BANNING, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 49 años se declaró culpable de asesinato por una persecución a alta velocidad por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol que causó la muerte de una recién casada en Cabazon el año pasado. Jason Ray McQueary, residente de Hemet, se declaró culpable de asesinato en segundo grado y fue
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)– Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the illegal fireworks that are confiscated by Police Departments on the Fourth of July? According to Cathedral City Fire and EMS, they are collected by the Cathedral City Police Department and dropped off at Fire Station #2. “Once the fireworks are seized
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The American Hockey League announced 2025-2026 home openers for all teams, including the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Mark your calendars 🗓️ #LetsFly Secure your seats now by becoming a season ticket member! Get more info here: https://t.co/X0UXOqfXIW pic.twitter.com/lbLn5wmTtu— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) July 9, 2025 The Firebirds first home game will be
Continue Reading BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 49-year-old man pleaded guilty to murder for a high-speed DUI pursuit crash that killed a newlywed woman in Cabazon last year. Jason Ray McQueary of Hemet pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was immediately sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, according to the Riverside County District Attorney’s office.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – La AHL anunció el primer partido en casa de los Coachella Valley Firebirds para la temporada 2025-26. El partido se jugará el viernes 10 de octubre contra los San Diego Gulls en el Acrisure Arena. El calendario completo de 72 partidos aún no se ha anunciado. Los Firebirds buscan regresar a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KUNA) — ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué sucede con todos los fuegos artificiales ilegales que confiscan los departamentos de policía el 4 de julio? Según el Departamento de Bomberos y Servicios Médicos de Emergencia de Cathedral City, el Departamento de Policía de Cathedral City los recoge y los entrega en la Estación
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre ha sido acusado en relación con un tiroteo que dejó a una persona herida en Coachella a principios de esta semana. Cecilio Nando-González, de 28 años, ha sido acusado de intento de asesinato y agresión con arma mortal. Nando-González fue arrestado el lunes por la mañana tras un tiroteo ocurrido
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Update 7/14/25 The man injured in the shooting has died from his injuries, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced. He was identified as Gustavo Melendrez-Hernandez, 29, of Coachella. Authorities said the suspect in this shooting, Cecilio Nando-Gonzalez, 28, of Coachella, will face murder charges. Original Report 7/9/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man has been
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs in partnership with the Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies is opening its new Desert Community Animal Center Wednesday for all residents. The City has not had a veterinary clinic since 2018, and pet owners had to travel far distances in a time or need
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The grass isn’t always greener on the other side – unless the other side is a golf course. Greater Palm Springs is the golf capital of the world. Our blistering heat makes the job of the groundskeeper an especially tough one. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony takes us behind the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Southern California native Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals at Wimbledon for the first time in his career, following a victory over Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals. Breaking new ground.Taylor Fritz reaches his first #Wimbledon SF, defeating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4) pic.twitter.com/QdVCQFtTGv— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2025 Given
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Good morning. We are under a First Alert Weather Alert today as we track extreme heat here in the Coachella Valley. High temperatures today and tomorrow have the potential to reach upwards of 118°F. It may be slightly breezy this evening, as is usual for this time of year. Conditions remain on the drier side
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MECCA, Calif. (KUNA) — Cuatro personas, entre ellas dos adultos y dos niños, fueron rescatadas el martes de la zona de Ladder Canyon en Mecca, según CAL FIRE del Condado de Riverside. Los bomberos acudieron al lugar con la ayuda de la unidad de aviación Star 9 del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside y
Continue Reading MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) — Four people, including two adults and two children, were rescued Tuesday from an area of Ladder Canyon in Mecca, according to CAL FIRE Riverside County. Firefighters responded to the scene with assistance from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Star 9 aviation unit and a specialized rescue cart. The group was in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Passengers going through airport security in the United States will no longer have to take their shoes off, after nearly two decades. At the Palm Springs International Airport, Dante Biale a passenger, said he supports the move. “If it’s not a security threat, then I like the idea,” Biale said.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) – La ciudad de La Quinta anuncia el cierre de 24 horas de la intersección de la Carretera 111 y la Calle Washington del 30 al 31 de julio como parte del Proyecto de Rehabilitación del Pavimento de la Carretera 111. La intersección estará completamente cerrada al tráfico a partir de las
Continue Reading LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta is announcing a 24-hour closure of the intersection of Highway 111 and Washington Street July 30th through July 31st as part of the city’s Highway 111 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The intersection will be fully closed to all traffic starting at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July
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Six months into the Trump administration, News Channel 3 anchor John White sits down for a wide-ranging interview with local Republican Congressman Ken Calvert, asking the hard questions on important local issues. “Does ICE need to be more open about what they’re doing?” What the Congressman says on the local impacts of immigration enforcement, foreign
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The devastation in Texas following deadly floods is sending shockwaves across the Christian community, prompting action and reflection. Southwest Church in Indian Wells is partnering with Convoy of Hope to provide disaster relief to those impacted. 85,000 pounds of food, water, and emergency supplies have already been delivered. “The church
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