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Person detained after overnight fire forced out 5 people from Desert Hot Springs duplex
Desert Hot Springs Police have confirmed to News Channel 3 that a 29-year-old was detained at the scene of an overnight duplex fire early Monday morning. The fire was reported at the single-story building at 2:35 a.m. on the 66400 block of Desert View Avenue near Palm Drive. Timothy Bingham of the Riverside County Fire Department
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Pets and July 4: Owners and experts share best tips to keep furry friends safe
We know the Fourth of July is a holiday the whole family can enjoy, but it may not be the most ‘pet friendly.’ Animal Shelters throughout the nation see a large intake of runaway pets on the Fourth of July because fireworks tend to startle them. Scott Deemer, with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter shares,
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Palm Desert road closures for the Fourth of July event
The City of Palm Desert will have road closures for the Palm Desert Independence Day Celebration on Monday. The following road closures will be in effect for the event: San Pablo Avenue between the College of the Desert roundabout and Magnesia Falls Drive is closed to cars, bikes, and pedestrians.San Pablo Avenue between Fred Waring
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Holiday weekend: Mild temperatures, breezy evenings
Winds continue with a repetitive onshore flow in the evenings, bringing occasional gusty conditions to areas that typically see the strongest winds. Tonight around 9 p.m., conditions may be particularly difficult for driving from Whitewater to Desert Hot Springs. Peak wind gusts for areas in the east valley could exceed 35 mph. This trend continues
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Palm Desert’s Desirae Krawczyk into QF’s at Wimbledon, talks London adventures
3-time Grand Slam champion Desirae Krawczyk is into the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in both Women’s and Mixed doubles. Krawczyk is the reigning Mixed doubles champion and is looking for her fourth Grand Slam title. Always a pleasure to chat with @desiraekrawczyk, especially at @Wimbledon 🎾We talked what makes #Wimbledon so special, 🍓’s and cream, making
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Local resident celebrates 100th birthday
One local resident is ringing in his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Longtime Coachella Valley resident Mel barton is not asking for much for his 100th birthday. “I just want to be happy. And just take life easy, that’s all,” said Barton. Barton’s official birthday is on July 5 but celebrated the amazing milestone Sunday
Continue Reading Mild and dry through the holiday weekend
While temperatures across the valley are slightly warmer than initially expected, dry conditions continue to keep conditions comfortable. Here’s a look at today’s dew points. KESQ Breezy evenings continue, helping cool down our temperatures over the next few days. 10-15 mph sustained winds are expected for most valley cities, with occasional peak wind gusts near
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Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you more this year, what you can do to save
Fireworks aren’t the only thing blowing up this weekend. Food prices are sky high as many people get ready for their holiday weekend cookouts and BBQs. Valley resident George Wilhelm’s Fourth of July cookout will be looking a little different this year because of it. “We really wanted to host the party and so you
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Cooler temperatures and drier conditions this weekend
Today’s temperatures will be slightly cooler than yesterday’s. Breezy conditions can be expected on the warm and clear night ahead. Winds will pick up on Saturday afternoon which will help bring cooler air to the Coachella Valley. In wind-prone areas, gusts will be near 40 mph. Dew points will remain under 50 through the weekend.
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“It’s just time to keep moving forward”: Activists hold abortion rights rally in Palm Desert
The fight for abortion rights continues in the valley. Marching down San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, pro-choice activists wanted their message to be heard. “I just think it’s kind of ridiculous so I really wanna fight against that. The odds are already against us and it’s like, what else can we do so it’s
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Mild conditions heading into this holiday weekend
A warm day in the desert, just slightly cooler than what was felt yesterday. A warm and breezy evening will be present for your Friday night dinner plans. Clear skies will persist through the night. Winds will be felt once again Saturday afternoon and evening. In wind-prone areas, gusts will be near 40 MPH. These
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Holiday weekend travel in the Coachella Valley
Friday marks the start of Fourth of July weekend, and we’re expected to see travel increase nationwide. A lot of people are traveling to Palm Springs specifically to enjoy their holiday weekend. Some people are opting to drive, while others are flying. Some passengers I spoke to tell me they already started to see the
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Riverside County Sheriff’s Office’s rescue units prepare for the summer heat
Every year, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office’s Desert Search and Rescue (DSSAR) team, Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit (RMRU), and Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit (RSOAU) are called upon to help people who make it up a hiking trail, but can’t make it back down. The RSOAU is the first team called out to perform
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Wife of jailed Rancho Mirage cosmetic surgeon sentenced to 8 years in federal prison
A Rancho Mirage woman was sentenced to over 8 years in federal prison for her role in scamming issuance companies of up to $44 million for cosmetic surgeries. We’ve brought you coverage of their case since 2018, as the couple was on the run before being found in Israel Linda Morrow, 70, was also ordered
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Washington Charter student helps deliver a First Alert forecast
Washington Charter School, in Palm Desert, held a “Fund a Need” fundraiser at their 2021-2022 gala for a new STEM lab. One of the auction items was a day in the studio with KESQ’s Chief Meteorologist Haley Clawson, who is a big advocate for STEM. The winner was Vita Kerr, a soon-to-be 2nd-grade student! She
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Valley high school grad innovates lithium extraction device, presents patent to Salton Sea Authority
He is just about a month out of high school, but Palm Desert teenager Clay Jones has already developed an innovation that could help create clean energy from the Salton Sea. Working out of his parents’ garage, the recent Palm Desert High School graduate has created a lithium extraction device inspired by the lithium potential
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