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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters today battled a blaze at a single-story home in Coachella, and no injuries were reported. The fire was reported at 9:02 a.m. in the 52100 block of Morgan Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – All three Desert Care Network hospitals are taking part in the annual Healthy Over Hungry® Cereal Drive. From now until June 13th, you can donate. With school out and access to free or reduced-price meals limited, the cereal drive will benefit FIND Food Bank and The Way Station in Joshua Tree. Donations of healthy cereal can
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Originally Published: 09 JUN 25 15:53 ETUpdated: 09 JUN 25 22:55 ETBy Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California were being mobilized on Monday to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, and the troops will
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UPDATE 06/09/2025: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – At least 14 more buses with a police escort left the main gate at Twentynine Palms Marine base just before 10:00 p.m. on Monday. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials say that deputies were requested to escort the earlier Marine convoy to the Riverside County line as a
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiring freeze is needed for Riverside County government, with a few exceptions, in the coming fiscal year to keep a lid on spending in the face of an anticipated budget gap totaling almost $100 million, the county’s chief executive officer told the Board of Supervisors today. “We’re recommending a hiring
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – A rally is being planned in San Bernardino amid ongoing pushback to immigration enforcement in Southern California. A group called “IE Rise Up” is organizing the rally, dubbed “ICE Out of SB County.” The rally will be held at 2:00 p.m. in front of the San Bernardino County ICE Field
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Anti-ICE protests continue across Southern California, protests that at times have turned violent. Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills says when the situation escalates, that’s when local law enforcement comes in. “If somebody calls for emergency help, other law enforcement or the community, we are going to respond in order
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury deliberations got underway today in the trial of a young man accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old Cathedral City boy during a street confrontation that possibly stemmed from ill will that developed when the two worked together. Juan Alfredo Landeros Garcia, 26, of Cathedral City is charged with first-degree murder,
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COACHELLA, California (KESQ) — As protests over recent ICE Operations continue, some California cities say they will not aid federal agents in any way regarding matters over immigration enforcement. Many of these cities are known as “Sanctuary cities”, and there are several right here in the Coachella Valley. Here, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Coachella,
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a statement with limited information on immigration enforcement operations conducted in Cathedral City on Friday. Operations were carried out on Date Palm Drive in one case and on Ramon Road near Cathedral Canyon in another case. ICE Statement (6/9/25): “To ensure the safety of our personnel, ICE does not
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Public Library launched its six-week summer reading program today, aimed at inspiring and entertaining children while helping to prevent seasonal learning loss. The free “Level Up” program runs through July 18 at the library’s location at 300 S. Sunrise Way, at the corner of Sunrise Way
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Just when it felt like the COVID conversation had finally quieted down, new guidance from federal health agencies is putting it right back in the spotlight. The FDA is preparing for another round of COVID-19 vaccines this fall, targeting the JN.1 strain, now the dominant variant in roughly 70% of cases
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An 82-year-old man convicted of killing a 75-year-old woman in Palm Springs six years ago was sentenced to 15 years to life on Monday. Last month, Stephen Roy McKernan was found guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of Claire Carsman at her Palm Springs home in 2019. The jury also
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The Indio Police Department is alerting residents of a 911 phone line outage impacting emergency calls citywide. Anyone experiencing an emergency and unable to reach 911 is urged to call 760-391-4051 instead. The department has not identified the cause of the outage, but efforts are underway to restore service as quickly
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Waymo has temporarily suspended its ride-hailing service in downtown Los Angeles after several of its self-driving cars were set on fire during weekend protests over immigration enforcement actions, the company confirmed today. The protests, which erupted following a series of federal immigration raids, escalated Sunday when demonstrators vandalized and torched multiple
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs Unified School District is launching its summer feeding program today. It’s open to all children and teens in the community under the age of 18, not just PSUSD students. In the United States, an estimated 22 million children face hunger during the summer months when they no longer
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. — Days after federal immigration and border patrol agents were spotted in Cathedral City, family members and advocates said they’re still searching for Procopio Calva — at least one man detained. Juan Espinoza, a community advocate and volunteer lawyer, said Calva has lived in Cathedral City for more than 40 years, after
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops despite the governor’s objections to Los Angeles, where protests led to clashes between immigration authorities and demonstrators. Confrontations broke out again for a second day on Saturday. The White House said in a statement on Saturday that Trump was deploying the Guardsmen
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week wrapped up this Sunday, offering 10 days of special dining experiences with prix fixe menus and exclusive offers at participating restaurants throughout the Valley. The annual event allowed residents and visitors to enjoy special breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus at set prices during the 10-day
Continue ReadingPALM SPRINGS, California (KESQ) — Despite a slower Summer season approaching, local sports bars and restaurants are finding themselves busy, especially during game nights. With the NBA and NHL finals underway, people are spending their time watching the games at local desert establishments. News Channel 3’s Tori King is speaking with business owners about the
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