Kendall Flynn

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – With Coachella Weekend One in the books, Palm Springs businesses could see an increase in foot traffic as festival goers leave the Valley on Monday, but many said the foot traffic never came. “Oftentimes we do get some business,” Willie Rhine, owner of Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge said. “People don’t

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella has a 125,000 people capacity each day, causing long lines and wait times to get into the festival grounds. Attendees travel from across the country for the music and arts, but it can be a tiring experience, especially in 100 degree heat. Friday festival goers were faced with triple digit

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Rodarte siblings are from Cathedral City, and growing up, they never imagined working together. Two of the siblings, Claribel and Enrique, worked together in their youth, but have since been inspired by each other to keep doing so. The youngest sibling, Yasmin Rodarte, joined Claribel and Enrique just three

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Starting May 7, every state and territory resident will need to present a REAL ID compliant license/ID when boarding a domestic flight. If drivers license holders do not have a REAL ID, they can present another acceptable form of identification, like a passport. The REAL ID is required for aircrafts

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – California legislature continues its battle on determining the best way to teach students how to read. The new bill, AB 1121, would mandate the method of the “science of learning” which is a phonics-based teaching method. While teacher unions across the state have pushed back on similar bills saying it

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Some say the early bird gets the worm, but in the East Valley during festival season, they get the best groceries and parking. Locals are preparing for three weekends of festivals, bringing lots of excitement and stressful shopping. “It’s crazy,” Deb Devereaux said. “You got to get your shopping done before

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – After 50 years of historic and exclusive play, The Springs is ready to tee off on a new course. The Springs HOA Board of Directors announced a $16 million project set to begin April 7 for irrigation and renovation of its golf course. HOA Board President Joan Boomsma said the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is honoring the life and legacy of Desirae “Desi” Ava Grace Cechin with two murals on Civic Center Drive. Indio is calling them the “Desi Memorial Mural,” and planned the project over two years ago. The artwork is in collaboration with Loma Linda University’s Children Health, Desi’s

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Visit Greater Palm Springs is presenting a career day to 100 high school sophomores with an interest in careers in hospitality and tourism. The organization said it hopes to inspire the next generation of hospitality leaders. With tourism being the No. 1 industry in the Coachella Valley – generating a

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pride organizers across the United States are seeing corporate sponsors withdrawing from their Pride celebrations this year, according to CNN. These reports came from organizers in California, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Texas. Some said if the sponsors hadn’t completely withdrawn; they had asked to be quiet contributors

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – During the Palm Springs City Council Thursday night meeting, staff from Martha’s Village and Kitchen and the Palm Springs Police Department announced there have been significant strides made toward reducing homelessness in Palm Springs. Martha’s Village and Kitchen created a three-phase program with The Palm Springs Access Center, Early Entry

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Galleri Classic on the PGA Tour Champions gives 79 legends of golf and four amateurs the opportunity to play for a $2.2 million purse. But the impact of the tournament goes beyond the athletes and into the Coachella Valley. Organizers said part of the proceeds from The Galleri Classic

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Squatters enter property they do not have ownership of, usually while the residents are away from the property for long periods of time. However, Lando Thomas, founder of the Squatter Squad said residents don’t realize how serious this situation can be. In California squatters have rights over what is known as

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s almost time for the IndyCar Grand Prix and fans are gear up for a weekend of high-speed fun at Thermal Club. Local IndyCar fans said they’ve been waiting for the chance to see the race series in their backyard. “I think I was the first one to buy my ticket,”

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Airport is announcing a new five-year partnership with Desert Arc to foster and support inclusive community employment. President and CEO of Desert Arc Richard Balocco plans to retire within the next month, and programs like the airport are what he hoped to bring to the non-profit’s members.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Former Congresswoman Mary Bono has left her mark on the Coachella Valley in more ways than one through her dedication to the community, and now she will forever be recognized in Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Springs Walk of Stars honored Bono on Tuesday

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – This year, the BNP Paribas Open volunteers broke a record with over 1,500 people volunteering to serve in various jobs throughout the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.  Volunteers in The Champions Volunteer Foundation said they love being at the tennis garden because of it’s atmosphere, but the Director of Volunteer Recruitment, Nancie