Luis Avila

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Animal Shelter has rescued five puppies found abandoned in a parking lot, marking another troubling case in the Coachella Valley. Shelter officials say a good Samaritan discovered the puppies last Friday inside an open box. The puppies are believed to be a pug mix and are estimated

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents around Shadow Mountain Lane in Thousand Palms are urging Riverside County to fix ongoing flood concerns they say have been ignored for years. Neighbors point to the Thousand Palms Flood Control Program, a $90 million project currently underway, but argue it provides no flood protection for their area. Instead

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Acrisure Arena is gearing up to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community with its annual Pride Night, bringing inclusion both on and off the ice. For Matt Kenny, however, this year’s event has a deeper meaning. Kenny grew up playing hockey before having to step away. He says it became

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – New safety concerns after a recent stabbing along the CV Link. Officials say they responded to the incident on December, 31, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Golf Club Drive. The victim, an adult male, says the suspect put on a ski mask, approached him yelling profanities, attacked him, and stabbed him before fleeing on

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – An investigation is underway after puppies were found abandoned outside two local grocery stores in La Quinta. Over the weekend, officials say two individuals dropped off puppies and drove away from a Vons. Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies later finding a second group of puppies at a nearby Aldi. The puppies

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Safer roads at a cost. Cathedral City has recently installed new bike lane barriers along Perez Road in an effort to improve roadway safety. However, some local business owners argue the barriers are having unintended consequences. Renae Samaan, owner of Johnnie’s Barbershop, says, “The barriers — I became aware of

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif (KESQ) – Broad reactions are coming in from across the Coachella Valley after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces — including from some local South American-owned businesses. Monica Moreno, owner of Mi Cultura Cuisine in Palm Desert, says it’s been the topic of conversation all day and reactions have

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The wet weather may be over, but its impacts are still being felt across the Coachella Valley. Several roadways remain flooded, causing ongoing travel concerns. “We were trying to make our way to the Palm Springs Air Museum and it took us almost two hours to get there because of

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The new year is here with a pay raise for minimum wage workers in California. The state’s minimum wage has increased by 40 cents to $16.90 per hour. The annual increase is primarily due to a state law requiring annual adjustments for inflation, ensuring wages keep pace with the rising cost

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As New Year’s Eve celebrations get underway, safety advocates are once again urging people to plan ahead before drinking and driving. While free rideshare programs are available to help keep impaired drivers off the road, organizers say participation remains lower than expected—despite New Year’s Eve being one of the most

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the countdown to the New Year begins, local event organizers across the Coachella Valley say they’re prepared to celebrate — even with rain in the forecast. With just a day away, event teams are busy putting the finishing touches on parties designed to bring the community together. Tamara Issi,

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A controversial residential development planned next to the Ritz-Carlton in Rancho Mirage has been approved by the city council, despite concerns from residents who fear the project could have lasting impacts to their community. The development, located in the foothills above Rancho Mirage, will include more than 100 residential units,

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – If a holiday gift didn’t fit quite right—or arrived broken—you’re not alone. The day after Christmas marks the start of gift return season, and retailers and shipping stores across the Coachella Valley are preparing for a surge of post-holiday returns. Local shoppers wasted no time heading back to stores to

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A major holiday event that has traditionally served hundreds of people in need across the Coachella Valley has been canceled this year. Well in the Desert announced it will not hold its annual Christmas Feast at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The organization says the decision was made to redirect

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Hood Bar and Pizza, known for its drag bingo nights, karaoke, and live music, has been a staple in Palm Desert for years. But Brad Guth, owner, says personal health struggles have placed the bar in a difficult position. Despite his health concerns, Guth continues to work long hours

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents across the Coachella Valley are expressing concern after videos began circulating online that appear to show immigration enforcement activity in the area. Reginaldo Lopez, owner of Better Garden, said three of his employees were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Palm Springs on Wednesday. “Stressful

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) could face up to $20 million in additional budget cuts over the next two years, according to district leaders — even after making tens of millions of dollars in reductions last year. Last year, the district approved $57 million in budget reductions, which included

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The sudden death of director Rob Reiner has left the Palm Springs community in shock. Reiner, who starred as “Meathead” on the sitcom All in the Family and directed beloved films such as When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride, was set to speak at the Plaza Theatre Tuesday,