Check Out: Resources for those impacted by three major SoCal wildfires(Includes interactive evacuation maps & shelter information) 9/12/24 Update 7:56 a.m. The fire was now reportedly 37,207 acres, with containment at 18%. Three structures have been damaged, one has been destroyed. Three firefighters have been injured battling the fire. 9/11/24 Update 11:15 p.m. The fire
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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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It’s a strange phenomenon when the average Californian can tell you more about the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tahoe or the dizzyingly good times at Lake Havasu than that state’s largest lake. And in cases where they have heard of it, you would likely get complaints about the smell or the dead fish. The Salton
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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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Update 3/25/23 11:30 a.m.North Indian Canyon through the wash has re-opened. Update 3/24/23 11:30 a.m.Araby Trail at the wash has re-opened.Indian Canyon still has water running across the roadway and will most likely be closed all day Friday. Update: 3/23/23 11:30 a.m. Gene Autry Trail is now open at the wash. East Vista Chino also
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The First Alert Weather Team had issued a First Alert Weather Alert from Friday afternoon through Sunday night due to another round of strong winds. By Monday morning, that First Alert Weather Alert has expired, making way for some cooler temperatures, for now. KESQ Here are the strongest winds we saw on Saturday. KESQ Expect
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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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The Palm Springs AIDS Memorial has been nearly a decade in the making, with challenges in finding the right design. News Channel 3 got an exclusive first look at the memorial’s new design, which aims to be a gathering place of healing, hope and remembrance. The original design unveiled last year was a nine-foot-tall circular
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Wildfire smoke is still an issue today, with a Smoke Advisory extended through today. Air quality this morning is, frankly, miserable, dropping into the “Very Unhealthy” range throughout most of the Valley and surrounding areas. Smoke will linger into the afternoon and evening, but should thing out a bit into tomorrow. A strong trough of
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A community event is taking place this weekend with the Cathedral City Fire and EMS Department where you can learn both CPR and how to stop the bleed. The event takes place at 10AM at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on 32100 Desert Vista Road. Those interested in attending can RSVP by emailing the CCFD
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The City of La Quinta marked 23 years since the 9-11 attacks with a candlelight vigil. The event featured musical performances and speeches from local dignitaries. Local scouts from Troop 451 and Pack 50 were also on hand to help with the ceremony. The annual event was a little different this year, due to poor
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The Line Fire is continuing to burn in San Bernardino County. Cal Fire’s last update maps the flames at 36,481 acres with 18 percent containment. According to Capt. Curtis Rhodes with Cal Fire about 36,000 people have been affected by evacuation warnings and orders issued because of the Line Fire. He also shares that the
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Yaretzi Franco Bazán de quince años de Palm Desert, continua desaparecida y según su mamá la joven podría haber huido de madrugada con su novio. Hace dos días hablamos con la madre de la joven, Fabiola Bazán, su hija estaba en la casa de su papá en Palm Springs cuando desapareció. Sus padres están separados y la
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