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Refugios de RivCo se unen con organizaciones de rescate para transportar 102 animales a otros estados en medio de la sobrepoblación

June 16, 2025 6:39 PM Luis Medina

CONDADO DE RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – La semana pasada, el Departamento de Servicios para Animales del Condado de Riverside (RCDAS) se asoció con varias organizaciones de rescate para transportar 102 animales de refugios fuera de California y buscar nuevos hogares. El RCDAS se ha asociado con el Santuario de Animales Best Friends, ubicado en Utah, junto

Demolition of Kalura Trattoria patio begins as crews work to complete final phases of Plaza Theatre entrance

June 16, 2025 10:54 AM Tori King

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Beginning on Monday, the Plaza Theatre will be one step closer to opening. According to the City of Palm Springs, the demolition of Kalura Trattoria’s patio is set to begin on Monday, June 16th. The demolition is needed to construct a new patio, which will meet fire and building codes and

Hombre acusado de amenazar con disparar en una protesta en Palm Springs fue liberado bajo fianza

June 15, 2025 4:22 PM Luis Medina

Actualización 06/16/25 El sospechoso fue liberado bajo fianza de $200,000 el domingo, según los registros de la cárcel. Edward Miranda comparecerá ante el tribunal el 18 de julio. Informe original 06/14/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de La Quinta fue arrestado tras presuntamente publicar en línea una amenaza de tiroteo en la protesta “No

Persecución a alta velocidad termina en accidente con agente del sheriff

June 16, 2025 3:15 PM Luis Medina

INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) — Una persecución vehicular que involucró a la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside terminó en un accidente el domingo por la noche en la intersección de las calles Jefferson y Northgate. Según detalles preliminares, una unidad de la RSO perseguía a un vehículo sospechoso cuando la patrulla del agente y

Impact Grant: Songshine Foundation

June 16, 2025 6:16 PM Peter Daut

News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to a local nonprofit working to improve lives and help those in need. A $10,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Songshine Foundation, which provides a music-based arts in healthcare program for those with Parkinson’s, stroke, or other neurological challenges.

Weather Insider: A local Palm Springs resident made an app for your evaporative cooler

June 16, 2025 5:49 PM Spencer Blum

Summers here in the Coachella Valley mean one thing above all else: heat! So we desert folk find ways to stay cool in the summer months. One of the tools we use to stay cool is evaporative coolers. But whether or not we can use evaporative coolers is dependent on our weather. To help forecast

RivCo shelters team up with rescue organizations to transport 102 animals to other states amidst overcrowding

June 16, 2025 5:45 PM Haley Meberg

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) partnered with several different rescue organizations this past week to transport 102 shelter animals out of California to find new homes. The RCDAS has partnered with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, located in Utah, along with North Shore Animal League America in New

‘Native American Arts Festival Week’ kicks off at Idyllwild Arts Academy

June 16, 2025 5:41 PM Gavin Nguyen

IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – A week of celebrating Native American art and culture kicked off at the Idyllwild Arts Academy on Monday. ‘Native American Arts Festival Week’ runs from Monday, June 16th through Friday, June 20th. Highlighting the festival: tastings of traditional Native cuisine, film screenings, bird singing, music, and more. All festival week events

Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community: Navigating Stress in Challenging Times

June 16, 2025 10:40 AM Luis Avila

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – This Pride Month, ongoing protests, immigration fears, and rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric are weighing heavily on the community. As these tensions escalate, concern for mental health is only deepening. According to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, this is resulting higher rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma among LGBTQ+ individuals. The

Developer John Wessman found not guilty of bribing former Palm Springs mayor

June 16, 2025 10:30 AM Jesus Reyes, Garrett Hottle

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Developer John Wessman was found not guilty of bribing former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet. A jury found Wessman not guilty on all charges, which included nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy. Wessman was accused of paying former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet more than $200,000 to secure city

Living Healthy: Millions in Health-Focused Grants Available for Local Nonprofits Through Desert Healthcare District

June 16, 2025 5:17 PM Garrett Hottle

Millions of dollars are on the table for local nonprofits across the Coachella Valley, thanks to the Desert Healthcare District’s expanding grant programs. As part of its mission to improve regional health outcomes, the District is offering up to $5 million annually in grants through Desert Care Network. The funding supports a wide range of

Un arresto y seis infracciones durante un control por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol en Indio

June 16, 2025 4:33 PM Luis Medina

INDIO, Calif (KUNA) – La policía de Indio emitió seis citaciones y arrestó a una persona por presunta evasión de agentes durante un control por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol, anunciaron hoy las autoridades. El control se llevó a cabo desde las 6 p. m. del viernes hasta la 1 a. m. del sábado en

Selección del jurado para el juicio de un hombre de Banning acusado de violar a dos mujeres y a una niña

June 16, 2025 3:31 PM Luis Medina

BANNING, Calif. (KUNA) – Mañana comenzará la selección del jurado para el juicio de un hombre de 43 años de Banning, acusado de violar a dos mujeres en distintas ocasiones mientras estaban ebrias, además de abusar sexualmente de su hija de 12 años. Steven Roy McElroy fue arrestado en 2022 tras una exhaustiva investigación del Departamento

Hombre de Whitewater arrestado en relación con tiroteo mortal en La Quinta en 2019

June 16, 2025 3:22 PM Luis Medina

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KUNA) – Investigadores de homicidios del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside arrestaron a un hombre por la muerte a tiros de un hombre en La Quinta en 2019, informaron las autoridades. El sospechoso, un hombre de 23 años residente de Whitewater, fue detenido el viernes después de que los investigadores encontraran

Local LPGA golfer competing in major tournament

June 16, 2025 1:44 PM Allie Anthony

With one of the LPGA’s major tournaments this week, 24-year-old Mary Liu is hoping to turn heads and make a lasting impression. Originally from China, Liu now proudly calls Rancho Mirage her home. And her home course is the Indian Wells Golf Resort. From early victories on the LPGA China Tour to earning her LPGA

Man accused of threatening shooting at Palm Springs protest released on bail

June 14, 2025 11:02 AM Jesus Reyes

Update 6/16/25 The suspect was released on $200,000 bail Sunday, according to jail records. Edward Miranda is scheduled to appear in court on July 18. Original Report 6/14/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A La Quinta man was arrested after allegedly making an online post threatening a shooting at the “No Kings Day” protest in

Not ready for summer temps? Idyllwild businesses talk uptick in visitors looking to escape the heat

June 16, 2025 10:20 AM Gavin Nguyen

IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – 117°F was the high temperature recorded in Palm Springs on Father’s Day! This early taste of summer heat is sending some valley residents to our local mountain communities to escape the heat. News Channel 3 spoke with visitors and businesses in Idyllwild on Monday about recent trends and how they’re preparing

High-speed pursuit ends in crash involving sheriff’s deputy

June 16, 2025 8:22 AM Julia Castro

Editor’s Note: Indio Police clarify that during the pursuit, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office vehicle collided with an uninvolved vehicle. The pursuit ended due to that collision and the suspect vehicle evaded capture. The original version of the article described the pursuit ending in a collision with the suspect’s vehicle. The Indio Police Department is

Heat lingers into the work week

June 16, 2025 6:00 AM Patrick Evans

High peaked over the weekend at 117, and the heat goes on today, we’ll be near 115 as high pressure still reigns supreme in the Western U.S. Be sure to stay hydrated and respect the heat. Avoid prolonged exposure to avoid heat-related illnesses. As mentioned, highs today will top out near 115, not quite as

Palm Springs Air Museum Presents: Victory Canteen

June 16, 2025 6:42 AM Clarissa Ayala

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