Clarissa Ayala, Author at KESQ

Investigation Underway after a report of a shooting in Thermal overnight

November 25, 2023 9:39 AM Clarissa Ayala

Deputies say they responded to Avenue 66 in Thermal just after 1 a.m. of a report of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found two victims with possible gunshot wounds. One of the victims was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries and the second victim was treated at the scene. Authorities say they

Vegetation fire in Mecca overnight

November 5, 2023 9:49 AM Clarissa Ayala

We have an update on the Mecca vegetation fire that we have been reporting all throughout the morning. The fire was reported before 4:30 a.m. at Avenue 66th and Lincoln Avenue in Mecca. The fire was a spot vegetation fire that borders Grapefruit Blvd. Fortunately, there was no threat to nearby businesses or homes. The

Overnight fire destroys home in Palm Desert

November 4, 2023 10:04 AM Clarissa Ayala

We are starting this morning with breaking news of a structure fire that burned in the city of Palm Desert. The fire was first reported just after 3 a.m. at Green Mountain Drive. Cal Fire says the fire burned through the roof of a single-story residential building. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, but

Rollover crash overnight in Rancho Mirage sends 3 to hospital

October 29, 2023 9:36 AM Clarissa Ayala

According to reports from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, we learned that alcohol may have been a factor a rollover crash that happened in Rancho Mirage. The collision happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday night on Highway 111 and Bob Hope Drive. The aftermath sent three people to a nearby hospital, Cal Fire says two had minor injuries and

Blake Shelton brings Back To The Honky Tonk Tour to the Acrisure Arena in 2024

October 18, 2023 11:04 AM Clarissa Ayala

Blake Shelton is bringing round two of his Honky Tonk Tour to the Acrisure Arena on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Back to the Honky Tonk Tour is set to feature a 17-date run, including a performance at the Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs. Kubota presents the tour with special guests Multi-Platinum, 8x

The City of Indio releases information on the Power Trip Festival Traffic Plan and Road Closures

September 29, 2023 11:23 AM Clarissa Ayala

The City of Indio is laying out a schedule plan for the upcoming Power Trip Festival being held at the Empire Polo Grounds. The festival is being held next month from October 6, 7, and 8. The city has begun road closures of Avenue 50 between Monroe and Madison Avenue from Tuesday, September 26 through

Desert Hot Springs artist receives a grant initiative from Creative Corps Inland SoCal

September 28, 2023 6:39 PM Clarissa Ayala

The city of Desert Hot Springs is congratulating its local artist and resident Bernard Hoyes on receiving the Creative Corps Inland SoCal Grant Initiative. The $4.7 million initiative invited artists, creatives, and engaged community members to submit proposals surrounding several aspects of recovery, encompassing pandemic response, water and energy conservation, disaster resilience, civic engagement, and