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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors at Desert Regional Medical Center are encouraging men to talk with their health care providers about their individual risk and screening options. The American Cancer Society estimates 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2026. Dr.
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Fall officially arrives at 5:05pm today, but temperatures are warming up the Coachella Valley, with highs running 3–4 degrees above average through the end of the week. Overnight lows will also warm into the upper 70s, so we’re looking at a return of Moderate HeatRisk during the second half of the week. Thursday afternoon, I’m
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – “I definitely think it’s time for a new direction.” That’s the sentiment some voters shared as Palm Desert City Council candidates took the stage Tuesday night. The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce (PDACC) hosted the candidate forum at the Family YMCA of the Desert at 43930 San Pablo Avenue.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is once again partnering with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the Coachella Valley Dream Home Giveaway. The 2027 house is already starting to take shape in Palm Desert. Merit Framing is wrapping up two weeks of work putting up the walls, ceilings, and roof system.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Our latest student-athlete of the week is Damiano “Damian” Durinzi from Indio High School football. “He works hard in the classroom. He works out on the field,” James Dockery, Indio football head coach, said. “Everything that kid does, he does at full speed.” Durinzi is a star senior athlete for Indio High
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INDIO, CA (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department will host two community presentations this week to provide residents with information about Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and their use in the community. Indio Police held its first presentation on Tuesday, where police demonstrated a step by step walkthrough of what using the ALPR software
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Graham Bennett was working on the Paramount lot last week when a plane towed a banner over the studio: “Welcome to Saudiwood, David!” Five days later, California and 11 other states settled their lawsuit against Paramount Skydance, clearing the way for its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. On Tuesday, protesters
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was taken to the hospital after a fire in the garage of a Whitewater residence Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on the 13100 block of Galbreth Drive. “Firefighters are at-scene of a single-story single-family dwelling fire, first arriving unit reported the garage fully involved
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a crash in Palm Desert Tuesday afternoon. The single-vehicle collision was reported just after 4:30 p.m. on Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore. Details on the crash were not available. Deputies remain at the scene at the Palm Desert Walmart
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ)- Palm Springs International Airport is bringing together employers and airport partners for its sixth annual job fair as the Coachella Valley prepares for its busy travel season. The job fair will be held Wednesday, September 23 at the Palm Springs Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)- PGA West is hosting a job fair at the Private Clubhouse in La Quinta, with a variety of seasonal positions available including golf operations, food and beverage, hospitality, and gold course maintenance. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and this will e an on-the-spot interviewing and
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Police Department has officially opened its new $7.26 million annex, giving officers and detectives additional space as the city prepares to expand its police force in the coming years. City leaders, police officers and community members gathered Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening
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Breezes are easing this morning, and highs will remain nicely in check through most of the week. Today we’re expecting below average temps in the upper 90s. Winds are less gusty than yesterday and that sets up a calmer afternoon. Temps remain cooler than normal today, but inch closer to normal (100) later this week.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monday, September 21st marks the International Day of Peace. Conflict rages on in the Middle East. The war in Ukraine continues. A number of civil wars and armed conflicts are happening in Africa. These conflicts are all being tracked with the Council on Foreign Relations’ Global Conflict Tracker, found here.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Fire officials said the lessons learned from Tropical Storm Hilary are already shaping their response plans for a potentially strong El Niño season. It’s not just our local leaders — the state is urging all Californians to prepare now. On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency
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It’s the final day of summer as we welcome fall tomorrow! We’re starting the week on the cooler side across the valley, with highs dipping into the mid to upper 90s today—which is several degrees below our seasonal average of 100 degrees. Temperatures climb very minimally Tuesday and Wednesday, returning to the lower 100s by
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – We had some great plays during Week 5, but after the votes over the weekend, DCA junior Jayvon Garcia earned the honors for his touchdown catch in the Conquerors win on Friday night. @keyframes audience-1919998-loader-hide {0%{visibility:hidden}99%{visibility:hidden}100%{visibility:visible}} Experience not loading? Click here
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, questions about how the technology should be regulated and who should be responsible for keeping it safe are becoming more urgent. From completing schoolwork and organizing daily tasks to generating realistic images, videos and voices, AI tools are giving users capabilities
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