Luis Avila

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an assault at a Sonic restaurant in Yucca Valley that left two employees injured. Deputies were called to the restaurant in the 58100 block of Twentynine Palms Highway around 9:49 p.m. Monday, September 14. According to the sheriff’s department, three people —

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Desert City Council voted unanimously Thursday to table a proposed resolution asking Southern California Edison to minimize planned power outages during the summer. The proposal comes after concerns over a maintenance outage in July that would have affected 878 customers during a period of extreme heat. The outage

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella City Council unanimously approved an anti-nepotism policy Wednesday night that limits who elected officials can appoint to city commissions and committees. The policy prevents council members from appointing relatives to those positions. It also prevents one councilmember from nominating or appointing a relative of another councilmember. The rules go

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A group of Coachella Valley farmworkers received settlement payments Friday after coming forward with allegations of unpaid wages and difficult working conditions. The workers gathered at the TODEC Legal Center in Coachella, where they shared their experiences and received payments through the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. One farmworker, who asked to

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Police Department and community members gathered Thursday to celebrate Chief Andy Mills’ nearly five years leading the department as he prepares to retire. The Palm Springs Convention Center hosted the special event, titled “Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership: The Mission Continues.” Hundreds of people attended to recognize

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A day after the Desert Hot Springs City Council unanimously approved a plan to expand the city’s police force, residents are reacting to the decision and what they hope it will mean for public safety. The council approved a resolution Tuesday to increase the Desert Hot Springs Police Department’s

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Police Department has created a citizen oversight board to provide more accountability and transparency around the department’s use of surveillance technology, including Flock cameras. The five-member board includes technology experts and people who have raised concerns about police surveillance. Lieutenant Mike Villegas say they intentionally included people

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Council members unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on new large-scale data center projects Wednesday night. The 45-day pause gives the city time to study the potential impacts of the facilities before deciding whether additional regulations are needed. During public comment, several residents spoke in favor of the

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs family is speaking out after 36-year-old Lester Cordero was killed in a motorcycle crash last weekend in North Palm Springs. According to the California Highway Patrol, Lester was riding a motorcycle on Indian Canyon Drive when a 61-year-old Desert Hot Springs woman driving a Kia

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A powerful earthquake in Peru is hitting close to home for members of the Coachella Valley’s Peruvian community, as families and friends check on loved ones following Thursday’s 6.7-magnitude quake. Connie Ludena, a Palm Springs resident, says her loved ones were relieved the earthquake did not cause widespread damage. “They

UPDATE 8/20 10:48 A.M.: The Palm Springs City Council voted 3-1 at a special meeting Thursday to move forward with the Nov. 3 general municipal election for the District 2 seat, rejecting a proposal to appoint Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein and cancel the election. Mayor Naomi Soto cast the lone dissenting vote. Bernstein, who was the

CALEXICO, Calif. (KESQ) — Federal, state and local officials gathered in Calexico Tuesday to address longstanding concerns over pollution in the New River and its potential impact on communities across the Imperial and Coachella valleys. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined state, federal, and other local officials for a tour of the New River. The visit

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The shockwaves from a powerful earthquake in Colombia are being felt here in the Coachella Valley — where local residents with family and friends back home are watching the destruction unfold. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia Monday, damaging buildings, tearing apart roads and leaving communities facing a long recovery. For

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (KESQ) — A somber mood settled over Big Bear Lake Monday as residents and visitors mourned the loss of Jackie, a bald eagle who became a beloved part of the mountain community and attracted followers from around the world. Jackie died after weeks of treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center. She

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As local animal shelters face one of their most challenging times of the year, Animal Samaritans is bringing back a lighthearted fundraiser with a serious purpose. The nonprofit’s annual “Poorly Drawn Pets” campaign invites pet owners to donate $20 in exchange for a hand-drawn portrait of their pet. While the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Police Department is warning residents about an increase in phone scams involving callers who falsely claim to be law enforcement officers. Police say they’ve received multiple reports in recent days from people who were contacted by scammers posing as Palm Springs police officers. The callers often tell

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) — Guide Dogs of the Desert is urgently looking for more volunteer puppy raisers to help prepare the next generation of guide dogs for people who are blind or visually impaired. The organization says volunteer puppy raisers play a critical role in every guide dog’s journey, providing the foundation puppies need before

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Drivers are lining up at the newly opened Agua Caliente Fuel station in Palm Springs, where some of the city’s lowest gas prices are drawing motorists looking for relief from high fuel costs. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians officially opened its second Agua Caliente Fuel station Saturday at