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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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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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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert City Council is set to consider a new policy Thursday evening outlining how the city can use artificial intelligence and what safeguards would be required. The proposed policy would classify AI uses as low, moderate or high risk, with different levels of oversight depending on how the technology
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The Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. Friday. Highs today will span the lower 100s again. High pressure continues to dominate the forecast, but a developing area of low pressure off the coast, coupled with the remnants of Hurricane Rachel, will bring cooler temps, wind and rain this weekend. The Extreme Heat
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We’re still feeling the October heat, but a major weather shake-up is on the way for the Coachella Valley! An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 8 pm Friday, with highs around 102–106 degrees and Major to locally Extreme HeatRisk across the lower deserts. Temperatures drop into the 90s Saturday, then tumble into the
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Hoy escucharemos a los candidatos de dos contiendas que aparecerán en su boleta electoral de noviembre El distrito 36 de la Asamblea estatal de California y la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Coachella Valley. Nuestro compañero Juan Montesló tendrá más detalles desde la ciudad de Coachella a las 5:30
Continue Reading COACHELLA, CA (KESQ)- With the general election approaching, residents of the Eastern Coachella Valley had an opportunity to meet candidates running for local and state office and ask questions about issues affecting their communities. Alianza Coachella Valley hosted a candidates forum Wednesday evening at the Coachella Library. The event was free and open to the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A local youth martial artist is taking her skills to the international stage after earning a spot on the USA Karate Junior National Team. Aubrey Pena, a top martial artist in the Coachella Valley, qualified for the team after competing at nationals. She is the second seed in the 14/15
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Desert Hot Springs issued a statement addressing serious allegations of animal abuse and neglect at Pittie Project PNW, one of its partner rescue organizations located in Washington state. On Monday, approximately 30 dogs living in extremely poor and unsanitary conditions were rescued this week from Pittie
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