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Today highs will be near seasonal norms (88), but we cool off this week, and showers are likely by Sunday. A series of fronts moves through this week, bringing slightly cooler temps, and by the weekend we’ll be down in the 70s.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Halloween parties approach, law enforcement is warning about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit prescription pills. Desert Hot Springs Police Lieutenant Saucier and Amber Royer, founder of Out of the Ashes, are urging people to avoid taking pills that weren’t prescribed to them. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Voter identification is in the spotlight in California this year as Proposition 39 looks to make changes to elections. Prop 39 would keep citizens from voting unless they present a form of government-issued identification. A “Yes” vote on the proposition would change California’s state constitution to require voters to provide
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — A passenger was killed, and the driver was seriously injured following a motorcycle crash Sunday morning on Highway 74 near the Devil’s Ladder Trail. Authorities were dispatched to the scene around 9:15 a.m. following reports of a single-motorcycle crash. According to the California Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was riding their
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — First Tee Coachella Valley participants will honor Coach Kyle “Peanut Butter Cups” Winn, who served as program coordinator/director and executive director at First Tee and passed away earlier this year. Participants in today’s golf-a-thon pledged to play 18 to 100 holes throughout the day to raise funds for First Tee
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Decorated golf carts, community groups and families gathered along El Paseo Sunday for the 2026 Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, with actor and television host Anthony Anderson serving as grand marshal. This year’s theme, “Better Together,” celebrated the local schools, businesses and community organizations taking part. News Channel 3’s team
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It has been a gorgeous Sunday around the Coachella Valley today! Skies have been clear and we’ve warmed nicely through the 80s! We expect another seasonal start to the week before unsettled weather could reappear later in the week. If you’re heading out for dinner tonight, here’s what you can
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Highs today will remain near seasonal averages at 87 degrees, providing comfortable conditions for outdoor activities — especially the golf cart parade in Palm Desert at noon! Morning moisture may slightly elevate moisture levels in the short term, but conditions will remain dry, with dew points in the 40s. A
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Conditions have been picture-perfect in the Coachella Valley this Saturday. We’ll be continuing our run of beautiful weather for the next few days – *perfect* for tomorrow’s Golf Cart Parade in Palm Desert! If you plan to arrive earlier in the morning, consider a light sweater. We’ll start the day
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UPDATE: 10/26 Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an off-road collision near Meccacopia Truck Trail. The California Highway patrol says Two side by side offroad vehicles were driving in the open desert near when they collided head-on. One of the vehicles was identified as a Can-am driven by a 36-year-old Hispanic
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Rancho Mirage Rattlers are making their third appearance on Inside the Win after defeating Shadow Hills 20-0 on Friday. While the Rattlers had a great regular season, Desert Empire League play has been a different story. They came into the matchup against the Knights 1-2 in league play, looking
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is celebrating Halloween weekend with several family-friendly events, including a dog costume contest, trick-or-treating and the city’s 10th Annual Halloween Spooktacular. The festivities kicked off Saturday morning at Panorama Park Dog Park with the dedication of a new sculpture called “Great Scott,” created by artists Karen and Tony
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, but every day is an opportunity to remind those around you that they are not alone — which is exactly what this walk aims to do. It is one of the largest suicide prevention events in the Coachella Valley and returns today. The walk
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — East Coachella Valley Pride is marking its 10th anniversary Saturday with a free festival celebrating LGBTQ+ identity, local art and a decade of community connections. The festival runs from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Coachella Library Park and Garden. It will feature performances and art by local queer artists,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Shelter From the Storm, an organization working to combat domestic violence in the Coachella Valley, is relocating its service center to Cathedral City. Volunteers tell News Channel 3 the move comes after the organization outgrew its previous location. The new center will provide more space to serve members of the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Rain that moved through late this week has cleared out, setting up a weekend favorable for outdoor activities. A slight warming trend is expected to start the week, with temperatures climbing toward 90 degrees by Wednesday, although they may fall short of that mark. Tonight at 8 p.m. Wind speeds
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A person is in critical condition after a shooting on Friday in the Cathedral City cove area. News Channel 3 received several calls Friday afternoon regarding a heavy police presence near Chuperosa Lane and Dorn Road. Police later confirmed that a shooting was reported just before 4:30 p.m. after the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A federal jury awarded an Inland Empire family over $51 million for the deadly shooting of their family member by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. It happened on February 5, 2023, after sheriff’s deputies responded to an arson call. The attorney for Antonio Garza’s family says he was legally
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Stonewall Democrats have rescinded their endorsement of Desert Hot Springs City Councilman Gary Gardner, who represents District 1 currently. According to a news release from the group they stated, “This decision was not made lightly, and it is with extreme difficulty and deep disappointment that we must
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