Timothy Foster

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Stars and filmmakers gathered Sunday morning at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs for Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch, held in conjunction with the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The annual event, which takes place the day after the Palm Springs International Film Awards, recognizes established

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of residents gathered in Cathedral City Sunday afternoon to protest reported immigration enforcement activity in the Coachella Valley, saying the reports have sparked fear and uncertainty within the local Hispanic community. The protest took place outside the Mary Pickford Theatre after multiple viewers contacted News Channel 3 reporting possible

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Porch pirates are targeting holiday deliveries at higher rates this year as online shopping continues to surge across the country. Nearly 70% of holiday shopping in 2025 is expected to take place online, according to industry estimates. That increase in deliveries has led to a sharp rise in package theft

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the 2025 holiday season gets underway, shoppers across the Coachella Valley are approaching gift giving with caution and creativity. While national retail forecasts predict a record-breaking holiday season topping $1 trillion in spending, local families are focusing on stretching their budgets, prioritizing experiences, and taking advantage of online shopping.

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – Millions of Americans are hitting the road to head home after the Thanksgiving holiday, and this year’s travel rush is proving to be the busiest on record. According to AAA, more than 73 million people nationwide are expected to drive during the holiday travel period, part of a record 81.8 million Americans

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)  – Families across the Coachella Valley came together Sunday at The River in Rancho Mirage for a Thanksgiving Giveback Event. Local barbers, stylists, students, and nonprofit organizations offered free haircuts, resources, and raffles to help community members prepare for the holiday. The event was organized by Resurrecting Hope and Hands On

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Heavy rainfall across the Coachella Valley has caused flooding, mudslides, and road closures, prompting safety warnings from law enforcement and emergency officials. In Palm Springs, major routes such as Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail, and parts of Vista Chino often shut down when water collects at the washes. Drivers

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As the government shutdown stretches on, food insecurity is rising across the Coachella Valley, and local organizations are stepping up to help. Over the weekend, the first-ever Scoop Palm Springs Ice Cream Festival brought hundreds of people downtown for a day of sweets, music, and community. Behind the celebration, the

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 61st Annual Golf Cart Parade, drawing thousands of residents to the streets of El Paseo. Dozens of decorated golf carts, sports cars, and marching bands participated in this year’s parade, which carried the theme “California Dreaming.” Many parade-goers adorned their carts

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) -The magic of Disney has officially arrived in the desert. Cotino — the first-ever Storyliving by Disney community is coming to life in the greater Palm Springs area, and new milestones are being reached every day. The first homeowners have already settled in, discovering the same beauty that once inspired Walt

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) —video game fans, cosplayers, and pop culture enthusiasts gathered this weekend in Palm Desert for GameAcon, a celebration of gaming, creativity, and community. Short for Game Arts Conference, the event offers a platform for game developers, artists, and fans to come together and explore the world of gaming beyond the screen.