Keeping the grass green during summer months

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The beauty of your lawn is at risk from not just the summer heat, but also simple mistakes or accidents. Underwatering a plant can leave its leaves vulnerable to scorching from the sun, turning a colorful yard brown. But sometimes underwatering isn’t intentional. Tonight on News Channel 3, learn how

Read more...

Summer slowdown: Shelters urge community to adopt or foster

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens during a summer adoption event. The fee waivers are sponsored by Marco Colantonio Real Estate Group.state Group. Event Details Location: 4575 East Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs, CA Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (opening an hour

Read more...

Rare finds and vintage treasures: Community gathers at Palm Springs Retro Market

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Numerous vendors and hundreds of shoppers gathered at the Hyatt Palm Springs for a retro market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. From clothes and jewelry to art and vinyls, a wide range of shopping is available. Whether you are window shopping or looking for a piece in a

Cantu family continues to shed light on son’s case after preliminary hearing for alleged DUI driver

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - The family of Liam Cantu, a 14-year-old boy killed in an alleged DUI hit-and -run in October 2025, is continuing to shed light on his case following a court hearing today. Jose Villegas Orbe of Palm Springs appeared in Indio court Friday for a preliminary hearing. Cantu's parents, Jesus Cantu

Inside Twentynine Palms’ star economy: A desert town bets its weekend on the Perseids

TWENTNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Ask anyone in Twentynine Palms if they've ever seen a meteor, and you'll get a different answer in every shop. "Absolutely. Pretty much every night," said Jimmy Brower, vice president of the downtown business association Rediscover 29. "That's one of the biggest benefits of living in the high desert." This weekend,

Student Safety: What parents should know after alarming incidents in the community

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- More than half a million children across the United States were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau. In Riverside County, the data show 9.4 victims for every 1,000 children. Those cases

Pastor charged with sexually assaulting a minor, served at churches in the Indio and Blythe area

BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) - A 41-year-old pastor in the Coachella and Palo Verde valleys accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl was charged Friday with multiple felonies. Lino Hernandez, 41, of Mesa Verde, was taken into custody at his residence in Blythe. Hernandez is charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child,

Palm Springs Police make arrest in Splash House assault

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- UPDATE 8/14: Palm Springs police have arrested a suspect in connection with an assault that injured nine people during a Splash House event at the Palm Springs Air Museum on August 9. Police said a dispute escalated when bottles were thrown into a crowd, injuring nine people. Detectives, working with the