Changes happening at the Salton Sea on a state & federal level
You might have smelt it a couple weeks ago: the stench of rotten eggs. Long time Coachella Valley residents know that funky smell can waft over from…
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Ronald Reagan Elementary teacher is June ‘One Class At A Time’ winner
Congratulations to Michelle Veliz of Ronald Reagan Elementary School! She is the “One Class At A Time” award winner for the month of June. Veliz said…
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Troubled Waters: Extended Interview with Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia
State Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia discusses the issues surrounding previous projects to save the Salton Sea in this extended interview from our…
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Troubled Waters: Extended Interview with Congressman Raul Ruiz
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz talks about the Salton Sea in this extended interview from “Troubled Waters: The Salton Sea Project.” Click here to visit…
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Firefighters contain tamarisk tree fire off 10 freeway in Rancho Mirage
No injuries have been reported in a fire that broke out Tuesday morning off the I-10 freeway near the Bob Hope exit. Firefighters battling this blaze…
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Troubled Waters: The Salton Sea Project Part 4 – Salton Sea Plea
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…
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Troubled Waters: The Salton Sea Project Part 3 – A Lake Languished
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…
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Troubled Waters: The Salton Sea Project Part 2 – ‘Toxic Exposure’
It’s a strange phenomenon when the average Californian can tell you more about the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tahoe or the dizzyingly good times at…
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Troubled Waters: The Salton Sea Project, Part 1 – Paradise Lost
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…
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A spotlight on the world-class sculptors behind the award statues of the Palm Springs International Film Festival
The iconic awards of the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala have been placed in the hands of some of the biggest celebrities in the…
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Teenager in critical condition, suspect sought in early morning stabbing in Downtown Palm Springs
Update: The teen has died from his injuries. He was identified as James Bernard, 17, of Twentynine Palms. Original Story: As of Wednesday evening a…
Continue Reading Teenager in critical condition, suspect sought in early morning stabbing in Downtown Palm Springs
As of Wednesday evening a teenager was left in critical condition following an early morning stabbing in downtown Palm Springs. Palm Springs police…
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Patrick Warburton cheers mission on as St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway nearly reaches maximum ticket sales
Actor Patrick Warburton is back again to cheerlead fundraising efforts in the Coachella Valley as the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway nears its 10,000…
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Local nurse shares her daughter’s cancer story as St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway kicks off
The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Palm Desert is now open for ticket sales. Call 1-800-535-6748 to reserve one. Each ticket is $100, with a limited…
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Six people displaced after early morning fire tears through Coachella home
Five adults and one child were displaced from a house in Coachella Tuesday morning after an early morning fire ripped through the home. Around 4:20…
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Imaginative first grade teacher selected as November ‘One Class At A Time’ winner
For her innovation and energy, this November winner of the “One Class At a Time” award is Anna Moyer, a first grade teacher from Benjamin Franklin…
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Congressman Raul Ruiz introduces ‘Salton Sea Public Health And Environmental Protection Act’ bill
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz formally introduced legislation to help mitigate the environmental crisis at the Salton Sea on Thursday. The bill, called…
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October ‘One Class At A Time’ winner to focus on hydroponic farming
Jennifer Howarth is KESQ and Walter Clark Legal Group’s “One Class At A Time” October winner! Howarth is a third grade teacher from Roosevelt…
Continue ReadingHigh school mental health worsens as college admissions standards get tougher
As the nation has watched the college admissions scandal unfold with celebrities Lori Laughlin, Felicity Huffman, and other wealthy parents, shocking…
Continue ReadingSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital highlights Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy for American children. It’s why KESQ is…
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