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Mountain View Road Reopens After Power Pole Crash in Desert Hot Springs

January 5, 2026 5:37 AM María García

Update (01/05/26) Mountain View Road at Dillon Road in Desert Hot Springs has reopened in both directions. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Original Report: DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A traffic collision early Monday morning forced a major road closure on the south side of Desert Hot Springs after a vehicle struck a power pole, bringing down high-voltage

Suspect arrested following shooting attempt in Cathedral City.

December 31, 2025 10:37 AM Kade Atwood

Cathedral City, Calif. — Cathedral City police say a man was arrested Tuesday night following a violent confrontation that began as a verbal argument and escalated into a hit-and-run and shooting attempt. Cathedral City Police Dispatch received a call at approximately 1:09 p.m. on December 30, 2025, reporting a male in a vehicle shooting at

Local politicians react to Australian terrorist shooting

December 14, 2025 10:09 AM KESQ News Team

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Local politicians are sharing their thoughts following a terrorist shooting in Australia this morning targeting the Jewish community. At 5 a.m. at Bondi Beach in Sydney, shooters opened fire on a crowd of hundreds attending an event to kick off Hanukkah. At least 11 were killed and 29 injured, according

51-year-old man killed in crash early Thursday morning in Desert Hot Springs

December 11, 2025 7:06 AM María García

Update 12/12/25 The pedestrian was identified as Marc Nolasco, 51, of Desert Hot Springs. Original Report 12/11/25 DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Desert Hot Springs early Thursday morning. According to police, the crash happened at around 12:15 a.m. at the intersection of Pierson Boulevard and Western

Udo Kier, beloved actor and Palm Springs resident, dies at 81

November 23, 2025 6:00 PM KESQ News Team

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Udo Kier, the legendary German actor and cult film icon, has died at 81, his partner, artist Delbert McBride, confirmed to Variety. According to multiple reports, Kier died Sunday morning in Palm Springs. Kier worked with some of the biggest names in art and film, from Andy Warhol to Lars

Woman killed in crash with farm tractor in Mecca identified

November 24, 2025 7:19 AM María García

UPDATE 11/24/2025 – The Riverside County Coroner has identified the woman killed in the crash as 58-year-old Maria Moreno de Hernandez of Mecca. MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) — A woman was killed Monday following a two-vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a farm tractor, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before

Golden Globe winner Sally Kirkland dies in Palm Springs hospice

November 10, 2025 12:48 PM Jesus Reyes

Update 11/11/25 Sally Kirkland died in Palm Springs Tuesday at the age of 84. Original Report 11/10/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Legendary actress Sally Kirkland has entered hospice care in Palm Springs amid a battle with dementia. Kirkland’s publicist told TMZ over the weekend that Kirkland has been battling dementia over the year. Organizers

New mosque coming to Rancho Mirage, unanimous vote by planning commission

October 30, 2025 12:14 PM Daniella Lake

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Rancho Mirage unanimously approved a new mosque to occupy 69640 Highway 111. It’ll be the first mosque on the western side of the Coachella Valley. “This building was once a restaurant, but now it has a chance to serve as something even more meaningful. A place of

All Lanes Now Open After Crash on I-10 Near Cook Street

October 22, 2025 5:16 AM María García

UPDATE 10/22/2025 – 6:03 AM — All lanes are now open. THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — A traffic collision early Wednesday morning caused significant delays on the westbound I-10 near Cook Street. The collision was reported just before 4:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes near Acrisure Arena. All westbound traffic came to a complete stop,

No injuries after rollover crash Sunday night in Palm Desert, vehicle flees the scene

October 6, 2025 5:43 AM María García

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A driver was rescued after a violent crash left their car overturned along Highway 111 in Palm Desert on Sunday night. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 111 and San Luis Rey, in front of the Tower Market. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said there

Three-Vehicle Crash Slows Eastbound I-10 Near Palm Springs

October 6, 2025 8:10 AM María García

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 10 is causing delays in Palm Springs. The wreck happened just before 7:00 a.m., west of Palm Drive and Gene Autry Trail. According to early reports, two trucks, one hauling a trailer, and a white sedan were involved in the collision. The left lane

LA man killed in rollover crash on I-10 in Thousand Palms

September 23, 2025 8:43 AM María García, KESQ News Team

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A 48-year-old Los Angeles man was killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 10 in Thousand Palms Tuesday morning. The crash was reported just before 8 a.m., west of Cook Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, a red Ford Explorer was traveling on the eastbound lane when “it made an

Eastbound Lanes now open after big rig crash on I-10 Near Whitewater

September 18, 2025 5:20 AM María García

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – All lanes are back open on the eastbound I-10 freeway following a crash involving a big rig Thursday morning near Haugen-Lehmann Way in Whitewater. The crash was first reported at around 4:10 a.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the big rig crashed into the center divider guardrail and had become

Suspect in Palm Springs bomb threat released on $5,000 bail

September 14, 2025 3:49 PM KESQ News Team

Update 9/15/25: A 54-year-old Cathedral City man suspected of making a phony bomb threat in Palm Springs was released on $5,000 bail on Monday. Jail records show he is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 20. Update 9/14/25 – 4:44 pm: Palm Springs Police are clearing the scene after police dogs did not detect

CV Firebirds set to unveil Los Firebirds brand at Viva Indio event

September 11, 2025 1:19 PM Haleemon Anderson

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – (KESQ) Hockey fans will get a first look at the Coachella Valley Firebirds new brand name at the Viva Indio street festival in Downtown Indio, Saturday, Sept. 13 from 5-9 p.m. A pop-up shop at the annual community event, which celebrates Hispanic pride and culture, will showcase the new Los Firebirds

Driver ejected, injured in three-vehicle crash on SR-86 in Coachella

September 3, 2025 8:30 AM María García

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)— A driver who was ejected from his vehicle suffered moderate injuries today in a three-vehicle crash on State Route 86 in Coachella. The crash was first reported around 7:36 a.m. One of the vehicles involved, a blue Chevy Silverado, sustained major damage, and traffic quickly backed up as emergency crews arrived on

Outage impacts nearly 4,800 customers in Desert Hot Springs amid storm conditions

September 2, 2025 8:08 AM María García

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 4,800 Southern California Edison customers lost power today in Desert Hot Springs following lightning strikes and storm conditions. Power was restored to most customers by 2:30 p.m. The outage happened after two incidents impacts power lines and poles. The first scene is near Palm Drive and Dillon Road,

Numerous flight delays reported at Palm Springs International

August 8, 2025 7:45 AM Jeff Stahl

UPDATE: 8/7/25 8:04 AM – A brief outage led to a temporary ground stop at the airport. According to the airport administration, the ground stop has now been lifted, and flights are gradually returning to normal operations. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – We are tracking breaking news in Palm Springs, where a number of morning

Truck Fire on I-10 Causes Lane Closures near Bob Hope

August 7, 2025 5:07 AM María García

UPDATE 8/7/25 6:17 AM – One more eastbound lane has reopen. Officials confirmed that no one was inside the vehicle when it caught fire, and no injuries have been reported. CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif (KESQ) – A big rig caught fire early this morning on Interstate 10, shutting down traffic in the eastbound lanes. The fire

Power outage in Indian wells, more than1,200 customers impacted

July 25, 2025 8:24 AM Julia Castro

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — More than 1,200 customers in Indian Wells are without power as Southern California Edison crews respond to an unexpected outage. The outage was first reported at approximately 7:23 a.m. Friday morning, with a total of 1,294 customers impacted, according to the utility company. According to the SCE website, a field investigator

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