PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A multimillion dollar project tracking windblown dust hopes to target the Coachella Valley’s poor air quality. The South Coast Air Quality Management District and CVAG showcased the new tool, PI-SWERL, or Portable In-Situ Wind Laboratory, at UC Riverside’s Palm Desert campus Friday. Officials say the equipment will sample Coachella Valley
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon in Palm Springs. The incident started around 3:40 p.m. when police responded to reports of a subject brandishing a weapon on the 1200 block of East Palm Canyon Drive. “A caller reported the male was acting erratically and was armed
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a candidate for Governor, spoke to News Channel 3 about the endorsement of Republican Steve Hilton by President Trump and whether this has affected Bianco’s poll numbers. Bianco stated that he was not disappointed by the endorsement, as he is focusing on getting the endorsements of Californians rather
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new Marilyn Monroe-themed boutique is opening in downtown Palm Springs as part of the upcoming “Marilyn 100” celebration honoring what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday. Organizers opened the Marilyn Boutique to members of the media at 285 N. Palm Canyon Drive, calling it the “glamour headquarters”
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Organized theft crews are increasingly targeting freight trains traveling through the Coachella Valley, stealing cargo worth millions of dollars.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands across the Coachella Valley could soon be at risk of losing CalFresh benefits as new federal work requirements take effect Monday — prompting local food banks to prepare for a possible spike in demand. Under the new rules, certain adults between the ages of 18 and 64 considered able-bodied
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Following this month’s fatal terrorist attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced the state is awarding nearly $80 million to 343 nonprofit organizations through the California Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Of the grant recipients, 228 are faith-based groups, while others include reproductive health clinics.
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SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were charged in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old man whose body was found in Salton City last week. Authorities found the body of Pedro Montes Jr., 34, on the morning of May 17 near Plaza Avenue and Panorama Avenue in Salton City. Investigators determined the scene
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Update 5/28/26 Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon are now back open at the Whitewater Wash. ———————— PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gene Autry Trail and N Indian Canyon Drive are closed at the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs. News Channel 3 crew saw city workers closing Gene Autry Trail at around 1:20 p.m. Crews
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – With summer break just around the corner, Coachella Valley Unified School District is preparing to launch a free summer meal program aimed at helping children and families across the East Valley. District officials say the program is designed to ensure children continue receiving meals during the summer months, when many students lose
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The wife of a serial child abuser accused of conspiring with him in the death of their 7-month-old son in Cabazon is slated to appear tomorrow for a preliminary hearing, which will determine whether she should be tried for murder. Rebecca Renee Haro, 42, is charged with the felony count, as
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – After five hours of public comment against a proposed data center in Wednesday’s Coachella’s City Council meeting, leaders are now discussing a possible moratorium. It comes after months-long pushback from the community against the Coachella Valley Technology Campus, a 450 acre lot containing 6 data centers. Late into the heated meeting,
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A windy and much cooler pattern sticks around across the Coachella Valley through late week as a strong low pressure system continues to dip into central California. Winds gradually decrease, improving into our evening hours tonight, with calmer winds into our Thursday. Though winds still return tomorrow afternoon and evening–everyone looks to stay below any advisory
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate for Governor in California, has been endorsed by President Trump. He talked to News Channel 3’s John White about the issues and the campaign ahead of the June 2nd primary. Hilton is running on lowering taxes, including no state income tax on the first $100,000
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents at a senior community in Cathedral City say they are worried an abandoned neighboring property could pose a serious fire danger. The concern centers around the former KGX Broadcast Center off Dinah Shore Drive — a property covered in dried vegetation and lined with towering tamarisk trees. Elizabeth Cunneff,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — The California Highway Patrol honored an Eisenhower Health employee Wednesday for helping save the life of an 81-year-old woman during a medical emergency along Interstate 10. Timothy Morgan was recognized by CHP officials and Eisenhower Health leadership for what they described as professionalism, compassion and a commitment to helping others
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Desert Healthcare District Board of Directors voted Tuesday night to terminate CEO Chris Christensen, effective immediately. Donna Craig, DHCD’s Chief Program Officer, who has been with the organization for 21 years, was appointed as interim CEO pending the selection of a permanent successor. Donna Craig Board President Kimberly Barraza
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif (KESQ)- Two people were arrested last week after deputies discovered illegal substances, including fentanyl and brass knuckles, inside a Twentynine Palms residence. Deputies responded to a call last Tuesday regarding a 32-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man who illegally occupied a residence on the 1200 Block of Sunrise Avenue. Authorities said, when
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire broke out today at a residence in Indio before it was contained. The non-injury blaze was reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 83600 block of Denver Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said arriving crews encountered a fire inside the single-story residence. The
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Crews will begin an emergency project on Monday along State Route 74 to repair damage caused by the Rosa Fire last year, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced. Planned work includes pavement milling, resurfacing, and repaving of the eastbound and westbound lanes between Santa Rosa Drive (Postmile 75.3) and
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