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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It has felt fantastic as we kick off meteorological fall today! Temperatures continue running below seasonal and our moisture is continuing to cooperate with us, so things feel much more dry. Temperatures look very similar for tomorrow. Highs should run in the low 100s for most valley cities. A cooler
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ)- Assemblymember Greg Wallis announcing his Western Joshua Tree bill is headed to the governor’s desk. The bill, AB 1663, is intended to make the permit process easier for residents to remove or trim the trees located on their properties, while keeping protections in place for the species. It also gives the
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved adding more than $18.2 million to its contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for body-worn cameras, extending the agreement through August 2031.
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PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ) – The recent births of a black-footed cat and a sand cat at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens are more than exciting additions to the zoo—they represent important milestones in the conservation of two elusive desert species. Successful reproduction of both species in human care remains uncommon, making each birth
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MECCA – NORTH SHORE, California (KUNA) – La planta de biomasa Desert View Power (DVP), ubicada en Mecca, California, continúa sin ser desmantelada y provocando preocupaciones en la comunidad. Los miembros del grupo Coachella Valley United for a Better Environment, junto con la defensora de políticas Krystal Otworth, presentarán comentarios públicos en la reunión del Consejo
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A much improved forecast arrives along with the month of September. Temps will be well below normal through the week, and dew points have dropped nicely as well! Highs yesterday hit 105, just one degree below normal, but today will be even more pleasant. Through the afternoon, dew points will continue to dry out as
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Palm Springs has a new Chief of Police. City Manager Scott Stiles has selected Deputy Chief Kyle Stjerne as the city’s next Chief of Police following an internal recruitment process and community input. Stjerne, a 24-year veteran of the Palm Springs Police Department, will succeed retiring Chief Andy
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – For more than 20 years, Indio High School teacher Juanita Garcia has been showing up for her students. Today it was her turn to be surprised: a classroom visit she didn’t expect and a gift that left this teacher speechless. News Channel 3’s Dakota Makinen has this month’s One Class at
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Summer months can be a struggle for some Coachella Valley families trying to feed their families while school is out, but the need does not end when classes begin. The FIND Regional Food Bank’s Kids Summer Market program is helping families even as school gets back into session. As Telemundo 15
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BANNING (CNS) – A vehicle fire sparked in the hills south of Banning charred 23 acres at the foot of the San Bernardino National Forest before it was stopped Monday afternoon. The non-injury blaze was reported just after noon Monday in the area of Mt. Edna Road and Highway 243, according to the Riverside County
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — School ended abruptly for students at Raymond Cree Middle School Monday morning, with students allowed to leave early after a water main break over the weekend affected the campus air conditioning system, according to a message sent to parents by the Palm Springs Unified School District. School officials said the water
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The Coachella Valley is about to get a much-needed break from the heat and humidity as we head into September, with highs running about 2-7 degrees below our seasonal normal. Temps will continue to trend cooler through most of the week as dew points drop and drier air settles in. We are looking at a few winds
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) –UPDATED: The murder charge against Silvercrest CEO William “Billy” Rodriguez has been dismissed following a preliminary hearing in the case stemming from a deadly 2024 crash in Cathedral City. Judge John Ryan ruled there was not enough evidence for the murder count to move forward. However, Ryan found sufficient evidence for Rodriguez
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Living Healthy on News Channel 3 is sponsored by Desert Healthcare District and Foundation. For patients in the Coachella Valley seeking specialized urologic care, traveling outside the desert may no longer be necessary. During this week’s Living Healthy segment, News Channel 3 spoke with local physician Dr. Pedram Ilbeigi, who says advances in local medical care are giving
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