A former Spirit Airlines flight attendant said the company’s shutdown Saturday feels “equivalent to a death,” after nearly three decades on the job. Jonathan Mugridge, who worked for the airline for 27 years, said the closure did not come as a complete surprise following years of instability. “Things have been up in the air for
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re tracking breezy to gusty winds continuing to develop across the Coachella Valley this Sunday evening! Temperatures were seasonal throughout the day, but these winds will cool us off over the next couple of days. Roads are being impacted by the blowing dust and sand. Both Gene Autry and Indian
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A vegetation fire broke out Sunday afternoon near I-10 and the Cook Street overpass. Cal Fire units responded to the fire shortly after 2:30 to find a large spot of vegetation burning under the bridge. The fire was contained at 3:23 p.m., with crews staying on scene for several hours
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A well-known Palm Springs artist is asking for the public’s help after a one-of-a-kind tiki was stolen from his property, leaving behind both a physical and emotional gap. Josh Agle, better known as “Shag,” says the custom-carved tiki disappeared sometime last week. The theft has raised concerns, especially because the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hosted by celebrity hairstylists Ted Gibson and Jason Backe, the inaugural Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit is coming to Palm Springs this weekend. The two-day event plans to bring beauty professionals and consumers together for educative and immersive experiences. “We noticed how the beauty business is changing and how the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Taste of Jalisco is bringing the flavors and fun of Mexico to Cathedral City for the 10th year in a row this weekend. The annual celebration honors Cathedral City’s sister-city relationship with Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico, with live music performances, food vendors and carnival rides. Attendees and city leaders
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley High School Lady Arabs girls soccer team was honored by the city of Coachella following a historic season that ended with a CIF Division 5 championship and a state runner-up finish. City leaders presented the team with a Key to the City during a celebration at Veterans Memorial Park,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization serving medically tailored meals to people with critical illness, is hosting their second annual desert party today in Palm Springs. The event kicked off with a performance by Tony award nominee Sam Harris. The goal of the event is to raise funds for Project
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Families in Cathedral City gathered at the Boys and Girls Club this weekend for a community wellness fair hosted by Desert Care Network and the Desert Regional Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education Program. The event brought together resident physicians, nurses, and medical students to provide health screenings, sports physicals, and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The 16th annual FIND Regional Food Bank Telethon has raised more than $265,000, with donation lines remaining open Friday night. On Monday, the nonprofit confirmed the final total raised was $265,608. FIND serves more than 122,000 people every month, including over 44,000 children and 28,000 seniors. Your support helps FIND Regional
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was struck and killed by a train Friday evening in Indio. It’s the city’s second train fatality in a little over a week. Friday’s crash was reported at a little after 7 p.m. on Indio Boulevard and Clinton Street. Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A growing dispute is unfolding between the Coachella Valley Teachers Association and the Coachella Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees, with union leaders accusing board members of making misleading public statements and undermining union leadership. The controversy centers around remarks made by trustees, including Jesus Gonzalez and Joey Acuna, who
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. — Dozens of demonstrators gathered across the Coachella Valley on Friday to mark International Workers’ Day, using the occasion to highlight concerns about economic pressures, workers’ rights, and policies they say are affecting working families. In Rancho Mirage, participants lined the streets holding signs and chanting in support of labor rights. Attendees
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – The two eagles at the Big Bear nest now have their names, Sandy and Luna. The nonprofit that runs the nest camera, the Friends of Big Bear Valley, made the announcement on Friday. The names come from a vote by Big Bear Valley third-grade classrooms. Chick 1’s name is Sandy,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The advance sale for the 2027 Coachella Music and Arts Festival has sold out, the festival announced. Passes went on sale Friday at 11 a.m. They were no longer available by 2 p.m. According to the Coachella website, all passes are sold out, with the waitlist open. The advance sale is
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Texas men suspected of stealing items from an individual in Thousand Palms were behind bars today. The two men, ages 24 and 25, both of Houston, were booked into the Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and multiple outstanding arrest warrants, according to
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – On National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus is encouraging the community to consider adoption as shelters across Riverside County continue to face high demand. According to county data, more than 29,000 dogs and cats entered the shelter system last year. Locally, that demand is putting
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Drone Festival returns May 1 and 2 at Palm Springs High School, bringing student teams from across the country — and around the world — together for competition. The event includes teams from Palm Springs Unified, as well as students from states like Texas and New York,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of community members got a first look inside ABC Recovery Center’s new expansion in Indio on Thursday. The center has helped thousands of people battle addiction for decades. ABC Recovery Center employees said its new campus includes dorms, a healing courtyard, a welcome center, gym and much more. Officials said
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night in Palm Springs. The crash was reported at a little after 8:15 p.m. on the intersection of East Palm Canyon Drive and Cherokee Way. “The preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle traveling eastbound on East Palm Canyon Drive struck an
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