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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) made new improvements to their traffic control tower as a part of airport modernization efforts earlier this week. The improvements come from two major technologies, a new “Tower Simulation System” (TSS) and a National Airspace System (NAS) Voice Recorder, that aids safety and efficiency in airport
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Modernism Week announced the schedule for its 4-day festival, bringing more than 50 events celebrating midcentury modern architecture, design and culture to Palm Springs October 15 to the 18. This upcoming festival debuts several new experiences like “Modernism Week Fall Dining Series” and “Modernism Week After Dark” connecting residents and travelers
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ)– A Twentynine Palms resident was taken into custody in connection to a vehicle theft Sunday morning and remains hospitalized at Desert Regional Medical Center. Officials report the Morongo Basin Station was alerted about a stolen vehicle at approximately 6:41 a.m., June 26, from an area near State Route 62 and White
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Direct flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Sonoma County Wine Country are set to return starting September 10. The flight between PSP and STS is run through Alaska Airlines and is set to launch early September, six weeks earlier than previously run. The early start date reflects the success
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of La Quinta encourages community members to participate in the La Quinta Community Card program, helping local businesses survive the summer months in the desert. The promotional event is in effect and will stay in place through September 30th. With the purchase of a Love LQ Card, community
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City’s Public Works Department announced upcoming pedestrian crossing construction starting July 22. The project is operated by the Onyx Paving Company, Inc. and will take place at the intersection of 30th Avenue and San Eljay Avenue as a part of the HSIP Cycle 11D Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades project. This
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CALEXICO, Calif. (KESQ) – Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) teamed up with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out a gun bust near Calexico on Thursday afternoon. The stop began at approximately 12:00pm Thursday, July 16th, when the ICSO officers assigned to South County Patrol conducted a traffic stop for a 22 year-old male
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Three suspects are under investigation in connection to an organized retail theft in Cabazon on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the theft took place on the 48000 block of Seminole Drive and was reported to the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station following the suspects leaving a store with approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise. Through
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – An investigation continues following a pedestrian being fatally struck by a vehicle in Yucca Valley on Saturday evening. Deputies from the Morongo Basin Station, California Highway Patrol and rescue personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire department responded to a call regarding a vehicle that collided with a pedestrian at
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Update 7/17/26 455 backpacks were donated during the school supply drive. ———- PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – SunLine Transit Agency hosts their 12th annual “Pack the Bus” event July 16 to bring school supplies to students of the valley. The “Pack the Bus” event will take place at the Walmart in Palm Desert on Monterey
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Calif. (KESQ) – Over the holiday weekend, CAL FIRE sent out three strike teams to Colorado to help with wildfire response efforts in wake of the Aspen Fire. The trip lasted two days, with teams stopping to address other fires along the route between California and Colorado. Crews arrived in Pueblo, Colorado, the night of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters quickly contained an RV fire that broke out earlier Friday afternoon in Indio. Cal Fire reports the fire began at approximately 12:52 p.m. at Mary Lane and Madison Street, with firefighters arriving at the scene shortly after. Initially crews believed the fire may have spread to a single-story family dwelling nearby.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 45-year-old Palm Springs man was arrested after allegedly leading officers on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle and being involved in a hit-and-run crash, authorities announced. Detectives from the Palm Springs Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were in the 68800 block of East Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblymember Greg Wallis announced today that 60 animals found homes as a result of Saturday’s Pet Adoption Fair at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. The event was hosted with hopes of alleviating the overcrowding issues many animal shelters in the valley tend to face. Assemblymember Wallis along with the P.S.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio announced its 3rd Annual Veterans Day Run/Walk, set to take place in November with a new, exciting 10K race option. The annual event sets out to honor local veterans while also supporting the Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation and American Legion Post 739, who aid in serving the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officials announce today a new $4.5 million grant has been awarded to the city to combat illicit cannabis activity. Officials say the grant will be used to strengthen cannabis enforcement throughout the area creating improvements that they believe will improve the living standard for those in the city.
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Calif. (KESQ) – This Thursday marked the deadline for California to finalize the ballot for the upcoming November election, where residents will vote on 14 statewide ballot measures surrounding taxation, environment, election, housing and healthcare. Following months of petitions and gathering signatures, ballot initiatives have been released giving Californians a better look at what to
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signs executive order making California the first state to launch a tool monitoring AI- related job loss trends. The monitoring dashboard was created by a partnership between the Newsom administration and University of California, California Policy Lab. The software was created with hopes of preparing businesses, workers and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The Indio Police Department will be conducting DUI patrols Monday, June 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The IPD states checkpoint locations are determined based on data surrounding areas with high volume of driving related incidents. DUI’s can result not only from alcohol, but over the counter medications and marijuana. “Impaired
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- Palm Springs Surf Club partnered up today with LifeStream Blood Bank for community members to come together to donate blood. The event was held at the Surf Club; all eligible donors were able to receive a complimentary weekday waterpark pass courtesy of Palm Springs Surf Club. “Community is at the heart
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