Author: KESQ

Tori King

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The California Highway Patrol Indio Office, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host a Child Passenger Seat Safety event on Saturday, July 26. 

The event will take place at La Quinta Fire Station 32, located at 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

At the event, residents will have the opportunity to have their car seats inspected and adjusted for no cost to ensure all safety measures are met. 

These services are free to all with a child present. To schedule an appointment, contact CSO Avalos or CSO Foster at (760) 863-8990.

Walk-ins are accepted.

Click here to follow the original article.

Cynthia White

UPDATE 7/25/2025 9:40 P.M. – CAL FIRE reports that the fire destroyed an unoccupied single family home. One person was treated at the scene for a minor injury.

Crews expect to stay at the scene for another hour for overhaul/cleanup.

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire reports that they received a fire call to a home on the 52400 Block of Morgan Avenue in Coachella just before 8:30 p.m. on Friday.

When firefighters arrived, they found the home fully involved with fire.

Additional engines were requested to assist crews.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

Click here to follow the original article.

Cynthia White

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board of Education has approved starting the process to appoint a provisional trustee to fill the vacancy in Trustee Area 2.

The vacancy has been in effect since Sylvia Paz, who previously held the position of Trustee Area 2, resigned on June 17.

At its special Board meeting on Tuesday, the CVUSD Board of Education set the application period to start on Friday, and will close acceptance of applications at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Following California state Code and Board Policy, the Board will appoint a qualified person who will serve until the next election for District Board members.

The Board lists the eligibility requirements for applicants as:

Be at least 18 years of age

Be a citizen of the State of California

Reside within the Thermal, California boundaries/within the same Trustee area as the vacated seat (Trustee Area 2)

Be a registered voter

Interviews with qualified applicants will take place in a public meeting, and the CVUSD Board will select the provisional appointee by a majority vote.

Anyone who meets eligibility requirements and is interested may complete a CVUSD Board of Trustees Provisional Appointment Application Form found at cvusd.us, or pick up the form Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CVUSD Superintendent’s office at 87-225 Church Street in Thermal.

Applications can be submitted either in person or via email to edgard.angulo@cvusd.us. For questions about the process or eligibility, contact Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Edgard Angulo at (760) 848-1166.

Provisional Board Appointment Timeline:

July 25 – Application window open

August 7 – Application deadline (by 5:00 p.m.)

July 25 through August 7 – Candidate eligibility with the Registrar of Voters (ongoing)

August 11 – Provide the Board with list of qualified candidates

August 12 – (Special Board Meeting) – Candidates are interviewed

August 14 – (Regular Board Meeting) – Select provisional appointment

Immediately following appointment – New trustee takes Oath of Office and assumes duties

The CVUSD Superintendent and Board of Trustees are encouraging all eligible and passionatecommunity members to consider the opportunity to serve the District.

Click here to follow the original article.

Haley Meberg

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– All three Desert Care Network’s hospitals have been nationally recognized for outstanding commitment to stroke care for patients in desert communities.

Earlier this week, it was announced Eisenhower Health was awarded the 2025 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. 

This honor is a part of The American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines award for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care.

It was later announced by The American Heart Association that they awarded this honor to Desert Regional Medical Center and JFK Memorial Hospital with additional honors in the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

Hi-Desert Medical Center received the 2025 Rural Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award, making all three Desert Care Networks hospitals nationally recognized. 

“Desert Care Network is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Michele Finney, Group CEO for Desert Care Network. “Working with programs like the American Heart Association, make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin experience longer, healthier lives.” 

To learn more about the Desert Care Network hospitals visit Desert Care Network.

Click here to follow the original article.

Haley Meberg

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and assault causing great bodily harm Thursday evening.  

Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station says they responded to a call at approximately 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning reporting a burglary occurring on the 69500 block of Dillion Road in the unincorporated area of Desert Hot Springs. 

The victim reported the suspected man, 35, was her ex-boyfriend. She went on to report the suspect entered the home and proceeded to assault her and her boyfriend. 

When authorities arrived on the scene it was reported the alleged burglar had fled the area. One victim had sustained significant injuries and was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station Robbery and Burglary Suppression Team opened an investigation with the assistance of Gang Task Force-Region 1 and the Riverside Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau.

The suspect was apprehended near the 17000 block of Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs at approximately 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening, and was taken into custody without incident for burglary and assault causing great bodily injury. 

The next court date for this incident is set for July 29. Anyone with additional information on the case is urged to contact Deputy Pouchoulen of the Palm Desert Station by calling (760)- 836–1600.

Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates. 

Click here to follow the original article.

Cynthia White

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – 07/27/2025 9:53 PM: The fire is now 100% contained at 52.4 acres.

UPDATE 7/27 8:25 AM: The fire is now 80% contained at 52.4 acres.

UPDATE 7/26 9:00 PM: The evacuation order has been lifted and all roads in the area are now open. Please use caution when returning to the area as firefighters continue working to fully contain the fire.

UPDATE 07/26 6:50 PM: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire is now 65% contained at 52.4 acres. The evacuation warnings have been lifted. The evacuation order for the area immediately surrounding the fire perimeter remains in place.

CAL Fire Authorities are still re-evaluating road closures on Shady Lane and Cesar Chavez and will make a decision when heavy equipment is removed from the area.

UPDATE 07/26 7:00AM: – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire reports that firefighters worked through the night to build containment lines, and the fire remains 15% contained. Fire personnel will remain on-scene through today mopping up hot spots. The evacuation order and warning areas remain in place and will be re-assessed when conditions allow.

UPDATE 7/25/2025 8:40 P.M. – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire has made changes in evacuation orders and warnings.

Evacuation Orders:RVC-1844-A

North of Avenue 55

South of Avenue 54

East of Harrison Street

West of Shady Lane

Evacuation Warnings:RVC-1844-BCOA-1784-ACOA-1786-A

North of Avenue 55

South of Avenue 53

East of Shady Lane

West of Tyler Street

Link for the Genasys Evacuation Map: https://protect.genasys.com/search

Firefighters continue to reinforce containment lines and will monitor throughout the evening for hot spots. Please use caution when moving through the area.

The American Red Cross is currently assisting seven displaced residents.

A care and reception center has been established at Desert Mirage High School, 86-150 66th Avenue, Thermal.

An animal shelter has been established at Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms.

UPDATE 7/25/2025 7:13 P.M. – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire reports that the Shady Fire in Coachella has spread to 50 acres and is 15 percent contained.

An estimated 32 engines with crews are there working on knocking down the flames. No structures have been destroyed, and no injuries have been reported.

Road closures and evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect.

UPDATE 7/25/2025 5:54 P.M. – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reports that road closures are in effect in the area of the fire:

-Shady Lane is closed from Airport Blvd to Avenue 54. 

-Harrison Street is closed from Airport Blvd to Avenue 54. 

Desert Mirage High School, located at 86150 Avenue 66 in Thermal is open to all evacuees.

UPDATE 7/25/2025 5:30 P.M. – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire reports the “Shady” fire in Coachella has reached 40 acres with zero percent containment.

There is no information yet as to the cause of the fire.

UPDATE 7/25/2025 4:09 P.M. – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire reports the fire is now at 10 acres.

Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones:

COA-1784

COA-1786

RVC-1844

RVC-1842

North of Airport

South of Avenue 52

East of Van Buren

West of Highway 111

Evacuation warnings have been issued for the following zones:

RVC-1783

RVC1920

AIR-1843

North of Airport

South of Avenue 52

West of Van Buren

East of Monroe Street

Link for the Genasys Evacuation Map: https://protect.genasys.com/search

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire is reporting a vegetation fire near Avenue 54 and Shady Lane in an unincorporated area near Coachella.

The fire call came in just before 3:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, with firefighters arriving to the vegetation fire with black smoke and heavy fuels. They are reporting that the fire is moving at a slow rate of spread.

Additional resources were requested to assist in knocking down the flames.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

Click here to follow the original article.

Cynthia White

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were hospitalized Friday morning after a crash in Rancho Mirage left a car on its roof.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene just after 11:00 a.m. to Highway 111 near Bob Hope Drive. Two cars were involved in the crash, one of which had flipped onto its roof.

Both persons injured are reported to be in stable condition.

The Highway 111 eastbound turn lanes onto Bob Hope Drive were blocked for around one hour, slowing traffic during that time.

No arrests were made, and the cause of the collision is under investigation

Click here to follow the original article.

Haley Meberg

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– A woman was struck down by her vehicle in Rancho Mirage Friday morning, resulting in major injuries. 

California Highway Patrol received a call just before 11:00 a.m. for a solo vehicle crash involving a woman in the Del Webb Community. 

CHP reports the woman was attempting to get back into her car after exiting without realizing the vehicle was not in park. As she attempted to re-enter the vehicle, she was run over and left with multiple injuries to her leg. 

The woman was transported to Desert Regional Hospital where she is being treated for the injuries. CHP is still investigating the crash. 

Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates.

Click here to follow the original article.

Haley Meberg

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board approves the allocation of $1 million, continuing work with five Coachella Valley nonprofits to support a Request for Proposals (RFP), “Empowering Resilient Youth and Families: Advancing Mental and Behavioral Health Support.”

Tuesday July 22, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation board met to discuss the allocation of $1 million in funds to continue work with nonprofits that will carry over for the next two years. 

In December 2024, the District and Board met for a lunch-in with the staff of the five organizations that received funding through the initial RFP. 

Through the event officials reported they discussed outcomes, lessons learned, and insights provided by the organizations to understand the need for continued support in helping build upon the success of their efforts. 

In addition to the $1 million funds in grants approved by the RFP, the Board approved $193,145 for Visión y Compromiso to expand access to mental health services for children and families in the Coachella Valley; as well as $75,000 for Alianza Nacional de Campesinas to address food insecurity within farmworker communities in the Coachella Valley that are in food-deprived areas.  

The total funding approved by the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board in the month of July amounted to $1,268,145.

The Board continues to discuss further grant propositions addressing physician shortages that affect the Coachella Valley, particularly Spanish-speaking communities in the eastern valley. No conclusion has been made at this time, but the Board has tabled the topic for future decision. 

To learn more about applying for District & Foundation grants visit Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) Grants Program 

Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates. 

Click here to follow the original article.