Madison Weil, Author at KESQ

Changes students and parents can expect on campuses as COVID-19 cases rise

August 2, 2021 5:14 PM Madison Weil

Students across the valley are gearing up to return to school. While the majority are returning in-person, a lot of things will once again look…

Coronavirus is mutating in unvaccinated people, officials urge vaccines to prevent prolonging pandemic

July 30, 2021 5:35 PM Madison Weil

Concerns over coronavirus variants continue to rise here at home. Health experts are sharing that the virus needs an unvaccinated person to…

TODEC offering vaccines every Friday in downtown Coachella

July 23, 2021 5:51 PM Madison Weil

TODEC, a local non-profit, held a vaccine clinic on Friday at their office on Sixth St. in Coachella. The clinic is offered each Friday and…

How effective is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against new variants?

July 22, 2021 5:27 PM Madison Weil

Coronavirus cases are on the rise nationwide and so are concerns about the effectiveness of current vaccines. According to a new medical study…

Valley philanthropist, Annette Bloch, dies at age 94

July 17, 2021 9:28 PM Madison Weil

Valley philanthropist, Annette Bloch, has died at age 94, according to reports from KCTV in Kansas City, Missouri. Bloch was known for donating…

Local hospitals see first COVID-19 spike in months, 98% of new cases are among unvaccinated

July 13, 2021 10:54 PM Madison Weil

Eisenhower Health reported an increase in patients hospitalized for coronavirus this week. It’s a concerning trend health officials say is being…

Barricaded man surrenders to deputies in Coachella

July 10, 2021 9:40 PM Madison Weil

A man barricaded himself inside a Coachella home Saturday evening and ultimately surrendered to deputies, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s…

One dead, six injured in Banning car accident

July 10, 2021 5:15 PM Madison Weil, Shelby Nelson

One person is dead and six others were injured in a traffic collision involving two vehicles on Saturday afternoon. The accident was reported at 1:37…

U.S. Forest Service issues warning to public after several illegal campfires extinguished in local mountains

July 7, 2021 5:20 PM Madison Weil

It’s officially wildfire season and authorities are asking the public to be extra cautious during the dry, hot months ahead. In the mountains…

Palm Springs to review outdoor merchandise display policy, asking for public input ahead of Thursday council meeting

July 6, 2021 5:59 PM Madison Weil

Palm Springs city council is set to review the rules when it comes to outdoor merchandise displays at their council meeting on Thursday, July 8th.…

Seven ‘delta variant’ coronavirus cases confirmed in Riverside County so far, should you be concerned?

July 5, 2021 6:07 PM Madison Weil

The highly contagious coronavirus delta variant continues to be a concern across the country and here at home in Riverside County. Local health…

Increase in skimming devices reported at local gas pumps and ATMs, how to prevent identity theft

July 2, 2021 5:44 PM Madison Weil

Palm Springs police say they’ve seen an increase in skimming devices placed inside local gas pumps and ATMs. “Those things are out there.…

‘You never know what’s in your neighborhood,’ valley law enforcement warns of illegal firework danger after LA explosion

July 1, 2021 5:53 PM Madison Weil

A neighborhood in Los Angeles is still dealing with the aftermath of an explosion that happened as police were removing 5,000 pounds of illegal…

Short-term vacation renters could see a new charge on their bill starting July 1st

June 30, 2021 7:15 PM Madison Weil

Starting on Thursday, July 1st, anyone staying at a short-term vacation rental here in the Coachella Valley could see a new, additional charge on…

Valley animal shelters prepare for Fourth of July, offering free microchipping for pets

June 29, 2021 6:35 PM Madison Weil

Valley animal shelters are gearing up for the Fourth of July and the fireworks that come with the holiday. “The Fourth of July is notoriously…

Missing 11-year-old boy with valley ties found safe in Desert Hot Springs

June 29, 2021 9:42 AM Madison Weil

Authorities and family confirmed Tuesday morning that Jose ‘JJ’ Escobedo was located safely in Desert Hot Springs. The 11-year-old boy had gone…

Search intensifies for missing 11-year-old with valley ties, ring video shows boy running from San Jacinto home

June 28, 2021 6:50 PM Madison Weil

Updated Article 06/29/21: Authorities and family confirmed that Jose ‘JJ’ Escobedo was located safely in Desert Hot Springs According to family,…

Dr. Patricia Cummings named ‘Woman of the Year’ for California’s 42nd Assembly District

June 25, 2021 4:43 PM Madison Weil

In a ceremony on Friday morning, Assemblyman Chad Mayes named Dr. Patricia Cummings as ‘Woman of the Year’ for California’s 42nd Assembly…

CDC extends eviction moratorium through July 31st, ‘Lift to Rise’ still offering rental assistance to locals

June 24, 2021 6:31 PM Madison Weil

The CDC has extended the eviction moratorium currently in place through July 31st — adding this is intended to be the final extension. …

Palm Springs International Short Film Festival returns in-person, screening 295 films

June 23, 2021 5:46 PM Madison Weil

The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, ‘Short Fest,’ officially kicked off this week. The event is happening in-person once again…