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UPDATE 7/28 7:26 A.M.: According to SCE, the maintenance outage has been rescheduled for August 9 at 10 PM due to customer concerns. PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Some Palm Desert residents are questioning why a planned overnight power outage is being scheduled during one of the hottest stretches of summer. Southern California Edison has

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — School is just weeks away, but recent economic challenges are changing how families approach which supplies are essential. A new analysis by Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation, using NielsenIQ data, found families will spend about $4,000 per child on school supplies and food during the school year, up 10.7%

Big Bear Lake bald eagle Jackie is receiving intensive veterinary care, as she remains in “stable but critical condition,” as wildlife specialists continue working to identify the cause of her illness. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is caring for the beloved bald eagle, says that after initially improving following a blood transfusion, Jackie suffered a

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Plans to bring a new water slide to the La Quinta Resort are being met with some pushback from nearby residents. The slide is part of a renovation project the historic resort is developing at its main pool, which will include changes to the family pool, a spa area, a

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The free back-to-school backpack drive and resource fair in Palm Springs is almost here. The annual event helps local students and families get ready for the school year. It will be held Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Leisure Center. All participants must be

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — BG Plaza will host an adoption event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, giving the community a chance to help cats and dogs find forever homes. Multiple rescue organizations will bring a variety of animals, including puppies, adult dogs and cats. Organizers hope the event will find homes for

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella Valley corgi is getting ready to take the international stage. Mr. Corgington, a corgi born and raised in the Valley, has been selected to represent Team USA at Corgi Race Vilnius 2026 in Lithuania on August 15. The event is one of the biggest corgi racing competitions in the

SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were sent to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Sky Valley, according to firefighters. CAL FIRE said it responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dillon Rd. and Prospect St. just after 3:00 p.m. Sunday. One of the vehicles involved, a pickup truck, was on

The crash occurred on Mountain View Road north of Club House Drive and involved two vehicles. According to California Highway Patrol, one vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes and collided head-on with another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle that crossed the centerline, the sole adult male occupant, sustained major injuries and is currently receiving

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Prescott Preserve in Palm Springs is marking four years since the former Mesquite Golf Course was transformed into a future desert nature preserve. Phase 1 restoration is progressing with native plant cultivation and permitting, while major on-the-ground planting is scheduled for late 2026. Target Area: Restoring 28 acres of valley

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — For the first time since 2022, an official card show has returned to the Coachella Valley. Whether it’s Pokémon cards or sports cards, the show featured vendors offering those collectibles and more. The community event brought together more than 40 vendors across more than 50 tables, and organizers already believe