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On September 11, 2026, the city of Indio held a dedication ceremony for its new 9/11 memorial at Miles Avenue Park, which features a 12-foot steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center.
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BLYTHE (CNS) – A ban on the sale of kratom products to those under 21 years of age takes effect tomorrow in Blythe. The Blythe City Council approved the prohibition on Aug. 11, mirroring a Riverside County ordinance passed in October 2025. The Blythe law prohibits the sale and distribution of kratom products. Kratom is
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — News Channel 3 has returned to the air after technical difficulties temporarily disrupted the station’s local broadcast Wednesday morning. Network programming aired during the outage while station staff worked to restore service. Normal News Channel 3 programming has since resumed. We appreciate viewers’ patience while crews worked to resolve the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officially swore in its newest police chief, Rick Sanchez, Tuesday evening at City Hall. Sanchez had served as the acting chief since the retirement of former Chief George Crum in December 2025. He is the first Latino to lead the department. He’s a nearly 20-year veteran with the
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Bobbee McGuire reflects on her role as a volunteer coordinator and photographer following the September 11 attacks while local communities prepare for the 25th anniversary commemorations.
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MORONGO BAISN, CA (KESQ) – An off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy helped lead authorities to the recovery of nearly $50,000 worth of merchandise allegedly stolen from a freight train in the Morongo Basin, says the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s say the incident began Friday, Sept. 4, when deputies were notified of a
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles has announced his plans to retire, notifying city employees in an email Tuesday morning. Stiles said his retirement will be effective November 1, 2026, bringing to a close more than 43 years of public service. He joined the City of Palm Springs in March 2023
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Palm Springs residents will have another chance to see how the city’s police department uses real-time technology, this time on a Saturday. The Palm Springs Police Department is bringing back its community tours of the Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) on Saturday, September 26, following feedback from residents who said they were
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A longtime emergency shelter for troubled and at-risk youth in the Coachella Valley is closed, raising questions about what resources remain for young people who need mental health support or simply a safe place to go. Safe House of the Desert in Thousand Palms provided emergency shelter and support services
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) — Recent rain in Southern California led to expansion and creation of dangerous pot holes on roadways. Now, talks about the safety of roads have begun. This comes after approximately a dozen vehicles suffered damage from a large pothole on eastbound Interstate 10 near Pennsylvania Avenue in Beaumont. Witnesses at the scene
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – This Monday, September 7th marks more than just Labor Day; it’s National Beer Lover’s Day, too! As you relax for the holiday, you might be reaching into your fridge for an ice-cold beer. It’s the world’s most consumed alcoholic drink. There’s a number of breweries around the valley perfecting their
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local restaurant owners who went into Labor Day weekend hoping for a late-summer boost say the holiday crowds showed up, bringing full patios, long restaurant waits and heavy traffic to parts of Palm Springs. News Channel Three first spoke with several restaurant owners Friday as they prepared for the long
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — For the first time ever, the U.S. national average price of gas is above $4 on Labor Day. The national average of $4.15 is 33 cents above the previous Labor Day record of $3.82, which was set in 2012. But in California, gas prices are well above the $4.15 national
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were arrested at a DUI checkpoint in Palm Springs over the weekend, police announced. The checkpoint was held Friday night to early Saturday morning at East Tahquitz Canyon Way and South Hermosa Drive. A total of 320 vehicles were contacted, police said. Two people were arrested on suspicion
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to his wife’s death earlier this year in Twentynine Palms. Isaac Matthew Angel pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter last Tuesday, court records show. Angel was arrested in connection with the death of Jessica
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As people head home from the Labor Day weekend, drivers across the Coachella Valley can expect increased traffic on I-10. AAA expects the busiest return-travel period Monday afternoon, particularly between 2 and 5 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to leave earlier when possible, check road conditions before heading out and allow
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Olympic medalist and U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Kerrigan took to the ice on Sunday to give back to the skating community. Kerrigan hosted a Ice Dreams Workshop at the Berger Foundation Iceplex at Acrisure Arena, as a part of The Desert Figure Skating Club’s 40th anniversary
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THERMAL, Calif. (City News Service) – A brush fire that burned 50 acres of vegetation in Thermal was fully contained today. The fire was reported Thursday around 10:25 p.m. in the 86100 block of Airport Boulevard, according to the nonprofit wildfire-information service Watch Duty. At the initial time of report, the fire was burning a
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Hurricane Marie continues to weaken offshore of Southern California and Mexico, bringing spotty showers to the Coachella Valley. News Channel 3 is speaking with residents and tourists to hear how they are adapting their holiday plans to the volatile weather.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, sharing resources and encouraging conversations about mental health and suicide prevention. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows 48,824 people died by suicide in the United States in 2024- an average of about 134
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