BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office released body-worn camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting in Beaumont this past July. The shooting happened on the evening of July 29 on the side of the road near Redlands Boulevard and San Timoteo Canyon Road. According to the agency, a deputy contacted a motorcyclist. “When
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Sands Unified School Districts is honoring the lives lost 24 years ago on Sept. 11. The district’s principals and other administrative staff gathered together for moments of silence and patriotism. Two of DSUSD’s principal are retired military, and each shared their experience in 2001. Both believe it is ceremony’s
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) Â Twenty-four years after the September 11th terrorist attacks, firefighters climbed the stairs of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa today to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters who gave their lives at Ground Zero. The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb began with a morning ceremony, followed by participants scaling the equivalent of 110 stories inside
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on an investigation into a helicopter crash that killed three firefighters in Cabazon in 2023. Cal Fire Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and contract pilot Tony Sousa were killed when two helicopters collided mid-air while battling a fire in
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – (KESQ) Hockey fans will get a first look at the Coachella Valley Firebirds new brand name at the Viva Indio street festival in Downtown Indio, Saturday, Sept. 13 from 5-9 p.m. A pop-up shop at the annual community event, which celebrates Hispanic pride and culture, will showcase the new Los Firebirds
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A retired cross-country truck driver previously convicted of murder in Texas pleaded not guilty to charges in the 1992 murder of a woman found dead in Desert Center. Douglas Thomas pleaded not guilty to charges in the murder of Sherri Herrera, 30, of Tulare, California. He is scheduled to return to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker was taken to the hospital after suffering a “minor medical emergency” while on the Bump and Grind Trail in Palm Desert Thursday morning. The incident was first reported at around 11 a.m. A Rescue9 helicopter hoisted the patient out of the trail and onto a landing zone. The
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Cathedral City, Calif. (KESQ) – Anne Ambrose was officially appointed as Interim City Manager of Cathedral City, following the retirement of Charles McClendon. The City Council of Cathedral City approved Ambrose’s appointment during Wednesday’s meeting. It goes into effect on Sept. 20. Ambrose, who has served as the City’s Assistant City Manager since January 2023,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – While the new generation of students was not born during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers, local schools continue to teach them about its history. Studies show teaching students about 9/11 is important to give the younger generation factual information about a significant day that shaped
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OREM, UT (KESQ) – Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, die after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University. He was 31 years old. The manhunt continues for his killer. On Thursday, the FBI released photos of the suspect, who is believed to be college-aged. Authorities said
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs is coming together for the city’s annual “Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony” at Fire Station 2. The event is set for 8:30 a.m. and will honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks and paid tribute to the heroic first responders who acted with courage on that
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) —Palm Springs is moving forward with a $125 million modernization and expansion of its convention center, coupled with new pedestrian and multimodal links to better connect the site with downtown and nearby neighborhoods. The city council approved the renovations during its Wednesday council meeting. For residents, the plan means phased interior
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UPDATE: The Palm Springs City Council voted 4 to 1 in its meeting on Wednesday to approve the city’s response to a Civil Grand Jury report that found the city failed to properly safeguard taxpayer dollars in its handling of non-profit grants tied to Queer Works. Mayor Ron deHarte voted “no,” saying he felt the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some Desert Hot Springs residents say they are being forced to choose between paying thousands of dollars or losing access to their water service. A homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous, told News Channel 3 he and a few of his neighbors received letters from Mission Springs Water District
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EL PASO, Texas (KESQ) – Travelers on board a flight to Palm Springs from Dallas on Wednesday had their trip diverted as the pilot made a landing in El Paso, Texas. A passenger of American Airlines flight 2709 sent video to News Channel 3, showing everyone from the flight sitting at the gate waiting for
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A realistic-looking BB gun found Wednesday morning near the entrance of the CV Link at Monroe Street in Indio prompted a response from law enforcement and sparked a broader conversation about public safety and the risks posed by imitation firearms. A photo submitted to News Channel 3 showed law enforcement officers
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The rich botanical history of Sunnylands is on full display in their new exhibit, ‘Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands.’ The new exhibit and catalog debuted this Wednesday to the public following their summer break and is a photographic gallery of the estate’s most iconic and storied trees. “The most exciting
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) —Â The City of Indio is preparing to unveil a striking new 9/11 memorial on Thursday, featuring a 12-foot steel artifact from the World Trade Center. The city provided these artist renderings: A spokesperson for the city outlined the purpose of the new memorial: “The proposed design for the Indio 9/11 Memorial Project
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 40-year-old Cathedral City man accused of targeting vehicles whose owners were touring a popular outdoor art showcase in the Coachella Valley must stand trial for receiving stolen property, a judge ruled today, while dismissing multiple felony counts originally filed against the defendant. Â Â Steven Patrick Porter was arrested in April
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Several events around the Coachella Valley will remember and honor those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. All events will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 11. Palm Springs:Â Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. The Palm Springs Fire Department invites the community to
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