JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – A man wanted on a warrant for grand theft auto is in custody after fleeing into the desert from Sheriff’s deputies in Joshua Tree. Deputies say they were attempting to arrest the man on Wednesday, who had an active no-bail felony warrant, at a home in the 62100 block of
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Update: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police Department has notified that North Indian Canyon Drive is closed at the Whitewater Wash as of 5:00 a.m. Sunday Morning. The closure is due to blowing sands and low visibility in that area caused by current winds. Original Report: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It was an evening full of sparkle and pride at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center on Friday as the 2025 Kings & Queens Pageant returned for another year. The pageant has been celebrating local youth for more than 30 years. The cherished event featured adorable performances in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Surf Club is holding a live “groundbreaking action sports spectacle” event on Saturday, June 21, featuring tricks, demonstrations, and record-breaking stunts. The event – “The Raha Live Record Breakers & NBD Surfing Invitational” will include performances by athletes from skateboarding, BMX, big-air motorcycling, and surfing. The athletes slated
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – A former Riverside County sheriff’s lieutenant, a former sergeant and a tow truck company owner who conspired in a scam that involved the lawmen steering business to the proprietor in exchange for bribes were sentenced to probation Tuesday. Ex-Lt. Samuel Flores, ex-sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Martin Christolon and Cody Close were convicted
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Protesters began gathering near the Marriott Courtyard on Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs and the Fairfield Inn and Suites on Marmara Street in Indio around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, speaking out against local immigration operations. A flier was posted earlier in the day on social media announcing “ICE melts in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some local students were honored on Wednesday with the ‘Do the Right Thing’ award for their accomplishments, positive behavior, and for exhibiting good deeds. Congratulations to: Gabriel Valencia – Vista Del Monte Elementary School Scarlett Manjarrez Parra – Agua Caliente Elementary School Diane Lopez – Painted Hills Middle School Arianna
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International ShortFest announced the programs and participants for its annual Forum as well as the jury members. The ShortFest Forum features a lineup of panels, roundtable discussions, and interactive sessions that will bring together industry experts and filmmakers. The Forum will take place June 27 through June 29 at
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A daring rescue was undertaken by firefighters in Coachella on Thursday. A concerned citizen drove in to CAL FIRE’s Station 79, reporting mysterious meows coming from their engine. Fire crews were able to locate a tiny kitten tucked deep inside the vehicle’s undercarriage. Despite the heat, the kitten was able to
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reports a high speed chase that started in Cabazon Wednesday evening finally ended in Palm Springs with an arrest. Is a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, they say the pursuit began with an attempted traffic stop at Main and Fern Streets in Cabazon just before 5:00 p.m.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Sands Unified School District is sharing that its free summer meal program is available weekdays for children and teens 18 and under. The program includes both breakfast and lunch, and is offered Monday through Friday at multiple schools throughout the district as well as at select locations of community
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UPDATE 06/09/2025: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – At least 14 more buses with a police escort left the main gate at Twentynine Palms Marine base just before 10:00 p.m. on Monday. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials say that deputies were requested to escort the earlier Marine convoy to the Riverside County line as a
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio Police Department is sending out a message as some local people remain on edge after Border Patrol and ICE Agents carried out an enforcement operation in Cathedral City on Friday. While the operation was carried out in Cathedral City, Indio Police are responding to the operation, releasing a statement on
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert Aquatic Center is announcing its “Splash Season” for the summer, offering programs and events for all ages. In addition to PDAC’s regular activities and programs, the Splash Season offerings include: Dive in Movies – A series of three movie nights on Fridays: June 20, July 11, and August
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Republican State Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez announced Wednesday the Joint Legislative Audit Committee has approved his request to consider an audit of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. “This has to do with right and wrong. And wrong is taking place and we want answers!” Gonzalez said. The announcement comes in
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Assembly Bill 1145 – “Tristin’s Bill” – passed the Assembly Floor with bipartisan support on Wednesday, marking a step forward in improving highway safety. The bill directs the state to conduct a comprehensive safety study of Highway 74, along with similar roads across the state, which will analyze accident data and
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The achievements of 22 local students were celebrated by the Desert Hot Springs Women’s Club Monday evening at their 2025-26 Scholarship Awards Night. The Desert Hot Springs Women’s Club provides thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to support students in the DHS area. This year, the scholarships totaled
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) – FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Joint Terrorism Task Force Amir Ehsaei reported on Friday that the processing of the Palm Springs bombing crime and post blast scene is complete. The Evidence Response Team and Special Agent Bomb Technicians have been at work and investigating the area since the
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblyman Greg Wallis (AD47) named Do the Right Thing Greater Palm Springs as the 2025 nonprofit of the year for the 4th Assembly District on Friday. The announcement came during a news conference at the Palm Springs Police Department. Wallis praised the nonprofit for strengthening bonds between youth and law
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reports that five people were arrested in a DUI warrant sweep on Friday. The sweep was conducted by the La Quinta Traffic Team assisted by the La Quinta Special Enforcement Teams. The five individuals arrested had outstanding warrants related to driving under the influence, including failure
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