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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol will increase patrols across the state during a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period focused on identifying and arresting impaired drivers. The enforcement period begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, and continues through 5:59 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. CHP says alcohol- or drug-impaired driving contributed to an average
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — A viewer-submitted video appears to show several law enforcement agents with a person on the ground Thursday morning in Thermal. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were notified of a disturbance shortly before noon in the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and Church Street. Deputies were later told the activity was
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are just one day away from opening their fifth season as a franchise, with plenty of anticipation surrounding the start of another hockey campaign in the desert. As the Firebirds prepare for Friday night’s season opener against the rival Ontario Reign at Acrisure Arena, attendance and
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Soaring temperatures and electric bills to match are a fact of life in the desert. Ratepayers report struggling to manage those bills during the sizzling summer months. Warren Horton, a Cathedral City ratepayer, uses thick window screens to block daylight, monitors weather conditions and keeps his thermostat in the
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RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (KESQ) – A traffic collision at the intersection of Highway 111 and Thunderbird Road in Rancho Mirage is causing traffic delays Thursday afternoon, according to local authorities. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office issued a traffic alert advising motorists to avoid the area while an ongoing investigation takes place. Drivers should expect congestion
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will require the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to separate the offices of county sheriff and coroner by July 1, 2027, as well as establish an independent office of the medical examiner. The bill, authored by Senator Sabrina Cervantes, also creates clear requirements for the county
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- CalFresh recipients are seeing several changes to the food assistance program, including a small increase in maximum monthly benefits and stricter eligibility rules for some households. Beginning Oct. 1, the maximum monthly benefit for one person increased from $298 to $306. For a family of four, the maximum increased from $994
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ)- The City of Palm Springs is taking the next step toward bringing a new, state-of-the-art fire station to the downtown area. According to the city, demolition has begun at the Town & Country Center, where two buildings at 171 and 181 Indian Drive are being torn down. The properties formerly housed
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is moving forward with plans for a leadership transition following City Manager Scott Stiles’ announcement that he will retire effective November 1, 2026. The city has hired Valerie Phillips of Bob Murray & Associates to lead the search for a permanent City Manager. The nationally
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has advanced to Class 5 in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS), recognizing the county’s efforts to reduce flood risks and improve floodplain management. Effective October 1, 2026, eligible National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in unincorporated Riverside County can receive up to
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ)— Banning police arrested a 19-year-old Beaumont man Wednesday in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a community pool parking lot. Police said the robbery occurred around 2:33 p.m. Tuesday at the Atwell Community. According to investigators, the victim had arranged through social media to meet someone to sell a watch. During
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2026 BNP Paribas Open generated an estimated $887 million in economic impact across the Coachella Valley, according to a new study. The two-week tennis tournament at Indian Wells Tennis Garden drew a record 527,626 fans, including more than 165,000 visitors from outside the region. Out-of-town spending, along with spending
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., and Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced a bipartisan resolution Sept. 28 designating Oct. 1 as National Latino and Latina Physician Day. The resolution recognizes Latino and Latina physicians and calls attention to their underrepresentation in the medical workforce. According to the lawmakers, Latinos make up nearly 20%
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- A new California law changing how cars are sold took effect, Oct. 1st bringing new pricing rules and added protections for buyers. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, or CARS Act, applies to licensed dealers selling or leasing most new and used vehicles in the state. Under the new law,
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The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is scheduled to conduct logic and accuracy testing on its voting system at 10 a.m. this Thursday to prepare for the Nov. 3 general election.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and regular screenings. Dr. Judy Jackson and Dr. Laura Lee with Desert Regional Medical Center say knowing your personal risk and recognizing changes in your breasts can help with early detection. A lump is one possible warning sign,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to extend the city’s temporary moratorium on new data center applications and permits, giving officials more time to study how the facilities could be regulated. The council originally approved a 45-day moratorium on Aug. 26. That temporary ban was set to expire
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PERRIS, Calif. (KESQ) – The doors to more than a dozen Riverside County Fire Department stations will open to the public for one day in October, offering up-close views of fire apparatus, opportunities to ask questions of firefighters and learn how to reduce hazards while charging electronics during Fire Prevention Week. “Meet your local
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police say they have seen an influx of altercations around the downtown nightlife area in recent months, with many of the problems happening around bar closing. The Palm Springs Police Department said officers have increased their visibility in the area, particularly on weekends, as they work to get
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Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez reached a plea deal with Abraham Feinbloom for torture and voluntary manslaughter to ensure the recovery of T’Neya Tovar’s remains for her family’s funeral services.
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