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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A passing system to our southwest is ushering add cloud cover, partly to mostly cloudy today. Onshore flow is also adding to some breezy west winds, especially late this afternoon and evening, along with slightly cooler temperatures across the Coachella Valley. Gusty conditions continue into tonight before shifting offshore early Friday, bringing drier north to
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Post Malone is bringing a pop-up experience to the Stagecoach Country Music Festival next week. Malone and Bud Light are partnering up to reveal limited-time mini beer cans called Posty Co. Minis. They also revealed a video called “The Smallest Bar in the West.” Fans can experience it at Bud Light’s
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A fatal wrong-way collision claimed multiple lives Tuesday night on Interstate 10 near Dillon Road. The crash was reported at around 9:58 p.m. east of Dillon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators say the collision occurred when a Toyota Camry traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes struck a Honda
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A 25-year-old man was killed in a high-speed crash early Thursday morning near the Palm Springs International Airport. Palm Springs Police say the crash happened around 2:18 a.m. near East Tahquitz Canyon Way and El Cielo Road, in front of the airport. Officers arrived to find a vehicle overturned on
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A front dropping through the high desert will bring partly cloudy skies and some gusty winds this evening and into tomorrow before calming into the weekend. A Wind Advisory is in effect for many areas surrounding the Coachella Valley, but the Valley itself is not included. We are under a Windblown Dust Advisory from the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert is seeing spring sports success with their baseball and men’s golf programs. The baseball team recently clinched an Inland Empire Athletic Conference championship. The Roadrunners (28-5 overall, 18-2 conference) now have a chance to reach the record number of wins in program history. Head coach Sam
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The American Hockey League announced Tuesday that Firebirds defenseman Tyson Jugnauth has been named to the 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie Team. Jugnauth was featured earlier this season right here on KESQ News Channel 3. The 21-year-old from Toronto leads all AHL rookie defensemen in points this season, recording nine goals and 35
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Very pleasant with seasonal temperatures today and Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s before a slight cooldown Thursday. Winds will become a factor late week with onshore gusts Thursday 35-45mph possible across the deserts and mountain passes. Winds shift offshore Friday, which will bring drier air and more breezy conditions, especially near
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Indio is once again embracing festival season with the return of “Chella,” a free, family-friendly event bringing music, culture and community together. Held at Center Stage, the midweek celebration features live performances, including a set from brother duo Tropa Magica, who shared a message of unity through music amid ongoing
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3, together with the HN and Francis E. Berger Foundation, just presented another Impact Grant to improve lives and help those in need. A $25,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Food Now to help those in our community with food insecurity. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke
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