INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indio City Council approved a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday. The goal of the request is to obtain information on how many people have been detained by ICE during immigration enforcement operations in the city. The move was met with a
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio Mayor Glenn Miller passed the gavel to new Mayor Elaine Holmes at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting in the new City Hall Council Chamber. The title of Mayor was rotated from Glenn Miller to Elaine Holmes as part of the city’s annual rotation. Mayor Miller was honored for his leadership
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Watch the KESQ News Channel 3 Morning News to get the code word of the day to enter for a chance to win a $200 gift card to Café 111 at Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City and 4 VIP tickets to Jass Meagher’s Mariah Christmas Tribute Concert.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The wait is finally over – The historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre is now open after a $30 million restoration. The monthlong celebration kicked off Monday with an opening night gala headlined by Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo. The atmosphere was electric for those who were able
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Stretching is important – including stretching your feet. Plantar fasciitis is the leading cause of heel pain in adults. It affects about one in 10 people at some point in their lives. Dr. Pamela Mehta with the Good Feet Store in Palm Desert says the problem starts when a band
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STOCKTON, Calif. (CBS News) – Four people were killed, and 11 others were wounded in a shooting during a family gathering in the Northern California city of Stockton Saturday night, authorities said. The suspect, or possibly suspects, remains at large. Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, told reporters in
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Art Festival is back at The River in Rancho Mirage over Thanksgiving weekend, from Friday through Sunday. The festival, by West Coast Artists, features creations by hundreds of artists presenting their work in paintings, photography, pottery, wood, sculptures, jewelry, and more – All of which are available to
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – An employee with the Palm Springs Unified School District was placed on paid leave after being arrested earlier this month. Jarvis Williams, 45, of Coachella, was arrested on November 15 after allegedly recording video at a bathroom on the 72000 block of State Highway 111, according to the Riverside County
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YUCAIPA, Calif. (KESQ) – A tribe billboard on Interstate 10 in Yucaipa was recently vandalized with an anti-Native American message. The sign, advertising the tribal-owned Yamaava Resort and Casino at San Manuel, was defaced with a message reading: “America is not on stolen land. Your ancestors were conquered.” There was also an American flag hung
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez (AD36) partnered with FIND Food Bank on Tuesday to hold a community food distribution ahead of the holidays. The drive-through distribution was held at the North Shore Community Park on 70th Avenue near Mecca. In addition to food distribution, Gonzalez’s staff members were also present to provide
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Adrik Vargas IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – A new workforce and economic study shows that the growing lithium and clean-energy industry could bring significant jobs and investment to Imperial Valley. The RAND report outlines the opportunities the industry could create, but also highlights challenges the county still needs to address, including infrastructure, affordable housing, and training
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Sunline Transit Agency unveiled the winners of its 10th annual student art contest. A ceremony was held Monday morning in Thousand Palms to honor the winners’ achievement. The lucky students who stole the show with their creations include Gerardo Silva from Desert Hot Springs, Antonio Calma from La Quinta
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs rededicated and relocated two historic memorials in the city. Monday morning, the Morris Kight Memorial Tree and the LGBTQ Service Member Marker were all moved to its new home at Francis Stevens Park. City leaders say the memorials honor LGBTQ veterans and recognize the efforts
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The Temptations and The Four Tops return to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Enter to win tickets to experience an evening of Motown favorites.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Udo Kier, the legendary German actor and cult film icon, has died at 81, his partner, artist Delbert McBride, confirmed to Variety. According to multiple reports, Kier died Sunday morning in Palm Springs. Kier worked with some of the biggest names in art and film, from Andy Warhol to Lars
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After lots of waiting, the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre officially cut the ribbon on Friday. The 30 million dollar restoration project of the iconic theatre finally paid off, as they get ready to open the doors for the first time. Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte and other important figures of
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Alissa Orozco LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – Today, a Lompoc judge dismissed a felony case against Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard, one day after she appeared in court on her felony charge of false imprisonment. Buzzard was charged with false imprisonment after reports that she refused to let a man named Tyler Brewer
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some Palm Springs Unified School District students and their families enjoyed chicken teriyaki meals this week provided by a local restaurant owner hoping to help those in need of food. Katherine Finchy Elementary School mom Tara Lazar wanted to help families struggling to buy food as soon as she heard
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City car dealerships Toyota of the Desert and Honda of the Desert held their annual “Drive out Hunger” event on Wednesday to help local veterans with a holiday meal. The event was company wide across nine states as part of their “We’re Hear for You” community giving program. Here
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) – Beaumont USD is nearly finished rolling out its new emergency radio operations system after being awarded a $348,464 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in 2024. California has declared 70 disasters in just the last five years according to USAFacts.org, with the City of Beaumont having experienced its own share
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