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College of the Desert sees growing need for affordable childcare for student parents
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert is announcing its Indio Child Development Center is now open for enrollment after seeing a growing need for childcare services in the student community. Officials said the center is “cost-effective” and “high-quality” childcare that student parents need as they navigate classes and studying. The center serves 80
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Palm Springs rededicates two LGBTQ+ memorials
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs rededicated and relocated two historic memorials in the city. Monday morning, the Morris Kight Memorial Tree and the LGBTQ Service Member Marker were all moved to its new home at Francis Stevens Park. City leaders say the memorials honor LGBTQ veterans and recognize the efforts
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Warming this afternoon
High pressure building in across the Western U.S. will bring some warmer temps, pushing mercury up to the 80 degree mark for the next couple of days. The warm conditions today are expected to remain in place through Thursday. High pressure is forcing the Jetstream farther North, allow us to enjoy some warmer-than-normal conditions through
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Tracking warmer weather and offshore winds for mid-week
Happy Monday! The countdown to Thanksgiving is on, and we are tracking warm weather across the region. Today is notably warmer than yesterday, but still near the seasonal average for this time of year. Temperatures will continue to warm in the coming days as high pressure builds over the region. This will lead to warmer
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Father says son was assaulted during Rancho Mirage HS soccer drill; PSUSD launches investigation
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Rancho Mirage father is speaking out after he says his 16-year-old son was assaulted during a soccer practice drill at Rancho Mirage High School. Hugh Van Horn tells News Channel 3’s Karen Devine the incident happened during what his son described as a punishment. Van Horn met with Devine
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Four men arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Indio
UPDATE 11/24/2025 – Indio Police are reporting that four men have been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting on Quail Avenue in Indio last Thursday. Police say that a white SUV stopped in front of a home in the 83000 block of Quail Avenue. The victim and another adult male, who were near the
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Palm Springs City Council approves new economic development strategic plan
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of Palm Springs business leaders and residents gathered at the Palm Springs City Council Special Meeting on Monday. Councilmembers approved and discussed the new Economic Development Strategic Framework, a plan to move away from a tourism driven economy and build one that puts residents at the center. The city’s
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Living Healthy: Embolization is a minimally invasive and less painful procedure to treat hemorrhoids
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Embolization is an innovative option to treat internal hemorrhoids that avoids surgery. News Channel 3 talked with Dr. Sonny Bagla with IR Centers at Urologic Institute in Palm Springs. Dr. Bagla says you should realize everyone is born with hemorrhoids, but they typically don’t bother us. He adds that they
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Join in at Martha’s Village & Kitchen 19th annual Thanksgiving Day 5k fundraiser on Thursday
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A valley tradition will be back on Thanksgiving Day – The 19th annual Martha’s Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5k is a chance for all to help a great cause. The event typically draws more than 5,000 people, and is the nonprofit’s premier fundraiser to help provide services to people
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Altos niveles de cromo en agua potable del Valle de Coachella propicia un aumento en tarifas de cobro, CVWD
La Quinta Cove, Calif. (KUNA) – En días pasados residentes de La Quinta Cove fueran notificados por el Distrito de Agua de Coachella Valley sobre altos niveles de cromo encontrados en el agua potable de su región. Debido ha dicha notificación decidimos contactar a las autoridades del distrito de agua, que también brindan servicio a otras
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CVWD sends chromium-6 notices, says water remains safe, warns bills could double
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Water District has notified customers across its service area that levels of naturally occurring chromium-6 are above California’s new drinking water standard, according to a state-approved notice mailed this week. CVWD said the issue is not an emergency and the water “remains safe to drink.” Routine samples reviewed
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Sunline unveils winners of 10th annual student art contest
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Sunline Transit Agency unveiled the winners of its 10th annual student art contest. A ceremony was held Monday morning in Thousand Palms to honor the winners’ achievement. The lucky students who stole the show with their creations include Gerardo Silva from Desert Hot Springs, Antonio Calma from La Quinta
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Mujer que abusó sexualmente de un menor de Banning es sentenciada
BANNING, Calif. (KUNA) – Una mujer de 32 años de Banning, quien mantuvo relaciones sexuales con un menor durante meses, fue sentenciada hoy a tres años de libertad condicional por un delito grave y seis meses en un programa de trabajo. Reyna Virginia Rincon se declaró culpable en abril de actos lascivos contra un menor de
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Hombre de 18 años hospitalizado tras tiroteo en Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 18 años resultó herido en un tiroteo ocurrido el lunes por la tarde en Indio, confirmó la policía. La policía informó que el tiroteo se reportó alrededor de las 2:45 p. m. cerca de la zona de la Avenida 44 y la Calle King. La policía no localizó a
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Mujer muere en accidente con tractor agrícola en Mecca
MECCA, Calif. (KUNA) — Una mujer falleció el lunes tras un choque entre dos vehículos, una camioneta y un tractor agrícola, según la Patrulla de Carreteras de California (CHP). El accidente ocurrió poco antes de las 6 a. m. cerca de la avenida 70 y la calle Wheeler. La policía informó que una camioneta chocó contra
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CHP desplegará patrullas contra conductores inseguros durante el Día de Acción de Gracias
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Los agentes de la Patrulla de Carreteras de California (CHP) intensificarán sus operaciones a partir del miércoles por la noche para detectar conductores ebrios o bajo los efectos de drogas durante el período festivo de Acción de Gracias. La agencia iniciará su “periodo máximo de control” anual de Acción de Gracias a
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CAL FIRE lifts hiking restrictions as wet weather eases fire risk
WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – Recent rain and weather conditions have eased fire risk across Southern California over the past couple of weeks. As locals and visitors alike take advantage of this pleasant weather, they will now have more places to recreate in Riverside County. Officials with CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire announced the reopening of six
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Seguimiento del clima más cálido y vientos marinos para mediados de semana
La cuenta regresiva para el Día de Acción de Gracias ha comenzado y estamos siguiendo el clima cálido en toda la región. Hoy es notablemente más cálido que ayer, pero aún cerca del promedio estacional para esta época del año. Las temperaturas continuarán subiendo en los próximos días a medida que se acumula una alta
Continue Reading Woman who sexually abused Banning boy sentenced
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 32-year-old Banning woman who engaged in sex acts with a boy over a months-long period was sentenced today to three years’ felony probation and six months in a work release program. Reyna Virginia Rincon pleaded guilty in April to lewd acts on a child under 14 years old under a
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