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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A proposed food and beverage contract for the Palm Springs Convention Center is drawing significant public attention during Tuesday night’s Palm Springs City Council meeting. The City is considering a five-year agreement with OVG Hospitality to operate food and beverage services at the Convention Center beginning July 1, 2026. The
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INDIO, California (KUNA) – Con un marcador 3 a 0, fue como México consiguio su tercera victoria dentro del grupo A en esta copa mundial, un resultado que varios aficionados anticipaban. Durante el primer tiempo de este pardio no ocurrío ninguna anotación, lo cual aumento la tensión entre los fanaticos, no fue sino hasta el
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While not officially the hottest day of the year so far–last week we topped off at 111 degrees–it’s still very close. That means its a crucial time to remember to practice heat safety. Highs will still top out around 110 degrees Thursday before a much cooler pattern settles in to end the week. A strong
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Summer has begun, bringing high temperatures and seasonal challenges for unhoused residents. Since Riverside County adopted its Homeless Action Plan in 2022, the county shows a 19% decrease in unsheltered residents. Locally, the city of Palm Springs reports a 63% decline in unhoused people as recently as 2025. However, local programs like
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — A new SunLine bus is now hitting the road with a message of empowerment. SunLine is unveiling a new “Butterfly Bus” that highlights the Ophelia mentorship program, which has helped thousands of Coachella Valley girls build confidence and leadership skills. The Ophelia program was founded in 2002 and has since trained
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A recent case involving NBC’s Savannah Guthrie’s mother is sparking conversations about senior safety and the challenges some older adults face while living independently. In the Coachella Valley, where many retirees call home, News Channel 3 spoke with local seniors and a security expert about simple precautions, safety technology and
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A popular Palm Desert restaurant is preparing to remove its outdoor dining deck, even as city leaders move to extend rules allowing outdoor patios throughout the city. Little Bar announced that its well-known “Big Deck” patio will be removed on Monday June 29th, with Saturday June 27th marking the final day customers can enjoy the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Power outages, planned or unplanned, are an obvious inconvenience to residents impacted by them. From food spoiling in the refrigerator to a lack of air conditioning for potentially hours at a time, utilities maintain it’s ultimately a necessity to keep the grid operating safely. Over the past week, a number
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over a year since Mary Martin took over the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. Martin came into the role as the county recorded high euthanasia rates across four shelters, with a live-release rate of 71.6% in 2024. Data from the county shows the live-release rate has increased
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State and county investigators searched a Hemet assisted living and memory care home as part of an elder abuse and neglect investigation, and several residents were taken to hospitals, while the home denies any wrongdoing.
Continue ReadingHighs will push close to 110 this afternoon, and higher humidity lingers as well. Humidity has been an issue the last couple of days, but drier conditions are on the way. Today dew points will remain high until later this evening. High pressure hovering over West Texas is helping to push heat and humidity into
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A warming trend will continue across the Coachella Valley through Wednesday as high pressure strengthens over the Southwest part of the country. Highs are expected to peak between 108-112 degrees by midweek, with overnight lows remaining unusually warm in the lower 80s. That’s not going to provide much relief after sunset–part of the reason we’re
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Un hombre fue trasladado de urgencia al hospital tras resultar herido en un tiroteo en Coachella. El tiroteo se reportó poco antes de las 6 p.m., justo al este de la Avenida 52 y la Calle César Chávez. Agentes de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside acudieron a la
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors are warning there’s been a spike in travel-related mpox cases here in California. And they say it’s only a matter of time before we see cases here in the Coachella Valley. Since January, there have been seven travel-related mpox cases reported in California, which is higher than in previous
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was rushed to the hospital after being injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in Coachella. The shooting was reported just before 6 p.m., just east of 52nd Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street. Deputies responded to the 51000 block of Tripoli Way and found a man with a gunshot wound. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Lights, camera, action. The 32nd annual Palm Springs International ShortFest officially kicked off Tuesday, bringing hundreds of filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie lovers to the Coachella Valley for a week dedicated to short-form storytelling. This year’s festival features more than 300 films from 71 countries and territories, showcasing a wide
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Desert coffee shop has gone all-in on the World Cup! Rutina Coffee, located along San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, just north of El Paseo, is Latin-owned. With the World Cup well underway, they’re fully taking advantage of the opportunity to provide a space for coffee lovers and soccer
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Security experts say that thieves often take advantage of increased deliveries during major online shopping events, but there are simple steps consumers can take to protect their packages. A former SWAT commander and security expert says thieves pay attention to delivery surges and look for easy targets. SOT: GENE PETRINO- former
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Hiking is a prominent activity in the Coachella Valley, with people walking trails year round. However, during the summer months things can quickly become dangerous if you are not correctly prepared. The Palm Springs Fire Department rescues people off trails year round, but these numbers spike during hotter times of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- For many teenagers, a summer job is a first step toward independence — a chance to earn money, gain experience, and build skills for the future. But as summer gets underway, some teens say finding that first opportunity is becoming more difficult. Across the country, young workers are facing a more
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