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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Riders and community members gathered Saturday to honor Palm Springs Officers Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny, marking 10 years since their deaths. The Palm Springs Police Officers’ Association’s annual memorial ride honored their service, along with the department’s other fallen officers. For longtime valley resident Carlene Hart, the gathering was
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A ping-pong program in Palm Desert is giving people with neurological conditions a place to stay active and connect with others. Arthur Gregoire wasn’t sure he wanted to play. Then he watched another participant’s face light up across the ping-pong table. “It wasn’t five or 10 minutes into the game
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Hunger Action Month has ended, but the need for food assistance continues across the Coachella Valley. For 80-year-old Michael Goodman, getting groceries comes with two challenges: paying for food on a limited income and making a difficult drive. FIND Regional Food Bank’s Homebound Delivery Program brings groceries to his Cathedral
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) —Artificial intelligence is becoming more common in workplaces, including among small businesses in the Coachella Valley. More than half of U.S. workers now say they use AI on the job, according to Gallup. Census data also shows about one in five U.S. businesses are using AI, with sales and marketing among
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — California’s senior population is growing quickly, putting more attention on the services older adults may need in the years ahead. For the first time, Californians age 60 and older now outnumber children under 18. By 2030, about one in four Californians is expected to be 60 or older. As that
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- CalFresh recipients are seeing several changes to the food assistance program, including a small increase in maximum monthly benefits and stricter eligibility rules for some households. Beginning Oct. 1, the maximum monthly benefit for one person increased from $298 to $306. For a family of four, the maximum increased from $994
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- New rules are changing the car-buying process in California, with new protections aimed at giving buyers a clearer picture of what they are paying before they sign. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, or CARS Act, took effect Oct. 1. Under the new law, dealers must be more upfront about
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Desert Hot Springs High School students got a firsthand look at aviation careers Wednesday through a program with Palm Springs Unified School District and the Palm Springs Air Museum. Nine students are taking part in the aviation and aeronautics career exploration program. Five took part in discovery flights Wednesday, riding with
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County is bringing financial assistance resources directly to College of the Desert’s Indio campus as students and families continue to face rising living costs. The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is hosting an outreach event Monday, September 28, from noon to 2 p.m., connecting residents with information
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A strengthening El Niño could bring a wetter-than-normal fall and winter to Southern California, prompting some Coachella Valley residents to start thinking about storm preparation before the rain arrives. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says there is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño during fall and winter
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Families in Indio had the chance Saturday morning to get help making sure their children are riding safely. A child passenger safety event was held from 9 to 11 a.m., giving parents and caregivers the opportunity to have their car seats inspected and learn whether they were installed correctly. Families
Continue Reading THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A person was taken to the hospital after being struck by lightning in Palm Springs Thursday. Palm Springs Fire said firefighters responded in the Chino Canyon area to a palm tree fire and a person who had been struck by lightning. Lightning strike survivor Sabrina Riccio said she was driving on
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Motorcycle crash numbers in Palm Springs are holding steady compared to this point last year, but local police say speed continues to stand out as a major concern. Palm Springs Police have recorded 16 motorcycle crashes so far in 2026, the same number reported at this point in 2025. Since the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Fuel prices are climbing across Riverside County, with diesel reaching a new record and regular gas hitting its highest level since 2023. According to AAA, diesel is now averaging more than $8.32 a gallon in Riverside County. Regular gas is averaging about $6.15 a gallon. For local businesses that spend much
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)— California is making changes aimed at classic car owners and the state’s lowrider community, with two new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392, known as Jay Leno’s Law, and Assembly Bill 2541 on September 16. One changes smog-check requirements for certain collector cars, while the other
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — Volunteers spent Saturday clearing illegally dumped trash from the Mission Creek area of Desert Hot Springs as part of National CleanUp Day. The “Clean Our Watershed” community cleanup brought together local organizations, businesses, students and volunteers to remove appliances, tubs, plastic, wires and other debris scattered across the desert. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)—Palm Springs International Airport generated $2.55 billion in total economic activity in 2025, according to a new economic impact study released by the airport. The findings highlight how PSP’s role in the Coachella Valley extends beyond air travel, with airport-related activity supporting more than 16,000 jobs and generating millions of dollars in
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)— Finding a job can be a challenge, even as employers continue to post openings across the region. The latest federal data shows the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area had an unemployment rate of 5.7% in July, with about 125,000 people unemployed. Overall nonfarm employment was up 0.8% compared to a year earlier, according
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to a cancer that can be difficult to catch early because many of its symptoms can feel like common, everyday health problems. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. For Megan Geier, the first
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) —As more students use e-bikes to get to school, a new platform is aiming to help districts keep track of who is riding, whether they have completed safety training and whether they are cleared to park on campus. Safe Ride Schools is designed for middle and high schools and combines student
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