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Minors ID’d as suspects in Palm Desert anti-Semitic graffiti, search continues for person behind second vandalism incident

May 7, 2025 6:36 PM Jesus Reyes

Update 5/19/25 Two minors were identified as the suspects behind the anti-Semitic graffiti that occurred on the morning of May 4 in the 45000 block of Deep Canyon Road, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. “Following the release of surveillance photographs to the public, investigators received multiple credible tips that led to the identification of

Purple Room Presents: Broadway Barbara Live!

May 19, 2025 9:44 AM Clarissa Ayala

The Bent Studio: Improv Essentials

May 19, 2025 9:38 AM Clarissa Ayala

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Winds ease as temps rise this week

May 19, 2025 6:00 AM Patrick Evans

A front departing the region will allow winds to relax today, with gusts to 20 m.p.h. expected. A Windblown Dust Advisory remains in effect this morning until early this afternoon. Two of the main Whitewater Wash roads are also closed due to blowing sand and dust and reduced visibility. Indian Canyon and Gene Autry will

Some lingering gusts tonight, but calmer and hot in the days ahead!

May 18, 2025 3:40 PM Gavin Nguyen

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – While not as dusty and gusty as Saturday, we’re still contending with lingering breezes this evening. Expect calmer and significantly warmer weather in the days ahead, though. A new Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Coachella Valley. It will be in effect 4:00 p.m. this afternoon through 1:00

Reactions to Palm Springs attack pour in from residents, elected officials

May 18, 2025 5:05 PM Athena Jreij

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Reactions are pouring in this weekend as elected officials and desert residents respond to news of the Palm Springs terrorist attack that killed one person, who authorities have now identified as the suspect, and injured four others. News Channel 3 crews have been on the ground in Palm Springs since

Tracking mild and breezy weather to close out the weekend

May 18, 2025 5:59 AM Spencer Blum

Good morning! It’s a mild and beautiful day today. While the winds are mostly on the calmer side this morning, it will be breezy to gusty again later this evening. We also still remain under an Air Quality Alert through 9:00 AM this morning as we track the risk for blowing dust and sand. This

CIF-SS softball second round scores

May 17, 2025 11:01 PM Kenji Ito

The CIF-SS playoffs continued Saturday with second round softball. D4: Indio 4, Northview 2 D7: Lakeside 9, Yucca Valley 6 D7: Rancho Mirage 23, Hesperia Christian 10 D8: Cathedral City 15, Bethel Christian 6 Here is a schedule of the next set of games, which will be on Tuesday for baseball. D6: Shadow Hills at

Gusty winds continue through Saturday evening; big warmup on the horizon

May 17, 2025 4:04 PM Gavin Nguyen

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gusty winds are continuing for the Coachella Valley through this evening. An Air Quality Alert for the Coachella Valley remains in place through 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Winds remain elevated this evening. Some breezy conditions linger on Sunday, but expect it to be calmer than today. Highs are still slightly below

CIF-SS baseball first round highlights and scores

May 16, 2025 11:03 PM Blake Arthur

The CIF-SS playoffs continued Friday with first round baseball. D2: West Ranch 4, Palm Desert 3 D4: Thousand Oaks 5, La Quinta 1 D6: Shadow Hills 2, Arroyo Valley 1 D6: Rancho Mirage 7, Rancho Verde 2 Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.

Coachella soccer program shakeup sparks community outcry

May 16, 2025 4:38 PM Luis Avila

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Coachella is reviewing how it offers youth soccer programs. Right now, two nonprofit organizations run separate soccer leagues in the city, including the Coachella Valley Soccer League. But the city wants to establish just one organization to manage all soccer programs through a new one-year contract, with an

Opening statements start Monday in trial of developer charged with bribing ex-Palm Springs mayor

May 16, 2025 7:30 AM Garrett Hottle

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A jury is set in the high-profile public corruption case against developer John Wessman, who’s accused of bribing former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet in exchange for favorable treatment on city projects. Opening statements are set to start Monday at 9 a.m. at the Banning Justice Center. Wessman, 86, has pleaded

Neighborhood Heroes: Will Rooker

May 16, 2025 7:41 AM Garrett Hottle

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) At first glance, Will Rooker might look like just another friendly face behind the counter at Revivals. But to many in Palm Springs, he’s something more: a neighborhood hero quietly powering hope through fashion, compassion, and community. Rooker, is a volunteer at Revivals Palm Springs, and is being recognized for his

Vientos en aumento, temperaturas en descenso hacia el sábado

May 16, 2025 4:13 PM Luis Medina

Una vaguada se desplaza hacia el noroeste del Pacífico esta noche, lo que provocará algunos cambios en el clima durante el fin de semana. Si bien la mayor parte de la lluvia y la llovizna se mantendrán al oeste de las montañas, podrían caer algunas lluvias ligeras en esas zonas desde esta noche hasta el

Persona hospitalizada tras lesión en sendero de Indio

May 16, 2025 4:20 PM Luis Medina

INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Una persona fue hospitalizada tras sufrir una lesión en un sendero de Indio el viernes por la tarde. El incidente se reportó inicialmente alrededor de las 12:05 p. m. en el sendero Badlands, cerca de Golf Center Parkway. No se disponía de detalles sobre la lesión; sin embargo, un portavoz de CAL

La reorganización del programa de fútbol de Coachella genera indignación en la comunidad

May 16, 2025 6:13 PM Luis Medina

COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – La ciudad de Coachella está revisando sus programas de fútbol juvenil. Actualmente, dos organizaciones sin fines de lucro gestionan ligas de fútbol independientes en la ciudad, incluyendo la Liga de Fútbol del Valle de Coachella. Sin embargo, la ciudad quiere establecer una sola organización para gestionar todos los programas de fútbol mediante

Residents at Indian Wells County Club upset City Council declines pickleball court addition

May 16, 2025 10:59 AM Kendall Flynn

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – In a Thursday Indian Wells City Council meeting, members declined to approve pickleball courts in the Indian Wells Country Club community, upsetting residents. Many communities throughout the Valley have approved the addition of pickleball courts. Residents said numerous people gave supporting statements to the council, but they said dissenting opinions

Down Syndrome International Film Festival underway in Cathedral City

May 16, 2025 5:26 AM Allie Anthony

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The third annual Down Syndrome International Film Festival is underway now through May 18th at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City Founded by Steven Roche and Paul Belsito, the festival was inspired by their nephew Ryan and his unforgettable encounter with actress Jamie Brewer, who also has Down syndrome. That moment sparked the idea

Hombre de Coachella acusado de realizar amenazas falsas para robar artículos en tiendas

May 16, 2025 4:17 PM Luis Medina

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de Coachella fue arrestado por realizar una serie de amenazas, incluyendo una falsa llamada de bomba, en tiendas locales este mes. Carlos Alberto Contreras, de 43 años, fue arrestado el miércoles. La Fiscalía del Distrito presentó cargos por reporte falso de bomba, reporte falso de emergencia, hurto menor con

Winds Increase, Temps Decrease Heading into Saturday

May 16, 2025 3:35 PM Katie Boer

A trough of low pressure is moving into the Pacific Northwest later tonight, which will stir up some changes in our weather over the weekend. While most of the rain and drizzle will stay west of the mountains, a few light showers could sneak into those areas tonight through Sunday. Don’t expect much—any rain that