and research. Watch the full interview with Mayor Middleton here: Middleton gave two presentations Monday at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls. The transgender mayor also met with a local LGBTQ group.

Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Coachella parking lot shooting

June 21, 2022 5:34 PM City News Service

A 22-year-old man pleaded not guilty today to attempted murder following his arrest for allegedly shooting a 25-year-old man multiple times in a Coachella parking lot. Issac Vargas was arrested Thursday evening and booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. He was charged with one

Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused Riverside County teen in 1975

June 21, 2022 2:48 PM Associated Press, Jesus Reyes

By BRIAN MELLEY SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Jurors at a civil trial found Tuesday that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975. The Los Angeles County jury delivered the verdict in favor of Judy Huth, who is now 64, and awarded her $500,000. Jurors found that Cosby intentionally caused harmful

Sheriff’s Dept. will conduct ‘Critical Incident Training’ at DSUSD schools starting this week

June 21, 2022 2:21 PM Jesus Reyes

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Desert Sands Unified School District to conduct critical incident training at local schools this week. Details on the locations and time of the training were limited, however, the department did confirm that it will start this week and continue on multiple dates/sites until the first week

Two 15-year-olds arrested for alleged armed robbery in Coachella

June 21, 2022 1:14 PM Jesus Reyes

Two 15-year-old boys were arrested today on suspicion of possessing guns and stolen property from an armed robbery incident a week prior. The names of the juveniles were withheld due to their age. They were both documented criminal street gang members, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities searched a residence in the 53-500

ShortFest kicks off seven days of films

June 21, 2022 5:54 AM Crystal Jimenez

The Palm Springs International ShortFest is making its return Tuesday, where 300 films from all over the world will be featured. The festival is being held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center from June 21 to June 27. This is the 28th year ShortFest is being held, and it has returned to in-person screenings. It

Local first responders continue to battle fentanyl epidemic as overdoses rise

June 20, 2022 10:34 PM Samantha Lomibao

Fentanyl overdoses continue to be a growing problem in Riverside County. “Over time, and they just seem to be increasing year over year. I think we’re looking at probably four to 500 deaths this year. It looks like I think is what we’re on pace for,” said John Hall, Public Information Officer for the Riverside

Watch: Jan. 6 committee holds fourth hearing

June 21, 2022 9:00 AM KESQ News Team, Associated Press

Watch the hearing in the player below: WASHINGTON (AP) — The House 1/6 committee outlined on Tuesday Donald Trump’s relentless pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election, aiming to show it led to widespread personal threats on the stewards of American democracy — election workers and local officials who fended off the defeated president’s efforts. The panel investigating

Brush fire burns near East Palm Canyon Drive bridge in Palm Springs

June 20, 2022 6:10 PM Jesus Reyes

Firefighters were able to contain a brush fire in Palm Springs. The fire burned on E Palm Canyon Drive and Southridge Drive, just off the E Palm Canyon Bridge. Brush and trees burned just off the side of the road, leading to a road closure in the area. Roads were back open by around 7:30

Lawmakers pushing to postpone upcoming gas tax

June 20, 2022 10:45 AM Bianca Ventura

Although Riverside County has started to see a decrease in gas prices. The overall price at the pump has not been lowered by a full cent for drivers in our area. The latest decrease was three-tenths of a cent Monday. Come July 1, drivers throughout California will see a tax increase of 3 cents. Republicans

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