KESQ News Channel 3 is always committed to providing fair, balanced, and transparent coverage. As we approach the 2024 general election, concerns about misinformation, AI-driven deepfakes and election security each have the potential to cloud editorial coverage. Presidential politics and the congressional balance of power will dominate national coverage, and as watchdogs for our communities,
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through Sunday evening due to potentially damaging gusty winds. We are monitoring both air quality and visibility concerns through the rest of this weekend. A Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning have been extended by the National Weather Service through 10 p.m. Sunday. Winds of 35-45 MPH
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place as we track active weather making its way through Southern California! Rain overnight continues in areas around the Valley, with some embedded thunderstorms and snow in the higher elevations of the San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains. A Flood Watch took effect for the Coachella Valley at
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in effect for Saturday in response to ongoing rain and snow. Low pressure off the coast is moving south. As it does so, tropical moisture is drawn in, increasing the amount of moisture in Southern California. This will be the most impactful winter storm we have experienced this season.
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It’s a First Alert Weather Alert Day. We’re tracking a low-pressure system that’s bringing strong west winds to the valley, along with snow to the surrounding higher elevations. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Coachella Valley and our surrounding mountain areas, including the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. In addition, there’s a
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The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for incoming west winds bringing gusty conditions locally. ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: N. INDIAN CANYON AT THE WASH. Closed due to blowing sand and low visibility. pic.twitter.com/QXUiJIzZvR— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) November 28, 2022 The City of Palm Springs closed North Indian Canyon
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains through midnight tonight as tropical moisture moves through Southern California. KESQ Kay continues to become disorganized, now just a remnant low off the coast, still sending bands of scattered showers across the region. Read the final advisory on this storm from the National Hurricane Center here. KESQ A Flood
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Just a short drive south of Palm Springs, you’ll find California’s largest lake. The drive along the circumference of the Salton Sea reveals surprising, majestic views unlike anything you’d expect to find in the desert. But for its impressive sights and size, the Salton Sea is not a household name, least of all in the
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Along the dusty shoreline of the Salton Sea, you could blink and you’d miss it: the Ski Inn, the only bar around the east side of the lake for 40 miles. This neighborhood bar and restaurant in Bombay Beach is a local watering hole that’s been here for decades, an obscure Anthony Bourdain stop, wallpapered
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Across the vast expanse of the Salton Sea, white gold can be found deep below the waters. The Salton Sea has been called “Lithium Valley” for good reason. “One of the single best locations, one of the largest geothermal reservoirs in the world is right at the Salton Sea,” Jonathan Weisgall, Vice President of Government
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Last month, News Channel 3 reported on concerns from residents at Mountain View Apartments, a senior community in Cathedral City, who said a radio station property next door had become a potential fire hazard due to overgrown dry vegetation, towering tamarisk trees, and signs of trespassing. The City of Cathedral
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Get ready for heat! Some of the hottest temperatures of the year are on deck with another warm and sunny stretch is setting up as high pressure strengthens over the West. Temperatures are going to climb fairly steadily through the week, with highs pushing into the 105-108° range by Thursday and likely topping out around
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) A 28-year-old Coachella man reported missing last week has been found dead in the open desert, and his family says they’re still searching for answers about how he got there. Miguel Angel Chavez was found the morning of June 5 in an unincorporated area near Indio, according to the coroner’s office. No
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Just days after celebrating the end of a successful school year, it was an abrupt end for students and their families at Palm Valley School. For Zander Eaton, now a former student at the school, the announcement was shocking. “We were completely under the impression a few days ago that
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MOUNTAIN CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) – A Rancho Mirage man was killed in a crash on Highway 74 and Carrizo Road Saturday evening, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office. Eric Boettcher, 38, was pronounced dead in a crash while riding his motorcycle shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday. According to the California Highway Patrol, a La
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As more people turn to dating apps to meet potential partners, experts say safety and awareness remain key concerns in the digital dating world. Apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge have made it easier to connect with others, but advocates warn they can also expose users to risks ranging from
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Highs today will likely be at or slightly below our seasonal norm (102). High pressure will build in as the week progresses, but today, the cooling coastal influence lingers along the Western U.S. From Nevada through Utah, heightened wildfire risk is keeping woodland communities on edge, with Red Flag Warnings across portions of those states
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Fourteen students from Nellie N. Coffman Middle School are returning home with national medals after competing at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The students represented California after qualifying through the state competition and competed in a variety of events, including Opening and Closing Ceremonies, T-Shirt Design,
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