THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de Los Ángeles, de 48 años, falleció en un vuelco en la Interestatal 10 en Thousand Palms la mañana del martes. El accidente se reportó poco antes de las 8 a. m., al oeste de la calle Cook. Según la Patrulla de Carreteras de California (CHP), una Ford Explorer
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 52 años de Yucca Valley fue arrestado tras múltiples denuncias de agresión sexual que involucraron a menores de entre cinco y 14 años durante varios años. Julio César Vega Medina fue identificado como sospechoso de las agresiones sexuales después de que la Estación del Sheriff de Morongo Basin
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – El Banco de Alimentos FIND celebrará próximamente la inauguración y corte de cinta de su nuevo Campus de Seguridad Alimentaria de 80 mil pies cuadrados en Indio. La organización afirma que sus instalaciones actuales se han quedado pequeñas, superando su capacidad de almacenamiento en un 80 %. Las nuevas instalaciones ampliadas también
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Last week’s spell of wet weather brought generous amounts of rain to Southern California, especially for the higher, more mountainous terrain. Some areas, like Oak Glenn and Idyllwild, saw a lot of rain in a very short amount of time. This caused some flash floods and mudslides in these areas. The Forest Falls/Oak Glenn area
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Water District tabled a decision that would have shifted water service responsibility in unincorporated areas east of Desert Hot Springs to Mission Springs Water District. During Tuesday’s meeting, CVWD boardmembers made it clear this process isn’t being driven by them. CVWD Statement: The CVWD Board of Directors
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Ex-Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Oscar Rodriguez, 44, received probation after being convicted of manslaughter in the 2014 shooting of a romantic rival. Despite prosecutors’ objections, the judge sentenced Rodriguez to one year in county jail, with 194 days subtracted for time served, sparing Rodriguez from serving any time in state prison.
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – FIND Food Bank will soon hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, 80 thousand square foot Food Security Campus in Indio. The organization says it had outgrown its current facility, exceeding its storage capacity by 80 percent. The new, expanded facility will also provide several services, including workforce
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man accused of intentionally setting a fire that fatally injured a 43-year-old Coachella woman must stand trial for first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Richard Michael Carmona, 41, was arrested in December following an extensive investigation into the alleged arson attack that killed Arlene Danielle Avila. At
Continue Reading THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A 48-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 10 in Thousand Palms Tuesday morning. The crash was reported just before 8 a.m., west of Cook Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, a red Ford Explorer was traveling on the eastbound lane when “it made an
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The grand marshals for the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Parade were announced on Tuesday, which includes News Channel 3 anchor Peter Daut. Peter is joined by Sister Roma, Holly Near, Esther Loewen, Renae Punzalan, and Jasper Price. Organizers said the grand marshals were chosen for their profound commitment to fostering
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THOUSANDS PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to the airwaves Tuesday night, according to the Walt Disney Company. His return follows a suspension due to comments he made about Charlie Kirks suspected killer. Now Coachella Valley comedians are discussing their reactions to the suspension and now return. The suspension of
Continue Reading YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 52-year-old Yucca Valley man was arrested following multiple reports of sexual assault involving children between the ages of five and 14 over several years. Julio Cesar Vega Medina was identified as the suspect in the sexual assaults after the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station received multiple reports. “During the course
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Library is embracing Emergency Preparedness Month and bringing it into story time with local families. The library is bringing in the city’s public works team to demonstrate how they keep the city safe and clean with their trucks. They’ll also be joining story time for local children,
Continue Reading Editor’s Note: KESQ News Channel 3 is a News Press & Gazette-owned station and will be airing Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC. LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to the airwaves on Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company announced. STATEMENT ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! FROM THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY The Walt Disney Company issued
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The cloud cover has thinned out and dew points are lower today. It feels pretty comfortable this morning. With the lower dew points and clearer skies, temps will warm up above the 100 mark later this afternoon. That low drifts farther to the North by tomorrow, keeping the drying trend going. Highs today will top
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – PGA WEST, one of the Coachella Valley’s most well-known golf resorts, hosted a job fair on Tuesday in La Quinta in preparation for the busy season ahead. The resort is looking to fill a variety of positions, including roles in golf operations, hospitality, and food and beverage. Job seekers had the
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre y una mujer condenados por un tiroteo en la tienda Dollar Tree de Cathedral City en 2023 fueron sentenciados, anunció la fiscalía. David García, de 23 años, y Leah López, de 21, fueron sentenciados el 9 de septiembre, según los registros judiciales. García fue declarado culpable de intento de asesinato
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Una mujer de 64 años, que desapareció de su casa en Twentynine Palms, fue localizada el lunes tras una búsqueda liderada por los agentes del Sheriff de Morongo Basin y su unidad canina Naji. Según el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de San Bernardino, los agentes respondieron a un reporte de
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