KESQ News Channel 3 is always committed to providing fair, balanced, and transparent coverage. As we approach the 2024 general election, concerns about misinformation, AI-driven deepfakes and election security each have the potential to cloud editorial coverage. Presidential politics and the congressional balance of power will dominate national coverage, and as watchdogs for our communities,
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through Sunday evening due to potentially damaging gusty winds. We are monitoring both air quality and visibility concerns through the rest of this weekend. A Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning have been extended by the National Weather Service through 10 p.m. Sunday. Winds of 35-45 MPH
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place as we track active weather making its way through Southern California! Rain overnight continues in areas around the Valley, with some embedded thunderstorms and snow in the higher elevations of the San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains. A Flood Watch took effect for the Coachella Valley at
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in effect for Saturday in response to ongoing rain and snow. Low pressure off the coast is moving south. As it does so, tropical moisture is drawn in, increasing the amount of moisture in Southern California. This will be the most impactful winter storm we have experienced this season.
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It’s a First Alert Weather Alert Day. We’re tracking a low-pressure system that’s bringing strong west winds to the valley, along with snow to the surrounding higher elevations. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Coachella Valley and our surrounding mountain areas, including the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. In addition, there’s a
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The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for incoming west winds bringing gusty conditions locally. ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: N. INDIAN CANYON AT THE WASH. Closed due to blowing sand and low visibility. pic.twitter.com/QXUiJIzZvR— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) November 28, 2022 The City of Palm Springs closed North Indian Canyon
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains through midnight tonight as tropical moisture moves through Southern California. KESQ Kay continues to become disorganized, now just a remnant low off the coast, still sending bands of scattered showers across the region. Read the final advisory on this storm from the National Hurricane Center here. KESQ A Flood
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Just a short drive south of Palm Springs, you’ll find California’s largest lake. The drive along the circumference of the Salton Sea reveals surprising, majestic views unlike anything you’d expect to find in the desert. But for its impressive sights and size, the Salton Sea is not a household name, least of all in the
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Along the dusty shoreline of the Salton Sea, you could blink and you’d miss it: the Ski Inn, the only bar around the east side of the lake for 40 miles. This neighborhood bar and restaurant in Bombay Beach is a local watering hole that’s been here for decades, an obscure Anthony Bourdain stop, wallpapered
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Across the vast expanse of the Salton Sea, white gold can be found deep below the waters. The Salton Sea has been called “Lithium Valley” for good reason. “One of the single best locations, one of the largest geothermal reservoirs in the world is right at the Salton Sea,” Jonathan Weisgall, Vice President of Government
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It’s a warm day here in the Coachella Valley as highs stay in the 90s. Most of the same conditions, with just some slight warming, can be expected for the rest of the weekend. Skies are mostly clear, and the air is dry. These factors will allow for continued heating day after day. All of
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs is hosting a resource fair for veterans and their families this morning. At the fair, veterans can get their questions answered about filing claims, benefits, legal services, and more. The event is taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12800 W
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The loss of a KC-135 Stratotanker and its six crew members in the skies above Iraq is drawing reaction from one Air Force veteran. Dana Crosby now lives in the Coachella Valley. He served in the Air Force as a KC-135 Instructor Navigator from 1985 to 1992. He spent time
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures in the Coachella Valley begin to climb, residents and visitors alike are looking for ways to stay cool and avoid the desert heat. Many are turning to shade, air conditioning, and cold drinks at local businesses across Palm Springs. Coffee shops, restaurants, and ice cream stores are becoming
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UPDATE 3/14/2026 Authorities have identified the person killed in the crash as 25-year-old Daysi Olivas of Thermal. 3/13/2026 THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed and three others seriously injured after a head-on two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in Thermal. The crash was reported at around 2:05 p.m. on the 58000 block of Fillmore Avenue,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were transported by ambulance to a local hospital after a crash in Indio Saturday afternoon. CalFire reports two cars collided at Avenue 44 and Saguaro Gate shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday. Two people suffered major injuries, and another two suffered minor injuries. The crash has been handed over to
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We tied a record in Palm Springs yesterday at 98°! We’ll likely fall just short of a record today as we see ever so slightly cooler temperatures… but get ready: next week promises intense heat for our region. Why are we cooling today? A low pressure system is very quickly
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds defeated the Reign on Friday night at Acrisure Arena by a final score of 3-2 in overtime. Defenseman Gustav Oloffson was named first star of the game with an assist and the overtime winner. At the Bird Barn tonight at @Firebirds win 3-2 in OT what a great
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Local officials are stepping up enforcement ahead of the busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend as bars and restaurants prepare for large crowds celebrating the holiday. Local police departments across the valley say they will increase patrols. The heightened presence is aimed at preventing impaired driving and keeping public celebrations safe.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dolores Robinson, a longtime Hollywood manager recognized as the first black female personal manager in film and television, received a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars on Friday. Robinson’s star is located at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Robinson received the star in the entertainment category for
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