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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The beauty of your lawn is at risk from not just the summer heat, but also simple mistakes or accidents. Underwatering a plant can leave its leaves vulnerable to scorching from the sun, turning a colorful yard brown. But sometimes underwatering isn’t intentional. Tonight on News Channel 3, learn how
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Warmer temperatures have arrived! Highs are set to steadily climb before peaking just above average for the week ahead. We’ve been closely watching moisture over the past week or so. It’s been noticeably humid lately – it led to some monsoonal showers around the valley yesterday – but we’re steadily
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Palm Desert ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 9-4 overall, 4-1 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 21BrawleyAway7:00 p.m.—Aug. 28CentralHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 4Victor ValleyAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11YucaipaHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 18RedlandsHome7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Rancho Mirage*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Xavier Prep*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 15Shadow Hills*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 23Palm Springs*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on La Quinta ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 7-4 overall, 3-2 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 28Yucca ValleyHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 4Citrus ValleyAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11HesperiaHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 18CentralHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 25RooseveltAway7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Shadow Hills*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Rancho Mirage*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 16Palm Springs*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 22Xavier Prep*Away7:00
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THOUSAND PALMS Calif. (KESQ) — It’s not by much, but today is looking to be another day of below-average temperatures, with a high of 107 degrees. Moisture continues to impact conditions in the valley. However, while today should see dew points reach the 60s, slight drying should occur through the week. It won’t be much,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Numerous vendors and hundreds of shoppers gathered at the Hyatt Palm Springs for a retro market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. From clothes and jewelry to art and vinyls, a wide range of shopping is available. Whether you are window shopping or looking for a piece in a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Palm Springs ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 11-2 overall, 4-1 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 20HemetAway7:00 p.m.—Aug. 27Grand TerraceHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 4Coachella ValleyHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11ColtonHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 18YucaipaAway7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Xavier Prep*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Shadow Hills*Away7:00 p.m.DELOct. 16La Quinta*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 23Palm Desert*Home7:00
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been quite a pleasant day for this time of the year! This afternoon, temperatures have just barely climbed to the 100°F mark. It’s feeling a bit humid outside as some moisture sticks around; plenty of clouds have formed over the mountains. We’re keeping an eye on some monsoonal activity,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Relief from the Extreme Heat Warning is here! Temperatures have dipped below seasonal averages for the weekend, with a high today of 103 degrees. The high-pressure system that dominated our weather patterns over the last few weeks has moved farther east, allowing an onshore trough to help cool temperatures. Monsoonal
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We’re getting a nice August break from the extreme heat, with temperatures staying slightly below average through the weekend as highs hover around the lower 100s. A little monsoonal moisture will keep things feeling somewhat humid and bring a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms to the mountains and nearby deserts today and Saturday,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Local fighter Brook Sibrian is set to return to the ring Friday, Aug. 21, looking to make a statement against an undefeated opponent. Sibrian will take on 22-year-old Lupita Medina in an eight-round bout at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula. The 33-year-old Sibrian enters the fight with a 9-3 professional
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of Liam Cantu, a 14-year-old boy killed in an alleged DUI hit-and -run in October 2025, is continuing to shed light on his case following a court hearing today. Jose Villegas Orbe of Palm Springs appeared in Indio court Friday for a preliminary hearing. Cantu’s parents, Jesus Cantu
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TWENTNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Ask anyone in Twentynine Palms if they’ve ever seen a meteor, and you’ll get a different answer in every shop. “Absolutely. Pretty much every night,” said Jimmy Brower, vice president of the downtown business association Rediscover 29. “That’s one of the biggest benefits of living in the high desert.” This weekend,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- More than half a million children across the United States were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau. In Riverside County, the data show 9.4 victims for every 1,000 children. Those cases
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- UPDATE 8/14: Palm Springs police have arrested a suspect in connection with an assault that injured nine people during a Splash House event at the Palm Springs Air Museum on August 9. Police said a dispute escalated when bottles were thrown into a crowd, injuring nine people. Detectives, working with the
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SAGE, CA — A brush fire that erupted Friday in Sage has scorched roughly 55 acres at the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest and is now 5% contained, according to the Riverside County Fire Department The non-injury blaze was reported at 12:40 p.m. in the area of Taffle Ranch and Red Mountain roads,
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UPDATE 8/14: PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Officials with Caltrans have confirmed they have received complaints about the faded sign and are in the process of replacing it. A representative told News Channel 3, “Once the sign is developed, crews will go out and schedule for it to be installed.” ORIGINAL REPORT 8/13: PALM DESERT,
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Ciudad de Coachella, California (KUNA) – El senior center de la ciudad de Coachella ha presentado inconformidad entre miembros del mismo, algunos adultos mayores han denunciado no estar contentos con una decisión sobre nuevas reglas para jugar uno de sus juegos favoritos, la loteria mexicana. Los afectados comentan que se les informó que no pueden repetir los nombramientos de la tarjeta saliente, que hay límites de tiempo para jugar y que hay
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