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Top players address media ahead of Main Draw play at 2025 BNP Paribas Open

March 4, 2025 8:17 PM Blake Arthur

Many of the top players in the sport of tennis addressed the media on Tuesday. CARLOS ALCARAZ Always smiling with an infectious personality, the 21-year-old Spanish superstar is a 4x grand slam champion seeking a 3rd straight title at Indian Wells. @KESQ @Tarp1969 @BNPPARIBASOPEN @IndianWellsCA @KenjiitoKESQ @carlosalcaraz #IndianWells #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/mkh5BXcn9V— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 4,

Students honored with February ‘Do the Right Thing’ award

February 20, 2025 4:45 PM Jesus Reyes

Some local students are being recognized with this month’s “Do the Right Thing Award,” which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Congratulations to Jeanine-Jaymes Jackson, Darrien Lee, Eden Jewel Alston, Nathan Adkins, and Diore Carrillo. The students were chosen for their positive attitudes and contributions to the community. If you know of a

Coachella teacher accused of committing lewd acts with minor

February 19, 2025 9:36 PM KESQ News Team

A Coachella man was accused of lewd acts with a minor Wednesday, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department who said its investigation into the incident began back in December 2024. Investigators said a student reported to school administrators a teacher had inappropriately touched them. Deputies identified the suspect as Mario Valenzuela, 42, of Coachella.

SpaceX launch visible throughout the Coachella Valley

February 10, 2025 6:42 PM Jesus Reyes

A SpaceX launch was visible throughout the Coachella Valley Monday evening. Space X’s Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The rocket launched at 6:09 p.m. PT. Check Out: News Channel 3’s Spencer Blum travels to the Vandenberg Space Force Base to learn how weather impacts rocket

A day in the life of a polo player: Sports Director Blake Arthur visits the Eldorado Polo Club

January 27, 2025 6:16 PM Blake Arthur

After a failed first attempt, damaging my ego and nearly really damaging my body, I finally made it on my polo pony, quickly learning that in this game, it’s all about these amazing animals. Tonight on @KESQ the world will see why I'm not quitting my day job. @EldoradoPolo @uspoloassn @CityofIndio pic.twitter.com/CdDKUaZ9Py— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) January 27, 2025 “You

Valley doctors concerned over air quality as LA wildfire smoke travels

January 10, 2025 1:48 PM Jesus Reyes

You don’t have to live close to a wildfire to be affected by its smoke. With severe winds fanning the flames throughout Southern California, doctors are concerned about our air quality. Wildfire smoke can irritate your eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Doctors say it may contain all kinds of dangerous pollutants, including some that may

Jose Medina sworn in as Riverside County First District Supervisor

January 8, 2025 7:28 PM Kendall Flynn

Jose Medina was sworn by Riverside County Judge Jorge Hernandez in as the Riverside County First District Supervisor Tuesday during the first board meeting of 2025. Medina takes on this role after serving as the California State Assemblymember for the 61st Assembly District. For the Board of Supervisors, Medina’s oath of office marked the first

BLSS: Shadow Hills advances in CIF-SS football playoffs, Rancho Mirage plays Saturday

November 3, 2024 3:08 PM Kenji Ito

It was a tough Friday night for our local high schools taking part in the CIF-SS football playoffs. Seven teams played on Friday, just one will advance to the next round, Shadow Hills. Rancho Mirage will play their game on Saturday. D7Palm Desert – 7@Warren – 35FD8Lancaster – 18@La Quinta – 7FD9Coachella Valley – 7@Great

Gusty and cooler today, with cool conditions through the week

November 6, 2024 6:27 AM Patrick Evans

Santa Ana winds will continue today through tomorrow, with High Wind Warnings and Red Flag Warnings in place to our West. Plus there’s a Wind Advisory the East of the Valley as well thanks to an area of low pressure that is pushing into the Four-Corners States. We are also under a Windblown Dust Advisory

Mild today, gusty and cooler tomorrow

November 5, 2024 6:00 AM Patrick Evans

Today we’ll enjoy highs in the lower 80s but a strong area of low pressure will drop in from the Pacific Northwest, bringing gusty winds tomorrow and sharply cooler temps. Wind gusts could reach near 45 m.p.h. north of the I-10 freeway, and it will remain breezy into Thursday. Wind Advisories are already posted for

Santa Ana winds and cool conditions

November 4, 2024 6:00 AM Patrick Evans

Winds remain fairly strong through this afternoon, prompting a number of advisories. Here in the Valley we have a Dust Advisory from the SCAQMD until 9:15 this evening. There are also Red Flag warnings and Wind Advisories around the region. Cooler than normal conditions will prevail all week long as the Jetstream dips farther to

What to expect at the 2024 Palm Springs International Food and Wine Festival

October 31, 2024 2:19 PM Peter Daut

The Palm Springs International Food and Wine Festival will feature dozens of acclaimed restaurants, wineries, and celebrity chef demonstrations. News Channel 3 is a proud sponsor of the event, which also raises money for several local non-profits. News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut spoke today with the executive producer, Jeff Hocker. The Palm Springs Food

Community Care Room opens up in Indio to provide support for new and expecting families

October 17, 2024 4:23 PM Tori King

New and expecting parents around the Coachella Valley now have another place to go to get the resources and support they need. On Thursday morning, the non-profit About Families, along with the City of Indio, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open up the new space. About Families is an organization that offers help

BLSS: Complete coverage of Week 2 high school football with highlights, scores and more

August 28, 2024 6:50 PM Jesus Reyes

It’s a packed Week 2 of high school football with games on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Friday 8/30 Grand Terrace – 21@Palm Springs – 33F*Game played at Rancho Mirage High School due to damage to stadium damage at PSHS Central – 20@Palm Desert – 14FLa Salle – 6@Xavier Prep – 49FPalo Verde Valley – 0@Shadow

Local law enforcement discuss public safety protocols ahead of political events

July 15, 2024 11:19 AM Tatum Larsen

In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump, questions remain about the security measures taken by the Secret Service and local law enforcement ahead of his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Over the weekend, News Channel 3 spoke with a local woman who was at the rally and watched former President Trump get

Locals react to new Palm Springs ordinance regulating public sleeping and homeless encampments

July 10, 2024 1:45 PM Tatum Larsen

This week, Palm Springs city councilmembers voted to pass an ordinance that will establish a process for reducing sleeping and homeless encampments in public areas. Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem Ron deHarte and Lisa Middleton voted in favor of the ordinance. Councilmember Christy Holstege voted to abstain while councilmember Grace Garner voted against. According

Palm Springs City Council votes to pass homeless encampment regulation ordinance

July 9, 2024 11:43 AM Tatum Larsen, Alyson Booth

The City of Palm Springs voted to pass an ordinance that will establish a process for reducing homeless encampments on public property in a 3-2 vote at the city council meeting tonight. The city sites public health and safety issues as the reason behind the ordinance that will prohibit anyone to sit, lie, or sleep

Local hairstylists reflect on the impacts of the CROWN Act

July 3, 2024 10:50 AM Tatum Larsen

Wednesday, July 3. marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of the CROWN Act Legislation, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. People who choose to wear natural or protective hairstyles, like braids and locs, cannot be denied employment or educational opportunities under the CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural

Local physicians warn of the dangers of “Safe and Sane” fireworks

July 2, 2024 10:46 PM Tatum Larsen

Many Coachella Valley residents are gearing up for the Fourth of July by buying “Safe and Sane” fireworks. “Safe and Sane” fireworks do not become airborne when lit and are marked with a seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshall. These state approved fireworks, which are only permitted in Indio, Coachella and Desert

Local truckers work to fight human trafficking

June 25, 2024 11:28 AM Tatum Larsen

Truckers across the U.S. are joining the fight against human trafficking. Major companies like UPS, Amazon, Love’s and Penske have all partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking, or TAT, to train their staff to recognize the signs of human trafficking while they are on the job. Human trafficking includes sex trafficking, ‘sextortion’ and forced labor. While