BANNING, Calif (KESQ)- A 34-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after Banning police said he attacked another man with a bat over the weekend. The attack was reported on Sunday at around 2:55 p.m. on the 500 block of W. Ramsey Street. Officers arrived at the scene and found a man unresponsive with facial injuries.
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – La investigación sobre el tiroteo que acabó con la vida de un joven de 21 años el domingo en Banning sigue en curso. El tiroteo se denunció poco antes de las 11:00 de la noche en la zona de la calle 6 y la calle Ramsey. La policía informó de que los
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) -Una mujer fue detenida tras una persecución que se produjo porque creyó erróneamente que los agentes de policía de Desert Hot Springs participaban en una operación de control de inmigración de ICE. El incidente tuvo lugar el lunes, cuando unos detectives de DHSPD prestaban apoyo a un grupo de trabajo
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its lineup of more than 300 short films. Sponsored by the City of Palm Springs, this 32nd edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 23-29, 2026. The festival will screen 50 curated programs showcasing 329 films from 71 countries and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ)- The City of Palm Springs invites everyone to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a three-day Fourth of July festivities. From July 2-4, celebrate the weekend with free family-friendly festivities throughout Palm Springs provided by the Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation. The events include: Thursday, July 2 – Kick-Off Party
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif (KESQ)- The City of Cathedral City announces Mark Muenzer as the new Director of Community and Economic Development. His professional work has focused on the creation of housing specifically affordable housing and the redevelopment of commercial corridors into mixed-use areas. Muenzer steps into the role previously held by Andrew Firestine, who was
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SACRAMENTO, Calif (KESQ)- The State Assembly passed a bill that would create a fee-free permit pathway for qualifying single-family residents who need to remove or trim a western Joshua tree for necessary safety or property maintenance work. The bill AB 1663 was authored by local Assemblymember Greg Wallis. Under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, ordinary
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif (KESQ)- Two people were arrested last week after deputies discovered illegal substances, including fentanyl and brass knuckles, inside a Twentynine Palms residence. Deputies responded to a call last Tuesday regarding a 32-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man who illegally occupied a residence on the 1200 Block of Sunrise Avenue. Authorities said, when
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ)- If you are looking for something fun to do, starting in June, Palm Springs Village Fest will shift to summer hours, 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday night through September. Located along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado Roads, this iconic weekly street fair is consistently voted one of the best
Continue Reading RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif (KESQ)- A 25-year-old Indio man was arrested on suspicion of a burglary in Rancho Mirage. Authorities said the burglary was reported on December 5, 2025, on the 72000 block of Beverly Way, Rancho Mirage. The suspect was arrested Tuesday morning on the 47000 block of Jefferson Street in the city of Indio. Deputies served
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif (KESQ)-Cathedral City employees of Honda and Toyota spent the morning assembling bags for 400 elementary school students struggling with food insecurity. Each bag was filled with non-perishable foods from pasta to cereals, enough for families to bridge the gap between meals. “We’re making 400 bags for kids with food insecurities, so it
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) College of the Desert celebrated the nurse pinning ceremony for the graduating class of 2026. The ceremony took place at the McCallum Theatre, where graduates and families gathered to recognize their dedication to the nursing profession. With 90 students, this graduating class is the largest nursing cohort to complete their certification in
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) As Memorial Day approaches, we see an increase in water activities. County health officials have teamed up to remind the public about water safety to prevent drownings especially in young children. Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington said, “Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, and many tragedies can be prevented with the
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