Luis Avila

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Benjamin Cole, a missing 42-year-old man last seen in Cabazon, was located Saturday evening according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities posted to X shortly after 6 p.m. that Cole had been found. Prior to his disappearance, Cole had been missing since July 9. He was last seen at his

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents across the Coachella Valley will take part in “Good Trouble Lives On”, a nationwide day of action honoring the legacy of the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. The event aims to highlight ongoing struggles for civil and human rights and push back against policies tied to the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Vector control officials will conduct anti-mosquito spraying to help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne viruses starting this week throughout the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will operate the treatment on Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. starting on July 19 through Sept. 6. The agency

UPDATE 7/17/2025 – The Best Bookstore co-owner Paul Carr says he has signed a lease on a new space for the bookstore. He’ll be moving his business a few minutes away to 113 La Plaza in Palm Springs, next to White Llama Arts and Crafts from Peru. As of yet, there is no exact timeline

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Friday is the final day of Amazon’s extended Prime Day sales event, with online shoppers flocking to score discounts on everything from electronics to home goods. Nationally, Prime Day spending is expected to top $23 billion. But not everyone is buying into the hype. Local businesses say the growing dominance

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A crash involving a big rig Thursday morning is raising new concerns about safety on the road. A reminder of how dangerous things can be for all drivers. Elena Patatanya, at Safeline Insurance Agency, says incidents like this are an unfortunate reminder of the risks truckers face daily. “Common issues

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Work on the Highway 111 Pavement Rehab Improvement Project is underway, and the impacts are already being felt by commuters and surrounding businesses. A vital, two-mile artery, thousands of commuters use highway 111 in La Quinta. Some say the once-smooth stretch of road has become a bumpy one, with potholes,

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The devastation in Texas following deadly floods is sending shockwaves across the Christian community, prompting action and reflection. Southwest Church in Indian Wells is partnering with Convoy of Hope to provide disaster relief to those impacted. 85,000 pounds of food, water, and emergency supplies have already been delivered. “The church

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of people gathering in Palm Springs to celebrate Fourth of July. Events kicking off with a splash at the Palm Springs Swim Center, where a pool party helped attendees beat the heat. From the pool to the baseball field. The Palm Springs Power facing off the Power Summer Collegiate

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new bill designed to keep you from being drugged is now in effect. Bars across the state must now have a stack of lids available to protect drinks from being spiked. If you want a lid to protect your drink, just ask. The law, which went into effect Tuesday,

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are getting the upper hand on the Wolf Fire burning south of Banning. The brushfire is at 35 percent contained and has burned more than 2,400 acres. This progress, in large part, thanks to retardant lines. Retardant, or PHOS-CHEK, is made of a salt mixture that helps to slow the

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Smoke from the Wolf Fire continues to push into the Coachella Valley, prompting health warnings for residents across the region. The South Coast AQMD issued a smoke advisory until 6 PM on Monday. Officials said fine particle pollution, or PM 2.5, reached potentially unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The fight against HIV is far from over, and growing uncertainty around federal support isn’t helping. This year, fears grew when the Trump administration proposed deep cuts to HIV prevention programs, both in the U.S. and abroad. The proposals included ending support for CDC prevention efforts, vaccine research, and global

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A special delivery for families facing hunger. FIND Food Bank, in partnership with Amazon, stepping up to fight food insecurity in the Coachella Valley. Amazon delivering a $25,000 check that will provide 100,000 meals to local residents. Amazon employees also delivered food collected from sites across Southern California and volunteered to

BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – What appeared to be a call from the bank, cost one local woman ten-thousand dollars. Kayla Keith says it all started with a text message, followed by a call from someone who claimed to be a Wells Fargo representative. But the caller knew detailed account information. “All that information made

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Fear keeping families behind closed doors. In response to growing anxiety over recent ICE activity, TODEC is stepping up efforts to help immigrant families who are living in fear. That help, delivered directly to their doorsteps. On Tuesday, TODEC began distributing essential supplies, including food, water, informational material and “red cards,”

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A private appreciation BBQ was held Friday to honor members of the Palms Springs Police and Fire Departments for their service and courage, following last months fertility clinic bombing. The event was put together by the Hispanic-American Chamber of commerce in partnership with other groups. “We are so honored so

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif (KESQ) – California drivers should brace for higher fuel costs this summer. Starting July 1, the state’s gas excise taxes will increase, as part of an annual inflation adjustment. Each year, California adjusts its fuel tax rates based on inflation data from the Department of Finance. This year’s bump means the gasoline

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of people gathered outside Rep. Ken Calvert’s Palm Desert office to hold a food drive and protest possible SNAP cuts under the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Advocates say the cuts would impact thousands of families across the Coachella Valley. Several attendees sharing personal experiences, explaining how the program supported