INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Volunteer doctors and medical staff in the Coachella Valley are marking a milestone Tuesday night — a 500th street outreach bringing free medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness. Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine is behind the effort, which has been sending teams out weekly since 2017. Organizers said the program
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Thermal, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District Champions Parade will honor the Coachella Valley High School Girls Soccer Team this weekend. The Coachella Valley Unified School District, Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Riverside County Office of Education, the Coachella Valley Education Foundation and local partners are hosting a community parade and
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As Women’s History Month continues, a local leader is being recognized for her service and impact in the Coachella Valley. Amanda Augustine, chairwoman of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, is among this year’s Constellation Award nominees. Augustine says the recognition is meaningful, but not the reason she leads. “I feel grateful that people notice
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RIVERSIDE, Cali, (KESQ) – A Riverside County school psychologist was arrested and charged for child sex crimes following a three-month investigation. According to officials, Paul Ryan Coleman of Yucaipa, reached out to and exchanged hundreds of sexually explicit messages with an undercover investigator posing as a 13-year-old child. They allege after a three-month investigation, Coleman traveled from
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs police department and federal agencies are monitoring illegal drone flights they say are happening in Palm Springs controlled airspace. Police say they have contacted multiple pilots flying commercially and recreationally without the required documentation, and within controlled airspace without authorization. They warn that depending on where you are,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — An unusual stretch of hot temperatures in March is raising concerns among fire officials and residents across the Coachella Valley. Following a season of above-average rainfall, landscapes that are typically sparse have seen a surge in grasses and vegetation. While the greenery brought a vibrant start to the year, experts
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ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) A Palm Springs firefighter is being recognized for his role in responding to a high-risk explosion at a local fertility clinic, as part of this year’s Inland Empire Heroes Awards. Deputy Fire Chief Gregory Lyle is among 10 honorees selected by the American Red Cross for acts of courage and service across
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is bracing to feel summer heat in the middle of March. It comes as forecasters warned of temperatures in the ballpark of 20 to 30 degrees above seasonal averages, with records expected to be shattered as peak heat arrives on Thursday and Friday near 110° throughout the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- A woman’s death in Desert Hot Springs is now being called a homicide. Police say that 30-year old Brianna Chavez from Los Angeles was shot and killed on March 15th around 1:30 p.m. Her body was discovered in the area of Mission Creek Road and Worsley Road in Desert Hot
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Fashion Week El Paseo is drawing crowds to Palm Desert this week as designers, boutiques and fashion lovers gather for nights of runway shows at The Gardens on El Paseo Monday night’s show, “The Magic of El Paseo,” features looks from stores along El Paseo, highlighting desert fashion. The event
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Closing statements began last week in a landmark trial accusing social media companies of building “addiction machines.” The plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman identified as KGM in documents or Kaley, says her social media addiction as a child significantly contributed to her depression and suicidal thoughts. “We know that it’s an
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents across the Coachella Valley may be noticing more grasshoppers hopping around lately. Many locals say the insects seem more noticeable than usual. “This morning, we noticed one between the screen and the window and it was still alive, jumping around,” Scott Faries said. “We were able to tag team
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – CALFIRE says two firefighters were injured while battling an attic fire in the Heritage Palms Golf Club in Indio. Reported just after 1 p.m. this afternoon, fire crews say they responded to a fire on Alexandria Court, reported in the attic of a single-story, single family home. CAL FIRE telling News Channel
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Deputies discovered a woman dead inside a home in Twentynine Palms and two children alone inside, leading to a homicide investigation and the arrest of the children’s father, Isaac Matthew Angel, on suspicion of murder.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a 70-year-old woman who was reported missing Sunday afternoon in Riverside County. Laurel Cline was last seen around 3 p.m. near Thousand Palm Canyons Road and Ramon Road in Thousand Palms, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say she is believed
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The sense that the book is closing on a dark chapter in Ira Mosley’s storied career of serving the Coachella Valley was palpable. Between bright menu signs and the smell of a newly-furnished building, Mosley, the owner, said it was about time. “Since the fire, it is one month short
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Classic cars, lowriders and live music brought the community together Sunday afternoon for the City of Coachella’s Suavecito Sunday car show. The event, held behind the Coachella Library on Seventh Street, featured dozens of custom and classic cars, food trucks and family-friendly activities. Andrew Simmons, Coachella City Engineer/Public Works Director, said
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 16th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament wrapped up after four days of music, celebrity appearances, and golf in the Coachella Valley, all benefiting St. Jude. The multi-day fundraiser brought together actors, musicians, and supporters from across the country with one goal: raising money to help families facing childhood
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Air Museum museum is partnering with the Chandi Group USA to donate $5,000 in $50 fuel gift cards to Palm Springs International Airport TSA workers impacted by the ongoing shutdown. Officials say the move is to support the vital work these workers do for our local economy. “TSA workers are extremely important. You
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – If you’re looking for a different way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, one desert resort is offering a festive experience—on the water. At the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, guests can skip the crowded pubs and opt for a more relaxed celebration: a private
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