Tori King

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The NTT INDYCAR Series is hosting its second event of the 2025 season and the first-ever race is taking place at the Thermal Club on Sunday. Hundreds of fans and Coachella Valley residents showed out for the big event, with the picturesque mountains in the background. Because this was the first

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)—A group of protesters gathered in downtown Palm Springs on Saturday to oppose the recent cuts to national parks. The rally took place on the corner of Museum Way between 10 am and 2pm. Advocates say they were there to fight for the rights of workers who were recently laid off in

The Palm Springs Police Department released its crime data for last year, and the new report showed an overall decline in crime. Although overall crime was lower, the report did show a rise in violent crimes. The rise in violent crimes, included sex offenses, assaults, and homicides. According to the PSPD, all of the murder

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– With the rise of celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day, also comes a very sobering statistic: between 2018 and 2022, 290 people were killed in alcohol impaired crashes during the holiday weekend. According to the NHTSA, during those years, one person was killed in an alcohol related crash every 45 minutes.With that

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– You can take home a furry friend for St. Patrick’s Day, for no cost at all. According to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, all of the shelter’s kennels are full, and officials are now calling on the local community to help find loving homes for the amazing pets at the Palm Springs

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) –Spotlight 29 Casino, which is owned and operated by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, is playing a huge role in the 2025 BNP Paribas Open. This year, the Tribe was a major sponsor, and recently expanded its sponsorship to include an activation area and a volunteer tent.The activation area,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered in downtown Palm Springs to take part in a peaceful protest on International Women’s Day. It was hosted by local organizations Courageous Resistance and Indivisible of the Desert in the Downtown Park. Emily Vogt, one of the protest’s coordinators, says she was proud to

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City celebrated the final night of the 2025 LGBT Days Bed Parade on Sunday morning. The annual event took place in front of City Hall, with the line up beginning at 10:00 a.m. Attendees got to enjoy shopping at booths and enjoying live music. Dozens of teams took part

The Palm Springs Police Department is teaming up with the Riverside university Health System to launch a Community Behavioral Assessment Team. According to the PSPD, this program is designed to provide a compassionate and effective response to individuals experiencing mental health crises, substance use issues, and homelessness. “CBAT represents a significant step forward in how

Celebrities brought a little bit of Hollywood to the ‘Gem of the Desert’. Several stars were spotted at the La Quinta Resort and Club for this the 21st annual Desert Smash. Some of the stars who walked the red carpet ahead of this year’s tournament included Naomi Osaka, Jason Derulo, and Boris Kodjoe. Several tennis

The ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue was finally moved to a new permanent pedestal Wednesday. For many, the 26-foot-tall sculpture is a cherished symbol of Palm Springs culture. Crews lifted the 34,000-pound art piece into the air late Wednesday as onlookers watched in awe. The official move to the new spot was complete by around 6:00 p.m.,

The famous ‘Forever Marilyn’ statue that stood tall along Museum Way is on the move again, set to be cemented into its final location on Wednesday. There is no exact time set for the official move, but several crews, including a crane operator, have been staged in the area ahead of the big transition. ‘Forever

Modernism Week brings in millions on dollars to the local Coachella Valley economy every year, and 2025 was no different. This year, the big event celebrated a major milestone, its 20th anniversary, ringing in the new year with art shows, bus tours, and extravagant house designs. As always, the globally renowned event brought in thousands

The Annual Palm Springs Pride Hockey Tournament officially wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. This year’s final championship game was held inside the Berger Foundation Ice Plex at Acrisure Arena, hosted by the Coachella Valley Pride Hockey Association. This is the third year the tournament has been held in the Coachella Valley. The tournament also got

The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Desert Recreation District, is hosting the First Annual “Just for the Health of It” Health & Wellness Fair today, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. This free community event is designed to educate, empower, and inspire individuals on their

The 2nd Annual Desert Pet Walk is back, running from 9 AM to 12 PM today. Participants and their furry friends are invited to stroll through the scenic Demuth Park area in Palm Springs on routes designed for pets and people of all abilities. Starting and ending at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, the walk raises

Honey Davenport, a former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, is beginning what they say is their most ambitious project yet: becoming an entrepreneur. Davenport spent time traveling the world, performing drag on stages in London, Dublin, Sydney, and Berlin. And after becoming a Drag Race alumni following season 11, Davenport knew there was more work