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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As college students return to campus for a new semester, tuition is only one piece of the financial pressure many are facing. The costs of food, housing and other everyday necessities are increasingly part of the equation for students trying to earn a degree. At College of the Desert, the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The world is mourning country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Tributes are pouring in from around the world and here in the Coachella Valley, she’s also being remembered by those who knew and worked with
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Twentynine Palms senior Elijah Guerrero is making an impact on the football field while also standing out in the classroom. Guerrero is a running back and safety for the Twentynine Palms Wildcats and has been playing football since he was 7 years old. For Guerrero, playing for the Wildcats is about
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hollywood journalist and Coachella Valley resident Sue Cameron joined News Channel 3 live in studio to remember the legendary Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Cameron met Parton numerous times over the years. “Dolly Parton was real. Dolly Parton did not have a public persona
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MEXICALI, Mexico (KESQ) – U.S. government activities in, and travel to, Mexicali have been suspended on Tuesday, August 25, due to “threat information,” the U.S. Embassy in Mexico announced. “We are alerting U.S. citizens of this potential threat,” the agency wrote in a message Monday night. There were no additional details on the threat available.
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Federal agents and local authorities conducted a large-scale excavation at the Salton City property where Abraham Feinbloom was arrested for the murder of 17-year-old T’Neya Tovar.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)— The Palm Springs City Council is set to consider a temporary moratorium on new data center development at its meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, as cities across the Coachella Valley continue to grapple with the potential impacts of large-scale computing facilities. The proposed measure would establish a 45-day pause on new data
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MEXICALI, Baja California (KUNA) – Las actividades del Gobierno de EE. UU. en Mexicali, así como los desplazamientos a dicha ciudad, han quedado suspendidos este martes, 25 de agosto, debido a “información sobre una amenaza”, anunció la Embajada de EE. UU. en México. “Estamos advirtiendo a los ciudadanos estadounidenses de esta posible amenaza”, escribió la
Continue Reading SALTON CITY, Calif. (KUNA) — Agentes federales realizaron este martes un amplio operativo en una propiedad de Harlequin Court, en Salton City, donde fue arrestado en febrero Abraham Feinbloom, acusado del asesinato de T’Neya Tovar, de 17 años. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Imperial confirmó a Telemundo 15 que el FBI encabezó el
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WHITEWATER (KUNA) — Autoridades investigan el hallazgo de un hombre sin vida cerca de la carretera estatal 111, en Whitewater. De acuerdo con la Patrulla de Caminos de California, alrededor de las 11:52 de la mañana de este martes, agentes respondieron a un reporte sobre una persona tendida cerca de la carretera 111 y la
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Skywatchers have a reason to look up Thursday night as a partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the Coachella Valley. The eclipse will peak around 9:12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, with the moon visible toward the east and southeast. During a partial lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow covers only part
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert is helping students get connected as the fall semester gets underway with Welcome Day at its Palm Desert campus. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and will give students a chance to learn more about campus resources, ask questions and connect with faculty and staff. Stay with
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The parents of fallen Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez are inviting the community to come together Wednesday night to honor their son and other service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The fifth annual Hunter Lopez Lightsaber Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, at the La Quinta
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The key to being ready when a disaster strikes is preparation, Fire Chief Paul Alvarado tells News Channel 3. While the city’s website has resources for residents if something were to happen, various city officials gathered today to discuss the foundation for the city’s first official emergency evacuation plan. Whether
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Highs will climb today, heading into the lower one-teens through the week and into the weekend. We remain under an Extreme Heat Warning until Friday evening, and that warning has expanded. Highs today will hit 113 and be even hotter tomorrow. Humidity was heavy yesterday, but began to dry out a bit late last night.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Red Lobster location in Palm Desert will be permanently closing soon, an employee told News Channel 3 on Monday. Employees said they learned of the news on Monday. “We kind of found out this morning that our restaurant is closing, and as of September 6th or 7th, we would
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a very muggy Monday. The extra moisture is helping aid the development of some monsoonal activity. A few cells have been bubbling up in the higher elevations. We’re keeping an eye on some lightning strikes in the Santa Rosas and to our north, near Big Bear. We’re keeping
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Click Picture to Vote Palm Springs High School’s Sean Meza – Touchdown Indio High School’s Damian Durinzi – Touchdown Rancho Mirage High School’s Jadarius Hester – Two touchdown catches
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. – (KESQ) After nearly 20 years with the Cathedral City Police Department, Rick Sanchez has been appointed the city’s next police chief. City Manager Andrew Firestine selected Sanchez following a national search that included community input and an interview panel of civic leaders, community representatives and law enforcement professionals. Sanchez, who has
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