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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its lineup of more than 300 short films. Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, this 32nd edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 23-29, 2026. The festival will screen 50 curated programs showcasing 329 films from 71 countries and
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Update 6/2/26 – 2:20 p.m. The city of Coachella has scheduled its next council meeting for Thursday, June 4. Councilmembers will discuss matters related to a proposed urgency ordinance to initiate a moratorium process, as well as an agreement with Stronghold Power Systems Inc, the city confirmed. The meeting will begin with a closed session at
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- This week’s Neighborhood Hero is being recognized for her dedication to helping residents participate in the democratic process. Becki Robinson has spent years assisting community members with voter registration, helping ensure eligible residents have the opportunity to make their voices heard at the ballot box. “To me, voting is your superpower
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Highs will remain the lower 100s through the end of the week, with some milder numbers by the weekend. Today those triple digits are lurking around the corner! Evening breezes will creep up a bit, but not quite as windy as yesterday evening. As temperatures climb, it’s important to remember your heat-safety protocols! Temps ease
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Another warm and sunny stretch continues across the Coachella Valley as we ease into the first week of June. Though we sure ended May on a nice/below average note! Tuesday begins warming up pretty quickly. Chamber of Commerce weather! However conditions remain pretty toasty into the evening–when several local high school graduation ceremonies will be
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley All-Star Baseball Classic was played Monday night at Palm Springs Stadium, featuring a number of local high school seniors. This exhibition game gives student-athletes a chance to compete and have fun, while also honoring them for their hard work and commitment to the sport. It also gives
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A local teenager has qualified for nationals in junior tennis. 16-year-old Chance Rozpedski, who was featured on News Channel 3 for winning the Ojai Tennis Tournament, has earned his way to the USTA National Championships in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Known in the tennis community as “Nationals at the Zoo,” this tournament features
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Update 6/1/2026 Palm Springs Police and fire officials said the investigation remains ongoing into a fire that damaged Mark Chaffins home and sparked allegations of squatters living on the site. PSPD said officers have been to the property prior to the fire for several complaints including trespassing and assault. They added
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — The owner of the KGX Broadcast Center property is responding after residents at a neighboring senior housing community voiced concerns that the abandoned Cathedral City site may pose a potential fire hazard. In a previous interview with News Channel 3, residents say the property, located off Dinah Shore Drive, is
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The primary election is just a day away! As voters cast their ballots with the deadline approaching, local groups hope to make one final appeal to voters. Primary elections are notoriously difficult to drive voter turnout. Ahead of the primary, though, California as a whole has seen a record high
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – At ballot drop-off locations throughout the valley, residents told News Channel 3 they’re focused on a wide range of issues, including the economy, immigration, healthcare, and the future direction of the country. For many voters, casting a ballot is also about making sure their voices are heard. One Palm Springs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers, with a 30% increase in crashes involving teens during the summer months, according to AAA. “A lot of them just got their license and they’re super excited. They got that freedom. And
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In this great episode of Desert Chat we celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the Agua Caliente Casinos, we take a closer look at the summer camps that the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert have to offer, and much more.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A big surprise for a Coachella Valley teacher making an impact in the classroom. We’re recognizing Thomas Jefferson Middle School teacher Jamie Lopez. News Channel 3’s Dakota Makinen shows us how his students are pulling ahead for their future Click here if you would like to nominate someone for the One
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Highs will climb to the lower 100s all week long, peaking by midweek. Today, expect temps around 102. High pressure will build in as the Jetstream moves farther North. That will pull the cooler temps farther from us, allow temps into the lower 100s all week long. Evening “sundowner” winds will pop up into the
Continue Reading COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella City Council will hear an urgency ordinance this Wednesday, after several council members called for a moratorium and a potential ban on data centers. The call came during the May 27th meeting, after nearly 6 hours of public comment against the proposed data center. City Council entered into a municipal
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Xavier Becerra, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, California Attorney General, and Congressman, is currently leading many polls for the upcoming June primary in the race for Governor. News Channel 3 caught up with him Friday in Palm Springs for the beginning of his “Fight for California Tour.” Becerra
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – As summer break approaches, Coachella Valley Unified School District is encouraging families to sign up for its free summer program, offering students a mix of academics, enrichment activities, field trips, meals, and extended care options. The district’s FIFA program, short for Future Innovators and Fearless Achievers, will run from June 15 through July
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