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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center has received a technology upgrade aimed at improving access to digital resources for the local community. The center was awarded more than $56,000 from the California Public Utilities Commission to enhance its technology offerings. The funding supported the addition of 16 new
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In light of the extreme heat, the Imperial Irrigation District has issued a conserve alert. The alert went into effect Tuesday and lasts through Friday. People are encouraged to voluntarily conserve energy to help take stress off the electric grid during the period of extreme heat.That includes avoiding the use of major appliances between peak
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PINYON PINES, Calif. (KESQ) While much of the firefighting focus remains on the Rosa Fire’s containment progress and Highway 74’s extended closure, some of the most revealing moments are unfolding quietly inside the evacuation zone where a handful of neighbors never left. News Channel 3’s Garrett Hottle spoke with two residents who chose to stay
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s the first day of school for students in the Palm Springs Unified School District, and with high temperatures expected this week, district officials are asking families to take precautions. Parents are encouraged to ensure their children dress appropriately for the heat and bring a reusable water bottle to
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ)– Cal Fire paid tribute to firefighters and a pilot killed in the line of duty in separate incidents occurring on August 6, nearly 20 years apart. Cal Fire took the day to remember heroes Firefighter II Chris Kanton, Captain Tim Rodriguez, Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, and Pilot Tony Sousa, who made
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) — Indio Business Connect organizará una Feria de Recursos Empresariales para conectar a las comunidades empresariales locales con servicios que impulsan el crecimiento y el éxito empresarial. El evento se llevará a cabo el jueves 25 de septiembre, de 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. en Chavez Events, ubicado en 45330 Jackson Street. Este evento
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre en libertad condicional acusado de robar a un conductor de Palm Springs en una gasolinera y luego intentar sin éxito robarle su auto, fue acusado hoy de robo a mano armada y otros delitos. DeShaun Flowers, de 38 años, fue arrestado e ingresado en el Centro de Detención Benoit en
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A probationer accused of robbing a Palm Springs motorist at a gas station, then unsuccessfully attempting to take his car, was charged today with armed robbery and other offenses. DeShaun Flowers, 38, was arrested and booked into the Benoit Detention Center in Indio on Sunday following a Palm Springs Police Department
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El Centro Galilea de Mecca realizará un evento para regalar mochilas con útiles escolares mañana de 2 a 5 de la tarde. Para recibir una mochila los papás deben llevar la identificación escolar del estudiante o prueba de inscripción. Cabe mencionar que entregarán 1,200 mochilas para ayudar a las familias de bajos ingresos a reducir
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We all dread it: energy bills skyrocketing during the hot summer months as we rely on our air conditioners to cool off. One program throughout Southern California is offering a way for homeowners to ensure their air conditioning & climate control is working as efficiently as possible. Synergy Companies partners
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Extreme heat moves in today, with highs near 115, and even hotter tomorrow! The Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Friday evening. Kids in Palm Springs Unified School District head back to school today, and are in for a tough first day of school with the hot weather. The heatwave spreads across the Western
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Get ready for another blast of desert heat—as high temperatures climb bringing relentless dangerous heat across the valley late week. Your First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert: Weather Alert for Wednesday morning through Friday night. This spike in high temps is courtesy of high pressure over the southwest—expanding west from New Mexico
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ANZA, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE has mapped the Rosa Fire at over 1,500 acres. Teresa Turner, an evacuee from Pinyon Pines, said she’s staying in Palm Springs. “I just started grabbing stuff in garbage bags, anything I could get,” Turner said. “All my animals I got them in the car.” She said before she evacuated
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — After the Lions lost their star running back, Noah Gannon, Cathedral City is keeping the same mindset of being the hardest working team in the valley. Head coach Richard Lee has preached to his players, “it’s time to hunt.” 2024 record: 3-7 overall, 1-2 SVL 2025 schedule Week 1 (8/23)
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Prepárense para otra ola de calor desértico: el aumento de las altas temperaturas traerá un calor implacable y peligroso al valle a finales de la semana. El Equipo Meteorológico ha emitido una Alerta Meteorológica para la mañana del miércoles y la noche del viernes. Este aumento repentino de las temperaturas máximas se debe a la alta presión
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – La ciudad de Indio celebrará la inauguración de la reapertura del icónico Burger Box. La ceremonia está programada para el lunes a las 9:00 a. m. en la ubicación original del restaurante en Indio Boulevard. El Burger Box cerró sus puertas tras 70 años de actividad a finales del año pasado. “Cuando
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – La orden de evacuación sigue activa en las zonas afectadas por el incendio Rosa, causando el desplazamiento de personas y animales. El Departamento de Servicios Animales del condado de Riverside está ofreciendo asistencia y refugio a los animales afectados en sus centros del valle de Coachella y San Jacinto. Desde
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Ahora que se acerca rápidamente la temporada del regreso a clases, los estudiantes preparatoria y universidad tendrán la oportunidad de ir a clase gratis en todo el valle. La oportunidad es parte de un programa ofrecido por la Agencia de Transporte Sunline llamado “Haul Pass.” La agencia dice que lo único que tienen que hacer
Continue Reading THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Todos lo tememos: las facturas de energía se vuelven carísimas durante los calurosos meses de verano, cuando dependemos de nuestros aires acondicionados para refrescarnos. Un programa implementado en todo el sur de California ofrece a dueños de casas una forma de asegurarse de que su aire acondicionado y control de
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