INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians has awarded a $20,000 grant to a nonprofit aimed at making sports more accessible for youth and families in the Coachella Valley, it was announced today. “We are incredibly grateful to the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians for believing in our mission and investing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local students are being recognized with this month’s Do the Right Thing award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Nine students received the honor this month from elementary to high schools valley-wide: Joseph Fonseca Sophia Andrede Castellano Mauricio Huerta Villalba Valentina Macías Esparza Gabriel
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A passing system to our southwest is ushering add cloud cover, partly to mostly cloudy today. Onshore flow is also adding to some breezy west winds, especially late this afternoon and evening, along with slightly cooler temperatures across the Coachella Valley. Gusty conditions continue into tonight before shifting offshore early Friday, bringing drier north to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Esta noche en exclusiva conversamos con el exsecretario de Salud de los Estados Unidos, Xavier Becerra, quien es candidato a gobernador de California. Le preguntamos sobre las graves acusaciones de algunos de legestradores en el capitolio acusados de conducta sexual.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – After the heat wave in March, Temalpakh Farms is suffering a huge loss to produce from the winter harvest. Crops such as broccoli, celery, lettuce, and many others were affected after the intense heat, and farmers say around 2500 tons of produce went bad too soon. Regardless of the efforts made
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The second weekend of Coachella will bring another influx of festival-goers in town to spend time with friends and enjoy their favorite artists. But there is another harsh reality to the weekend, which can include some festival goers using party drugs and alcohol. Some will turn to IV Hydration, also known as IV Vitamin
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – As thousands of festivalgoers pour into the Coachella Valley, the economic spotlight isn’t just on the music stages, it’s also shining on locally owned businesses that rely on the annual surge in visitors. From family-run restaurants to small retail shops, many local entrepreneurs see Coachella as a crucial to boost sales
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A 25-year-old man was killed in a high-speed crash early Thursday morning near the Palm Springs International Airport. Palm Springs Police say the crash happened around 2:18 a.m. near East Tahquitz Canyon Way and El Cielo Road, in front of the airport. Officers arrived to find a vehicle overturned on
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered body was found in the front trunk of his Tesla when it was impounded at a Hollywood tow yard last year, police said today. Los Angeles police said Burke, 21,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Post Malone is bringing a pop-up experience to the Stagecoach Country Music Festival next week. Malone and Bud Light are partnering up to reveal limited-time mini beer cans called Posty Co. Minis. They also revealed a video called “The Smallest Bar in the West.” Fans can experience it at Bud Light’s
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A fatal wrong-way collision claimed multiple lives Tuesday night on Interstate 10 near Dillon Road. The crash was reported at around 9:58 p.m. east of Dillon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators say the collision occurred when a Toyota Camry traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes struck a Honda
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Thermal, California (KUNA) – Debido a la sorpresiva olar de calor que se presentó en el Valle de Coachella durante el mes de marzo, algunas afectaciones en la economía se hicieron presentes, como es el caso de la granja Temalpakh. Dedicados a la agricultura desde hace casi 10 años comentan haber experimentado daños en su
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A front dropping through the high desert will bring partly cloudy skies and some gusty winds this evening and into tomorrow before calming into the weekend. A Wind Advisory is in effect for many areas surrounding the Coachella Valley, but the Valley itself is not included. We are under a Windblown Dust Advisory from the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert is seeing spring sports success with their baseball and men’s golf programs. The baseball team recently clinched an Inland Empire Athletic Conference championship. The Roadrunners (28-5 overall, 18-2 conference) now have a chance to reach the record number of wins in program history. Head coach Sam
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The American Hockey League announced Tuesday that Firebirds defenseman Tyson Jugnauth has been named to the 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie Team. Jugnauth was featured earlier this season right here on KESQ News Channel 3. The 21-year-old from Toronto leads all AHL rookie defensemen in points this season, recording nine goals and 35
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Very pleasant with seasonal temperatures today and Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s before a slight cooldown Thursday. Winds will become a factor late week with onshore gusts Thursday 35-45mph possible across the deserts and mountain passes. Winds shift offshore Friday, which will bring drier air and more breezy conditions, especially near
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Indio is once again embracing festival season with the return of “Chella,” a free, family-friendly event bringing music, culture and community together. Held at Center Stage, the midweek celebration features live performances, including a set from brother duo Tropa Magica, who shared a message of unity through music amid ongoing
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3, together with the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, just presented another Impact Grant to improve lives and help those in need. A $25,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Food Now to help those in our community with food insecurity. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A group of local seniors is gaining attention at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for spreading positivity to festivalgoers. The group, known on social media as “Oldchellas,” has been spotted greeting attendees as they walk into the festival grounds, holding uplifting and inspirational signs. Videos circulating online show the seniors
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UPDATE 4/15 SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Adopters from across Riverside County came to the San Jacinto Animal Campus for the chance to adopt recently rescued ducks. The ducks were rescued from a home in Anza, after officials say an animal sanctuary got out of control, resulting in overcrowding and poor living conditions for the
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