On your TV., on your phone, in your home, and even in your car. College of the Desert, Palm Desert campus. (KESQ) From advertisements to developing news, the 2024 election may seem all-consuming to some viewers sitting at home. “How are you feeling right now?” “Nervous,” Josie Guerra, a nursing student attending the College of
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Shadow Hills cross country standout Julia Fernandez is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “Once you’re a champion, you’re always a champion, and in track, like I said, she’s done everything that we’ve asked,” head coach Richie DeTamble said. “We needed a jumper. She jumped. We need a hurdler. She hurdled, and she’s kind of
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Election Day is nearly upon us, and as voters cast their votes by dropping off their ballots, there are some questions on what that process looks like. Some concerns have arisen following incidents in Oregon and Washington, where unmanned ballot drop boxes were set on fire. But for voters in Riverside County, all drop-off locations
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Over 200,000 people will be in downtown Palm Springs this weekend celebrating Palm Springs Pride. The event has been taking place since 1986, and this year the organization is doing it bigger than ever. Pride is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, featuring live music, parties, and a parade. Neon Trees will headline the Arenas Stage
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It is feeling absolutely fantastic today on the valley floor! Temperatures are much cooler than yesterday with highs in the mid-70s. We are also tracking calm winds and overall dry conditions with partly cloudy skies. A series of low-pressure systems will keep us cool and comfortable this week. The temperature outlook continues to show cool
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Three people were taken into custody after a handcuffed suspect ran from deputies Tuesday morning in Rancho Mirage. The incident started on the 34000 block of Rebecca Way. Deputies were called to the area after a report of a suspicious vehicle occupied by three subjects. Deputies detained two subjects, but one ran from the area
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KESQ News Channel 3 has confirmed the name of a Coachella Valley Unified School District teacher under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Carissa Carrera is a teacher for the district and also serves as the Coachella Valley Teachers Association’s President. Neither the Sheriff’s Department nor the district has officially named Carrera as a subject of the investigation but News Channel
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The Palm Springs City Council held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the brand new playground at Demuth Park. It’s the first upgrade the playground has had in nearly three decades. Jeffrey Bernstein, the Mayor of Palm Springs, says this project has been in the works for years. “This has been a long time coming,” said
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Update: Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail were reopened Tuesday morning. Original Post: Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Drive were shut down at the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs due to low visibility caused by strong winds Monday. Both roadways remained closed to all traffic Tuesday morning. Drivers can use alternate routes including
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As winds go up, so do asthma complications. The asthma rate in Coachella Valley is higher than the national average, with disparities across the region. According to CalMatters, about 12% of the valley population has been diagnosed with asthma, compared to the national average of 7%. That’s about 41K adults, about 11K children. Asthma can
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Gusty winds resulted in road closures at the Whitewater Wash overnight, and those roads remain closed this morning. The Wind Advisory for the Coachella Valley expired early this morning, and in fact earlier than originally anticipated. The Windblown Dust Advisory remains in place until 9 a.m. A quick moving trough is now pushing East of
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Blake Fields is a world champion. The 18-year-old won the world title over the weekend at the 2024 GC World Championships in Chesapeake Bay, VA. Local high school senior Blake Fields is a world champion in golf croquet. 🏆The 18-year-old Fields defeated the No. 1 ranked player in the world over the weekend in Chesapeake
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued as we continue to track the impacts of gusty winds here on the valley floor. A Wind Advisory is in place through 9 AM Tuesday as we track winds gusting upwards of 50 MPH on the valley floor. An Air Quality Alert is also in place this
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According to National Institutes of Health, recent estimates indicate that the majority (74.0%) of substance abusers admitted in treatment center began substance use at the age of 17 or younger and 10.2% initiated use at the age of 11 or younger. One of the efforts to combat this is Red Ribbon Week, an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and
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As Coachella Valley residents brace for strong wind gusts Monday and Tuesday, schools are also monitoring the winds to protect their students. As of Monday morning, students at Palm Springs Unified School District schools are not being affected by the winds. “At this time, we have not required our school sites to bring outdoor activity
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Greater Palm Springs Pride kicks off this week with a variety of events on the days leading up to Sunday’s parade. This year’s theme is “Be You.” News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut spoke with the president of Pride, Ron deHarte. For more on this year’s Palm Springs Pride weekend, click here.
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The future of America and the Coachella Valley is on the hearts and minds of many voters this election. Across the state and at the local level, many races are at a dead heat. Leading up to Nov. 5th, some voters tell us they are ready to vote, but anticipation of how the election will
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A SIG alert was in place for more than an hour after a pickup truck hauling a trailer overturned on the eastbound side of I-10 near Whitewater. The crash was first reported at around 1:45 p.m. on the I-10, west of the Seminole Drive exit. According to the California Highway Patrol, the #3 and #4
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The Palm Desert Community Center has been undergoing renovations for nearly a year, and construction is nearing completion. The Desert Recreation District expects the center to reopen this December. The facility has updates throughout, including renovations to the lobby, a new multipurpose room, improvements to the basketball court, an activities room, and an exercise room.
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is continuing a financial crimes investigation involving a teacher’s alleged misuse of Coachella Valley Unified School District funds. The investigation began on Oct. 15, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said there is no threat to staff or students. There was no word on whether any arrests have been made.
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