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North Indian Canyon Drive reopened

North Indian Canyon Drive has been reopened after it was previously closed Sunday morning due to blowing sand and low visibility. For up-to-date information on the windy conditions affecting the valley, click here. Stay with News Channel 3 and the First Alert Weather Team for continuing updates. Have you downloaded the ‘KESQ First Alert’ app

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First Alert Weather Alert extended: flood concerns continue through this morning

The First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through this morning as flood concerns continue. A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Whitewater River and Coachella Storm Water Channel through 9:44 a.m. Due to the heavy rainfall surrounding the Coachella Valley, we will continue to see significant flow resulting in road closures. A Wind

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Local impact of Southwest Airlines cancellations

Southwest Airlines cancellations have continued to affect travel across the U.S. The cancellations were prompted by severe winter weather, according to the airline.  Southwest Airlines announced the cancellation of nearly 70% of outgoing flights, with many departing flights marked as “unavailable” until December 31.  According to FlightAware, the airline cancellations have hit close to home

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Documentary about Jewish fighters during the Holocaust being screened in Palm Desert

As Hanukkah approaches, the Jewish community everywhere is concerned about the rise in antisemitism. Meanwhile, “Four Winters,” a documentary about Jewish fighters during the Holocaust, is being screened this week at Tristone Cinemas in Palm Desert. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the head of the Mensch International Foundation, Steven Geiger, who plans to

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Meet the candidates: Indian Wells

Indian Wells Voters have new and familiar faces on the ballot for city council.  There are three seats up for grabs this year.  Five candidates are vying for the two open seats for a full four-year term.  Dana Reed  Ivan Moad  Bruce WhitmanToper TaylorDouglas Hanson Two candidates are running for one open seat for a two year

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Crimson Energy Storage announced in Blythe

The operation of Crimson Storage was announced in Blythe by Axium Infrastructure and Canadian Solar, which are subsidiaries of Recurrent Energy and CSI Energy Storage.  According to representatives of the project, it is the world’s largest single phase energy storage and the second largest energy storage project currently operating.  Crimson Storage is a controllable, constant 

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