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30/05/2024

Former President Trump was convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in order to hide a hush money payment to boost his prospects in the 2016 election. Here are each of the records he was charged with falsifying, and the verdict for each. 1) An invoice from Michael Cohen dated Feb. 1...

30/05/2024

Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it acquired leases for 170 of 99 Cents Only’s stores out of bankruptcy in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. Dollar Tree will reopen these stores with its own products under its brand beginning in the fall.

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Goodbye 99 Cents Only. Hello Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it acquired leases for 170 of 99 Cents Only’s stores out of bankruptcy in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. Dollar Tree will reopen these stores with its own products under...

30/05/2024

A group of seniors at Palm Desert High School is banned from walking with their class at graduation after a senior prank that lead to the group vandalizing school property just weeks before the ceremony. Watch News Channel 3's Jennifer Franco at 6:00 for the full story

A group of seniors at Palm Desert High School is banned from walking with their class at graduation after a senior prank that lead to the group vandalizing school property just weeks before the ceremony. News Channel 3's Jennifer Franco talked with parents of the students involved in the prank. "The...

28/05/2024

Dan Bylsma is officially back in the NHL. After we reported Bylsma would be the next head coach for the Seattle Kraken on Monday, the 53-year-old was formally introduced in Seattle on Tuesday.

Dan Bylsma is officially back in the NHL. After we reported Bylsma would be the next head coach for the Seattle Kraken on Monday, the 53-year-old was formally introduced in Seattle on Tuesday. He is the second head coach in Kraken history, replacing Dave Hakstol who was fired after three seasons. By...

20/02/2024

Mystery plume spotted in the East Valley. BLM says that there is a prescribed fire in the Dos Palmas Preserve.

News Channel 3 is working to identify what looks like a large plume of smoke in the East Valley. It was first spotted around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday. Multiple viewers have called into the newsroom to report it. News Channel 3 has contacted multiple fire and police departments for information. The Bureau....

15/01/2024

Breaking News: Victim identified in homicide investigation in Coachella. Suspect arrested on murder charges

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has identified the victim in a deadly stabbing at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Coachella on Ave 48 and Jackson Street. Investigators said that 53-year-old Elba Estrada was found on the ground with a stab wound Sunday night. Deputies said that first aid...

15/01/2024

An investigation was underway near the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Coachella on Ave 48 and Jackson Street Sunday night. Riverside County Sheriff's Deputies tell News Channel 3 that they got the call around 5:52 p.m. Sunday. When Deputies arrived at the scene, they found a person on the ground wit...

11/01/2024

Traffic Alert: Gene Autry Trail and E. Vista Chino in Palm Springs closed due to winds

The Palm Springs Police Department closed Gene Autry Trail south of I-10 to Via Escuela and E. Vista Chino between Clubhouse View Dr. and the city's limits Thursday morning. Officials said that there was no visibility on the roads. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place Thursday morning due to pote...

31/12/2023

We are honored to have partnered with the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation for the last 15 years to bring viewers the Coachella Valley Spotlight.

For the past 15 years, News Channel 3 has partnered with the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation to bring viewers the Coachella Valley Spotlight. Each month, we have recognized an organization making a difference in our community. Do the math, and that means hundreds of local nonprofits have recei...

30/12/2023

: Roads in Desert Hot Springs are closed while Cal Fire and Desert Hot Springs Police help people involved in a two-vehicle crash. News Channel 3 is on scene and we are updating here: https://kesq.com/news/local-news/2023/12/29/road-closed-in-desert-hot-springs-due-to-car-crash/

The area of Pierson Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in Desert Hot Springs is closed while Cal Fire and Desert Hot Springs Police help people involved in a two-vehicle crash. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Cal Fire tells News Channel 3 that two people have been taken to the hospital. One is ser...

28/12/2023

INDIO (CNS) - Jurors continued deliberating today in Indio in the trial of a former Los Angeles police officer suspected of fatally shooting a developmentally disabled man and critically wounding the victim's parents inside a Costco.

INDIO (CNS) - Jurors continued deliberating today in the trial of a former Los Angeles police officer suspected of fatally shooting a developmentally disabled man and critically wounding the victim's parents in the Corona Costco. Salvador Alejandro Sanchez, 33, of Corona, is charged with voluntary m...

20/12/2023

Former City Manager is hoping to return to a leadership role, this time as a city councilor. Peter Daut broke the story on the 4 p.m. newscast.

David Ready, who served as the Palm Springs City Manager for 21 years before retiring in 2020, said he is running for city council in next year's election. You can watch the full interview on News Channel 3 at 4:00 p.m. Ready told Peter Daut he is seeking the District Five seat, currently held by

17/12/2023

Can't make it to Acrisure Arena today? You can watch the Coachella Valley Firebirds game on CW5! Coverage starts at 4:30 p.m.

14/12/2023

! You can watch the Coachella Valley Firebirds game live on CW5 this Sunday.

13/12/2023

: Seven-foot waves are headed to the Coachella Valley. Here's an inside look at the new Palm Springs Surf Club.

Seven-foot waves are coming to the desert. The Palm Springs Surf Club plans to open its doors on January 1 to bring "world-class surfing" to the Coachella Valley Desert. Developers reveal to News Channel 3 that "guests will experience the perfect engineered wave ranging from two to seven feet in a s...

08/12/2023

The Palm Springs Police Department closed Gene Autry Trail between E Via Escuela and Salvia Road through the Whitewater wash Friday morning. Officials say that there is poor visibility on the road there. As of 5 a.m. Friday morning, Indian Canyon Drive, Highway 111, Vista Chino Road, Ramon Road, and...

07/12/2023

The California Transportation Commission has awarded $50 million for Addressing Climate Change, Emergencies, and Sandstorms Project on Indian Canyon.

UPDATE 12-7-23: The California Transportation Commission has awarded $50 million for Addressing Climate Change, Emergencies, and Sandstorms Project on Indian Canyon. The ACCESS project, spearheaded by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, aims to solve the frequent road closures that have...

04/12/2023

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15/11/2023

Can't make it to the game? You can watch the November 21 Coachella Valley Firebirds game on KDFX Fox 11.

Can't make it to the game? You can watch the November 21 Coachella Valley Firebirds game on KDFX Fox 11. The broadcast starts at 6:30 p.m. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. The Coachella Valley Firebirds are headed out for three games on the road after back-to-back losses at home. When they return to

23/10/2023

Indio Police said that they responded to a shooting around 9:50 a.m. Monday in the area of North Jackson Park near Crest Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, they found a man with a non life threatening gunshot wound. Paramedics were on scene as of 10:15 a.m. Monday treating the victim. Nearby An...

13/10/2023

: A homicide investigation is underway in . Updates on air on News Channel 3 and here:

INDIO, CA (KESQ) - Detectives in Indio are investigating a deadly scene at an apartment building after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Police tell News Channel 3 that officers located the male victim when they arrived at Monte Azul Apartment Homes on Dr. Carreon Boulevard just before 1...

12/10/2023

Update 8:00 a.m. Thursday- Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino are open again. Indian Canyon Drive remains closed to traffic through the Whitewater wash, according to the Palm Springs Police Department in a post on X. ---------- Update 6:30 a.m. Thursday- Vista Chino is open to traffic again. Indian Ca...

10/10/2023

How are you watching the Coachella Valley Firebirds game on Friday? In-person with a sold-out crowd, or live on television?

The fans at Acrisure Arena will be fired up for the Coachella Valley Firebirds' first game of the season this Friday. The home opener for the American Hockey League team against the Bakersfield Condors is now sold out, the team confirmed to News Channel 3. Check out our Firebirds section for the lat...

02/10/2023

BREAKING NEWS: Indian Canyon Drive set to open at 4 p.m. Monday after weeks of storm cleanup

After weeks of being closed following Tropical Storm Hilary on August 20th, the City of Palm Springs announced that Indian Canyon is set to open early Monday evening. According to a news release the City announced that street crews will open two newly constructed temporary lanes along North Indian C...

30/09/2023

Former Senator and Coachella Valley resident Barbara Boxer reflects on her memories with Senator Dianne Feinstein and the legacy she leaves.

Boxer told News Channel 3's Peter Daut when she heard the news Friday morning that 90-year-old Feinstein had died, she was stunned. "It's hard for me to imagine politics without her in it. We came up to the Senate together in 1992. We made history together and worked together on so many things. It's...

29/09/2023

: A teenager from Palm Desert is ready to "play non-stop" this weekend in order to raise $20,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

A teenager from Palm Desert is ready to "play non-stop" at Mission Hills Country Club this weekend in order to raise $20,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Max Margolis, 16, is captain of the Palm Desert High School golf team. He plans to play up to 100 holes of golf in Rancho Mirage on

26/09/2023

Desert Healthcare District announced this morning that Dr. Conrado Bárzaga will no longer serve as their CEO. Local leaders were quick to ask the Board to reconsider. More:

Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) announced Monday morning that Dr. Conrado Bárzaga will no longer serve as their CEO. Local elected leaders quickly came to Dr. Bárzaga's defense. Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D, CA-25) issued a statement saying he was "shocked and dismayed" over the dismissal, cal...

15/09/2023

The people living in the home were able to evacuate before crews arrived. One woman was taken to the hospital to be treated for moderate burn injuries. A cat inside the home also died.

An early morning fire left one person injured according to the Palm Springs Fire Department. Fire officials say just before 2:00 am crews were dispatched to a fire on the 1800 block of East Amado Road. When they arrived they saw a home on fire with flames and heavy smoke showing. Crews initiated an....

07/09/2023

It's a day Coachella Valley Firebirds fans have been waiting months for.

It's a day Coachella Valley Firebirds fans have been waiting months for. Tickets are now on sale for individual games for their upcoming 2023-24 season. The Firebirds are also announcing two preseason home games that will kick off their season. The first preseason game will be against the Ontario Re...