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Update 11/9 8:00 a.m. – The fire remains 26 acres and is now 50% contained. Fire crews remain on scene as they work to fully contain the fire. Update 11/08 9:00 p.m. – Kellogg fire has burned 26 acres and is zero percent contained. All evacuation orders have been lifted. A fire that erupted Sunday

One of the largest churches in the Coachella Valley is finally welcoming back its congregation in a unique way. “I’m excited; I say hallelujah!” Nancy Grisa said while walking to church on Sunday. This weekend, Southwest Church in Indian Wells welcomed back its congregation and the community for outdoor services. “It’s such a wonderful feeling

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Snow Guessing Contest officially ended on Saturday, November 7 with one inch of measurable snow at the Tramway’s Mountain Station as of 10 a.m.The five contestants who submitted the correct date are: 1.  Olivia Hendrix of Bermuda Dunes, CA 2.  Priti Brahma of Piedmont, CA 3.  Carolyn Kirner-Schmidt of San Diego, CA 4. 

On Saturday the Coachella Valley received its first storm after the year 2020 shattered records by having 151 days of triple digit heat. The previous record of triple digit heat in a calendar year stood at 135 days. Wind gusts were strong enough to send debris flying. Coincidentally there were several events scheduled for this

A food drive this weekend is helping feed those in need for the holidays.  It’s called the “Need to Feed” food drive for thanksgiving. Saturday and Sunday people can bring donated items to the Grocery Outlet on Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs.  “Food Now is an integral part of this community and 360 are

An employee at Oscar’s in Palm Springs is hoping to set the Guinness world record for the longest paper chain. Adam Cowger will begin his attempt to beat the world record tomorrow morning.  He’s already cut over thirteen thousand strips of rainbow color paper . Eight volunteers will be helping him assemble the paper chain

A Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy who was able to subdue a suspect after being stabbed multiple times in Rancho Mirage in August was honored by El Paseo Jewelers with the Rick Espinoza Award. On August 7, 2020, Corporal Ruben Perez sustained multiple stab wounds to the head and neck while responding to a routine trespassing

As temperatures begin to cool down there are chances of rain throughout parts of Southern California in the next coming days. The possible rain has raised concerns over areas that were ravaged by wildfires, including parts of San Bernardino County and Riverside County. You can get constant weather information anytime with the KESQ First Alert

Palm Springs Pride will go on this weekend as a virtual event. And, it just won’t be the same for local businesses, who would normally be expecting a big weekend in Palm Springs. News Channel 3’s Dani Romero shows us how businesses are adjusting their plans to make the most of it. Palm Springs Pride

The iconic Cabazon Dinosaurs are already getting in the holiday spirit. The famous T-Rex and Brontosaurus sculptures, also known as “Dinny” and “Mr. Rex,” have been repainted for Christmas. “Dinny” is now bright green and “Mr. Rex” is in a Santa suit. The change has been catching the eyes of travelers passing through on the

As the pandemic continues, more and more people are out of work and looking for a new way to make an income.  As News Channel 3’s Madison Weil reports, Martha’s Village & Kitchen is offering job training and employment resources to help people get back on their feet.  “Employment training, especially hands on training, is

Pride weekend kicks off on Friday with many events happening differently this year due to the pandemic.  Flag Raising Ceremony At 10:00 a.m. on Friday there will be an official flag raising ceremony in Palm Springs. Although people aren’t gathering in person for this event, people are encouraged to watch the live broadcast on the