Raymond Kalra

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – With the November election just weeks away, voters across the Coachella Valley are preparing to select their local leaders. But in Palm Springs, residents won’t find a mayoral race on their ballots. That’s because the city currently operates under a rotating mayor system, where each of the five elected City

UPDATE: Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Palm springs Police Department sent out an alert that North Indian Canyon drive is back open at the whitewater wash between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet. ORIGINAL REPORT: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Barricades are up, but not every driver is stopping. North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed Monday following heavy

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of music fans are making their way to the Empire Polo Club for the first-ever HeadTrip music festival, but the excitement comes as organizers and public safety officials prepare for potentially dangerous weather that could disrupt Sunday’s performances. The two-day festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Water bills are going up for Desert Water Agency customers starting January 1, 2027, and some Coachella Valley residents are already raising concerns about what another increase could mean for their household budgets. The agency says the upcoming rate adjustments will result in an average 6.25% increase, with the additional

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley’s busy tourism season is taking off earlier this year, with some seasonal flights returning to Palm Springs International Airport weeks, and in some cases, months ahead of last year. Airport officials say the earlier return of seasonal service is helping stretch the region’s travel season, giving both

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – National Night Out brings families, first responders together in Palm Desert Families from across the Coachella Valley gathered at Palm Desert Civic Center Park Saturday evening for National Night Out, an event aimed at strengthening relationships between residents and the first responders who serve their communities. The event brought together

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police say they have seen an influx of altercations around the downtown nightlife area in recent months, with many of the problems happening around bar closing. The Palm Springs Police Department said officers have increased their visibility in the area, particularly on weekends, as they work to get

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A recent laser strike involving a California Highway Patrol helicopter near Palm Springs is putting new attention on the danger a beam of light can create for crews in the air — and for people on the ground. The incident happened Aug. 21 while a CHP pilot and flight officer were

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Plans for 30 new electric vehicle chargers at Rancho Las Flores Park are off the table as the City of Coachella scales back a major expansion project, with city leaders pointing to both cost and limited access to power. But the decision is raising a much bigger question for one of

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Police Department has officially opened its new $7.26 million annex, giving officers and detectives additional space as the city prepares to expand its police force in the coming years. City leaders, police officers and community members gathered Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, questions about how the technology should be regulated and who should be responsible for keeping it safe are becoming more urgent. From completing schoolwork and organizing daily tasks to generating realistic images, videos and voices, AI tools are giving users capabilities

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — One of Indio’s largest proposed developments remains on hold after a marathon City Council meeting ended without an approval or denial, leaving the developer to determine what changes could bring the project back before city leaders. The Oasis at Indio proposal includes housing, retail, commercial uses and approximately 1.8 million square