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Spencer Blum
Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
Continue ReadingCounter-terror police investigate incident near Israeli embassy in London
By Ivana Kottasová and Magdalena Vitores Moreno, CNN (CNN) — British counter-terrorism officers, some wearing protective clothing, are examining the scene near the Israeli embassy in London after police said an unnamed group claimed to have targeted the building with drones carrying dangerous substances. The Metropolitan Police said officers were examining items found in the
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Coachella traffic building as local businesses see big surge
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic is expected to ramp up across Indio as Coachella weekend two gets underway — and local businesses say they’re already feeling the impact. “It’s been hectic… it’s been a little chaotic… but it’s been really, really busy overall,” said Matthew Ortega, co-owner of Everbloom Coffee. From coffee shops to stores, business
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House agrees to 10-day extension of contentious surveillance law after GOP leaders’ push for more collapses
By Ellis Kim, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The House agreed early Friday morning on a short-term extension of a critical foreign surveillance program after GOP leaders suffered a stunning middle-of-the-night defeat in their attempt to renew it on a longer term basis. Republican leaders believed Thursday night they had struck a deal with conservative
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Coachella Weekend 2 campers share costs, navigate traffic
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As Coachella’s second weekend kicks off, campers are settling in and sharing what it takes, financially and logistically, to experience the festival from the campgrounds. For some traveling from afar, the total cost adds up quickly. Bruna Carrilho, visiting from Canada, said she has spent about $1,200 so far on flights,
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Getting answers: City of Coachella yet to answer questions on proposed data center
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has pushed the City of Coachella to answer questions and concerns about a proposed data center at Avenue 52 and Filmore St. Dozens of residents protested the development at a city council meeting last week, sharing their concerns about air, noise and water pollution. Today, News Channel 3’s
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Harry and Meghan are on a different kind of foreign trip (just don’t call it a royal tour)
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — The last time Australia hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex they were the fresh new faces of the royal family, ready to walk the path set by decades of tradition. This time, there was no royal walkabout, but a mix of quasi-regal public engagements and private
Continue ReadingHow the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Flying to Algeria at the start of his landmark tour of Africa on Monday, Pope Leo had a choice. He could ignore Donald Trump’s extraordinary overnight social media tirade against him, or he could tackle it head on. In the end, he chose the second option, taking the highly
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Nonprofit receives $20K grant to expand sports equipment access for CV youth
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians has awarded a $20,000 grant to a nonprofit aimed at making sports more accessible for youth and families in the Coachella Valley, it was announced today. “We are incredibly grateful to the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians for believing in our mission and investing
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Nine students honored with Do the Right Thing awards
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local students are being recognized with this month’s Do the Right Thing award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Nine students received the honor this month from elementary to high schools valley-wide: Joseph Fonseca Sophia Andrede Castellano Mauricio Huerta Villalba Valentina Macías Esparza Gabriel
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Bighorn Ram raises more than $1M for cancer care
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – BIGHORN BAM (Behind a Miracle) raised more than $1 million for cancer care and treatment throughout the Coachella Valley for the fourth consecutive year, BIGHORN Golf Club Charities announced. Officials said that while private clubs are often defined by exclusivity, BIGHORN Members have created something outward-facing in an initiative that directly supports the
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Exclusive: CA Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra discusses Swalwell resignation
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Leaders of culture, justice, and law all meet at College of the Desert in Palm Desert on Thursday. The Mobius Conference is a two-day event connecting local students with those figures. At the event on Thursday is a Democratic candidate for California governor, Xavier Becerra. We asked his opinion on
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Indio making efforts to keep giant shovel promoting Tom Cruise movie
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – If you haven’t seen the giant shovel in Indio, you have a little extra time to get a glimpse of it. Indio officials are trying to keep that shovel in the city permanently. The newly installed shovel is currently being used to promote the new movie “Digger” starring Tom Cruise. Indio’s
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Farmers suffer huge losses to produce after heat wave
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – After the heat wave in March, Temalpakh Farms is suffering a huge loss to produce from the winter harvest. Crops such as broccoli, celery, lettuce, and many others were affected after the intense heat, and farmers say around 2500 tons of produce went bad too soon. Regardless of the efforts made
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Desert Drips: Relief or Risk? Exploring IV Hydration therapy, a festival go-to
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The second weekend of Coachella will bring another influx of festival-goers in town to spend time with friends and enjoy their favorite artists. But there is another harsh reality to the weekend, which can include some festival goers using party drugs and alcohol. Some will turn to IV Hydration, also known as IV Vitamin
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Supporting Local Businesses During Coachella Fest
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – As thousands of festivalgoers pour into the Coachella Valley, the economic spotlight isn’t just on the music stages, it’s also shining on locally owned businesses that rely on the annual surge in visitors. From family-run restaurants to small retail shops, many local entrepreneurs see Coachella as a crucial to boost sales
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Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump
By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA less than a year after he was unceremoniously fired from the disaster relief agency, three people familiar with the decision told CNN. Hamilton was first tapped to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency at the start of Trump’s
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25-year-old man killed in high-speed crash near Palm Springs International Airport
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A 25-year-old man was killed in a high-speed crash early Thursday morning near the Palm Springs International Airport. Palm Springs Police say the crash happened around 2:18 a.m. near East Tahquitz Canyon Way and El Cielo Road, in front of the airport. Officers arrived to find a vehicle overturned on
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Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of RivCo teen found in trunk
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered body was found in the front trunk of his Tesla when it was impounded at a Hollywood tow yard last year, police said today. Los Angeles police said Burke, 21,
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