PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A powerful explosion rocked downtown Palm Springs Saturday, leaving damage scattered over a 100-yard radius according to investigators. The blast shattered windows, rattled nerves and left local businesses like The Velvet Rope reeling. Owner David Rios said he’s spent days sweeping up debris and repairing broken windows — without the help
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A miracle in more ways than one. News Channel 3 is learning more about the patients of American Reproductive Centers, the target of Saturday’s bombing. Officials confirming while the facility’s office space was damaged, the lab was untouched and no embryos were were injured. A relief for patient Emery Baucas.
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PALM SPRINGS, California (KUNA) – Los restos encontrados en la escena de la explosión del sábado en Palm Springs coincidieron positivamente con el sospechoso después de las pruebas de ADN, confirmó el FBI. Los funcionarios del FBI dicen que están “bastante seguros” de que Guy Edward Bartkus, de 25 años, de Twentynine Palms, fue el
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Actualización 05/19/2025 Dos menores fueron identificados como sospechosos del grafiti antisemita ocurrido la mañana del 4 de mayo en la cuadra 45000 de Deep Canyon Road, anunció la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside. “Tras la publicación de las fotografÃas de vigilancia, los investigadores recibieron múltiples pistas fiables que llevaron a la identificación de
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La semana comienza con calor, con temperaturas que rondan los 90°F. Gracias a la formación de un área de alta presión sobre el sur de California, hay abundante aire seco en la región. Esto ayuda a mantener nuestros cielos despejados para comenzar la semana laboral. Los vientos también están en calma, asà que no hay
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte spoke live with News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson to share his message to the community after a bomb explosion rocked the city on Saturday. “It’s going to take time to heal the wounds that have been caused and the emotions and the incredible stress, not
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In the aftermath of the terror attack in Palm Springs, experts are weighing in on how you can keep your mental health in check. Research shows generally, experiencing a traumatic event leads to increased rates of acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder,
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Update 6/4/25 A Washington state man was arrested in connection with the Palm Springs bombing. Daniel Park, of Kent, Washington, was charged with providing and attempting to provide material support to a terrorist. More Details: WA man arrested for allegedly aiding Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber Original Report: 5/19/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Police
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Dos hombres acusados de matar a un hombre y herir a otros dos en un ataque en Palm Springs deberán ser juzgados por asesinato y otros cargos, dictaminó hoy un juez. Anastascio Jesús Machuca, de 23 años, y Antonio Marins, de 24, fueron arrestados en 2022 tras el presunto tiroteo ocurrido en
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NORTH PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un incendio dañó hoy una vivienda en North Palm Springs, desplazando a dos residentes y causando heridas leves a una persona y a un bombero. El incendio se reportó poco después de la 1:30 p. m. cerca de North Indian Canyon Drive y la Avenida 18, en la zona no
Continue Reading Update 5/19/25 Two minors were identified as the suspects behind the anti-Semitic graffiti that occurred on the morning of May 4 in the 45000 block of Deep Canyon Road, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. “Following the release of surveillance photographs to the public, investigators received multiple credible tips that led to the identification of
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Starts Sunday, May 18th- June 22nd
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A front departing the region will allow winds to relax today, with gusts to 20 m.p.h. expected. A Windblown Dust Advisory remains in effect this morning until early this afternoon. Two of the main Whitewater Wash roads are also closed due to blowing sand and dust and reduced visibility. Indian Canyon and Gene Autry will
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – While not as dusty and gusty as Saturday, we’re still contending with lingering breezes this evening. Expect calmer and significantly warmer weather in the days ahead, though. A new Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Coachella Valley. It will be in effect 4:00 p.m. this afternoon through 1:00
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Reactions are pouring in this weekend as elected officials and desert residents respond to news of the Palm Springs terrorist attack that killed one person, who authorities have now identified as the suspect, and injured four others. News Channel 3 crews have been on the ground in Palm Springs since
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Good morning! It’s a mild and beautiful day today. While the winds are mostly on the calmer side this morning, it will be breezy to gusty again later this evening. We also still remain under an Air Quality Alert through 9:00 AM this morning as we track the risk for blowing dust and sand. This
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The CIF-SS playoffs continued Saturday with second round softball. D4: Indio 4, Northview 2 D7: Lakeside 9, Yucca Valley 6 D7: Rancho Mirage 23, Hesperia Christian 10 D8: Cathedral City 15, Bethel Christian 6 Here is a schedule of the next set of games, which will be on Tuesday for baseball. D6: Shadow Hills at
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gusty winds are continuing for the Coachella Valley through this evening. An Air Quality Alert for the Coachella Valley remains in place through 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Winds remain elevated this evening. Some breezy conditions linger on Sunday, but expect it to be calmer than today. Highs are still slightly below
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The CIF-SS playoffs continued Friday with first round baseball. D2: West Ranch 4, Palm Desert 3 D4: Thousand Oaks 5, La Quinta 1 D6: Shadow Hills 2, Arroyo Valley 1 D6: Rancho Mirage 7, Rancho Verde 2 Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
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