INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two young men accused of gunning down a 17-year-old boy during a confrontation at a prom afterparty in La Quinta must stand trial on first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Elijah Alfredo Martinez of Bermuda Dunes and Dominick Cruz Venecia of Coachella — both 19 — allegedly killed
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A driver was arrested today after fleeing on foot from the scene of a two-vehicle collision in Cabazon, authorities said.  The crash was reported shortly before 1:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Bonita Avenue and Orange Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. With assistance from Riverside County sheriff’s deputies,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Extreme heat continues to create sweltering conditions for thousands in the Coachella Valley. For student-athletes who are returning to school and gearing up for practices, it means less time under the sun. The California Interscholastic Federation, or CIF, has a set of guidelines to keep students safe from excessively hot and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio celebrated the return of the iconic Burger Box with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Burger Box is located at 81201 Indio Boulevard. Becky & Mike from Indio were the first customers at the reopening on Monday The restaurant closed its doors after 70 years in business late
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Palm Springs Unified School District receives funding from taxpayers, but when it comes to inspiring students, one local non-profit, The Foundation, sets the goal. The Foundation is made up of a group of several local philanthropists wanting to make sure the future of our valley is not just educated but
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A judge today will hear arguments on whether the Trump administration violated federal law when National Guard soldiers and U.S. Marines were deployed to Los Angeles in June to quell protests over immigration raids. President Donald Trump’s administration federalized California National Guard members and sent them to Los Angeles over the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Each and every year Splash House brings in thousands of music lovers to the Coachella Valley for two weekends of fun and house music. But the festival doesn’t only bring in out-of-towners, it also brings in a boost to the local economy as tourists visit small businesses. News Channel Three’s Tori
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UPDATE 8/11/25 10:30 am – CAL FIRE reports the fire has been mapped at 1671 acres and is now 95% contained. Two structures were destroyed. UPDATE 8/9/25 9:13 pm – CAL FIRE reports the fire has been mapped at 1671 acres and is now 80% contained. Highway 74 open for travel. All Evacuation Orders lifted.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were injured after a car crashed into an Indio restaurant on Avenue 48 and Indio Blvd Sunday evening. Police said it all started when a Dodge Charger collided with a Chevy Tahoe. The Charger crashed into a vacant restaurant, which then caught fire. Three people were transported to a nearby
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A terrifying robbery unfolded Saturday afternoon at The Shops at Palm Desert, leaving shoppers rattled and store owners reeling after masked suspects stormed a jewelry store and made off with thousands of dollars in merchandise. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. when multiple suspects entered the businesses wearing masks and carrying
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The Extreme Heat Warning continues into tomorrow. Temps will be running 5-8 degrees above seasonal norms and the mountains remain under a Heat Advisory. A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended until tomorrow evening for the extreme temperatures as we start the work week. Highs today will be well into the one-teens, and that’s
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center has launched its first Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Joel F. Trambley, MD, PhD, program director, said it’s important to train more physicians in the area. “The Coachella Valley or Inland Empire are actually some of the lowest per capita physician rates in the state of
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Good morning! It is not only warm this morning, but also very humid! Thanks to a push of moisture from the south, dew points across the valley are quite high (in the 60s and 70s). These high dew points will help to hold back our high temperatures and keep them below 115°F. Make sure to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Psychedelic Society is looking to decriminalize natural psychedelic plants. Organizers and attendees say the plants can be used in medicinal and therapeutic ways. Six California cities have decriminalized psychedelics since 2019, including hallucinogenic plants and mushrooms. The psychedelic society wants Palm Springs to be the seventh. Saturday
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We remain under an Extreme Heat Warning as an extended stretch of very hot weather continues throughout the Coachella Valley. We’re also tracking an Air Quality Alert in place through this evening thanks to extra ozone pollution in our air. The hot weather has created more ground-level ozone, leading to
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– The temperatures will remain in the triple digits this weekend and local residents are finding different ways to stay out of the heat. News Channel 3’s Tori King will be speaking with residents about their plans to cool off this summer.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire at an apartment complex in Indio early Friday evening has left seven people displaced after causing extensive damage to two units. CAL FIRE crews were dispatched to the two-alarm blaze at the Smoketree Polo Club Apartments in the 81800 block of Avenue 48 near Monroe Street in Indio just
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The annual Palm Springs Pride celebration will proceed as scheduled, despite a significant shortfall of $325,000 in expected funding, organizers announced on Friday. Palm Springs Pride 2025 is scheduled to take place Nov. 6-9. The four-day celebration will remain free to attend and is expected to attract over 200,000 people
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UPDATE 8/8/25 – Cathedral City Police Department reports that as of 9:22 p.m. Friday night, 911 service has been restored for Cathedral City. They ask that people continue to call 760-770-0303 for all non-emergencies. Indio Police have not yet announced any restoration time for 911 calls in Indio. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – 911 phone lines
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 22-year-old who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a 66-year-old man at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon was sentenced to 11 years in state prison. Elijah Ray Burt, 22, was sentenced Friday at the Banning Justice Center. According to the Riverside County District Attorney’s office, he
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