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The Palm Springs Police Department is teaming up with the Riverside university Health System to launch a Community Behavioral Assessment Team. According to the PSPD, this program is designed to provide a compassionate and effective response to individuals experiencing mental health crises, substance use issues, and homelessness. “CBAT represents a significant step forward in how

Local representatives and experts from both sides, will weigh in on President Donald Trump’s Presidential address to a joint session of Congress. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz spoke with News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson moments after the address. “It was very intense,” Ruiz said. “I’ve never heard a speech to Congress that contained more lies.” He shared

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Demonstrators spoke out against the Trump administration on Tuesday outside La Quinta City Hall. This ahead of President Trump’s joint remarks to Congress Tuesday evening. “The state of the country is that there is too much that people are concerned about. There’s too much risk and volatility. We’re concerned about

Watch the live nest cam below: Update 3/4/25 We’ve got two eaglets! Two eggs have hatched at the Big Bear bald eagle nest. The first egg hatched Monday, just before midnight. It’s the first egg hatching in three years. Tuesday morning, the second egg hatched. The third egg has not shown a pip yet, but

We’re learning more about last week’s immigration arrest by FBI agents in Coachella. Video captured by Coachella City Council member Yadira Perez last Monday shows the moment her husband was arrested at the Walmart in Coachella. KESQ News Channel 3 was the first to report the breaking news story, and updates continue as we’ve learned

Firefighters are working to fully contain a fire at a large pallet yard in Desert Hot Springs. The fire was first reported just before 2:00 p.m. near the intersection of Ben Mar and Dillon Road. “Firefighters responded to numerous reports of an unknown type fire at the above location. The first arriving engine company reported

Celebrities brought a little bit of Hollywood to the ‘Gem of the Desert’. Several stars were spotted at the La Quinta Resort and Club for this the 21st annual Desert Smash. Some of the stars who walked the red carpet ahead of this year’s tournament included Naomi Osaka, Jason Derulo, and Boris Kodjoe. Several tennis

Former Congressmember Mary Bono will be honored with the 476th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars later this month. Bono will be honored under the category of Humanitarian, Entertainment, and Civic/Pioneer, organizers said. The star will be unveiled at a public ceremony at 101 N Palm Canyon Dr. on Tuesday, March 18,

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco was met with protesters at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino in Rancho Mirage as he spoke at an event held by a Republican group. The East Valley Republican Women Patriots featured Bianco and former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb at a luncheon. The two

PALM SPRINGS, California (KESQ) From the star-studded red carpet to the surprises that kept everyone on the edge of their seats, hollywood’s biggest night was nothing short of spectacular. To break down the winners and the best moments of the oscars, News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle was joined by pop culture expert Mike Muse.