INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio announced anticipated street impacts, transportation details, and recommended alternative routes in preparation for the 2025 Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals in April. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be held at the Empire Polo Club on April 11–13 and April 18–20, 2025. Stagecoach: California’s Country
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It’s a strange phenomenon when the average Californian can tell you more about the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tahoe or the dizzyingly good times at Lake Havasu than that state’s largest lake. And in cases where they have heard of it, you would likely get complaints about the smell or the dead fish. The Salton
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A billboard visible east facing on the I-10 freeway near Railroad Avenue is drawing intense backlash from grieving parents and anti-drug advocates who say it sends a dangerous message — especially during one of the biggest music festivals in the world. Disco Lines billboard, which says “Accidentally smoked that s***, now
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Just two days ahead of Earth Day 2025, Sunnylands is inviting the public to explore the beauty of the desert at its annual “Family Day: In the Gardens,” a fun-filled day focused on desert plants and wildlife and art materials that can be found in nature. The event at Sunnylands Center & Gardens is open
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Abi Carter, an Indio native and winner of last season’s American Idol, performed at ‘Kidchella’ Saturday. The second annual event, hosted by Palm Springs Unified School District and Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), featured music, yard games, carnival rides and other interactive activities at the Aziz Farms Packing Center in Thermal.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — With weekend two of Coachella underway, businesses in Indio see a decline of shoppers compared to weekend one. Last week, Downtown Indio thrived with a few local music events like “Indie-o” and “Chella” going on during festival hours, drawing in locals and visitors. But one business says they notice a decrease
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Festival-goers arriving for Coachella Weekend 2 met with gusty and dusty conditions. Poor air quality causing a problem for some. “I’m so ill. I can’t breathe, I can’t do anything. The dust is killing me.” Sasha, festival-goer “Before you even get there your nose is like black, filled with dust, and
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A plane carrying a banner made an emergency landing in an open field in the city of Coachella Friday evening. The emergency landing happened just after 5:30 p.m. in the area of Calhoun Street and Avenue 49 CAL FIRE confirmed it was a clean landing, there were no injuries reported. “A
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Friends of the Desert Mountains and local partners, including the Bighorn Institute, are continuing efforts to protect endangered desert Bighorn sheep by educating hikers about the risks posed by off-leash dogs. The desert Bighorn sheep habitat ranges from the San Jacinto Mountains to south of the U.S.-Mexico border, with the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Easter is Sunday, April 20, and there are plenty of events around the Coachella Valley to check out – Here are some of the fun things to do this weeked: SATURDAY, APRIL 19 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19 – Palm Springs Fire Foundation’s 59th annual Easter Egg
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A felon accused of carjacking a motorist at knifepoint in Calimesa and leading law enforcement officers on a chase into the Coachella Valley must stand trial on kidnapping and other charges, a judge ruled today. Steven Christopher Mata, 33, of San Diego, was arrested last month following the pursuit by Riverside
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — One restaurant in downtown Palm Springs says they had over $500 dollars stolen this past weekend. This comes during the rise of food prices for restaurant owners and trying to recover after the pandemic. Increasing costs for necessities like labor and food leave many independent restaurants, like Wilma and Frieda’s
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 54-year-old man who killed three people in a multi-vehicle wreck in Palm Springs because he was driving while intoxicated in a sandstorm was sentenced today to 11 years, eight months in state prison. Shawn Michael Kirkpatrick last month admitted three counts of DUI gross vehicular manslaughter, as well as
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SNOW CREEK, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker was airlifted from a trail in the unincorporated area of Snow Creek Friday afternoon. The hiker sustained a medical emergency on the trail., which is located west of Palm Springs. “The patient has been hoisted via helicopter to an awaiting ground ambulance for transport to a local area
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have officially clinched home-ice for the first round of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. Their opponent is still up in the air, however, they will either face the San Jose Barracuda or the Calgary Wranglers next week at Acrisure Arena. It will be decided following the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help after several vehicles were broken into and burglarized throughout Palm Desert Thursday morning. The report first came in at around 6:45 a.m. “… deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to reports of vehicles being damaged and broken
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Update – 12:25 p.m. All lanes are back open, CHP confirmed All lanes now open. https://t.co/VatKgrAiJE— CHP Indio (@chpindio) April 18, 2025 Update – 11:55 a.m. The #2 lane has opened, CHP announced before Noon. Westbound traffic remains heavily backed up to Jackson Street. Original Report – 4:45 a.m. PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Cali (KESQ) – Update: An 8-year-old girl abducted by her father was safely recovered early Friday morning following a vehicle pursuit that ended in Palm Desert, authorities said. Oscar Landeros, 33, took his daughter during a limited court-ordered visit Thursday evening and made threats to harm himself and the child, according to
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif (KESQ) – The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is setting the standard for mental health and substance use treatment with an expanded model of care. The foundation reported it’s seen an increased number of patients enter Hazelden Betty Ford clinics for substance use treatment with multiple health conditions. They report 79% of patients
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Hot Springs Police say they arrested a man following reports of a suspicious person wearing a ski mask and carrying a handgun. Officers located the man hiding by the dumpsters near a local hotel early Thursday morning. Police report the suspect was still wearing the ski mask and
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