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 SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As summer break begins, Palm Springs Unified School District is once again providing free meals to children and teens across the Coachella Valley, helping ensure no child goes hungry while school is out of session. District officials say the need for summer meal programs continues to grow. Last summer alone,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a milder weekend compared to some of the heat we encountered last week. As we look ahead at the latter half of the upcoming workweek, though, much hotter weather is on the way. This evening, expect some lingering breezes to play a factor in your drive, particularly if
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UPDATE 6/7: PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 28-year-old Miguel Angel Chavez says his remains were found by officials this week. Chavez was reported missing on June 1, in the area of Coyote Song Way, north of the Sun City Palm Desert community. Chavez’s family confirmed to News Channel 3 that his body
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been pretty toasty in the valley as of late, with temperatures a few degrees warmer than usual through the first week of June! This weekend offers some slight relief as temperatures trend down into the low 100s and breezes tick up in the evenings. We’ve been seeing partly cloudy
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — California Adopt-a-Pet Day helped dozens of local animals find new homes Saturday as Riverside County Animal Services worked to ease severe overcrowding at its shelters. The annual event, held at more than 150 shelters across the state, offered fee-waived adoptions through a partnership with the ASPCA and CalAnimals. The adoptions included
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After recent heat, inland areas will see a cooling trend through the weekend and into early next week as a trough of low pressure pushes in from the PNW. Even with temperatures still a little bit cooler, try to take the dogs on a walk early or throw on the dog booties. If you don’t
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local realtor, Juan M. Martinez, was unanimously appointed by Coachella City Council to the vacant seat Friday afternoon. City Council interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who applied, during a special meeting Friday. Martinez is a local realtor with 20 years experience, according to his application. He was born and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Empire Surf girl’s 2010 team is getting ready to head to Northern Ireland. But it’s not just any trip, they’ll be competing in the prestigious SuperCupNI youth soccer tournament. “This is our biggest challenge,” head coach Hugo Chaparro. ” I mean, obviously we’re going to go out to
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A stretch of Interstate 10 in Cabazon was officially dedicated Friday in honor of three firefighters who lost their lives while battling the Broadway Fire in 2023. The ceremony, taking place at Casino Morongo, recognized Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa for their service and sacrifice
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of newly-declassified videos of Unidentified Flying Objects. The Pentagon says they’re incidents the government still cannot explain. I-Team investigator Peter Daut spoke with some of the nation’s top UFO experts who are speaking out about what they’re calling the biggest disclosure in human history. More than three thousand people
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