PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A popular desert pizza spot is officially back in business.. Community members gathered in Palm Desert to celebrate the reopening of Papa Dan’s, marking the return of a longtime local favorite. City leaders, longtime customers and restaurant staff came together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming the restaurant back after time
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – If you’re looking for a different way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, one desert resort is offering a festive experience—on the water. At the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, guests can skip the crowded pubs and opt for a more relaxed celebration: a private
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – BNP Paribas awarded $20,000 college grants to 10 local students at a special event on Thursday. The 11th Annual BNP Paribas Open Awards were held Thursday morning at La Quinta High School. Recipients were overjoyed to receive the money and said that being rewarded for their hard work is an
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Varner Road has been identified as one of California’s five most dangerous roads. The roadway sees a high number of crashes, many resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. From February 1, 2025, to today, there have been 64 crashes. A recent state study blames speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving. To solve
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) New affordable housing is on the way to Indio. On Thursday, the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition broke ground on the JFM Villas senior apartments and the JFM Villas Family Apartments. The apartment building will be located at 47-125 and 47-135 Van Buren St. in Indio. They are named after CVHC’s late founding executive director, John
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert High School brought together its youngest learners and graduating seniors for “Meet at the 50,” a symbolic literacy celebration reflecting the District’s Portrait of a Graduate vision. Students from Reagan Elementary, Carter Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Washington Charter School visited Palm Desert High School Tuesday morning, where they
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City is kicking off its 10th annual LGBTQ+ Days celebration — and this year promises to be bigger than ever with special performances from LGBTQ+ celebrities, pool parties, rallies, drone shows, and more. Festivities kick off Friday with a pride flag raising, a mayoral proclamation, and a rally outside
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DESERT MIRAGE, CALIF. (KESQ) – A $777.77 donation sparks a heartfelt moment for a campus program changing students’ lives. For more than a decade, the Puente Program at Desert Mirage High School has helped students pursue higher education and expand their futures beyond the classroom. This week, the spotlight turned to one of the program’s
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has earned three nominations in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Zoo, Best Exhibit for its Australian Adventures habitat, and Best Zoo Membership. This national honor reflects the Zoo’s commitment to exceptional animal care, educational opportunities, and impactful conservational programs that aim
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Local journalists gathered under one roof Tuesday to celebrate great accomplishments in storytelling. The Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation Awards, honoring local reporters and journalists, were held at the Omni Rancho Mirage resort in Rancho Mirage. It’s the 3rd annual event that’s quickly become the organization’s most important fundraiser. “It’s our
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