KESQ News Channel 3 is always committed to providing fair, balanced, and transparent coverage. As we approach the 2024 general election, concerns about misinformation, AI-driven deepfakes and election security each have the potential to cloud editorial coverage. Presidential politics and the congressional balance of power will dominate national coverage, and as watchdogs for our communities,
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through Sunday evening due to potentially damaging gusty winds. We are monitoring both air quality and visibility concerns through the rest of this weekend. A Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning have been extended by the National Weather Service through 10 p.m. Sunday. Winds of 35-45 MPH
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place as we track active weather making its way through Southern California! Rain overnight continues in areas around the Valley, with some embedded thunderstorms and snow in the higher elevations of the San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains. A Flood Watch took effect for the Coachella Valley at
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in effect for Saturday in response to ongoing rain and snow. Low pressure off the coast is moving south. As it does so, tropical moisture is drawn in, increasing the amount of moisture in Southern California. This will be the most impactful winter storm we have experienced this season.
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It’s a First Alert Weather Alert Day. We’re tracking a low-pressure system that’s bringing strong west winds to the valley, along with snow to the surrounding higher elevations. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Coachella Valley and our surrounding mountain areas, including the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. In addition, there’s a
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The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for incoming west winds bringing gusty conditions locally. ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: N. INDIAN CANYON AT THE WASH. Closed due to blowing sand and low visibility. pic.twitter.com/QXUiJIzZvR— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) November 28, 2022 The City of Palm Springs closed North Indian Canyon
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains through midnight tonight as tropical moisture moves through Southern California. KESQ Kay continues to become disorganized, now just a remnant low off the coast, still sending bands of scattered showers across the region. Read the final advisory on this storm from the National Hurricane Center here. KESQ A Flood
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Just a short drive south of Palm Springs, you’ll find California’s largest lake. The drive along the circumference of the Salton Sea reveals surprising, majestic views unlike anything you’d expect to find in the desert. But for its impressive sights and size, the Salton Sea is not a household name, least of all in the
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Along the dusty shoreline of the Salton Sea, you could blink and you’d miss it: the Ski Inn, the only bar around the east side of the lake for 40 miles. This neighborhood bar and restaurant in Bombay Beach is a local watering hole that’s been here for decades, an obscure Anthony Bourdain stop, wallpapered
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Across the vast expanse of the Salton Sea, white gold can be found deep below the waters. The Salton Sea has been called “Lithium Valley” for good reason. “One of the single best locations, one of the largest geothermal reservoirs in the world is right at the Salton Sea,” Jonathan Weisgall, Vice President of Government
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley coin dealer said a package containing thousands of dollars in gold vanished after being picked up by FedEx. Marc Crane, CEO of Marc One Numismatics, Inc. said the package containing more than eight ounces of gold valued at about $35,400 was handed to a FedEx driver on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds finished 4th in the Pacific Division with 88 points through 72 games. Despite a solid regular season effort, it’s now onto to the Calder Cup playoffs, with the first round starting this week against the Bakersfield Condors. Home ice locked in 🔥 #LGFBGet tickets now: https://t.co/LlWuBYFLZh pic.twitter.com/Da1VTLoEPy—
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a predominantly calm and warm start to the workweek so far on Monday! Breezes look to build again this evening, all ahead of gustier conditions on tap for Tuesday. Winds will be slightly elevated this evening, primarily around dinnertime and beyond. You may encounter a few stray gusts
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cannabis businesses across the Coachella Valley are preparing for what is typically one of the busiest days of the year: April 20, commonly known as “4/20.” A key question heading into this year’s unofficial cannabis holiday is how the new California excise tax increase, which took effect in 2025, is
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) – Goldenvoice was fined $44,000 for acts that went past the 1 AM cutoff times, set by the city of Indio. According to a spokesperson for the City of Indio, on Weekend two, both Anyma and Justin Bieber’s sets were fined. Anyma, who performed on Friday night, went over 9 minutes and was fined
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) -Madonna made a surprise appearance at Coachella Weekend Two performing with headliner Sabrina Carpenter, but her performance outfits have since gone missing. According to the Indio Police Department, they received a report almost 24 hours after the show, that some items belonging to the pop singer went missing. A representative of the
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Riverside County, California (KUNA) – Son 39 casos de sarampión confirmados y reportados hasta mediados de abril, la cifra más alta en siete años, según el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH). Este brote se debe principalmente a infecciones en personas no vacunadas (en particular niños) y ha provocado focos de contagio en varios
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Highs today will be in the lower 90s, but this will be the warmest day all week. A cool front is poised to move through the region, which will contribute to some breeziness through tomorrow morning, followed by a prolonged period of seasonally normal temps. Winds will peak late tonight and into early tomorrow. Highs
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