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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- UPDATE 8/14: Palm Springs police have arrested a suspect in connection with an assault that injured nine people during a Splash House event at the Palm Springs Air Museum on August 9. Police said a dispute escalated when bottles were thrown into a crowd, injuring nine people. Detectives, working with the

SAGE, CA — A brush fire that erupted Friday in Sage has scorched roughly 55 acres at the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest and is now 5% contained, according to the Riverside County Fire Department The non-injury blaze was reported at 12:40 p.m. in the area of Taffle Ranch and Red Mountain roads,

UPDATE 8/14: PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Officials with Caltrans have confirmed they have received complaints about the faded sign and are in the process of replacing it. A representative told News Channel 3, “Once the sign is developed, crews will go out and schedule for it to be installed.” ORIGINAL REPORT 8/13: PALM DESERT,

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)— A powerful monsoon storm swept through parts of the Calexico region Wednesday, bringing a haboob that sweep through the eastern Coachella Valley. While the valley avoided major impacts from the storm, the weather served as a reminder that monsoon storms can develop quickly and bring dangerous conditions. Imperial Irrigation District said

BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Shadow, the male Big Bear bald eagle, has been spotted with another eagle in the nest he previously shared with Jackie. This is just a few days after Jackie, Shadow’s partner of eight years, died following weeks in intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center.  On Thursday, the Friends of

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 60% of jobs projected through 2030 won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a CommercialCafe study. The study found 40% of the Riverside area’s workforce is employed in mid-skill jobs. Those jobs can include careers that require specialized training, certifications or some college — rather than a four-year degree.

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- If a major earthquake, wildfire or other disaster hits the Coachella Valley, first responders could be overwhelmed. Palm Springs Fire is offering free CERT training to teach residents basic skills like fire safety, search and rescue and basic medical care. 2026–2027 Palm Springs CERT training dates October 16-18, 2026 January 22-24,