PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Gas prices and other economic impacts of the war in Iran are putting a significant strain on residents of the Coachella Valley. According to a spokesperson for Rep. Raul Ruiz, in his Congressional 25th District, gas prices have jumped nearly 58 cents in a span of a week and a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Sayuri Toledo is a senior pitcher for Cathedral City High School softball and she is the latest student-athlete of the week. “She doesn’t give up,” Israel Diaz, head coach, said. “She’s very strong. There’s no end to her.” Toledo has been playing softball since she was four years old, and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Weeks after raising alarms about a proposal to replace a downtown parking lot with a new fire station, Palm Springs business owners or “The Block 200 Club,” said new information is strengthening their case. News Channel 3 first reported in February that more than 30 businesses along the 200 block
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police Department has officially launched “Operation Desert Zero.” They say the initiative means zero tolerance for DUIs, speeding, and unsafe driving. They say their first operation is aggressive red light enforcement, which has already started. “If you get stopped for one of these primary collision factors, you’re likely
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As oil prices continue to rise, the effects are being felt immediately in our wallets. And as people begin to tighten their budgets, the FIND Food Bank is not only dealing with added costs, but also an increase in the number of people seeking food assistance. Our Telemundo 15 anchor Hernán
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – California marked its first Farmworkers Day, a change that is already stirring strong reactions across local communities. The new designation replaces the long-observed Cesar Chavez Day and comes amid recent sexual abuse allegations involving the late labor leader. While the claims have not been proven, they have prompted renewed scrutiny of
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Women making a difference across the Coachella Valley were honored Tuesday morning in Palm Desert. Assemblymember Greg Wallis hosted the 2026 Women of Distinction reception, recognizing local leaders for their impact close to home. The event, held at Desert Willow Golf Resort, honored more than a dozen women from across
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio man found dead outside a burning house likely took his own life, possibly after igniting the blaze, authorities said today. The fatality occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Monday in the 82000 block of Via Turin, near Via Genoa, according to the Indio Police Department. Sgt. Abe Plata
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a sad day here at News Channel 3– as we announce the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Lina Robles. Our dear friend passed away last week at her home, it was unexpected. Lina recently retired after more than 20-years with our company. She co-hosted the La Poderosa
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Ciudad de Coachella, Calif. (KUNA) – En el marco de la conmemoración del cumpleaños del lider campesino Cesar Chavez, una serie de declaraciones han desmeritado la lucha por los derechos agricolas, un movimiento impulsado decadas atras para exigir mejores condiciones laborales en los campos de cultivo. Hoy un grupo de mujeres residentes de la ciudad
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Winds will increase this evening, and a Wind Advisory kicks in at 8 p.m. and lasts until 11 p.m. tomorrow. Winds will increase through the overnight and remain gusty through Wednesday late into the evening. A couple of storm systems dropping in from the Pacific will bring those winds, along with temps near seasonal norms
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After a record breaking Sunday at 100 degrees we start the work week with a number of different changes in store. You can thank strengthening onshore flow for our increasing clouds and breezy conditions to the Coachella Valley tonight through midweek. Winds will pick up tomorrow and even a bit tonight, with SW gusts 35–45
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As festival season approaches in the Coachella Valley local Congressman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D) 25th District is pushing new legislation aimed at protecting the hundreds of thousands of people attending events like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach festivals. Ruiz introduced the “Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act,” which would require
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Despite some speculation on its future, the American Express golf tournament will return to the desert for the 2027 PGA Tour season. Organizers announced the tournament will be held on Jan. 18-24 in La Quinta. American Express executive director Pat McCabe told News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur earlier this year
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Every year, there are over 6,600 garage fires according to the U.S. Fire Administration. A garage fire in Desert Hot Springs left two adults and two children displaced last weekend. Captain Dominic Pulsipher with Riverside County fire sat says garage fires are among the top five calls CAL FIRE responds
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Con el inicio oficial de la temporada de festivales en el Valle de Coachella, el congresista Raúl Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), está tomando medidas para que los grandes conciertos y festivales de música al aire libre sean más seguros para los asistentes, artistas y trabajadores. Este año, el representante Ruiz presentó la
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Marine was detained after TSA agents discovered an explosive round at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday afternoon. Police said a live 25mm explosive round was found during the airport screening process, in his checked luggage. The discovery prompted a coordinated response involving TSA, the Palm Springs Police
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