ICE agents involved in crash after pursuit from Salton City to Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A vehicle crashed into a wall while being followed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Friday afternoon in Indio. Check Out: Reports of possible ICE activity raise concerns across Coachella Valley The crash was reported at around 12:30 p.m. in the 46000 block of Vargas Road. “During the
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Miley Cyrus to be honored at Palm Springs Film Festival
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Miley Cyrus will receive the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Cyrus is being honored for her new song “Dream As One” featured in Avatar: Fire and Ash. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with
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Today is the last day to reserve St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway ticket and be eligible for all the prizes
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Act now to reserve your St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway ticket on Friday, December 19th and you’ll be eligible to win the house AND ALL of the additional prizes! That’s more ways to win while helping St. Jude! Call 800-535-6748 to reserve your ticket for only $100 and help St. Jude
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Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say
Originally Published: 18 DEC 25 22:26 ETBy Taylor Romine, Emma Tucker, John Miller, Holmes Lybrand, Tori B. Powell and CNN staff PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (CNN) — The suspect in the Brown University shooting has been found dead after taking his own life, authorities said Thursday night. The deceased suspect was identified as Claudio Valente, a
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Oceanside Man accused of sexually abusing three minors in Joshua Tree
JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – An Oceanside man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting three minors while in Joshua Tree, authorities said. Ryan Granger, 43, was arrested on Wednesday in Oceanside. According to court records, he was charged with three counts of adult giving a controlled substance/narcotic to a minor, two counts of lewd
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Police release video, photos of vehicle wanted in deadly hit-and-run crash in Yucca Valley
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released video and photos of a vehicle wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash last month in Yucca Valley. Detectives are looking for a beige, tan, or gold-colored Toyota Corolla that was seen leaving the scene of the crash, which was reported on
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Several arrested after search warrants related to arrested Indio shooting, robbery last month
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Several people, including a 15-year-old boy, were arrested after search warrants related to a shooting and robbery last month in Indio. The search warrants were related to a shooting and robbery on Nov. 24 near the area of Avenue 44 and King Street. The shooting left an 18-year-old man hospitalized with
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President Trump addresses the nation
WASHINGTON D.C. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday night to tout his first year in office — airing familiar grievances against the Biden administration in harsh political rhetoric, touting signs of what he called an improving economy and announcing a bonus to U.S. service members he said will be paid for
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Kimberly Barraza appointed president of Healthcare District Board
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Kimberly Barraza was appointed the new president of the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation Board. “It is an exciting time for the Healthcare District, as we enter 2026 and continue our strategic planning process which will help determine our Board and staff priorities for the next several years,” Christensen said.
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AAP Food Samaritans offering one-time grocery voucher program thanks to donation from Berger Foundation
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation provided a donation to AAP – Food Samaritans for a special one-time grocery voucher program to provide immediate relief to low-income community members. AAP’s long-standing nutritional support program provides monthly food vouchers to low-income individuals living with chronic illnesses. The program has been
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Coachella Valley Invitational releases 2026 match schedule
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) announced the match schedule for the 2026 preseason tournament in Indio, featuring MLS and NWSL teams. The tournament takes place at the Empire Polo Club from February 7–21. The CVI will host 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) and 9 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, making it CVI’s largest event ever. Participating clubs will be Austin FC, Bay FC, San
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