PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Lights, camera, action. The 32nd annual Palm Springs International ShortFest officially kicked off Tuesday, bringing hundreds of filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie lovers to the Coachella Valley for a week dedicated to short-form storytelling. This year’s festival features more than 300 films from 71 countries and territories, showcasing a wide
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Desert coffee shop has gone all-in on the World Cup! Rutina Coffee, located along San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, just north of El Paseo, is Latin-owned. With the World Cup well underway, they’re fully taking advantage of the opportunity to provide a space for coffee lovers and soccer
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Security experts say that thieves often take advantage of increased deliveries during major online shopping events, but there are simple steps consumers can take to protect their packages. A former SWAT commander and security expert says thieves pay attention to delivery surges and look for easy targets. SOT: GENE PETRINO- former
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Hiking is a prominent activity in the Coachella Valley, with people walking trails year round. However, during the summer months things can quickly become dangerous if you are not correctly prepared. The Palm Springs Fire Department rescues people off trails year round, but these numbers spike during hotter times of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- For many teenagers, a summer job is a first step toward independence — a chance to earn money, gain experience, and build skills for the future. But as summer gets underway, some teens say finding that first opportunity is becoming more difficult. Across the country, young workers are facing a more
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- Palm Springs Surf Club partnered up today with LifeStream Blood Bank for community members to come together to donate blood. The event was held at the Surf Club; all eligible donors were able to receive a complimentary weekday waterpark pass courtesy of Palm Springs Surf Club. “Community is at the heart
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)— Families and seniors gathered in Indio this week to receive groceries at a community food distribution event, as many continue to feel the impact of rising food costs. Helping lead the effort was Luis Yepiz, a Food Recovery Advisor with The Farmlink Project, whose work is also being highlighted in a documentary
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today formally adopted a $10.36 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, incorporating some new allocations deemed necessary during hearings on the proposed spending blueprint. “The revisions represent targeted investments in priorities identified by the board,” county CEO Jeff Van Wagenen said in the final appropriations report
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Rancho Mirage, Calif. – (KESQ) – The Walter Clark Legal Group’s Safe Ride Home Program will return for the Independence Day holiday. The initiative offers free ride reimbursements to help prevent impaired driving and reduce motor vehicle accidents on one of the most dangerous nights of the year. The Safe Ride Home Program will be
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- With the Fourth of July just two weeks away, safety experts are warning that it is one of the most dangerous times of the year for teen drivers. Susie Adams, Teens Road To Safety, Owner Operator said, “The importance of knowing what you’re doing and driving defensively is really important to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An expo to spur growth in Palm Springs surrounding artificial intelligence has returned, and organizers say it’s bigger than ever before. Organizers said the PS/NExT Summit brings together the community and leaders in AI emerging tech, creativity, business, and education to develop skills, solve, challenges, spark innovation, and expand economic opportunities across
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The city of La Quinta is starting pavement rehabilitation on Miles Avenue this week, closing all westbound lanes, and creating delays for commuters. City officials said the road work began on Monday, June 22 and will continue through Friday, June 26, from Jefferson Street to Dune Palms Road. The pavement rehabilitation
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INDIO (CNS) – The city of Indio will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a $45 million police headquarters later this week. The ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at 46800 Jackson St. The facility described by city officials as a state-of-the-art public safety campus will serve as a central hub for police department
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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC has turned green with algae after it underwent a $16 million dollar renovation. The project aimed to make the pool shine in what was described to be an “American Flag Blue” color. To better understand the problems that have risen with this renovation we spoke to Pete
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DESERT CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) – A 33-year-old man who died when the big rig he was driving crashed on westbound Interstate 10 near Desert Center was identified today as a resident of Santa Monica. Jose Ozuna Bravo was fatally injured shortly after 5:30 a.m. Sunday east of Red Cloud Mine Road, according to the California
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JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed a man who allegedly threatened him with a hammer on Monday in Jurupa Valley. The deputy-involved shooting occurred shortly after 4 a.m. along the 6000 block of Collins Street, just west of Van Buren Boulevard, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
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CHERRY VALLEY, Calif. — A brush fire that erupted Monday alongside Interstate 10 in Calimesa charred almost 90 acres and disrupted freeway traffic before it was stopped. The non-injury blaze was reported at 10:50 a.m. along westbound I-10, between Cherry Valley Boulevard and Brookside Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department and California Highway
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The second annual PS/NExT conference is taking place at Palm Springs Convention Center as organizers continue to educate and expand on the future of technology. Artificial intelligence continues to evolve day-by-day, and experts in the Coachella Valley are working to ensure the region does not fall behind. One way they
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By Jason Kravarik, CNN (CNN) — Clive Davis, the legendary music producer of industry icons from Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana, has died. Davis, famously dubbed “the man with the golden ears,” was 94. His family confirmed his death in a social media post. His publicist also confirmed his death
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped today for the 32nd time in 33 days, falling four-tenths of a cent to $5.401, its lowest amount since March 13. The average price has dropped 66.4 cents over the past 33 days, including 1 cent Sunday, according
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