PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — One in five mothers experience mental health issues during or after pregnancy, according to health experts, a growing concern that was front and center Friday at a regional conference focused on improving maternal care. More than 100 nurses, doulas, and health care professionals gathered at Desert Regional Medical Center for
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley celebrated honorees for their leadership, service, and generosity making a difference in the community at the 13th Annual Women Who Rule event in Rancho Mirage on Friday morning. “When we empower our next generation, particularly girls and women, we are emboldening the next
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) -Four people were hospitalized following a serious early Wednesday morning crash in Cathedral City that investigators say may have involved street racing. The collision happened just before 4 a.m. near the intersection of Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road. According to Cathedral City Police Traffic Sergeant Daniel Ames, witnesses reported seeing
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A growing dispute is unfolding between the Coachella Valley Teachers Association and the Coachella Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, with union leaders accusing board members of making misleading public statements and undermining union leadership. The controversy centers around remarks made by trustees, including Jesus Gonzalez and Joey Acuna, who
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) –Drivers along Interstate 10 experienced delays Thursday morning after a law enforcement pursuit ended on the eastbound side of the freeway near Date Palm Drive. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were initially dispatched around 4:55 a.m. to the 25000 block of Silent Creek Road in Moreno Valley for
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Fourteen year old Zoey Magallanes from Desert Hot Springs saw her idol on stage in Coachella. “It was really cool. I have never been to Coachella, ever. So to be there, seeing that artist was pretty cool,” said Magallanes. Magallanes recently overcame Leukemia. She says the idea that “tomorrow
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Update 04/23/2026 8:09 a.m. Gene Autry Trail at the wash is now open. Original report: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) –The city of Palm Springs alerts that Gene Autry is closed due to low visibility. The closure was reported before 5 a.m. as visibility dropped to unsafe levels for drivers. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The coroner’s office has identified a 29-year-old man killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan on Tuesday morning in Thermal. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Pierce Street, near 59th Avenue. Investigators say a man riding a Honda motorcycle was traveling
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A fatal wrong-way collision claimed multiple lives Tuesday night on Interstate 10 near Dillon Road. The crash was reported at around 9:58 p.m. east of Dillon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators say the collision occurred when a Toyota Camry traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes struck a Honda
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Firefighters and emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Highway 86 Expressway and Avenue 62 in Thermal on Tuesday morning. The crash involved three vehicles and a total of five patients. One individual sustained serious injuries after being ejected from a vehicle during the collision. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Film producer, director, and philanthropist Kim Waltrip is now permanently etched into the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Waltrip received the 487th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars during a dedication ceremony Friday afternoon along South Palm Canyon Drive. She was recognized in the categories of entertainment
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Deputies were dispatched to the 73000 block of Highway 111 at Monterey Avenue at 1:48 a.m. on Friday night. Upon arrival, deputies located a single-car crash into El Paseo Design Center. All four passengers of the vehicle were transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Officials say no arrests
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Indio City Manager Bryan Montgomery has announced that he will retire this summer. Montgomery and his wife will begin serving as missionaries in Latin America for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Montgomery has served as the city’s manager since May 2021. His leadership has helped earn honors and
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella Valley nonprofit is celebrating a major gift with a lasting tribute, renaming its building in honor of a local philanthropist. The Jewish Federation of the Desert held a dedication and luncheon Friday officially renaming its building after donor Sherwyn Turbow. Community members gathered for the ceremony, where Eve
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton made a stop in the Coachella Valley Friday morning, speaking directly with local business leaders about the issues shaping the state. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative breakfast at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa as part of its ongoing speaker series
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Elementary school students across the Palm Springs Unified School District put their STEM skills to the test Friday morning during a district-wide robotics tournament at Desert Learning Academy. Teams from multiple elementary schools competed in a series of challenges from 10 a.m. to noon, showcasing their abilities in coding, engineering,
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MECCA, Calif (KESQ) — Lilia García-Brower visited the Coachella Valley Friday to announce an initiative aimed at empowering young workers and expanding education about workplace rights for youth and their families. The announcement was made during a press conference at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where state leaders and community organizations gathered to highlight
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A bicyclist was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Palm Springs on Wednesday morning. Police said the crash was reported just after 8:35 a.m. on Highway 111, just northwest of Gateway Drive. Based on the preliminary investigation, the bicyclist moved into traffic
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A man suspected of stabbing a person at a home in Cathedral City before being shot by an officer died, police announced Tuesday. The incident was reported after 7 p.m. Monday on Via Minorca in the Date Palm Country Club Date Palm Country Club. Investigators said a 55-year-old man forced
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UPDATE 02/24/2026 The Sig Alert has been lifted. ORIGINAL 02/24/2026 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Sig Alert has been issued following a crash caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 in Indio Tuesday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Nissan Sentra was traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of I-10, just
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