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Cathedral City previews 10th anniversary of LGBTQ+ days
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is kicking off its 10th annual LGBTQ+ Days celebration — and this year promises to be bigger than ever with special performances from LGBTQ+ celebrities, pool parties, rallies, drone shows, and more. Festivities kick off Friday with a pride flag raising, a mayoral proclamation, and a rally outside
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Above average highs to start the week, cooling into the weekend
We are expecting a string a great weather this week, with above average highs giving way to near-normal temps by week’s end. High pressure moves in today, helping to ease the winds we experienced yesterday. An upper level system will move through California late tomorrow, bringing breezier conditions into early Thursday, but allow temps to
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Family identifies man killed in Palm Springs motorcycle club shooting
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Chermica Simmons said Ervin “Erv” Simmons, her brother, was one of the two people killed in Saturday’s overnight shooting during a motorcycle club event in Palm Springs. While the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) have not officially released the identities of the victims, Chermica confirmed the information with News Channel
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Gusty Winds & Slightly Cooler Temperatures
Gusty west winds will continue through this evening across the valley, with gusts 35-45mph possible in the mountains, the deserts, and wind-prone areas. We’ll continue to see blowing dust before winds ease up overnight. Tonight will be slightly cooler after highs in the mid to upper 80s — about 5-10 degrees cooler than recent record
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Dr. Nina Srinivasan Rathbun discusses consequences of U.S. strikes on Iran
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – What happens in Iran doesn’t stay in Iran. Experts warn the consequences of this war will radiate across the Middle East and the world. They say right now the main concern for American citizens, especially those with family members serving overseas, is the risk to United States service members. Any
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Stray dogs raise safety concerns in North Shore
NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – Growing safety concerns as stray dogs take over the north shore community. Several residents are calling for support to stop the abandonment of animals in the area. Residents say people from neighboring towns are dumping stray pets on the streets every day with some of them going off to bite
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News Channel 3’s Karen Devine to receive star on Palm Springs Walk of the Stars
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After years of service and covering news in the Coachella Valley for over three decades, the city of Palm Springs is honoring our own Karen Devine with a star on the “Palm Springs Walk of the Stars.” Karen’s star will be unveiled on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at
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CVUSD students win awards at County Science Fair
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Several Coachella Valley Unified School District students received awards at the 2026 Riverside County Science & Engineering Fair over the weekend. This year’s competition featured 367 projects representing approximately 530 students from across Riverside County. Medals were awarded in 22 scientific and engineering categories, recognizing exceptional achievement in research, innovation, design,
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What local impacts could appear amid ongoing conflict in Middle East
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Conflict in the Middle East is leaving many consumers and investors speculating on what impacts could appear at home. Drivers in the Coachella Valley found increased gas prices compared to last week. News Channel 3 reported a 40-cent increase in a span of a month during February. On Monday, two
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka earn top seeds at 2026 BNP Paribas Open
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The first Monday of the BNP Paribas Open is always headlined by the draw, announcing the seeding for the men’s and women’s brackets. On the men’s side, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed. The seven-time Grand Slam champion is also a two-time winner in Indian Wells, coming
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Several tennis players stranded in Dubai ahead of BNP Paribas Open due to conflict with Iran
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Several tennis stars set to play in the BNP Paribas Open are currently stranded in Dubai, as the two main airports in the country are experiencing disruptions due to the U.S. conflict with Iran. Tennis star Daniil Medvedev is among those stranded, after wining the ATP 500 title in Dubai
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Day-in-the-Life: Fan experience at Tennis Paradise for 2026 BNP Paribas Open
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of tennis fans come to Indian Wells every year for the BNP Paribas Open to watch the world’s top players compete in the Masters 1000 event, often regarded as the unofficial 5th grand slam. From the palm trees to the flowers, fans say the Indian Wells Tennis Garden is
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What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues
By Chris Isidore, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — The attacks on Iran are already sending gasoline prices higher, and even steeper increases are probably coming soon. The average US price for a gallon of regular gas stands at just under $3 Monday, according to AAA’s survey, which was taken at the nation’s gas stations on
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Suspect in 2002 La Quinta murder arrested
Update 3/2/26 A La Quinta man was arrested on suspicion of the deadly shooting. Alex Anthony Uribe, 46, was arrested Friday and booked into the Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of murder, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, March 3. Original Report –
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Perros callejeros representan un problema y peligro en la comunidad de North Shore
NORTH SHORE, California (KUNA) – Residentes del poblado de North Shore comentan verse afectados por un incremento de perros callejeros, animales que en su mayoría son abandonados o desplazados de sus hogares por miembros de ciudades vecinas, según comenta la comunidad de North Shore. “De un momento a otro vienen y tiran a los animalitos
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4ShayJ Presents: Casino Night, Cards For A Cause
February 28, 2026
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Gusty winds and cooler temps on the way
After another recording setting day of heat in the Coachella Valley, we’re bracing for some wind, blowing dust, and declining daytime highs. Yesterday we set a record at Palm Springs. A cool front moving through the region will bring gusty winds, but help to cool us off a bit. Due to the gusty winds, a
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