Happy Friday! We’re about to experience “weather whiplash” as we transition from 90s and sunshine to a very wet and active stretch over the Coachella Valley, with the pace picking up noticeably tonight.We’re under a First Alert Weather Alert for rain leading to possible flooding across the region today and all day tomorrow. Light, spotty
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 21-year-old man was convicted and immediately sentenced for his role as an accessory in an Indio murder back in 2022. Isaac Anthony Martinez was found guilty Friday of accessory aids principal in felony to escape arrest/trial. He was sentenced to one year and four months in prison. Martinez was arrested on Sept.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — We had five local high school football teams play in their respective quarterfinal on Friday night. Of the five teams, three of them won, advancing to their respective semifinal. CIF-SS Football Quarterfinals (2nd round) D7: Hart 21 at Palm Springs 22 D8: Palm Desert 46 at Patriot (Jurupa Valley) 33
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters were able to contain a fire that damaged two big rigs at a gas station in Thousand Palms Friday afternoon. The fire was first reported at around 1:05 p.m. at the Flying J on Varner Road. The California Highway Patrol said two big rigs at the pumps caught on
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Some students at Rio Vista Elementary in Cathedral City symbolized a moment in history on Friday as they walked to school to honor the courage of Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to attend an all white elementary school in the South. The Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officials today announced Agua Caliente Casinos as the presenting sponsor for the 10th annual LGBT+ Days pride celebration slated for next year.  “Cathedral City LGBT+ Days is more than just a festival — it’s a powerful reminder of the city’s legacy of inclusion and a joyful way to
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) hosted a Legislative Breakfast featuring California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco as part of its Legislative Breakfast Series. The program offered chamber members and guests an opportunity to hear directly from candidates in the upcoming governor’s race, with questions focused on issues affecting
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is officially kicking off its holiday season next month with a tree lighting ceremony and the Festival of Lights Parade. The city announced its grand marshals for the 33rd annual Festival of Lights Parade: Jada McLean, Palm Springs High School grad and star of “America’s
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – With a strong storm forecasted to bring rain, wind, and potential flooding to our area on Friday and Saturday, the Riverside County Fire Department is announcing it has unfilled sandbags available. Desert Hot Springs Fire Station 37 is working to help its residents ahead of the storm with sandbags with the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs City Council has approved the development of what would become the tallest building in the city, despite opposition from some residents. The development will replace a parking lot along Andreas Road with a seven- and nine-story building, reaching just under 100 feet. The unanimous decision on Wednesday
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Associa Desert Resort Management partnered with six local charities on Thursday to donate 300 bikes to Coachella Valley children. Desert Resort Management CEO Mark Dodge says, “This initiative is one way we can create a lasting impact in the neighborhoods Associa Desert Resort Management calls home. And for families who
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New developments arose on Thursday in a case News Channel 3 has been following – connected to the murder of Palm Springs socialite Clifford Lambert 17 years ago. A federal judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Kaushal Niroula, one of the defendants in the Lambert murder case. Kaushal Niroula
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of individuals networked, sought job opportunities, and had a chance to connect with over 100 local businesses and organizations at the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo & Job Fair on Thursday. The event, focused on “Moving Local Business Forward,” was held at the Agua Caliente Resort
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Hot Springs city leaders say they’ve seen a tremendous improvement in homelessness since working with the Social Action Work Group (SWAG). SWAG takes a treatment-first approach, focusing on the root causes of homelessness. Blaine Carrillo was unhoused for 15 years and says that getting treatment for his meth
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors group will be holding a summit on Saturday, November 16, celebrating the one-year anniversary of reaching an historic $5.91 million settlement with the city of Palm Springs. The settlement revolves around the city’s role in removing mostly minority residents from Section 14, an area
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) — Since the beginning of the government shutdown, News Channel 3 has followed the impact on Joshua Tree National Park, as it remained open and free for entry with limited rangers. Now, as the longest shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end, many visitors say they haven’t noticed a difference
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Desert man was sentenced to prison for supplying a lethal dose of fentanyl to a 30-year-old man in 2022. Gregory Michael Gauto, 39, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter Thursday and immediately sentenced to six years, The case dates back to Sept. 26, 2022, when deputies responded to a report
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Update 11/18/25 Court records show Jesse James Garcia-Airada is suspected of sexually assaulting more than 15 underage girls. He has been charged with 18 counts, including multiple sexual assault charges. Original Report 11/14/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs man accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl, as well as multiple other cases
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Construction moved forward on the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home in Palm Desert as crews laid down the cement foundation on Thursday. This is the 7th annual St. Jude Dream Home giveaway, a partnership between News Channel 3 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help families of children battling
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The next chapter of Desert X, the Coachella Valley outdoor art exhibition, will bring new changes to the sixth edition and 10th anniversary in 2027, officials announced today. The exhibition will take place from Oct. 30, 2027 through May 7, 2028, which will extend its programming through winter and spring.
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