As the investigation into a crash that killed two people continues, the California Highway Patrol put out a call to the public on Friday asking for help in locating a vehicle of interest. The crash happened on Tuesday at around 1:00 p.m. on the westbound side of Interstate 10, west of Washington Street. Two people
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A 24-year-old man accused of killing a man and woman in Coachella must stand trial on two counts of first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Monique Vega Daniel Torres Cerda of Coachella allegedly gunned down 23-year-old Hector Ramos, also of Coachella, and 26-year-old Monique Vega of Valle Verda in 2022. Following a
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COACHELLA, Calif (KESQ) – A Coachella mother and daughter had a heartfelt reunion this week with the firefighters who saved their lives when they were trapped inside their burning home. The January 8 fire broke out as a vegetation fire near Tyler Street and 47th Avenue in Coachella and moved quickly, fueled by fast winds.
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Una persona murió y otras tres resultaron heridas en una colisión a alta velocidad en sentido contrario en la Interestatal 10 a primera hora de la mañana del viernes en Whitewater. La policÃa dijo que la colisión de tres vehÃculos se reportó por primera vez alrededor de las 2:40 a.m. cerca de la parada de
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on Wednesday that seeks to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. Supporters of the ban argue it’s an unfair advantage and poses a danger to women and girl athletes. Opponents of the ban say that disinformation is exaggerating the scope of the issue of transgender
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“The Best Bookstore,” located in Downtown Palm Springs is the only bookstore in the city. After opening in 2022, Co-founder Sarah Lacy said they didn’t realize how difficult the summers could be financially. Lacy said this summer was the most difficult they’ve experienced because of the record-breaking heat. Locals either left Palm Springs or were
Continue Reading Mientras continúa la investigación sobre un choque en el que murieron dos personas, la Patrulla de Carreteras de California hizo un llamamiento al público el viernes pidiendo ayuda para localizar un vehÃculo de interés. El choque se produjo el martes alrededor de la 1:00 p.m. en el lado oeste de la Interestatal 10, al oeste
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Los agentes del sheriff del condado de Riverside estaban investigando un accidente mortal que involucró a un peatón el jueves por la noche. Los investigadores dijeron que el incidente se reportó antes de las 5:00 p.m. – en el área de Bob Hope y Columbia Drives. Los equipos de emergencia trabajaron para salvar al peatón
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed and three others were injured in a high-speed wrong-way freeway collision on Interstate 10 early Friday morning in Whitewater. Police said the three-vehicle collision was first reported at around 2:40 a.m. near the Whitewater Rest Stop in the eastbound number one lane. According to CHP, a grey
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A slow moving trough and low pressure system brought rain to SoCal, with the heaviest stuff failing in L.A. County, but there was also a bit of rain from San Gorgonio Pass through the Inland Empire. Our gracious views captured some great clouds and rainbows! The best way to send us photos is via our
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A large area of low pressure to our North, along with a weak cold front, brought some light and moderate showers to the region, mainly in Los Angeles county. Many communities West of the Valley saw some light rain, and there’s still a very small chance of sprinkles here. A Flood Advisory was in place
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SYLMAR, Calif. (CNS) – Southern California Edison officials conceded in a regulatory filing today that it’s equipment may be associated with the ignition of the Hurst Fire, which burned nearly 800 acres in the Sylmar area during the height of the January Southland firestorm. The Hurst Fire, which erupted Jan. 7 and was fully contained
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The City of Palm Springs reached a settlement agreement with the owners of a downtown restaurant over patio space needed to get the multi-million dollar Plaza Theatre renovation project up to code. In November, the Palm Springs City Council approved a resolution of necessity of Kalura Trattoria’s patio, the first step in acquiring the property through eminent
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Periods of rain for mainly the SoCal coast as we see a series of systems arriving from our pineapple express pattern aiming at the west coast. Overall the Coachella Valley looks dry. Scattered showers are expected through Friday, particularly in the mountains and Inland Empire, with light rain likely reaching the valley floor, though totals
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Indio police will soon have more “Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Recognition” (ALPR) cameras throughout the city after the Indio City Council approved the expansion of the program. After a unanimous vote in its Wednesday meeting, the council approved adding an additional 27 ALPR cameras, for a total of 72. News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Renovations are being delayed for the John H. Furbee Aquatics Center in Desert Hot Springs. On Tuesday, the City Council rejected all bids from contractors for the needed upgrades, and pushed forward the Center’s re-design construction dates to span from September 2025 to February 2026. City officials say this
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – A shortfall in qualified paramedics. It’s an urgent need in the Coachella Valley that has emergency officials concerned. I-Team investigator Peter Daut dug into this growing problem, and what one local college is now doing about it. Experts say the need for paramedics is a national health emergency, especially in
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) – DAP Health CEO David Brinkman is in Washington D.C. this week advocating and pushing for federal support for the 84,000 community members the valley nonprofit serves. Brinkman says he wants to protect Medi-Cal, the public health insurance program for those with low income, and the Affordable Care Act to ensure
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Thousands of cyclists will migrate to the Coachella Valley for the annual Tour De Palm Springs bike ride this weekend. Whether you’re riding for leisure or competitively, Harry Hoyer from Tri.A.Bike shop in Palm Desert, has some important safety tips. “Making sure that your tire pressures are right. Make sure your chains are properly adjusted
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El director ejecutivo de DAP Health, David Brinkman, está en Washington D.C. esta semana abogando y presionando por apoyo federal para los 84.000 miembros de la comunidad a los que sirve la organización sin fines de lucro del valle. Brinkman dice que quiere proteger Medi-Cal, el programa de seguro médico público para personas con bajos
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