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Tormenta invernal traerá más nieve durante la noche

January 30, 2023 5:46 PM Luis Medina

Inician proceso para crear distrito especial de impuestos, ayudaría a comunidades del este

January 30, 2023 6:21 PM Marco Revuelta

La inciativa se encuentra en sus primeras etapas.

Winter storm to bring more snow overnight

January 30, 2023 3:58 PM Haley Clawson

Snow continues to fall at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway! As of this morning, and roughly 3,000′ lower, Idyllwild measured 3″ of snow! If you are in a location that’s accumulating snow, please send your photos and measurements to share@kesq.com. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Riverside County mountains through

7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death

January 30, 2023 1:40 PM Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Police Department has disciplined two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols, the department said Monday, widening the circle of punishment for a killing that has already led to the murder indictment of five officers and outraged the nation with another display of police brutality.

Cindy Williams, star of ‘Laverne & Shirley’ and Desert Hot Springs resident, dead at 75

January 30, 2023 4:16 PM Jesus Reyes, Associated Press

Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall’s Laverne on the popular sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” has died, her family said Monday Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief illness, her children, Zak and Emily Hudson, said in a statement released through family spokeswoman Liza Cranis. “The passing of

Prosecution expert disputes defense in Palm Springs quadruple murder retrial

January 30, 2023 10:00 AM Jake Ingrassia

Closing arguments are expected this week in the Palm Springs quadruple murder retrial for Jose Larin Garcia. He is accused of murdering four people in Palm Springs in 2019. His first trial ended with a deadlocked jury. Monday the prosecution called back to the witness stand its blood stain pattern interpretation expert, Craig Ogino. He

JFK Memorial Hospital CEO Gary Honts to retire; Karen Faulis names to take over position

January 30, 2023 4:40 PM Jesus Reyes

JFK Memorial Hospital CEO Gary Honts announced his retirement after 10 years at the hospital. Karen Faulis, CEO of Hi-Desert Medical Center, will expand her role to become CEO of JFK Memorial Hospital effective Jan. 30, officials with the Desert Care Network announced. “In his 10 years at JFK Memorial Hospital, Gary has done so much to advance the healthcare

Help Animal Samaritans find “Montana” a Forever Home

January 30, 2023 3:26 PM Pierce Amaro

First Alert Weather Alert: Winter storm brings rain and snow to Riverside County

January 27, 2023 3:56 PM Patrick Evans, Haley Clawson, Kelley Moody, Tatum Larsen

The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert through this afternoon as a winter storm moves into Southern California. A strong cold front accompanied by an area of low pressure will slide through as we move into this afternoon. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 10 tomorrow morning. The

Storm moves through with showers and gusty winds

January 30, 2023 1:18 PM Patrick Evans

An area of low pressure will push through SoCal this afternoon and evening, bringing the possibility of a few more scattered showers to the Valley and more snow in the mountains. Along with a Winter Storm Warning through 10 a.m. tomorrow for higher elevations, a Wind Advisory has been posted from Orange County through the

Man found dead under Indio Blvd bridge; Suspicious death investigation underway

January 30, 2023 12:59 PM Jesus Reyes

The Indio Police Department launched a “suspicious death” investigation after a man’s body was found under a bridge overnight. Police said officers responded to reports that a man was injured under the Indio Boulevard bridge, just west of Clinton Street, at around 2:05 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, the man was dead with

Construction begins on Dune Palms Road Improvement Project in La Quinta

January 30, 2023 12:27 PM Tatum Larsen

The City of La Quinta started construction on an all-weather 480-footlong bridge on Dune Palms Road over the Coachella Valley StormWater Channel on Monday, Jan. 30. Courtesy of: Dune Palms Bridge Improvement Project Flooding is a common concern with the current low-level crossing during rain events. Project representatives say that the $29.7 million infrastructure

Two killed in I-10 traffic collision involving big rigs just east of Coachella Valley

January 30, 2023 7:28 AM Jeff Stahl

It happened on the Chiriaco grade at 4:15 a.m. in the freeway’s westbound lanes east of Hayfield Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP tells KESQ News Channel 3 that a big rig truck was stopped in the traffic lanes. An s-u-v was then hit by another big rig semi truck and pushed into the

Is 13 years old too young for social media? Experts say yes.

January 30, 2023 5:47 AM Crystal Jimenez

The United States Surgeon General is taking a stand against kids on social media, saying 13-year-olds are still too young to be on social sites. “I personally, based on the data I’ve seen, believe that 13 is too early,” claimed U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “And I think that it’s a time early adolescence

Cyber security, foreign policy, and more; 2023 Speaker series kick-off

January 29, 2023 5:05 PM Miyoshi Price

Desert Town Hall, presented by the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, is kicking off their 2023 speakers series. The series includes four speakers who will appear before an audience of nearly 2,000 ticket holders at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. 150 Coachella Valley high school students will join in on

Artists from throughout the country display artwork at Indio’s ‘Southwest Arts Festival’

January 29, 2023 5:49 PM Bianca Ventura

The ‘Southwest Arts Festival’ returned to the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio this weekend. Both artists and attendees shared how artwork from throughout the country is making into the homes of valley residents. From classic to abstract, pottery to handblown glass, there was a little something for everyone at this year’s art festival. Patty Parden

‘Health Run and Wellness Festival’ offers resources to valley residents

January 28, 2023 4:19 PM Bianca Ventura

People of all ages attended Saturday morning’s ‘Health Run and Wellness Festival’ in Palm Springs. Jonathan Villarreal placed first in his age group and shared the highlights of his day. “This is actually a really awesome opportunity. Like I said, it’s my first time coming here to this to this particular event. Going into the

North Indian Canyon Drive reopened

January 29, 2023 6:23 AM Tatum Larsen

North Indian Canyon Drive has been reopened after it was previously closed Sunday morning due to blowing sand and low visibility. For up-to-date information on the windy conditions affecting the valley, click here. Stay with News Channel 3 and the First Alert Weather Team for continuing updates. Have you downloaded the ‘KESQ First Alert’ app

Special Report: In The Line of Duty

January 28, 2023 7:47 PM Crystal Jimenez

Crime in Palm Springs is decreasing according to a 2022 data report released by police, but the number of assaults on officers seems to be increasing at an alarming rate. Palm Springs Police Department’s Chief Andy Mills claimed the number of assaults on officers went up 72% this last year. Also seeing an increase in

A new sport has reached the valley; it is called Drone Soccer

January 28, 2023 6:24 PM Miyoshi Price

Drone soccer is a new tech meets athletics game people can play indoors. There was a drone soccer camp at Nellie Coffman Middle School this weekend. News Channel 3 went to the first drone soccer camp in the valley and learned that only two schools in the valley are participating in the new sport; Desert