COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug, a move experts say would open new financial and research opportunities for the drug. Currently, the Schedule I classifier for marijuana is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s most restricted category, and puts marijuana
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Hours of testimony and debate after a proposal for the city to not recognize Pride Month, including the display of a Pride banner at City Hall. Councilmembers ultimately voted 4-1 to reject the proposal, introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto. A day after the meeting, the dust continues to
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released video and photos of a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash last month in Yucca Valley. Detectives are looking for a beige, tan, or gold-colored Toyota Corolla that was seen leaving the scene of the crash, which was reported on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – One in three parents say they plan to skip the flu shot for their child this season, according to research from the Lurie Children’s Hospital. The study shows parents often believe their child doesn’t need it or prefer home remedies. News Channel 3’s Tauli Anderson talks with local doctors and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Papa Dan’s will soon make its return to Palm Desert, nearly a year and a half after it was destroyed in a fire. Papa Dan’s, along with three other businesses in Palm Desert, burned down in April of 2024, after an arson attack. The restaurant first opened its doors in 1984.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted felon who shot a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy when the lawman attempted to arrest him at the end of a pursuit in Coachella was convicted today of firearm assault on a peace officer and other charges, though jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the most serious
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Several people, including a 15-year-old boy, were arrested after search warrants related to a shooting and robbery last month in Indio. The search warrants were related to a shooting and robbery on Nov. 24 near the area of Avenue 44 and King Street. The shooting left an 18-year-old man hospitalized with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – While the CV Link opened in November, several parts of the stretch remain unfinished including a crosswalk at the Ramon Road bridge in Palm Springs. The Ramon crossing stands at the entrance of Palm Springs from Cathedral City, and often sees drivers traveling at fast speeds across the bridge. News
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday night to tout his first year in office — airing familiar grievances against the Biden administration in harsh political rhetoric, touting signs of what he called an improving economy and announcing a bonus to U.S. service members he said will be paid for
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By Angélica Franganillo DÃaz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement from enforcing new rules limiting congressional oversight visits, finding that Democratic lawmakers are likely to succeed in their claim that the policy violates federal law governing congressional access to detention facilities. Judge Jia M. Cobb granted
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum will retire this month, city officials confirmed to News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij. City officials said Crum will officially retire on Dec. 18 after 36 years of dedicated service in law enforcement. Cathedral City is expected to announce more details on an acting police
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Kimberly Barraza was appointed the new president of the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board. “It is an exciting time for the Healthcare District, as we enter 2026 and continue our strategic planning process which will help determine our Board and staff priorities for the next several years,” Christensen said.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation provided a donation to AAP – Food Samaritans for a special one-time grocery voucher program to provide immediate relief to low-income community members. AAP’s long-standing nutritional support program provides monthly food vouchers to low-income individuals living with chronic illnesses. The program has been
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) announced the match schedule for the 2026 preseason tournament in Indio, featuring MLS and NWSL teams. The tournament takes place at the Empire Polo Club from February 7–21. The CVI will host 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) and 9 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, making it CVI’s largest event ever. Participating clubs will be Austin FC, Bay FC, San
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 38-year-old man accused of siphoning almost $100,000 from the bank accounts of a Palm Desert senior was charged today with grand theft and financial elder abuse.  Miguel Angel Gonzalez of Coachella was arrested Monday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation that began in August.   Gonzalez, who is being
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of a mentally ill Cathedral City man who stabbed a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy, prompting the lawman to fatally shoot him in the back, was awarded $13.1 million at the end of a civil trial against the county, it was announced today. Logina Perez Monroy and David Monroy, parents
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Helping students build independence through hands-on learning, that’s the goal for one local school teacher, and now she’s being recognized for all her hard work. News Channel 3’s Tauli Anderson highlights the December winner for the One Class at a Time award, Ms. Shana Saquil, a teacher at Saul Martinez Elementary
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The Palm Desert City Council voted 4-1 today to reject Councilman Joe Pradetto’s proposal for the city to stop recognizing Pride Month. Pradetto’s proposal would also have the city no longer display a Pride banner at City Hall. Mayor Evan Trubee and Councilmembers Karina Quintanilla, Gina Nestande and Jan Harnik voted against Pradetto’s proposal Tuesday
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) Water agencies across the Coachella Valley are facing a costly mandate as California enforces the nation’s first drinking water limit on hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium-6, a chemical linked to cancer that occurs naturally in the region’s groundwater. Cr6-Tier2-Notice-CoveComm_2025_8-5x11_FINAL-11-06-2025_k5wsrksr6gn (2)Download The new state standard, which takes effect Oct. 1, 2024, limits
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Guide Dogs of the Desert is looking for volunteer puppy raisers almost 20 new puppies. The organization says that puppy raisers are an integral part in carrying out their mission to improve independence for those who are visually impaired. Lisa Coleman, a former puppy raiser and current volunteer with the
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