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Children in communities throughout the Coachella Valley are preparing to start the 2022-2023 school year. However, schools in all three districts are still struggling to find enough teachers and other support personnel. Local Control and Accountability Plans released by DSUSD, PSUSD, CVUSD show an ongoing staff shortage is making it hard to fill all open
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Two deer seen drowning in the Indio portion of the Coachella Canal were rescued by first responders. Monday shortly before 4 p.m., a passerby called Indio Police to report that they found two young deer in the Coachella Canal near Avenue 42 west of Golf Center Parkway in Indio. Officers arrived and found the two
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Desert Hot Springs police officers located a vehicle that was reported stolen in Los Angeles. According to DHSPD, day shift patrol officers spotted the vehicle being driven around the city. The driver pulled into the parking lot of the Chase Bank / Carl’s Jr over on Hacienda Avenue and Palm Drive. Officers made contact with
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A Flood Watch will be in effect today from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. for the mountains of Riverside and San Bernardino counties, as well as high desert communities. The potential for thunderstorms isn’t as great as it was over the weekend, but storms are still a threat. Flash Flood Warnings have popped up in
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Momentos de pánico vivieron los pasajeros de un autobús Sunline que el viernes a las 6 de la tarde circulaba sobre Mission Lakes Blvd en Desert Hot Springs y dos hombres iniciaron una pelea, luego uno sacó una navaja y atacó al otro para después huir. Cuando la policía llegó auxilió a la víctima, pero
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Un aparatoso accidente ocurrió ayer a las 5:30 de la tarde cuando se volcó un carro que circulaba sobre el Hwy 74 a pocas millas de Palm Desert en la comunidad de Anza. Cuatro personas resultaron heridas y fueron transportadas al hospital, una de las cuales se llevaron en helicóptero en condición grave.
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The White House launched a new website that offers tips and information surrounding staying safe in the heat, and what the hot days look like in the future. The Secretary for the U.S. Department of Commerce said heat is the number one weather-related cause of death in the country. Heat.gov was launched by the Biden
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Conditions remain similar to weekend as we kick off the workweek. Chances for thunderstorms regionally, especially for areas of higher elevation, continue into Monday. Thick, muggy air will continue to filter into the Coachella Valley for the week ahead. KESQ Chances for thunderstorms return late in the week and into the weekend. First Alert Weather
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The First Alert Weather Team has extended a Weather Alert through Sunday evening as the threat of flooding continues around the desert, mountains, and Inland Empire. KESQ Storms have crossed through the High Desert and local mountains in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties throughout the weekend. Damage from rockslides and flooding has been reported, with
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A GoFundMe page was created for the man who was found dead inside a burned pick-up truck a few weeks ago in Thermal. Investigators said the death was a homicide. The man was identified by authorities as Jesus M. Hernandez, 35, of Coachella. Hernandez was known by his friends and family as Jesse. His sister,
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First Tee Coachella Valley members Braden Bernaldo, 17, and Maleyna Gregorio, 18, were exclusively selected among 40 teenage First Tee chapter members nationwide to attend the second-annual First Tee Leadership Summit. “It’s such a blessing to be able to represent the Coachella Valley,” said Bernaldo. “The First Tee has helped me have a direction in
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La Quinta native Brandun Lee’s August 6th fight at Madison Square Garden is now canceled. To clarify: @ShowtimeBoxing announces the entire event is off. #boxing #PaulRahmanJr https://t.co/ZQtKhDvqx8— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) July 31, 2022 News broke while on air – I had this from @Brandun_Lee and Coach Freddy ahead of their @TheGarden debut. Always appreciated Lee's
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We continue to see sign of an oncoming storm all throughout the Coachella Valley, and we’re sharing some tips on how to prepare for potential flooding. Storm clouds were seen all throughout the valley Saturday. Palm Springs resident, Zane who’s lived in the Coachella Valley his entire life says rain tends to come as a
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As the Coachella Valley continues to be a popular area for vacation rentals, some cities are starting to crack down on rental services. Palm Springs recently announced the city is prohibiting Vacation Rental permit holders from listing their pools on the ‘Swimply’ application. You can read more on ‘Swimply’ here. Like many vacation rental homeowners throughout
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There is a notable increase in humidity when you step outside. Dew point temperatures have climbed into the 60s compared to yesterday’s 40s! Monsoon flow will continue to expand westward into Southern California, creating an environment conducive to thunderstorms this weekend. On Saturday, thunderstorm chances increase for the High Desert and local mountains in San
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La Quinta native Brandun Lee is fighting Will Madera Saturday, August 6th at Madison Square Garden in New York. “I feel like I should have no nervousness at all,” said Lee. La Quinta native @Brandun_Lee (25-0, 23 KO) wrapped up sparring sessions today ahead of his fight next Saturday at MSG in NYC. @BaileyKESQ caught
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Dozens of people came together to commemorate Senior Airman Lee Talamantes at the Palm Springs Air Museum. It’s place he used to volunteer years ago. “It warms my heart that there are this many people that he has impacted and took the time out of the day to honor him. And being a close friend
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A bill that could see $250 million go towards projects at the Salton Sea is heading to the Senate. On Friday, the House passed “The Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act.” It’s a bill that local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz has been pushing for. The act includes a bill written by Ruiz that would earmark a quarter
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A local man currently infected with monkeypox who has shared his story on News Channel 3 said he is finally getting the help he needs. Rancho Mirage resident Daniel Phelan told News Channel 3 he was desperate to get T-POXX, the anti-viral drug used to treat monkeypox, but he felt frustrated that county health officials were
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El Departamento de Emergencia del Condado informa que están siguiendo de cerca las posibles tormentas.
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