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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – August is National Wellness Month, and one local fitness studio is giving people a chance to slow down and reset with a sound bath. The experience is happening tonight at 7 p.m. at LYV Fitness in Palm Desert, using sound and vibration to promote relaxation. There are also other local
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A growing need among law enforcement in the Coachella Valley: mental health resources. News Channel 3 investigated the way police respond to people in crisis. In many cases, these emergencies lead to life-or-death decisions. “We meet people on their worst day,” said RSO Deputy Jose Soto-Barraza. It’s the reality for
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)— A powerful monsoon storm swept through parts of the Calexico region Wednesday, bringing a haboob that sweep through the eastern Coachella Valley. While the valley avoided major impacts from the storm, the weather served as a reminder that monsoon storms can develop quickly and bring dangerous conditions. Imperial Irrigation District said
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Shadow, the male Big Bear bald eagle, has been spotted with another eagle in the nest he previously shared with Jackie. This is just a few days after Jackie, Shadow’s partner of eight years, died following weeks in intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center. On Thursday, the Friends of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 60% of jobs projected through 2030 won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a CommercialCafe study. The study found 40% of the Riverside area’s workforce is employed in mid-skill jobs. Those jobs can include careers that require specialized training, certifications or some college — rather than a four-year degree.
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- If a major earthquake, wildfire or other disaster hits the Coachella Valley, first responders could be overwhelmed. Palm Springs Fire is offering free CERT training to teach residents basic skills like fire safety, search and rescue and basic medical care. 2026–2027 Palm Springs CERT training dates October 16-18, 2026 January 22-24,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A teacher at Cathedral City Elementary School accused of sexually abusing several students has been ordered to stand trial on several charges, authorities announced Thursday. Brian Ruben Marquez, 67, was charged last month with seven counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years. County court records show Marquez
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INDIO (CNS) – A 20-year-old man accused of gunning down an Indio grocery store customer during an altercation that spilled out of the supermarket and into the parking lot must stand trial for first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Gideon Gonzalez Jr. was arrested immediately after the alleged attack last year that
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) A 59-year-old Palm Springs woman who once ran the Southern Poverty Law Center’s hate group tracking project was arrested Wednesday on federal fraud and money laundering charges. Heidi Beirich is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to submit false statements to a federally insured bank and conspiracy to commit
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday permanently banning data centers and related uses within city limits. Councilmembers unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance. It will return for a second reading on Wednesday, August 26, where it could then go into effect. The proposed ordinance comes amid concerns
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PALM SPRINGS (KESQ) – The challenges, habits and potential perils impacting wildlife moving through native turf around Highway 62 north of Palm Springs will be closely observed during an upcoming campaign intended to help them, it was announced today. Wildlands Network, a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit, will be partnering with others, including the Rice, Washington-based
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THOUSAND PALMS, CALIF. (KESQ)- President Trump signed an executive order calling for changes to the federal childhood vaccine schedule. With kids heading back to school, some parents may be wondering what the changes mean for their children. None of the recommendations or mandates in California have changed with any of these changes. We’re following the
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A dust storm arrived in the East Valley Wednesday evening, causing low visibility throughout the area. News Channel 3’s crew in the city of Coachella captured the moments the storm arrived. Dust storm hits the Coachella Valley; our photojournalist Chris Tarpening – @Tarp1969 – captured video as the storm approached Coachella
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — “Clear evidence. Safer Communities. Privacy first.” This is the motto posted front and center of Flock Safety’s website. Over 700 ‘Flock’ cameras have been installed across the Coachella Valley in eight of nine major cities over the last five years. While police agencies state the system is strictly used to
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Global delivery company FedEx will lay off 62 employees at a Palm Springs facility at the end of September as part of a broader company overhaul. “For several years, we’ve been undergoing a network transformation — called Network 2.0 — to improve how we pick up, transport and deliver packages across
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Tickets for singer-songwriter Robin Thicke’s headlining performance at this year’s Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival will go on sale Friday. The multi-platinum recording artist was scheduled to perform at last year’s festival, but it was canceled due to severe weather conditions. General admission tickets will go on
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) -A driver was arrested after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Date Palm Drive that left another driver injured, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said officers responded at about 5:44 p.m. Tuesday to a crash on eastbound I-10, west of Date Palm Drive. When officers arrived, they determined
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A male hiker needed assistance on Wednesday afternoon on the Cactus to Clouds trail in Palm Springs after becoming dehydrated and weak, according to Palm Springs Fire. Fire officials said the hiker was located more than a mile up the trail from the Palm Springs Art Museum, where the Cactus to
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs Fire Department will teach residents essential emergency preparedness skills starting in October. The department will host three Community Emergency Response Team training courses free of charge at the agency’s training center at 300 East Alejo Road, with the first date scheduled on Oct. 16. The courses will provide
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A new Shake Shack opened its doors in La Quinta this morning, but the grand opening is also giving back to a local organization working to fight food insecurity. The restaurant, located at 78-772 Highway 111, is set to open at 10 a.m. As part of the grand opening, Shake
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