Video
First Alert Weather Alert Extended for Strong Winds & Blowing Dust
A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through Wednesday night as gusty winds, blowing dust, and much cooler temperatures continue to impact the Coachella Valley, and nearby mountains and deserts. Winds are expected to peak this evening, but breezy to locally strong conditions will likely continue through Wednesday with another round of dusty air
Continue Reading
Border Patrol reports hundreds of arrests since January in Coachella Valley
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has received new arrest data from U.S. Border Patrol agents in the El Centro Sector’s Indio Station. U.S. Border Patrol said they have made hundreds of undocumented immigration related arrests across the Coachella Valley since January. In a statement, officials said those arrested included, “individuals with prior criminal
Continue Reading
COD Trustee Ruben Perez arrested on suspicion of DUI for second time
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert trustee Ruben Perez was arrested overnight Monday, with multiple sources showing he was arrested on suspicion of a DUI. We are working to confirm additional details. Perez, 32, was arrested shortly after midnight by the California Highway Patrol on Country Club and Washington in Palm Desert,
Continue Reading
Your Vote 2026: The 48th Congressional District
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The primary election for the newly redrawn 48th Congressional District is a race to watch. Proposition 50 redrew the district lines, transforming what was once a Republican stronghold into a district that now favors Democrats. The competitive primary features a well-funded Republican and a wide field of Democratic candidates vying
Continue Reading
Student-Athlete of the Week – Luciano Zaragoza
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Luciano Zaragoza is a senior left fielder for the Indio High School baseball team, and he is the final student-athlete of the week for the 2025-26 school year. The Indio Rajah’s were Desert Valley League champions this year, and for first-year head coach Alex Chavarria, Zaragoza played a big role in
Continue Reading
New dollar stores blocked as Desert Hot Springs pursues broader retail growth
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs has approved a temporary ban on new dollar stores, a move city leaders say is aimed at encouraging more business diversity and attracting additional retail options for residents. The decision has sparked mixed reactions throughout the community, where some residents say dollar stores
Continue Reading
Volunteers pack 400 food bags for local elementary schools
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif (KESQ)-Cathedral City employees of Honda and Toyota spent the morning assembling bags for 400 elementary school students struggling with food insecurity. Each bag was filled with non-perishable foods from pasta to cereals, enough for families to bridge the gap between meals. “We’re making 400 bags for kids with food insecurities, so it
Continue Reading
Felon arrested for alleged possession of narcotics, firearm in Desert Hot Springs
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 35-year-old felon was behind bars today after police allegedly found and seized loaded firearms and numerous narcotics during a traffic stop in Desert Hot Springs. The suspect was booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio on Friday on suspicion of drugs and weapon charges, according to the Desert
Continue Reading
Two Cathedral City students honored with street naming
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Unified School District is continuing the tradition of naming streets after excellent students. Today, Matthew Bustamante, a student at Mount San Jacinto High School, was honored with his name on the street nearby the high school. “It feels really good…I will remember this every day,” says Bustamante Bustamante
Continue Reading
First Alert Weather Alert: Winds set to peak on Tuesday
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We remain under a First Alert Weather Alert as we track the impacts of gusty winds that are set to peak this afternoon. After a gorgeous Memorial Day weekend, wind gusts have returned to the Coachella Valley, kicking up plenty of dust as the crowd heads out of town. This
Continue Reading
Investigators seek public’s help in identifying 1994 homicide victim
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County District Attorney’s office is renewing calls for the public to help identify a woman whose body was found in the Desert Center area in 1994. Investigators released a new facial approximation on Tuesday and are asking anyone who recognizes her to come forward with information. The woman’s body was
Continue Reading
Debido a escasez de sangre en el Valle de Coachella realizan campaña de donación
INDIO California (KUNA) — Con motivo de fomentar la donación de sangre en el Valle de Coachella la policía de la ciudad de Indio realiza su evento anual en colaboración con LifeStream Blood Bank, donde además buscan incentivar a la comunidad ofreciendo una tarjeta de regalo a los primeros donantes. A principios de año la
Continue Reading
Silvercrest CEO’s deadly hit-and-run case delayed until August
William “Billy” Rodriguez, the founder and CEO of Silvercrest Advertising, is expected to appear in court Tuesday morning in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed 60-year-old Christina Barrington, with prosecutors alleging he fled the scene in a black Porsche.
Continue Reading
Local therapist shares ways to manage depression and anxiety
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Anxiety and depression are the two most common mental health issues, according to the World Health Organization. Over 300 people worldwide are living with depression, according to the WHO. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health experts around the country are urging people of all ages to prioritize
Continue Reading
Weather Alert: Gusty, Dusty & Cooler through Midweek
A gusty and dusty pattern is expected to pick up late Memorial Day, kicking off our week with windy weather and noticeably cooler temperatures through midweek as a stronger system drops in from the PNW. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place for the Coachella Valley and mountain passes during a busy travel day
Continue Reading
Locals honor fallen heroes at Coachella Valley Cemetery
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District honored fallen heroes during its annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning. Veterans, families who’ve lost loved ones and city officials all gathered to remember the brave men and women who’ve fought for our country. For veterans like Robert Lopez, raised in Coachella and having served in
Continue Reading
Local golf standout Luke Ringkamp wins Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Desert standout golfer Luke Ringkamp continues to shine, adding another win to his impressive young career. The 18-year-old just won the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. Rising to the top of one of junior golf’s deepest fields. 🔥Luke Ringkamp wins the #TeamTaylorMade Invitational at
Continue Reading