PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs reached a settlement with Grit Development that includes a $1 million payment related to a patio issue delaying the multi-million-dollar Plaza Theatre renovation project. The settlement stems from patio space at the restaurant Kalura Trattoria, located next to the theater. The city was set to acquire the property
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A gorgeous, warm end to the work week, but winds are increasing this evening and especially intothe weekend. A much stronger low-pressure system is moving into the West Coast and sliding down into Southern California. Here at 4pm, we’re already seeing winds begin to strengthen throughout the valley. Because of this, we’ve issued a First
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SALTON CITY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un grupo de padres de la Preparatoria West Shores en Salton City afirma que la escuela tiene un problema de acoso escolar que se tornó violento esta semana, Jerson Ceja contactó a Telemundo 15 para pedir ayuda. Afirma que en los últimos meses, las tensiones en lÃnea se han intensificado hasta
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz is inviting the public to attend a town hall in Rancho Mirage on Saturday afternoon. It’s for the House Democratic Caucus Steering and Policy Committee, which helps to shape the party’s legislative agenda. There will also be a special surprise guest. The event begins
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Un final de semana laboral magnÃfico y cálido, pero los vientos están aumentando esta noche y, especialmente, durante el fin de semana. Un sistema de baja presión mucho más fuerte se dirige hacia la Costa Oeste y se desliza hacia el sur de California. A las 4 p. m., ya se observa que los vientos
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A teacher at a private school in Rancho Mirage charged with raping a teenager pleaded not guilty on Friday. Stephen Spurlock, 43, a now former 3rd grade teacher at Palm Valley School, is charged with 21 felonies, including 19 counts of rape. He is set to return to court on
Continue Reading SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A group of parents at West Shores High School in Salton City say the school has a bullying problem that turned violent this week, as several students can be seen in a school yard fight video. Jerson Ceja reached out to News Channel 3 asking for help. He says over
Continue Reading RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KUNA) – Un profesor de una escuela privada en Rancho Mirage, acusado de violar a una adolescente, se declaró inocente el viernes. Stephen Spurlock, de 43 años, exprofesor de tercer grado de la escuela Palm Valley, está acusado de 21 delitos graves, incluyendo 19 cargos de violación. Deberá comparecer ante el tribunal el
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Se presentaron cargos por delitos graves contra dos delincuentes convictos sospechosos de tiroteos en Indio que dejaron tres personas heridas, incluyendo una madre y su hijo de cinco años. Jesús Delarosa, de 25 años, y Ricardo Mercado, de 29, ambos de Indio, fueron arrestados el martes en relación con el tiroteo. Delarosa
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – La construcción de South Palm Canyon Drive en Palm Springs está programada para comenzar la próxima semana, y las autoridades municipales aconsejaron a los pasajeros que se preparen para el cierre de carriles a largo plazo. Las obras se llevarán a cabo de 7:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m. todos
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) –  The Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the Biden Administration of the 624,000-acre Chuckwalla National Monument. The monument was declared in January, and plaintiffs claim the declaration was in violation of the Antiquities Act of 1906 allowing presidents to designated national monuments. They argue “it
Continue Reading THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – La Fundación de PolÃticas Públicas de Texas presentó una demanda que cuestiona la constitucionalidad de la decisión de la Administración Biden sobre el Monumento Nacional Chuckwalla, de 250.000 hectáreas. El monumento fue declarado en enero, y los demandantes alegan que la declaración viola la Ley de Antigüedades de 1906, que permite
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KUNA) – La salud mental juvenil está en crisis. La Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales descubrió que 1 de cada 6 jóvenes estadounidenses de 6 a 17 años experimenta un trastorno de salud mental cada año. La terapeuta familiar Melissa Hawkins, del Centro Betty Ford, afirma que muchos jóvenes se ven abrumados
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) After below average attendance in the first round of the playoffs, including a franchise low in Game One against Calgary, the fans are voicing their concerns. “There’s not one word to describe it,” La Quinta resident Julian Rangel said. $35 parking and beer that ranges from $14 to 16 dollars. High
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Felony charges were filed against two convicted felons suspected in shootings in Indio that left three people injured, including a mother and her five-year-old son. Jesus Delarosa, 25, and Ricardo Mercado, 29, both of Indio, were arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting. Delarosa was charged with multiple felonies, including assault
Continue Reading Youth mental health is in crisis. The National Alliance on Mental Illness found that 1 in 6 U.S. youth ages 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each year. Family therapist Melissa Hawkins, from the Betty Ford Center, says many kids are overwhelmed by social media and online content, leading to anxiety and depression
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A strong trough of low pressure is headed our way, and winds are already on the rise across the region. As those winds increase, we will be under a First Alert Weather Alert tomorrow and Sunday, with gusts to 40 m.p.h. expected. Highs will also see significant impact from this frontal zone. Today we expect
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A public forum was held Thursday night for students and staff at College of the Desert Palm Desert campus involving the four semi-finalists competing for the role of superintendent/president. “College of the Desert is seeking an individual with the right combination of experience, knowledge, skill and abilities to lead the
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Our sunny and Spring weather continues across the Coachella Valley through the work week with diurnal afternoon and evening winds kicking up a little into the latter half of the day. Today has been gorgeous and seasonal, though we’re tracking big changes in our weather pattern as we head into the weekend. We’re tracking much
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Abbotsford Canucks in Game 1 of the second round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs by the final score of 3-1. Firebirds fall 3-1 to the Canucks in Game 1 of the Pacific Division Semifinals. Abbotsford leads 1-0 in this best-of-5 game series. Game 2 is Saturday back
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