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Lauren Skiver, CEO and general manager, of the Sunline Transit Agency, spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about the changes implemented in 2023. The SunLine Transit Agency has launched a new initiative as part of its January 2023 Service Changes effective January 1, 2023. As SunLine continues to adjust services while offering cutting-edge zero-emission
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Rescue crews helped save a dog that became stranded after chasing some bighorn sheep up a cliff in Palm Springs. The dog, Talulah, managed to get out of its owner’s yard and chased bighorn sheep up to a steep terrain near the Lykken Trail in Oswit Canyon, officials said. Talulah slipped while chasing the sheep
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The Coachella Valley Spotlight recipient for January 2023 is the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. The museum is a resource for children and families to experience the joy of learning about themselves and the world around them. The museum inspires personal growth by engaging curiosity and creativity through hands-on explorations of exhibits and programs.
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Sheriff Chad Bianco’s swearing-in ceremony starts at 4:00 p.m. You can watch it live below: Sheriff Chad Bianco from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will be sworn in for his second term on Thursday and has many goals to accomplish in the next six years. The sheriff discussed big goals to small goals with News
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As News Channel 3 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kick off the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, we’re checking in with the winners of last year’s house giveaway. News Channel 3’s Angela Chen caught up with Jose and Mary Gonzalez, who have now moved in to their new St. Jude dream home in
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This weeks featured student athlete is Mr. PD himself. Brady Clemmer has been patiently waiting for his senior year. Starting quarterback and point guard for the Aztec, Clemmer is an all-around example of hard work, dedication, and a love for the game. “When I first met him, he was wise beyond his years,” said Palm
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NFL player Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest on the field during the Monday night game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with a local medical expert about what can be learned from this frightening injury. Christine Langenwalter, the Chief Quality Officer for Desert Regional Medical
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A La Quinta family is staying hopeful after one of their children was diagnosed with a rare condition known as LMNA-Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, or LMNA-CMD. “We’ve been fighting for his testing for years now and thankfully finally got the official diagnosis on the 18th of November,” said Cassidy Sipe, as she shared details about her
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A judge today denied two motions filed by the defense, one to acquit the defendant of four murder charges and one to reconsider excluding a statement in the retrial of a Cathedral City man accused of gunning down four people in Palm Springs. Jose Vladimir Larin-Garcia, 23, is being tried on four counts of first-degree
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A sus 63 años, la defensora de los veteranos del valle Coachella Susie Del Toro murió.
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MONTARA, Calif. (AP) — The driver of a Tesla that plunged off a cliff in Northern California, seriously wounding two children and a second adult, intentionally caused the crash and has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse, the California Highway Patrol said Tuesday. Dharmesh A. Patel of Pasadena will be booked
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Update 5:00 p.m. Jeremy Renner released a selfie and a statement on his Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Renner (@jeremyrenner) Original Report: RENO, Nev. (AP) — Actor Jeremy Renner was assisting a stranded motorist when he was injured over the weekend in a snow-plow accident in the mountains on
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to elect Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker Tuesday, the Republicans adjourned for the day in disarray as the party tries to regroup from his a historic defeat after a long, messy start for the new Congress. The surprise move end to Day One shows there is no
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Several news bills were signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom last year, and are officially in effect as 2023 is underway. Related Story: Looking at new laws coming in 2023 One new law included new holidays in 2023: Genocide Remembrance Day: April 24Juneteenth: June 19Lunar New Year: 2nd or 3rd new moon following the
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A weak storm system moved across Southern California overnight but conditions have remained fairly quiet here on the valley floor. Light showers are possible in the Western Coachella Valley but substantial accumulation is not likely. KESQ Conditions will remain cloudy as wind remains a factor this week. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the mountains and
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A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the mountains and San Gorgonio Pass until 6:00 a.m. Tuesday. Use extra caution while driving as gusts will exceed 40 MPH. Though a weaker system than the New Year’s Day storm, showers will move into Southern California this evening. Overnight and into early Tuesday morning, some drops could
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As the Coachella Valley heads into the new year, KESQ News Channel 3 is looking at some of the notable events, initiatives, and new projects people will want to know about, city by city. Here are additional details to our report on News Channel 3 at 6:00 p.m. DESERT HOT SPRINGS The mayor says the
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Employees all over California are starting today with an increase of $15.50 on their minimum wage salary. Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage is $15.50 per hour for all employers due to Senate Bill 3. The federal minimum wage for covered nonexempt employees is $7.25 per hour. Many states also have minimum wage laws. In cases
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The only overnight shelter for the unhoused in Palm Springs will open tonight, and is being met with a range of reactions from people who are homeless and advocates alike. The shelter will be located at the Palm Springs Access Center on 225 El Cielo Road, across the street from the Palm Springs International Airport. The
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