PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousand of people gathered in Downtown Palm Springs for the 33rd annual Festival of Lights Parade. It’s a highly anticipated event many Coachella Valley locals said they look forward to each year. “We get here at six in the morning every year, setting up food, everything, and just kind of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Mayor Ron DeHarte is urging public comment from residents following the proposal of a 217-acre industrial complex by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, located between Highway 111 and Interstate 10. A message from Mayor DeHarte claims he just learned of it Friday and that the city
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio’s International Tamale Festival kicks off today at 10 a.m. The event will feature the famous tamale eating contest, carnival rides and games. The event runs until Sunday at 7 p.m. and admission, along with parking, is free. The festival is held at 82540 Miles Avenue, Indio, in downtown Miles Avenue Park. Parking is
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – One Skateboarder is in critical condition after they were hit by a car in La Quinta on Friday night. Around 6 p.m. on Friday, Riverside County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a crash near Highway 111 and La Quinta Drive. Upon arrival, deputies located a collision involving a
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Coachella continued its welcome to the holiday season with the Enchanted Holiday Parade with Elf and Friends on Friday evening. The parade was hosted by Coachella Valley Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza. A happy procession of performers, floats, and Grand Marshall Lee Espinoza, founder of the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Imagine winning a new luxury home in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Your chance is here – Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The home is being built by GHA Companies in south Palm Desert. It’s a single-story, 2,600 square
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A star-studded lineup welcomed hundreds to Frances Stevens Park Friday evening for the city’s annual tree lighting. The city lit up its new 26-foot holiday tree, towering several feet higher than last years. The celebrations included a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, free cookies and cocoa and arts and crafts. There
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Big changes are coming to this year’s Ironman 70.3 race in its sixth year. Instead of spreading across La Quinta and Indian Wells, this year will be all in La Quinta, which has made the race easier for all the competitors. “The city of La Quinta has been so proactive
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Congressman Raul Ruiz was set to host his annual Veterans University on Saturday. He said it was a great way to learn about the benefits and other resources for veterans, service members, and their families. The event slated to bring organizations and experts together — helping to serve veterans.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A major road improvement project on Gerald Ford Drive in Palm Desert is causing frustration among nearby businesses and residents, who say the timing and limited notice are creating unexpected challenges during the valley’s busy season. The project — which stretches from Cook Street to El Paseo del Corazón —
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An ex-Riverside County sheriff’s deputy who abused his authority and perpetrated felony and misdemeanor crimes while off-duty was convicted today of stalking and more than a half dozen other charges, though jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on one of them. An Indio jury deliberated two days before finding
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Aziz Farms receives a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for a new education center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday morning to mark this milestone. Now entering its fourth year, the program continues to educate students through immersive, hands-on field trips, this time with the addition of
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted drug dealer who supplied a deadly dose of fentanyl to a 30-year-old Temecula man was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison. A Riverside jury in September convicted Quinn Aaron McKellips, 39, of Winchester of second-degree murder for the death of Calin Sender in 2020.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A San Rafael-based press freedom advocacy group is suing Riverside County for alleged violations of a state law intended to ensure timely access to documents tied to in-custody deaths, based on significant delays in responding to media requests and other deficiencies, it was announced today. “Transparency in government is always
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) One of the world’s largest winter show-jumping competitions is underway in the Coachella Valley as riders, trainers and veterinarians take added precautions following an equine herpesvirus outbreak traced to an event in Waco, Texas. The Desert International Horse Park’s Desert Holiday Series draws competitors from around the world. Marketing director Emily Randolph
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (KESQ) – The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) approved $220,000 in funding to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to extend regional street sweeping for another year. The additional funding will help reduce dust from “blowsand” and roadway activity—an ongoing challenge in the Coachella Valley, according to South Coast
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Variety will honor its “10 Directors to Watch” during a brunch event at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Sunday, January 4. According to Variety, this year’s list features a dynamic mix of emerging American and international directors, including artists with films headed to major festivals in 2026, two
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A beloved tradition celebrating culture, family recipes, and, of course, plenty of mouthwatering tamales. Indio is being transformed into a vibrant celebration of flavor and community. Streets will be lined with rows of vendors preparing to serve up their signature tamales. 21 Vendors, from classic styles passed down through generations to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Dr. Carreón Foundation (DCF) invites high school seniors and college students to apply for a 2026 scholarship with the application process now open. Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants of minority ethnicities throughout the Coachella Valley and Blythe. Qualifications include being a full-time high school senior in the Coachella Valley or
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship with an executive order is constitutional, offering the justices an opportunity to revisit what has widely been considered settled law since the 19th Century. By granting the appeal, the court is directly taking
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