Missing Sage teenager found
SAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 16-year-old girl who went missing today in the Hemet Valley was located, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.
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Vista Chino back open in Palm Springs after maintenance closure
Update 1:30 p.m. Vista Chino reopened Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed. Original Report Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers in Palm Springs should prepare for a temporary closure on Vista Chino this morning. Starting at 6:30 a.m. on September 3, the section of Vista Chino that runs through the wash will be closed for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance is part
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Palm Springs man accused of lewd contact with a minor
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs man accused of lewd contact with a minor from out of the state was arrested Tuesday. The suspect, a 42-year-old man, was arrested in the area of 1200 E. Palm Canyon Drive. Palm Springs police said they were alerted last week to inappropriate online communications involving an
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services transports 52 dogs to Maine
Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – 52 dogs were transported to Maine this week to help them find homes amid critical overcapacity at Riverside County shelters. The pets are destined for Miracle Lane Farm and Sanctuary (Maine), Give a Dog a Home Rescue (Maine) and SPCA Westchester (New York). The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS)
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Police pursuit ends in Rancho Mirage Wednesday morning
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit ended in Rancho Mirage Wednesday morning. The pursuit started at around 8:10 a.m. in the area of Frank Sinatra Drive and Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage for a vehicle code violation, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies attempted a stop for a vehicle code violation but
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Driver ejected, injured in three-vehicle crash on SR-86 in Coachella
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)— A driver who was ejected from his vehicle suffered moderate injuries today in a three-vehicle crash on State Route 86 in Coachella. The crash was first reported around 7:36 a.m. One of the vehicles involved, a blue Chevy Silverado, sustained major damage, and traffic quickly backed up as emergency crews arrived on
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Indio Police to conduct Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio police announce they will be conducting a Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation on Thursday. The Operation, focused on dangerous driver behaviors that threaten the safety of people biking or walking, will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. IPD points out that violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing
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CHP pursuit ends with crash in Thousand Palms
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – An attempted traffic stop by the California Highway Patrol on Tuesday night turned into a pursuit as the suspect led officers through a Thousand Palms neighborhood. The pursuit was reported just before 9:00 p.m., ending with the suspect crashing into a chain link fence on Arbol Real Avenue, in the
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Officials, experts stress safe firearm storage to protect children
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As some concerns over youth access to guns grow, the Indio Police Department (IPD) and some firearm sellers are stressing the importance of proper storage and responsibility. From 2013 to 2023, nearly 21,000 children ages 17 and younger died by firearm according to Kaiser Family Foundation a nonprofit organization that serves
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Rain brings localized flooding to portions of the Coachella Valley
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thunderstorms and rain brought some flooding to portions of the desert Tuesday morning. Some residents in Desert Hot Springs told our newsroom they encountered some flooding while dropping off their kids at school. Some pools and backyards were also flooded. Tyshon Jones, a lifelong Desert Hot Springs resident, said
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Jake Haro faced repeated probation violation hearings before murder case
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) According to new court documents obtained by News Channel 3, Jake Haro was caught with a handgun and ammunition in June 2024 while already on felony probation for a prior child cruelty conviction. He pled not guilty that August. That gun case was serious enough that Haro was already facing the
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Vista Chino to be closed at the wash Wednesday for maintenance work
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Vista Chino will be closed at the Whitewater Wash for maintenance work starting Wednesday morning, Palm Springs officials announced. The closure will start at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Officials said the shoulder and drainage lanes will be cleared and the sand will be relocated to the south side
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Outage impacts nearly 4,800 customers in Desert Hot Springs amid storm conditions
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 4,800 Southern California Edison customers lost power today in Desert Hot Springs following lightning strikes and storm conditions. Power was restored to most customers by 2:30 p.m. The outage happened after two incidents impacts power lines and poles. The first scene is near Palm Drive and Dillon Road,
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Outage Hits More Than 1,100 IID Customers in North Shore
NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – A power outage left more than 1,100 Imperial Irrigation District customers without electricity today in the North Shore community. The outage was reported about 8:53 a.m. in areas from 68th Avenue to Sea Breeze Drive in North Shore and Mecca, according to IID. By 11 a.m., power had been
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Palm Springs police search for pool equipment thieves
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department released surveillance video of thieves in action over the weekend at a home. Thieves were seen on camera stealing a Dolphin Nautalis Pool Vacuum, which is valued at a little over $1,000, police said. One thief climbs over the fence to grab the equipment. A
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Local wheelchair tennis star prepares for major main-draw debut at US Open Wheelchair Championships
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Charlie Cooper is a wheelchair tennis professional from La Quinta who was born with spina bifida, which affects his spine and motion. He has quickly become a known name in the junior wheelchair tennis world, and with his success he’s now hitting the major main-draw stage. In 2024 Cooper won
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Hospital costs outpace inflation, Hanson House providing relief for families
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As hospital costs continue to rise faster than inflation, many families are struggling to stay close to loved ones receiving critical care. But one local nonprofit is helping ease that burden. Hanson House, located just steps from Desert Regional Medical Center, offers affordable lodging for families who need to remain nearby.
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Local businesses ready for season, but uncertainty looms
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, local businesses are beginning to shift into high season — a time that typically brings an influx of tourists and a much-needed boost in revenue. Despite concerns earlier in the year, many local business owners say the summer turned out stronger
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Two injured after off-road vehicle rollover crash in Coachella
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were hospitalized after a rollover crash in an off-road vehicle Monday afternoon in Coachella. The crash was reported just after 4:45 p.m. near Avenue 58 and Tyler Street. According to CAL FIRE, one patient sustained major injuries and was transported by air ambulance to a trauma center. A second
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Valley drivers brace for another busy day on the roads as Labor Day travel continues
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Valley residents faced another busy travel day on Monday as the Labor Day weekend came to a close. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicted Palm Springs would be another very popular travel destination for folks bound from Los Angeles and San Diego ahead of the holiday. Valley residents felt the
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