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CALEXICO, Calif. (KESQ) — Federal, state and local officials gathered in Calexico Tuesday to address longstanding concerns over pollution in the New River and its potential impact on communities across the Imperial and Coachella valleys. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined state, federal, and other local officials for a tour of the New River. The visit
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Inflation remains persistent, leading the 30-year Treasury yield to reach a 19-year high of 5.33%. Amid inflation concerns, consumer sentiment fell nearly 8% in August, wiping out the gains from the past two months. The decline in sentiment was pervasive across a wide range of demographics but was notably greater
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – California is set to become the first state in the nation to require energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires, a move state regulators say could save drivers money over time but one that is already raising questions about cost, availability and consumer choice. The California Energy Commission unanimously approved the new
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 75-year-old Coachella man who was convicted of child sexual abuse charges was sentenced today to 16 years in state prison. Last month, Ysidro Anaya Sanchez pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside County District
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INDIO, Calif. — Students at Kennedy Elementary School in Indio are getting some extra help getting ready for the new school year. The Walter Clark Legal Group donated 350 backpacks to Kennedy Elementary students as part of the school’s “Chalk the Walk” back-to-school event Tuesday. The backpacks were handed out to families as students prepare
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Trump administration announced today it plans to rescind decades-old conservation protections in the San Gabriel Mountains and other national forest lands. The proposal from the U.S. Forest Service would scrap the entire so-called roadless rule adopted in the last days of Bill Clinton’s presidency in 2001. The rollback would remove
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 41-year-old pastor in the Coachella and Palo Verde valleys accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Lino Hernandez of Mesa Verde was arrested last Wednesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation that began in June. Hernandez is charged with four counts
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 39-year-old man from Irvine was killed, and two others were injured after a crash Friday night near Twentynine Palms, authorities confirmed. The crash was reported on Friday at approximately 7:55 p.m. along State Route 62 in the vicinity of milepost marker 73, approximately 11 miles west of California State Route
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A possible gas leak prompted a brief evacuation Tuesday morning at the Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center in La Quinta, according to Cal Fire. Cal Fire said the incident was reported at approximately 9:30 a.m. after a gas odor was detected at the facility. The gas company was called to the scene to
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WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KESQ) – Hawaii faces a massive cleanup after Tropical Storm Lala swept through the islands with heavy rain and damaging winds. On the big island, flood waters washed out roads and highways. The governor says at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut joined us live from Waikiki after experiencing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills is nearing the final day of service for the city, and with his help, News Channel 3 has been able to give thousands of dollars to local students through the Do the Right Thing program. Mills joined Sandy Newton on Desert Chat to reflect
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 92-year-old man was pronounced dead after a crash involving a golf cart and a vehicle over the weekend in Yucca Valley. The crash was reported on Saturday just before 5:45 p.m. on Highway 62 and Mohawk Trail. Police said a golf cart driven by an elderly man was traveling
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Lala’s impact on Hawaii is putting a spotlight on emergency preparedness for travelers and what people should know before they leave home. Palm Springs resident Scott Nevins was in Maui as the storm moved through the islands. He said strong winds, heavy rain and a canceled flight forced
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is your back-to-school headquarters, and students headed back into the classrooms in the coming days, and with that comes a series of new programs and changes for one local school district. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the superintendent of Desert Sands Unified, Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — There’s no shame in forgetting to do something. However, forgetting to wear a seat belt — that can be a life-threatening decision. In 2024, 22,713 vehicle occupants were killed. Of those, 50% were not wearing seat belts, based on known seat belt use, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The summer heat is on, and it’s not just in the desert. Across the nation, this summer has broken records. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, July marked the warmest month for the contiguous United States since records began in 1895. Temperatures averaged 76.9°F nationwide. NOAA
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R-Bermuda Dunes) announced Monday that his student-athlete heat safety bill passed the Senate and is heading to the Governor’s desk. AB 2503 requires the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to annually review its heat illness prevention guidelines to better account for the unique conditions faced by student-athletes in desert communities
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- Update 8/17/2026 More than 80 animals were adopted from the Palm Springs Animal Shelter over the weekend as part of a nationwide adoption event, it was announced today. The Clear the Shelters adoption and fundraising campaign was held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the shelter, 4575
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A Nov. 9 trial date was set today for a Menifee policeman accused of sexually assaulting five women, including some while he was on duty. Juan Jose Pesina Jr., 34, of Murrieta was arrested last August following an investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit. Pesina is charged
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Riverside County home prices increased last month despite a decline in sales from June levels, according to figures released today by the California Association of Realtors. The median price of an existing single-family home rose to $649,000 in July, up 2.2% from $635,000 in June and 3% from $630,000 in July 2025.
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