PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Women making a difference across the Coachella Valley were honored Tuesday morning in Palm Desert. Assemblymember Greg Wallis hosted the 2026 Women of Distinction reception, recognizing local leaders for their impact close to home. The event, held at Desert Willow Golf Resort, honored more than a dozen women from across
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An Indio man found dead outside a burning house likely took his own life, possibly after igniting the blaze, authorities said today. The fatality occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Monday in the 82000 block of Via Turin, near Via Genoa, according to the Indio Police Department. Sgt. Abe Plata
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a sad day here at News Channel 3– as we announce the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, Lina Robles. Our dear friend passed away last week at her home, it was unexpected. Lina recently retired after more than 20-years with our company. She co-hosted the La Poderosa
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Ciudad de Coachella, Calif. (KUNA) – En el marco de la conmemoración del cumpleaños del lider campesino Cesar Chavez, una serie de declaraciones han desmeritado la lucha por los derechos agricolas, un movimiento impulsado decadas atras para exigir mejores condiciones laborales en los campos de cultivo. Hoy un grupo de mujeres residentes de la ciudad
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Winds will increase this evening, and a Wind Advisory kicks in at 8 p.m. and lasts until 11 p.m. tomorrow. Winds will increase through the overnight and remain gusty through Wednesday late into the evening. A couple of storm systems dropping in from the Pacific will bring those winds, along with temps near seasonal norms
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After a record breaking Sunday at 100 degrees we start the work week with a number of different changes in store. You can thank strengthening onshore flow for our increasing clouds and breezy conditions to the Coachella Valley tonight through midweek. Winds will pick up tomorrow and even a bit tonight, with SW gusts 35–45
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As festival season approaches in the Coachella Valley local Congressman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D) 25th District is pushing new legislation aimed at protecting the hundreds of thousands of people attending events like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach festivals. Ruiz introduced the “Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act,” which would require
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Despite some speculation on its future, the American Express golf tournament will return to the desert for the 2027 PGA Tour season. Organizers announced the tournament will be held on Jan. 18-24 in La Quinta. American Express executive director Pat McCabe told News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur earlier this year
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Every year, there are over 6,600 garage fires according to the U.S. Fire Administration. A garage fire in Desert Hot Springs left two adults and two children displaced last weekend. Captain Dominic Pulsipher with Riverside County fire sat says garage fires are among the top five calls CAL FIRE responds
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Con el inicio oficial de la temporada de festivales en el Valle de Coachella, el congresista Raúl Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), está tomando medidas para que los grandes conciertos y festivales de música al aire libre sean más seguros para los asistentes, artistas y trabajadores. Este año, el representante Ruiz presentó la
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Marine was detained after TSA agents discovered an explosive round at the Palm Springs International Airport on Monday afternoon. Police said a live 25mm explosive round was found during the airport screening process, in his checked luggage. The discovery prompted a coordinated response involving TSA, the Palm Springs Police
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An ex-substitute teacher from the Coachella Valley who perpetrated lewd acts during online contact with a female student, as well as sexually assaulted another woman, was sentenced to six years in prison on Monday. Edward Noel Alvarado Valadez, 31, of Coachella was convicted of exhibiting harmful matter to a minor, sexual
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Record high temperatures across Southern California were an anomaly throughout March. According to climate researchers, the same atmospheric anomalies that drove the historic heat wave have also been driving trends in the oceans off the California coast. Record high sea surface temperatures have been measured at the Scripps Pier in
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta is pressing his case in court to stop Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into the November 2025 special election, while Bianco is seeking the appointment of a special master to oversee the investigation.
Continue Reading PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un infante de marina fue detenido luego de que agentes de la TSA descubrieran un artefacto explosivo en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Palm Springs el lunes por la tarde. La policía informó que se encontró un explosivo de 25 mm durante el control de seguridad del aeropuerto, lo que provocó una
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A strong front moves through the region tonight and tomorrow, bringing clouds, breeziness and temps down into the 80s! That front will result in some windy conditions from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. Highs today will run in the middle 90s, still well above average, but we’ll see temps closer to seasonal norms later this
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a new push to tackle traffic gridlock across the Coachella Valley. A petition is calling for changes along Interstate 10, near Jefferson Street. petition.pdgDownload Ashley Pena, petition creator, said her effort focuses on one of the busiest stretches for drivers, the Jefferson Street interchange. “I am a commercial driver for AutoZone.
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