THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County voters will have to choose between three attorneys for their next judge, all of whom are women. The three candidates are vying for a single seat in the upcoming June election, and an upcoming judicial candidate forum in Palm Desert will help voters make their decision, hosted by
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Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – Efforts to slash the number of impounded dogs and cats who are euthanized in Riverside County animal shelters are gradually paying off, according to a report released today by the Department of Animal Services. “When I joined as Director in 2025, I understood the challenges facing one of the nation’s largest
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LA QUINTA, California (KESQ) – Un hombre de Temecula, acusado de vender diversas sustancias ilegales a menores en todo el valle de Coachella, se encontraba hoy entre rejas. El sospechoso, de 18 años, ingresó el miércoles en el Centro de Detención Benoit, en Indio, acusado de suministrar marihuana a un menor, incitar a la delincuencia
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Gusty winds are easing this morning, but will remain breezy into the weekend. Temps promise to behave all weekend long, with highs near seasonal norms today (88). A series of weak low pressure systems will move through Northern California, keeping the temps pleasant and the winds breezy. We’ll be as cool as the lower 80s
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Council continued its discussions over a potential change to how the city selects its mayor. Since 2019, the city has rotated the mayor’s role each year among the five city council members. Changes then also moved the city to district council elections to avoid a lawsuit involving
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – A vegetation fire that erupted in Thermal charred 17 acres and threatened an abandoned structure before firefighters stopped the forward rate of spread and held containment at 60% today. The fire was reported shortly after 9 p.m. near Lincoln Street and 70th Avenue. It was intially reported in Mecca, but CAL
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cake4Kids is marking a major milestone, announcing it has supported 100,000 underserved youth nationwide through custom cakes for birthdays, graduations and adoptions. The nonprofit, which has a local chapter in the Coachella Valley, partners with volunteers and agencies to serve children and young adults in foster care, experiencing homelessness or
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Thermal, California (KUNA) – Un incendio agreste acabó con 17 acres en Thermal la noche del pasado miércoles 04/22/2026. El incendio se reportó poco después de las 9 p.m. cerca de la calle Lincoln y la avenida 70, fue controlado en su totalidad tras casi 20 horas de labores, aproximadamente a las 3 pm del
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Dr. Frank Figueroa was officially appointed the new mayor of Coachella during Wednesday’s city council meeting. Figueroa was immediately sworn in after the vote. His term will run through November, the remainder of former Mayor Steven Hernandez’s term. Figueroa’s appointment came after a nearly 30-minute discussion that got somewhat heated over
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COACHELLA, California (KESQ) – More than 100 residents attended Wednesday’s Coachella city council meeting to protest a proposed data center. News Channel 3 has followed the proposal for the past month, working to get answers on the proposed 240-acre technology campus at Avenue 52 and Filmore Street. City records show the campus could grow as
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Our Wind Advisory has wrapped up—expiring this morning, but some leftover breeziness will stick around through this afternoon as cooler air settles into the Coachella Valley. Our Air Quality Alert remains in place until 12:15am Thursday. Highs today are a bit cooler than yesterday—just a few degrees below seasonal average, with a small warm-up expected Thursday
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Ciudad de Coachella, California (KUNA) – Conforme los días pasan la ciudad de coachella continúa sin cubrir la vacante de alcalde, hoy el concejo tuvo una reunión más donde discutieron este tema, y tomarón la decisión temporal de designar a un gerente interino, cuyo poder ejecutivo será temporal. Se trata de Gabriel Gonzalez, dirigirá las operaciones diarias durante la ausencia deliderazgo que presentan y hasta el proximo proceso de elección. Es importante mencionar que, los gerentes interinos no son alcaldes ni vice alcaldes, estos son profesionales que mantienen la estabilidad, a menudocon experiencia previa en el gobierno local, y pueden servir mientras se realiza una búsqueda permanente. Por lo que el perfil de gabriel encaja de manera aparente, ya que cuenta con 27 años de experiencia como ejecutivo en varias ciudades de california. Por su parte la pasada junta pudimos observar como la concejal stephanie virgen ha mostrado firmemente su apoyo alactual alcalde interino dr. Frank figueroa e inclusive respaldando la decisión de que el asuma el cargo como alcalde, situación que fue distinta para las otras miembros del concejo. Manténgase al tanto de las actualizaciones que Telemundo 15 tiene para usted.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales returned to the El Paseo Shopping District on Wednesday, continuing a beloved tradition that has brought the iconic hitch to the avenue for years. The Clydesdales unloaded and hitched at around 3:00 p.m. on the frontage road parallel to Highway 74, behind The Daily Grill. After,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is working to get answers on the $5.9 million settlement the City of Palm Springs paid to the Section 14 Survivors Group in October 2025. Some people say they were left out or they’re disappointed in their settlement. Gregg Clayton described his reaction to a check he says was
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds face off against the Bakersfield Condors in the first round of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. News Channel 3 has brought you coverage of Firebirds players, coaches, fans and even the broadcast team, but we’ve yet to hear from the opposition. Sports Director Blake Arthur went
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Rancho Mirage is hosting its second annual Earth Day celebration at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory. The event is open with the public, and kicked off with a tree planting ceremony. Attendees can engage in all sorts of activities, from planting their own microgreens to creating
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