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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is confirming tonight that Palm Springs’ top economic development official, Wayne Olson, has resigned. Olsen served as the city’s first-ever chief economic development officer. City officials confirmed Olson submitted his resignation on Monday. In his resignation letter, sent by the city, Olson writes that his reasons for departing
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By Eric Bradner, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice is investigating Gavin Newsom’s wife, according to a person familiar with the matter, in a move the Democratic California governor blasted Monday as politically motivated. Newsom also claimed that he was a target in the investigation, though the source said the governor himself
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Washington D.C., (KUNA) – El programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés) fue anunciado oficialmente por la administración Obama el 15 de junio de 2012. Posteriormente, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) comenzó a aceptar solicitudes para el programa el 15
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Highs will once again hit the 110 mark this afternoon, mirroring yesterday’s temps. The good news today, monsoonal moisture is retreating to the East, allowing dew points to drop. It will feel a bit nicer out there despite the high temps. Dew points will hover just below the 50 degree mark. By tomorrow, it will
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — After entertaining audiences for more than two decades, Dancing with the Stars is giving fans a new way to celebrate the hit ABC competition series. The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con is coming to Palm Springs later this summer, bringing together professional dancers, celebrity contestants and fans for a three-day event filled with live
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A mobile home fire on Esperanza Avenue and Elm Street was contained by crews around 2:40 p.m. Sunday. CalFire reports the fire broke out at 12:27 p.m., burning about half an acre of vegetation in the area. The flames destroyed a residential mobile home and outbuilding, before being fully contained by
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three hikers were rescued Saturday evening near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, according to Cal Fire and Riverside County Sheriff’s. Cal Fire conducted a remote area rescue on Willow Creek Trail in the Mount San Jacinto wilderness area, around 9 p.m. Saturday. A Riverside Sheriff’s helicopter was contacted during the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 100 students from across the Coachella Valley are one step closer to achieving their educational goals after receiving scholarships from the Dr. Carreón Foundation. The nonprofit organization celebrated its annual scholarship awards ceremony Sunday at Shadow Hills High School, recognizing the Class of 2026 and students continuing their higher education.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The heat is staying on as we prepare for the start of another workweek. Conditions are staying fairly consistent compared to what we experienced over the weekend, albeit with moisture improvements. The influx of monsoonal moisture in our area is tapering off. Our dew point temperatures are expected to be
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The first weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived. It’s the time of year local youth athletes have been waiting for, to see their favorite players or teams compete. For Nacho Bustillos, a coach for FC Dallas Youth and representative of the Coachella Valley Soccer League, it’s about more than
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Indio marked a milestone Friday night with its first-ever Pride celebration, bringing live music, community resources, and families together in the heart of downtown. The free, all-ages event took over Center Stage from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring performances from Julian and the Band, Giselle Woo &
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As triple-digit temperatures return to the Coachella Valley, many families are looking for ways to stay cool while enjoying summer break. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is proving to be a popular destination for both local residents and visitors. Guests at the water park said the facility offers a fun way
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a hot & humid weekend – not the most pleasant conditions, but par for the course as we settle into summer. Our FutureTrack models show our dew point temperatures stay in the upper 40s and 50s through dinnertime and overnight tonight. By tomorrow morning, we’ll see some increasing moisture
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – On June 13, 2026, members of the Indio Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU), Major Crimes Unit (MCU), Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT), and the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET) conducted a registered sex offender compliance operation throughout the City of Indio. The operation focused on verifying compliance with
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Police continue to investigate a shooting that damaged a vehicle Friday evening in Mecca. The shooting was reported at around 6:10 p.m. near the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and 4th Street. “Upon arrival, deputies spoke to the reporting party, who described a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Grapefruit
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LOS ANGELES, California (KUNA) -La gran inauguración de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 llegó a Estados Unidos, con un partido entre el equipo de Estados Unidos y Paraguay, teniendo como sede Los Angeles Stadium. Organizadores de la FIFA comentarón esperar la asistencia de más de 70mil aficionados, y más de mil medios de
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It was a big day for the U.S. Men’s National Team, getting a big 4-1 win against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium (Sofi Stadium) to kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign. News Channel 3’s Sports Director Blake Arthur was live out Fantasy Springs Resort Casino today with all the fans
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High temperatures today pushing 110 across several cities in our Valley. You can expect mostly clear skies this evening with slightly breezy conditions picking up later this evening out of the west. We’ve had to contend with some low clouds this afternoon, and there’s slight chance of showers in the mountains. Overnight lows will dip
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