Good morning and happy almost new year. We are tracking some cloudy skies again today as moisture moves into Southern California. Shower chances will increase throughout the morning and into the evening hours. Don’t expect temperatures to warm up all that much, thanks to the extra moisture and cloud cover. A Flood Watch is in
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As we count down the final hours of 2025, we are tracking a wet New Year’s. It’s mostly cloudy and relatively warm here in the Coachella Valley today. In anticipation of the wet weather, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for most areas west of the Coachella Valley, ranging from Santa Barbara
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Update 10:00 p.m.: One man is in custody after a police standoff in Palm Desert that started about 4:00 p.m. The man was taken from the scene by ambulance. Authorities have not released his identity or why he was wanted. 5:14 p.m.: Law enforcement is working to have a wanted
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Phillip Zamudio, Palm Springs resident, said a prolonged power outage over Christmas has left him and neighbors uneasy as more rain is expected to move into the region, raising concerns it could happen again. Zamudio said electricity went out at his home on Christmas Eve just as family and friends
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)Â – Coachella Valley point guard Albert Sauceda is this week’s student athlete of the week. “For Albert, he’s like a big brother figure for a lot of these guys,” head coach Mike Rodriguez said. “He’ll try to lighten the mood, or when somebody’s down, he’ll try to, like, hey, you know, it’s okay.
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COACHELL VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As 2025 comes to a close, News Channel 3 is taking a look back at the crimes that shocked, saddened, and reshaped communities across the Coachella Valley. From a deadly terrorist attack in Palm Springs to the heartbreaking death of a baby whose disappearance gripped the nation, this year marked
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A man missing since Dec. 22 was rescued from a trail in Palm Desert Tuesday afternoon. Daniel Hernandez, 27, was rescued on the Art Smith Hiking Trail. The rescue happened at around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Fire crews responded to a report of an injured person on the trail. Crews
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A new law aimed at improving safety within the homes of gun owners in California is set to go into effect with the turn of the new year. Senate Bill 53, passed in 2024, mandates secure firearms storage in the state. The bill’s text reads: “This bill would, beginning on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the countdown to the New Year begins, local event organizers across the Coachella Valley say they’re prepared to celebrate — even with rain in the forecast. With just a day away, event teams are busy putting the finishing touches on parties designed to bring the community together. Tamara Issi,
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Para celebrar la llegada del Año Nuevo, el Departamento de PolicÃa de Indio vigilará el cielo y los vecindarios utilizando tecnologÃa de drones para identificar y sancionar el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales. Como una mala costumbre, muchas personas optan por celebrar el año nuevo con fuegos artificiales y disparos de
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MOUNT BALDY, Calif. (KESQ) – Rescue crews found three missing hikers dead and rescued two others Monday on Mount Baldy, authorities announced. Three hikers found dead The discovery was made after personnel from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team and the Fontana Sheriff’s Station responded to a request to locate an injured
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Expect a sunny and warm day, with highs in the lower 70s, but a storm is approaching that promises some light to moderate showers for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The storm off the coast will bring some showers by midday tomorrow, with more intense rainfall overnight into Thursday. Rainfall totals are expected
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – The National Parks Service announced a new annual pass will be available starting January 1, 2026 for non-residents of the United States. Previously the parks service offered annual America the Beautiful passes to US citizens and residents only. Now, non-residents will have their own annual pass available for $250. Many
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new survey by West Health-Gallup Healthcare finds that less than 30% of Americans view their mental health as “excellent.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 43% of Americans rated their mental health as “excellent.” With the New Year, millions of Americans hit the gym to improve their physical health as a New
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Law enforcement agencies in the Coachella Valley are expressing some concern over a federal drone ban. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) ban of Chinese-made DJI and Autel Robotics drones in the United States went into play last Tuesday. While older models already approved for sale and those already in use are
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Palm Springs Cultural Center is honoring Udo Kier, the legendary German actor and cult film icon, who died at 81 in November. The tribute begins with a curated pre-show at 5 p.m. highlighting Kier’s artistic journey through film clips and archival moments. Organizers said the pre-show traces the many
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – From the border to the fentanyl crisis to the Salton Sea, 2025 kept the News Channel 3 I team very busy, and this year our dedicated team of journalists hit the pavement, asking the hard questions and digging deeper to bring you the facts. Take a look at our top
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