Dakota Makinen

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As students return to classrooms, health experts are reminding families that COVID-19 and other illnesses are still circulating. COVID can cause symptoms similar to the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including fever, cough, sore throat, congestion and fatigue. Experts recommend washing hands regularly, covering coughs and staying home when sick

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department held its annual Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony began at 8:30 a.m. Friday, September 11, at Palm Springs Fire Station 2,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- A deadly shooting at an LGBTQ+ bar in Tucson is being felt hundreds of miles away in Palm Springs, where police are increasing their visibility in the Arenas District and community members say they are determined not to let violence elsewhere create fear at home. For Dean Lavine, owner of Blackbook

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is giving visitors another reason to stop by this Labor Day weekend. The zoo has continued updating and upgrading its exhibits and animal habitats, giving guests new ways to experience the animals and learn about conservation. And for the holiday weekend, visitors can save

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert is helping students get connected as the fall semester gets underway with Welcome Day at its Palm Desert campus. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and will give students a chance to learn more about campus resources, ask questions and connect with faculty and staff. Stay with

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Skywatchers have a reason to look up Thursday night as a partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the Coachella Valley. The eclipse will peak around 9:12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, with the moon visible toward the east and southeast. During a partial lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow covers only part

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – August is National Eye Exam Month, a reminder that routine eye exams are about more than checking whether you need glasses or contacts. Optometrists can identify vision problems and detect certain eye conditions that may not cause noticeable symptoms at first. Eye exams are also especially important for children heading

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport is preparing for a busy fall and winter travel season after welcoming more than two million passengers so far this year. Several seasonal nonstop flights are also returning earlier this year, including Alaska Airlines’ service to Santa Rosa on September 10. Flights to Houston, Minneapolis, Boise

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 60% of jobs projected through 2030 won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a CommercialCafe study. The study found 40% of the Riverside area’s workforce is employed in mid-skill jobs. Those jobs can include careers that require specialized training, certifications or some college — rather than a four-year degree.

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A new Shake Shack opened its doors in La Quinta this morning, but the grand opening is also giving back to a local organization working to fight food insecurity. The restaurant, located at 78-772 Highway 111, is set to open at 10 a.m. As part of the grand opening, Shake