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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — (KESQ) — Riverside County residents are being warned about a jury duty scam in which callers falsely claim that people have missed jury service and now have an outstanding warrant. The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside issued the warning, urging residents to be cautious of calls and text messages that
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LA QUINTA, Calif. — Aug. 19, 2026 — Old Town Artisan Studios has been recognized as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), strengthening its commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all visitors. 91% percent of Old Town Artisan Studios staff completed specialized autism
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PALM SPRINGS, CA- (KESQ) UPDATE- Riverside County Sheriff’s say Isabella Paola Rojas has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL REPORT The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating 14-year-old Isabella Paola Rojas, who was last seen in the 22000 block of Sterling Avenue in Palm Springs. Rojas was last seen on
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Nine people are out of their home Tuesday night following a fire in Indio. The fire was reported just before 9:10 p.m. on the 44700 block of Palm Street. “Firefighters on-scene of a single-story single-family dwelling with heavy fire visible,” reads a post for CAL FIRE. The fire was contained by
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Any time an alert pops up for a missing person, the community goes on high alert. When kids and teenagers are involved, it becomes an even greater priority. This summer, a number of teenagers in the Coachella Valley have been reported missing. Earlier on Tuesday, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
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A 29-year-old man was arraigned Tuesday after being arrested for allegedly appearing at two Twentynine Palms schools in tactical gear and carrying various weapons.
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CALEXICO, Calif. (KESQ) — Federal, state and local officials gathered in Calexico Tuesday to address longstanding concerns over pollution in the New River and its potential impact on communities across the Imperial and Coachella valleys. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined state, federal, and other local officials for a tour of the New River. The visit
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Inflation remains persistent, leading the 30-year Treasury yield to reach a 19-year high of 5.33%. Amid inflation concerns, consumer sentiment fell nearly 8% in August, wiping out the gains from the past two months. The decline in sentiment was pervasive across a wide range of demographics but was notably greater
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – California is set to become the first state in the nation to require energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires, a move state regulators say could save drivers money over time but one that is already raising questions about cost, availability and consumer choice. The California Energy Commission unanimously approved the new
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 75-year-old Coachella man who was convicted of child sexual abuse charges was sentenced today to 16 years in state prison. Last month, Ysidro Anaya Sanchez pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside County District
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INDIO, Calif. — Students at Kennedy Elementary School in Indio are getting some extra help getting ready for the new school year. The Walter Clark Legal Group donated 350 backpacks to Kennedy Elementary students as part of the school’s “Chalk the Walk” back-to-school event Tuesday. The backpacks were handed out to families as students prepare
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Trump administration announced today it plans to rescind decades-old conservation protections in the San Gabriel Mountains and other national forest lands. The proposal from the U.S. Forest Service would scrap the entire so-called roadless rule adopted in the last days of Bill Clinton’s presidency in 2001. The rollback would remove
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 41-year-old pastor in the Coachella and Palo Verde valleys accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Lino Hernandez of Mesa Verde was arrested last Wednesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation that began in June. Hernandez is charged with four counts
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 39-year-old man from Irvine was killed, and two others were injured after a crash Friday night near Twentynine Palms, authorities confirmed. The crash was reported on Friday at approximately 7:55 p.m. along State Route 62 in the vicinity of milepost marker 73, approximately 11 miles west of California State Route
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A possible gas leak prompted a brief evacuation Tuesday morning at the Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center in La Quinta, according to Cal Fire. Cal Fire said the incident was reported at approximately 9:30 a.m. after a gas odor was detected at the facility. The gas company was called to the scene to
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WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KESQ) – Hawaii faces a massive cleanup after Tropical Storm Lala swept through the islands with heavy rain and damaging winds. On the big island, flood waters washed out roads and highways. The governor says at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut joined us live from Waikiki after experiencing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills is nearing the final day of service for the city, and with his help, News Channel 3 has been able to give thousands of dollars to local students through the Do the Right Thing program. Mills joined Sandy Newton on Desert Chat to reflect
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 92-year-old man was pronounced dead after a crash involving a golf cart and a vehicle over the weekend in Yucca Valley. The crash was reported on Saturday just before 5:45 p.m. on Highway 62 and Mohawk Trail. Police said a golf cart driven by an elderly man was traveling
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Lala’s impact on Hawaii is putting a spotlight on emergency preparedness for travelers and what people should know before they leave home. Palm Springs resident Scott Nevins was in Maui as the storm moved through the islands. He said strong winds, heavy rain and a canceled flight forced
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is your back-to-school headquarters, and students headed back into the classrooms in the coming days, and with that comes a series of new programs and changes for one local school district. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the superintendent of Desert Sands Unified, Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar.
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