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Dating apps raise safety concerns as experts warn of sexual violence risks
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As more people turn to dating apps to meet potential partners, experts say safety and awareness remain key concerns in the digital dating world. Apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge have made it easier to connect with others, but advocates warn they can also expose users to risks ranging from
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Seasonable today, but warming quickly
Highs today will likely be at or slightly below our seasonal norm (102). High pressure will build in as the week progresses, but today, the cooling coastal influence lingers along the Western U.S. From Nevada through Utah, heightened wildfire risk is keeping woodland communities on edge, with Red Flag Warnings across portions of those states
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Nellie Coffman students bring home national SkillsUSA honors
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Fourteen students from Nellie N. Coffman Middle School are returning home with national medals after competing at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The students represented California after qualifying through the state competition and competed in a variety of events, including Opening and Closing Ceremonies, T-Shirt Design,
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2026 FIFA World Cup: A look inside Los Angeles Stadium ahead of the tournament
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3’s Kendall Flynn took a trip to the newly named Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood to bring a first look inside the stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Los Angeles Stadium will host eight World Cup matches, including two for the United States. The first USMNT match it
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UPDATE: Family says body of 28-year-old missing man found
UPDATE 6/7: PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 28-year-old Miguel Angel Chavez says his remains were found by officials this week. Chavez was reported missing on June 1, in the area of Coyote Song Way, north of the Sun City Palm Desert community. Chavez’s family confirmed to News Channel 3 that his body
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Local youth athletes hope to draw inspiration from World Cup players
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The FIFA World Cup starts Thursday, June 11 and local soccer players are gearing up for the excitement. As soccer has grown immensely in the last couple of years, coaches are hoping the World Cup will only bring more athletes into the sport. For those who have already been playing for
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Seasonal to start the workweek ahead of big warmup
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a milder weekend compared to some of the heat we encountered last week. As we look ahead at the latter half of the upcoming workweek, though, much hotter weather is on the way. This evening, expect some lingering breezes to play a factor in your drive, particularly if
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Palm Springs Unified offering free summer meals for children across the Coachella Valley
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As summer break begins, Palm Springs Unified School District is once again providing free meals to children and teens across the Coachella Valley, helping ensure no child goes hungry while school is out of session. District officials say the need for summer meal programs continues to grow. Last summer alone,
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Brush fire burning alongside railroad tracks near Cathedral City
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are responding to a brush fire that ignited in the tamarisk trees alongside the railroad tracks adjacent to the I-10 freeway, just west of the Bob Hope Drive overpass. That fire igniting around 1:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon with multiple engines on scene. Authorities have yet to release a cause
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Not as hot this weekend as we track uptick in winds
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been pretty toasty in the valley as of late, with temperatures a few degrees warmer than usual through the first week of June! This weekend offers some slight relief as temperatures trend down into the low 100s and breezes tick up in the evenings. We’ve been seeing partly cloudy
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California Adopt-a-Pet Day brings new homes for shelter animals amid overcrowding crisis
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — California Adopt-a-Pet Day helped dozens of local animals find new homes Saturday as Riverside County Animal Services worked to ease severe overcrowding at its shelters. The annual event, held at more than 150 shelters across the state, offered fee-waived adoptions through a partnership with the ASPCA and CalAnimals. The adoptions included
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More Comfortable but Breezy this Weekend
After recent heat, inland areas will see a cooling trend through the weekend and into early next week as a trough of low pressure pushes in from the PNW. Even with temperatures still a little bit cooler, try to take the dogs on a walk early or throw on the dog booties. If you don’t
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Coachella City Council swears in local realtor, Juan Martinez, as new councilmember
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local realtor, Juan M. Martinez, was unanimously appointed by Coachella City Council to the vacant seat Friday afternoon. City Council interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who applied, during a special meeting Friday. Martinez is a local realtor with 20 years experience, according to his application. He was born and
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Desert Empire Surf G2010 team gearing up for trip to Northern Ireland for SuperCupNI
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Empire Surf girl’s 2010 team is getting ready to head to Northern Ireland. But it’s not just any trip, they’ll be competing in the prestigious SuperCupNI youth soccer tournament. “This is our biggest challenge,” head coach Hugo Chaparro. ” I mean, obviously we’re going to go out to
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Memorial highway dedication honors three fallen heroes
CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A stretch of Interstate 10 in Cabazon was officially dedicated Friday in honor of three firefighters who lost their lives while battling the Broadway Fire in 2023. The ceremony, taking place at Casino Morongo, recognized Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa for their service and sacrifice
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Disclosure: Declassified UFO footage raising questions and hopes for answers
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of newly-declassified videos of Unidentified Flying Objects. The Pentagon says they’re incidents the government still cannot explain. I-Team investigator Peter Daut spoke with some of the nation’s top UFO experts who are speaking out about what they’re calling the biggest disclosure in human history. More than three thousand people
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Ciudad de Coachella tiene un nuevo miembro del concejo
CIUDAD DE OACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – La ciudad de Coachella tuvó una junta especial hoy para entrevistar a los 10 candidatos a la vacante de concejal, donde el agente inmobiliario local Juan M. Martinez fue nombrado por unanimidad por el Concejo Municipal de Coachella para ocupar el puesto vacante este viernes. El Concejo Municipal entrevistó
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Coachella moves closer to permanent data center ban as it approves moratorium and terminates agreement with developer
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella City Council unanimously approved a 45-day temporary moratorium on data centers as the city moves closer towards a permanent ban. The move came after months of public pushback on a data center project at Avenue 52 and Filmore Street. Council members also approved terminating the agreement with Stronghold Power
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