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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– Valley doctors say they’re seeing an increase in patients with “brain fog.” Brain fog is a term used to describe a range of cognitive symptoms, including impaired concentration, memory lapses and mental fatigue. Doctors say it’s common after covid but can also be caused by stress or underlying conditions. Officials also

OJAI, Calif. — UPDATE 8/5/2026 The Ojai Raptor Center has shared a medical update regarding Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle, reporting that she underwent further advanced diagnostics, including a contrast CT scan and bone marrow biopsy. The center says Jackie recovered well from anesthesia and is back in her recovery enclosure receiving supplemental oxygen.

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) — Guide Dogs of the Desert is urgently looking for more volunteer puppy raisers to help prepare the next generation of guide dogs for people who are blind or visually impaired. The organization says volunteer puppy raisers play a critical role in every guide dog’s journey, providing the foundation puppies need before

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The goal is to “fit in,” according to MedlinePlus. For some students, that pressure can lead to experimenting most commonly with substances like alcohol, marijuana and tobacco. But the dangers can be fatal. In 2025, 41% of 12th-graders reported drinking alcohol, and 25% reported using marijuana. Additionally, the Drug Enforcement

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to the classroom, many teachers are also preparing their learning spaces — and some say that preparation comes with a personal cost. For sixth grade teacher Miranda Alcalde, getting ready for the first day of school means lesson planning, organizing supplies, and creating a classroom

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. — UPDATE 8/4: A missing person investigation in Yucca Valley has turned into a homicide case after investigators discovered human remains buried in a shallow grave behind a local residence and identified the victim as 61-year-old Daniel Joslin. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, detectives assigned to the Morongo Basin

PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- As temperatures continue to climb into the triple digits, more people are relying on grocery delivery services. What happens when those groceries are left sitting outside in 115-120 degree heat? How quickly refrigerated and frozen foods can become unsafe in extreme desert temperatures and whether current food safety guidelines change in

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– After serving generations of locals and visitors for more than 50 years, Billy Reed’s restaurant in Palm Springs is beginning a new chapter.  The iconic restaurant has new owners who say preserving the restaurant’s legacy is their top priority. Billy Reed founded the restaurant in 1975 and it has long been