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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Halloween parties approach, law enforcement is warning about the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit prescription pills. Desert Hot Springs Police Lieutenant Saucier and Amber Royer, founder of Out of the Ashes, are urging people to avoid taking pills that weren’t prescribed to them. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cabot’s Pueblo Museum will transform into a Halloween destination held Friday and Saturday, October 23-24 and 30-31 from 4p.m – 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased before the night of the event for $10 or four for $20 on their website. Residents of Desert Hot Springs or students of
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INDIO Calif. (KESQ) – The Ranch House Bar & Grill is set to open in Indio this Friday, bringing a new dining option and approximately 75 jobs to the Coachella Valley. The restaurant is opening in a revitalized location, adding to ongoing efforts to breathe new life into the area and support local economic activity.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Pickleball players in Palm Springs have a new place to play, as the city celebrated the grand opening of a 22-court complex at Demuth Park. The $5.1 million project, funded in part through Measure J, includes new courts, shade structures, seating areas, drinking fountains and sports lighting. The grand opening
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) -Palm Springs International Airport broke ground on its new $93.6 million outbound baggage handling system designed to triple its baggage processing capacity. City, airport, federal, state, and project leaders gathered Tuesday morning for the ceremony. The project is supported by more than $66.5 million in federal funding, covering over 70% of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – National Teen Driver Safety Week is underway, bringing attention to the risks young drivers face on the road, including speeding and distracted driving. Riverside County Public Health data shows 2,744 fatal and nonfatal crashes involving drivers ages 13 to 18 from 2022 through 2024. The county also reported 48 fatal
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Modernism Week is bringing midcentury modern architecture, vintage culture and new evening entertainment to the Coachella Valley for its fall lineup. The schedule includes a 1970s disco-themed after-party at Spirit Animal and special dining experiences at restaurants including Bar Issi, Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge and King’s Highway. Organizers are also
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- A new Agua Caliente fuel station opened this morning in Cathedral City, adding another gas station option for Coachella Valley drivers as high fuel costs continue to strain household budgets. The station is Agua Caliente’s third fuel location in the valley. Company officials say it is designed to help drivers fuel
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Following a deadly roller coaster incident in Georgia, nine other rides have been temporarily closed, including Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. The closures have raised questions about amusement ride safety and how often roller coasters are inspected. In California, permanent roller coasters must undergo inspections by qualified
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Classical music is rolling into the Coachella Valley, giving local students a chance to experience live performances right outside their schools. The Seattle Chamber Music Truck is visiting the valley this week, bringing musicians and their instruments to students through a program funded by Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Desert Regional Medical Center is offering low-dose radiation therapy as a treatment option for some patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis. The treatment, offered through the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, uses low doses of radiation in an effort to reduce inflammation and relieve joint pain. Radiation therapy is commonly associated
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Head Trip campers are packing up and heading home Monday morning after a weekend of music, rain and a lightning-related disruption. Lightning forced organizers to cut Saturday night’s show short, sending festivalgoers back to their campsites and vehicles. The festival continued Sunday. Drivers traveling near the Empire Polo Club should plan
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers heading to HeadTrip in Indio this weekend should prepare for traffic delays and road restrictions, according to Indio police. Sgt. Abraham Plata said police will have additional traffic officers and increased patrols in the surrounding area, including officers watching for impaired drivers. According to Indio police, Avenue 50 is completely
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – UPDATE: 10/8: Palm Desert City Council approved a new policy Thursday in a 5-0 vote outlining how the city can use artificial intelligence and what safeguards would be required. The proposed policy will classify AI uses as low, moderate or high risk, with different levels of oversight depending on how
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Students at Raymond Cree Middle School joined school staff and local law enforcement officials for a group walk to campus, bypassing standard vehicle drop-off zones and carpool lanes. This year marked a record for Palm Springs Unified, with 15 schools participating. The collective commute aims to teach students secure pedestrian
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio Police are inviting the community to downtown Indio Tuesday evening for National Night Out. The free event runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Center Stage, 82881 Miles Avenue. The event will give families a chance to meet local police officers and learn more about public safety through police demonstrations,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monday is World Teachers’ Day, highlighting educators and the many roles they play both inside and outside the classroom. In the Coachella Valley, teachers like Evan Boomer at Katherine Finchy Elementary and Kristen Goerzen at Raymond Cree Middle School are helping students learn through hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities and more.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Finding the right assisted living community can be overwhelming for families. Kendall Forbes has made it his mission to make that process a little easier. Forbes, a senior living advisor with Assisted Living Locators, helps families across the Coachella Valley find assisted living options that fit their needs — at
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol will increase patrols across the state during a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period focused on identifying and arresting impaired drivers. The enforcement period begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, and continues through 5:59 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. CHP says alcohol- or drug-impaired driving contributed to an average
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and regular screenings. Dr. Judy Jackson and Dr. Laura Lee with Desert Regional Medical Center say knowing your personal risk and recognizing changes in your breasts can help with early detection. A lump is one possible warning sign,
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