Kendall Flynn

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Memorial Day is a busy travel day across the country, honoring U.S. military members who died in service. In the Valley, the weekend also marks one of the last busy foot-traffic days for downtown businesses before a quiet summer. With the heat in the Valley, tourism declines and residents look

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – “Esperanza” means hope in Spanish, and residents of the Dream Home neighborhood in Cathedral City have been hoping for a park close to home. Esperanza Park is 11 years in the making. Officials said it’s been a long process for getting grants, council approval and to even break ground on

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The College of the Desert Board of Trustees has chosen Val Martinez Garcia as its new superintendent/president. The board approved the hire with a 3-2 vote during a special meeting on May 14. School officials said contract details are finalized and Martinez Garcia was presented for approval during a meeting on

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department is heightening its focus on the dangers of distracted driving with an enforcement operation on May 20. Under the hands-free cell phone law, California drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communication device while operating a vehicle. Indio PD traffic officers will be focuses on

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – In a Thursday Indian Wells City Council meeting, members declined to approve pickleball courts in the Indian Wells Country Club community, upsetting residents. Many communities throughout the Valley have approved the addition of pickleball courts. Residents said numerous people gave supporting statements to the council, but they said dissenting opinions

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City’s City Council is cracking down on varying speed limits and crashes throughout the city. In a study session Wednesday night, council members discussed the speed limits on 74 roads. Out of the roads discussed, for 11 of them the council proposed changes to either reduce or increase the

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta is proposing an ordinance banning homeless camping on public property, making such camping a misdemeanor. However, some local homeless advocates are calling for it to stop. This comes after La Quinta sheriff’s officials report an increase in homeless encampments along the underpasses of busy roadway’s.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – DAP Health is ending its annual Health Equity Walk after nearly 40 years of fundraising. The walk, which began in 1987 as the “Desert AIDs Walk” worked to benefit HIV/AIDS care, mental health services and more. DAP Health CEO David Brinkman emailed an announcement to employees, donors and volunteers on

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Air conditioning contractors are feeling the heat as phone calls from locals pour in for AC repairs. President and CEO of General Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Patrick Somers, said each year, they see residents unprepared for the Valley heat. Typically, as the desert reaches its first extreme heat days of

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has detected and confirmed a West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample in the North Shore community. This is the first time a positive sample has been collected in 2025. The positive sample was collected in a routine site collection near Vanderveer and

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is raising awareness for the endangered Mexican Wolves by collaborating with local Luchador Brewing Company. Mexican Wolves remain the most endangered subspecies of wolf in the world. While promoting the collaboration, The Living Desert reported there are just over 600 wolves left. These efforts

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is continuing to crack down on speeding in the Valley, especially after multiple rollover collisions near downtown. Monday night, on Baristo Road and Sunrise Way, a car collided with the rear-end of another vehicle, sending it airborne before landing on its back. While PSPD reported

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Raul Ruiz held a town hall meeting with House Democratic Steering & Policy Co-Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and special guest Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Residents gathered from across the Coachella Valley to hear statements from Ruiz, Barragán and Jeffries on policy concerns they have. Many of the topics included

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) –  The Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the Biden Administration of the 624,000-acre Chuckwalla National Monument. The monument was declared in January, and plaintiffs claim the declaration was in violation of the Antiquities Act of 1906 allowing presidents to designated national monuments. They argue “it

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents in the Verano Neighborhood in Cathedral City are dealing with mass sand accumulation after three to four weeks of strong winds in the Valley. The north end of the neighborhood faces and unconstructed area of sand, which is easily picked up in high winds. Residents say the fences that

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Wearing jeans with a purpose. Denim Day is recognized on the last Wednesday of April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. College of the Desert’s Office of Student life is partnering with Partners Against Violence to bring awareness to Denim Day and sexual violence prevention. During the awareness day, people wear

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is opening the doors to the Women’s and Children’s Shelter II, an expansion of its current shelter program. With 60 new beds, organizers and clients say the shelter brings survivors more opportunities and support on their journey to stability and independence. “We have a lot of

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong winds are known to have a great impact on the Valley, especially with blowing sand. While it can be a driving hazard and create a dust haze, it also creates sand drifts. Residents of the Verano Neighborhood in Cathedral City are dealing with similar aftermath of recent strong winds

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Unified School District is mapping out new plans for modernizing its aging campuses with a long-range master plan for improvements. The November 2024 general election saw PSUSD voters approve Measure S, including a $465 million bond to modernize and improve school facilities. This project included the complete modernization