Kendall Flynn

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local farmers and agriculture leaders gathered in Coachella Thursday to share the challenges they’ve been facing in the industry. From high labor costs, competition or imported goods and the lack of education on local farming, leaders are asking for change. The main concern from local farmers is the high labor cost

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is marking 35 years of delivering advanced cancer care in the Coachella Valley. The Comprehensive Cancer Center opened its doors in 1990 and officials said it has been “committed to bringing world-class oncology services to the community, transforming lives through innovation and personalized

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s Veteran’s Day, and while the Valley is gearing up for a day of recognition, it’s also a time to acknowledge the mental health struggles local veterans face from their time in the military. Veterans are 57% more at risk for suicide than non-military adults, and around 6,000 veterans die

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Animal Campus continues to deal with overcrowding like many of the Riverside County shelters. They said this can be especially difficult for pets who have unique medical circumstances as they require additional care during their stay. The shelter has nearly 188 dogs sharing 81 kennels, and four

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Human Rights Campaign is set to honor the City of Palm Springs and the Transgender Health and Wellness Center Saturday for their work in advancing LGBTQ+ equality and quality of life. Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte will be presented with the HRC Community Leadership Award and Transgender Health and

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s almost Veteran’s Day and locals are helping honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including students at La Quinta High School. Students in the high school Culinary Academy are preparing and serving meals to 150 local veterans and active duty public servants for a “Feed the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is reaching out to the community for help as they say the government shutdown and the Administration’s decision to suspend the SNAP food stamp program has heavily impacted their programs.  The SNAP suspension went into effect Nov. 1 amid CVRM saying it’s receiving an increase in

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands are gathering throughout Riverside County and California to vote in the special election for Proposition 50. If you’re planning to vote in the Coachella Valley polls will open at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m. If you arrive before or at 8 p.m. you will be able

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – “Run with Los Muertos” is joining the City of Coachella for the holiday weekend to continue what organizers call “a centuries-old tradition by uniting dozens of community groups” and more. The event is held throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada to celebrate health, wellness, art, music and culture. The event also

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Palm Springs is gearing up for a night of Halloween parties, including in the Arenas District. The Executive Producer of Halloween Palm Springs, Jeff Hocker, said this is the 10th year events like the Arenas block party have been hosted in the city. Hocker said it is a “labor of

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Students, teachers and community leaders will gather together Saturday for the 4th annual PSUSD Multicultural and Equity in Education Conference where they hope to empower change through understanding. For the district, the event has become a tradition and had consistently grown in purpose, reach and impact, according to event organizers. Through

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Rancho Mirage is set to host the 2025 State of the City Luncheon Tuesday. It’s an event city leaders say is important to share their economic vision and development plans. Attendees have a chance to engage with local

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Over 200 people gathered for an “Out of the Darkness Community Walk” at Civic Center Park Saturday. Each came to walk for suicide prevention, education and mental health awareness. Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health hosted the event in partnership with the Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the American

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The need for resources for homeless individuals continues to grow in the Coachella Valley, and local organization are consistently working to provide supplies to those in need within their shelters and programs. Martha’s Village and Kitchen and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission are both working toward donation drives for their homeless

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three graduates from the Desert Hot Springs High School class of 2025 just completed Marine Corps Boot Camp on Friday. Their Master Sergeant Terrance Simmons at DHSHS said it was by chance all three of them ended up in the same platoon for boot camp. Simmons said usually their

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional SWAT, also known as the Special Weapons and Tactics Team, is a group comprised of SWAT officers from the Indio, Palm Springs and Cathedral City Police Departments.  “You never know what happens,” Sergeant Jason Lamb with PSPD said. “It’s good to have a team on standby that can respond

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Numerous protests for “No Kings” are expected across the Coachella Valley on Saturday, including in Palm Springs. Courageous Resistance of the Desert and Indivisible of the Desert are hosting the rally at Sunrise Park. Organizers wrote in a press release statement that the rally is “a reminder that America rejects

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Over 30,000 health care workers are set to protest and strike against Kaiser Permanente Tuesday morning through Sunday morning. They’re asking for fair wages, better staffing and improved patient care. It’s a cause local health care workers are now joining. Over 60 workers gathered outside the Kaiser Permanent clinic in

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is hosting “Conversation on a Bench,” which is a 24-hour event of discussions about homelessness in the community. The event started at 12 p.m. on Thursday and will last until 12 p.m. on Friday. CVRM’s Executive Director Amanda Galindo will host the live stream, speaking with