Timothy Foster

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures continue climbing into the triple digits, local fire officials and mechanics are reminding drivers that extreme heat can put added stress on vehicles, increasing the risk of breakdowns and even fires. Vehicle fires are a common emergency response during the summer months. According to CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Cultural Center is reopening its Historic Camelot Theatre this Saturday, just two weeks after a fire forced the building to temporarily close. The fire broke out on the evening of June 27 in the kitchen area of the Cultural Center on East Baristo Road. According to the

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The first monsoon storms of the season are expected to move into the Coachella Valley next week, bringing the possibility of heavy rain, strong winds, blowing dust, and flash flooding. Emergency officials are reminding residents to prepare ahead of the storms, as desert weather can change quickly and create dangerous

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley Red Cross communications manager is preparing to deploy to Guam as Super Typhoon Bavi pounds the U.S. territory and the Northern Mariana Islands with powerful winds and heavy rain. The storm is expected to bring winds up to 180 miles per hour, along with dangerous storm surge,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Thousands of people spent the Fourth of July at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where historic aircraft, patriotic flyovers and military history highlighted the holiday celebration. The museum’s annual Independence Day event featured more than 70 historic aircraft on display, with several vintage warplanes, including the P-51 Mustang and C-47 cargo

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Cleanup is underway at the Palm Springs Cultural Center after a fire broke out Saturday night, forcing evacuations and drawing a rapid response from firefighters. The Palm Springs Fire Department says crews were called to the 2300 block of East Baristo Road just after 7:30 p.m. for reports of a

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — With National HIV Testing Day approaching on Saturday, June 27, DAP Health is urging Coachella Valley residents to know their HIV status and take advantage of free, confidential testing available across the region. Health experts say early detection remains one of the most important tools in

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A new weekly food truck festival is bringing food, entertainment, and community gatherings to Palm Springs. The Wanderlust Food Truck Festival officially launched Saturday at Sunrise Park in downtown Palm Springs. The free event features more than 20 food trucks and vendors offering a variety of options ranging from barbecue

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Music, dance, storytelling and community came together Saturday as the Sunset Music and Education Foundation hosted its Joyful Juneteenth Celebration at Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs. The free event honored Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A new study is drawing attention to earthquake risks across the Coachella Valley, finding that Southern California’s San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems are under some of the highest levels of stress seen in the past 1,000 years. The research, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, found that

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A newly announced framework peace agreement between the United States and Iran is offering hope for an end to months of conflict, but local leaders say many questions remain as negotiations move forward. The agreement, announced Monday, calls for an immediate halt to military attacks and the reopening of the Strait

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 100 students from across the Coachella Valley are one step closer to achieving their educational goals after receiving scholarships from the Dr. Carreón Foundation. The nonprofit organization celebrated its annual scholarship awards ceremony Sunday at Shadow Hills High School, recognizing the Class of 2026 and students continuing their higher education.