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Incendio Black Rock arde en el Parque Nacional Joshua Tree, contenido en un 80%
JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KUNA) – Los bomberos se encuentran en el lugar de un incendio forestal en el Parque Nacional Joshua Tree, justo al sur del Valle Yucca. El incendio se reportó inicialmente poco antes de las 11:00 a. m. del domingo en el campamento Black Rock. Según el Servicio de Parques Nacionales, el área alrededor del
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El Distrito Recreativo del Desierto contrata personal antes de la temporada alta
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Con la llegada de la temporada alta, el Distrito Recreativo del Desierto se prepara para recibir a residentes y visitantes mejorando sus parques, programas y personal. El Distrito está contratando personal para diversos puestos, incluyendo lÃderes recreativos, para educadores y puestos clave de gestión para apoyar sus crecientes operaciones. Como preparación, se
Continue Reading Black Rock Fire burns in Joshua Tree National Park, 80% contained
Update 10/13/25 The fire has been mapped at 72 acres and is 80% contained, according to CAL FIRE. According to the National Park Service, the area around the Black Rock Campground is closued until Thursday. “Joshua Tree National Park is currently responding to a fire near Black Rock Campground. As of now, Black Rock Visitor
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One Class at a Time: Westside Elementary teacher drives math progress
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Mr. Freddie Cabanting, a third-grade teacher at Westside Elementary, was awarded the “One Class at a Time Teacher of the Month” by News Channel 3 and the Walter Clark Legal Group. He teaches all subjects but says many of his students are struggling with math. This is a trend backed by Harvard research
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Gusty and cooler today, cooler all week
A manor front attached to an area of low pressure drops into NorCal from the Pacific Northwest today, bringing some gusty winds and sharply cooler temps. That front may also bring some rain to SoCal, and a few passing showers for us tomorrow. Wind Advisories are in effect to the North of the Coachella Valley
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GameAcon brings gaming, cosplay, and pop culture to Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) —video game fans, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts gathered this weekend in Palm Desert for GameAcon, a celebration of gaming, creativity, and community. Short for Game Arts Conference, the event offers a platform for game developers, artists, and fans to come together and explore the world of gaming beyond the screen.
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Big changes ahead: much cooler, breezier, and potential rainfall to start the week
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunday has been nothing short of gorgeous across the Coachella Valley. Today’s weather is exactly what autumn in the desert is all about: perfectly mild, calm, and not nearly as humid as yesterday. As a low pressure system moves in from the north, though, big changes are on the way,
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Family pleads for help finding man who vanished after Highway 74 crash
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Jennifer Fagan is pleading for help finding her brother. She said her brother, Casey Fagan, 54, living in La Quinta for a couple of months, disappeared after crashing his car along Highway 74 last week. She said a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson told her that while driving home from
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Tracking a big cooldown in the days ahead
Good morning. It’s a cool start to the morning with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Today is another day in the cooling trend across the region. Highs will reach the lower 90s today. It’s also dry outside, partly thanks to the winds yesterday. Highs will continue to gradually cool over the coming days. The
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Man killed in vehicle vs. pedestrian crash near Coachella identified
Update: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday Night near Coachella, identified as Jose Luis Guillen. California Highway Patrol says the crash was reported just after 6:30 near Grapefruit Boulevard and 54th Avenue. CAL FIRE and CHP confirm Guillen was rushed to the hospital with major injuries and pronounced dead at the
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Palm Springs hosts annual anti-bullying and mental health event
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Boo2Bullying hosted its third annual anti-bullying event, “Kick Bullying to the Curb,” October 11, at Power Stadium in Sunrise Park. The free, family-friendly event featured informational booths, face-painting, a petting zoo by Mobile Zoo of Southern California, and free hot dogs. Activities ran from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by
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DUI offender arrested in La Quinta after hitting two juveniles on bikes
LA QUINTA (KESQ) – Thermal sheriff’s deputies responded to a traffic collision Friday night and found two juveniles struck by a vehicle while riding their bikes across Highway 111 at Adams Street. Paramedics transported the juveniles to a local hospital with major injuries. The collision was reported at 9:06 p.m. The vehicle that struck the
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Breezy tonight, but overall pleasant weekend weather
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve been dealing with some lingering humidity so far today, but across the Coachella Valley, sunshine and pleasant temperatures have dominated today. Rain chances have fallen dramatically compared to the past couple of days, and plenty of folks are outside enjoying this pool weather! Winds are expected to rise this
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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians hold free Jr. Ranger Expo in Indian Canyons
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is inviting the community to its 2025 Jr. Ranger Expo. It’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs. Organizers said kids will get the chance to learn more about local critters and plants. The event will feature
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BLSS: Palm Springs stays undefeated, Week 8 high school football scores and highlights
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It was a smaller week here in the valley for high school football, but we still had some key games nonetheless. Rancho Mirage – 7(3-4)@Palm Desert – 31(4-3)FShadow Hills – 21(4-3)@Palm Springs – 41(7-0)FXavier Prep – 14(5-2)@La Quinta – 28(5-2)F29 Palms – 22(3-4)@Banning – 42(5-2)FDesert Chapel – 22(1-5)@Desert Christian –
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Steven Henke discusses Palm Springs Pride sponsorship shortfall
News Channel 3 has reported on the $275,000 sponsorship shortfall for this year’s Greater Palm Springs Pride. But local organization DAP Health says it is working to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is seen, heard, and affirmed. DAP Health is not only a major rainbow sponsor for this year’s Pride, but it is also sponsoring “Cathedral
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