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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Good morning and happy holidays! This morning, we are tracking an atmospheric river moving into Southern California. The main focus for this system will be rain and localized flooding. However, there are some significant wind concerns as well for other areas across the region. We should expect some lingering showers throughout the rest of the
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KUNA) – De manera reciente el Servicio de Ciudadanía y Migración de Estados Unidos (USCIS), anuncio que la ley de violencia contra la mujer de 1994, también conocida como VAWA por sus siglas en ingles, tendrá cambios, debido al uso excesivo del programa y posibles casos de fraude. Con el pasar de los años VAWA comenzó a ampliar sus capacidades, es la manera con la que muchos residentes pudieron conocer el programa, cuya función principal era brindar un visado para las mujeres víctimas de violencia por sus parejas ciudadanos estadounidenses. “El nombre lo dice, Violence Against Women Act, se dieron cuenta que no solamente las mujeres son víctimas de violencia, sino que también los hombres. entonces uno de los principales cambios fue que tuvieran la apertura que fueran ambos géneros”, nos explicó Paolet García, abogada de migración. Por su parte, una beneficiaria del programa VAWA, comentó que el costo que pago por esta visa fue aproximadamente de 5mil dólares, casi el doble del precio de una petición regular. “Me solicitaron un testimonio, donde yo diga todo lo que estaba pasando, fotografías, puede ser cuentas de banco, cualquier documentación que sea válido para demostrarlo”, señaló Ana Karen García. Cabe mencionar que esta ley también puede aplicarse a padres cuyo estatus es irregular, y están siendo violentados por sus hijos ciudadanos estadounidenses “USCIS acaba de informar que ha habido bastantes casos de fraudes para esta aplicación, básicamente lo que quieren hacer es desestimar los casos que no son legítimos y que tienen muy poca cantidad de evidencia y aceptar los que realmente tienen un fundamento y algún tipo de abuso que sea comprobable, evidencia psicológica, también se tiene que
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After a few quick passing showers earlier this afternoon… we’re looking at more active weather beginning tonight and overnight. Most spots around the valley saw about/or less than 0.10″ from our initial push. A First Alert Weather Alert will be in effect starting at 10pm tonight as a strong atmospheric river moves into the Coachella
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Update 12/23/25 A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting, police said. The suspect was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 20, in the area of Avenue 51 and Filmore Street in Coachella. He was booked into jail and is expected to be arraigned in court on Wednesday. Original Report 12/16/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – La Quinta striker Jada Barnes is this week’s student athlete of the week. “When I first made varsity, and I was in sophomore year, I actually did not get a lot of playing time, and because of that, that pushed me to use whatever playing time I had to my
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As 2025 comes to an end, many in our community continue to struggle to make ends meet. This is why we are highlighting the FIND Regional Food Bank homebound program, which serves those who are in dire need of food. FIND launched a Home Bound Delivery Program in 2020 in response
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will soon welcome conservation leaders from around the world. The 5th annual International Desert Conservation Summit will bring together scientists, conservationists, and community leaders to spotlight ways to protect desert wildlife and habitats. The event will be held Jan. 16-18, click here for a
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Hood Bar and Pizza, known for its drag bingo nights, karaoke, and live music, has been a staple in Palm Desert for years. But Brad Guth, owner, says personal health struggles have placed the bar in a difficult position. Despite his health concerns, Guth continues to work long hours
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Over 10 million people in Southern California are expected to travel ahead of Christmas, with 8.9 million expected to travel by car, according to Auto Club of Southern California. Many of those drivers will head to Interstate 10, and through the Coachella Valley. While traffic is always anticipated around the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Public works crews in Cathedral City are working hard to make sure that the city’s infrastructure can handle the rainfall. City officials told News Channel 3 typical trouble spots are checked and surveyed before each forecasted weather event. Crews also clear storm drains ahead of time. Director of Public Works, John Corella, said
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