As the investigation into a crash that killed two people continues, the California Highway Patrol put out a call to the public on Friday asking for help in locating a vehicle of interest. The crash happened on Tuesday at around 1:00 p.m. on the westbound side of Interstate 10, west of Washington Street. Two people
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A 24-year-old man accused of killing a man and woman in Coachella must stand trial on two counts of first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Monique Vega Daniel Torres Cerda of Coachella allegedly gunned down 23-year-old Hector Ramos, also of Coachella, and 26-year-old Monique Vega of Valle Verda in 2022. Following a
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COACHELLA, Calif (KESQ) – A Coachella mother and daughter had a heartfelt reunion this week with the firefighters who saved their lives when they were trapped inside their burning home. The January 8 fire broke out as a vegetation fire near Tyler Street and 47th Avenue in Coachella and moved quickly, fueled by fast winds.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on Wednesday that seeks to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. Supporters of the ban argue it’s an unfair advantage and poses a danger to women and girl athletes. Opponents of the ban say that disinformation is exaggerating the scope of the issue of transgender
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“The Best Bookstore,” located in Downtown Palm Springs is the only bookstore in the city. After opening in 2022, Co-founder Sarah Lacy said they didn’t realize how difficult the summers could be financially. Lacy said this summer was the most difficult they’ve experienced because of the record-breaking heat. Locals either left Palm Springs or were
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The “Forever Marilyn” sculpture in downtown Palm Springs was one of many iconic landmarks and buildings throughout the country lit up red on Friday to raise awareness of heart disease. Friday was National Wear Red Day. Many wore red to bring attention to cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of women. Other landmarks “going red”
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Super Bowl celebrants planning to consume alcohol or use recreational drugs before, during or after the big game next weekend should stay off Riverside County roads unless they’re sober — or they may face serious consequences, authorities said today. Saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints are scheduled around Super Bowl 59, pitting the Kansas City Chiefs
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed and three others were injured in a high-speed wrong-way freeway collision on Interstate 10 early Friday morning in Whitewater. Police said the three-vehicle collision was first reported at around 2:40 a.m. near the Whitewater Rest Stop in the eastbound number one lane. According to CHP, a grey
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The 27th annual Tour de Palm Springs is taking place this Saturday! It’s one of the largest events of its kind in America bringing in nearly 30,000 spectators, and between 6,000 to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. The event started in 1998 when Tim Esser cycled 3,000 miles from Palm Springs,
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SYLMAR, Calif. (CNS) – Southern California Edison officials conceded in a regulatory filing today that it’s equipment may be associated with the ignition of the Hurst Fire, which burned nearly 800 acres in the Sylmar area during the height of the January Southland firestorm. The Hurst Fire, which erupted Jan. 7 and was fully contained
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The City of Palm Springs reached a settlement agreement with the owners of a downtown restaurant over patio space needed to get the multi-million dollar Plaza Theatre renovation project up to code. In November, the Palm Springs City Council approved a resolution of necessity of Kalura Trattoria’s patio, the first step in acquiring the property through eminent
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Indio police will soon have more “Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Recognition” (ALPR) cameras throughout the city after the Indio City Council approved the expansion of the program. After a unanimous vote in its Wednesday meeting, the council approved adding an additional 27 ALPR cameras, for a total of 72. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Renovations are being delayed for the John H. Furbee Aquatics Center in Desert Hot Springs. On Tuesday, the City Council rejected all bids from contractors for the needed upgrades, and pushed forward the Center’s re-design construction dates to span from September 2025 to February 2026. City officials say this
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – A shortfall in qualified paramedics. It’s an urgent need in the Coachella Valley that has emergency officials concerned. I-Team investigator Peter Daut dug into this growing problem, and what one local college is now doing about it. Experts say the need for paramedics is a national health emergency, especially in
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) – DAP Health CEO David Brinkman is in Washington D.C. this week advocating and pushing for federal support for the 84,000 community members the valley nonprofit serves. Brinkman says he wants to protect Medi-Cal, the public health insurance program for those with low income, and the Affordable Care Act to ensure
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Thousands of cyclists will migrate to the Coachella Valley for the annual Tour De Palm Springs bike ride this weekend. Whether you’re riding for leisure or competitively, Harry Hoyer from Tri.A.Bike shop in Palm Desert, has some important safety tips. “Making sure that your tire pressures are right. Make sure your chains are properly adjusted
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A moratorium is currently in place in Cathedral City for the expansion of cannabis businesses or inception of new ones. In December, News Channel 3 reported on the complaints from Cathedral City residents in nearby RV park about the odor coming from Cat City Cannabis Co., one of the largest marijuana manufacturers in the state,
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Protests continued in the Coachella Valley on Thursday, amid a week of nationwide and local protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. This following a protest on Monday, as part of the “Day without Immigrants” movement, and another on Wednesday in Palm Desert/Cathedral City, part of the 50501 movement. Local immigration organizations, like Comité Latino,
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A 48-year-old man accused of killing a woman at an Aguanga RV park and setting multiple fires in an attempt to cover up the crime was charged today with first-degree murder and other offenses. Preston Garrett Young of Aguanga was arrested Tuesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation. Â Â Along with murder, Young is
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Desert Arc honored its retiring President and CEO Richard Balocco in its seventh annual “Champions of Change” Recognition Awards Luncheon. Balocco is retiring as the Desert Arc’s Champion after a 17-year legacy of “making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and his unwavering dedication” to the non-profits mission, according to Desert Arc.
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