Update: Standoff is over in Palm Desert community

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Update 10:00 p.m.: One man is in custody after a police standoff in Palm Desert that started about 4:00 p.m. The man was taken from the scene by ambulance. Authorities have not released his identity or why he was wanted. 5:14 p.m.: Law enforcement is working to have a wanted

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Palm Springs residents worried after prolonged Christmas power outage, fear repeat with rain ahead

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  - Phillip Zamudio, Palm Springs resident, said a prolonged power outage over Christmas has left him and neighbors uneasy as more rain is expected to move into the region, raising concerns it could happen again. Zamudio said electricity went out at his home on Christmas Eve just as family and friends

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Crime in the Coachella Valley: The Biggest Headlines of 2025

COACHELL VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - As 2025 comes to a close, News Channel 3 is taking a look back at the crimes that shocked, saddened, and reshaped communities across the Coachella Valley. From a deadly terrorist attack in Palm Springs to the heartbreaking death of a baby whose disappearance gripped the nation, this year marked

Man missing for over a week rescued from trail in Palm Desert

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - A man missing since Dec. 22 was rescued from a trail in Palm Desert Tuesday afternoon. Daniel Hernandez, 27, was rescued on the Art Smith Hiking Trail. The rescue happened at around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Fire crews responded to a report of an injured person on the trail. Crews

The new year is set to bring new gun laws to California. A look at what’s changing for gun owners

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A new law aimed at improving safety within the homes of gun owners in California is set to go into effect with the turn of the new year. Senate Bill 53, passed in 2024, mandates secure firearms storage in the state. The bill's text reads: "This bill would, beginning on

Local organizers prepare for rain ahead of New Year’s Eve events

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - As the countdown to the New Year begins, local event organizers across the Coachella Valley say they’re prepared to celebrate — even with rain in the forecast. With just a day away, event teams are busy putting the finishing touches on parties designed to bring the community together. Tamara Issi,

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway opens after delay due to plumbing issue

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The opening of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was delayed Tuesday due to a plumbing issue, officials told News Channel 3. The tram announced in the morning that it would be delaying its opening. The tram opened just before 4:30 p.m. In an earlier statement tram officials confirmed that plumbing

19-year-old man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Desert Hot Springs

Update 12/30/25 A 19-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested in connection with the shooting, police said. Jail records show he was arrested Tuesday morning in Lancaster. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday. The man killed was identified as Francisco Lemus, 34, of Riverside County. Original Report 12/29/25 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif.