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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Executive Director Darla Burkett is retiring after more than 20 years of service, and announces Amanda Galindo as the new Executive Director. “It has been a singular honor in my life to serve this Mission and witness thousands of lives changed through the love and care extended

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Ever wondered where your tax dollars go or how the County of Riverside funds the services that keep the communities running? County officials are offering a new guide, “Budget 101: The County Budget Explained,” to break down the county’s budget in a way that is relatable to everyday life. Officials say

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A man who allegedly told security guards he would be “responsible for a bombing” at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was tracked down and arrested with the help of license plate recognition technology, police said. Palm Springs Police Chief Andrew Mills describes the Flock ALPR camera system that

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tax Day is nearly upon Americans.  In recent weeks, local tax preparers have expressed their concern surrounding fewer clients filing early and have predicted that more taxpayers could request extensions this year. With higher prices and economic uncertainty in the minds of Americans, taxpayers are feeling the pinch. Some recently

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 5.2 Magnitude earthquake struck the greater San Diego area at 10:08 a.m. Monday with shaking reported around much of Southern California and into Arizona. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injury from the quake centered two miles south of Julian, according to the US Geological Survey.

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Ranch Recovery Centers hosted its 20th Annual Luncheon Monday at the Palm Desert Resorter Country Club, drawing a crowd of about 250 supporters for a day of fashion and fundraising. News Channel 3’s Patrick Evans was the auctioneer for one very special item – an exclusive cocktail party at

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – With Coachella Weekend One in the books, Palm Springs businesses could see an increase in foot traffic as festival goers leave the Valley on Monday, but many said the foot traffic never came. “Oftentimes we do get some business,” Willie Rhine, owner of Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge said. “People don’t

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) —As music lovers leave town following weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival the Indio Police Department is already looking ahead toward weekend two preparations and a second group of fans to descend upon the desert. Last Thursday, eager festival-goers packed into the city, with campers flooding roadways and

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Ace Hotel + Swim Club Palm Springs is quickly becoming a festival season hot-spot, hosting an array of pool parties and activations. The iconic hotel announced it’s offering a lineup of events, pool parties, exclusive offers, and festival-inspired fun for 2025. If you’re hoping to relax after a day at the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– For the very first time, the city of Indio hosted ‘Echo Lounge’, a community experience meant to bring a taste of the Coachella Music festival to the community. The city first made the announcement of the ‘Echo Lounge’, earlier this week, which was created to give residents that ‘festival feeling’ at home.“The reason why

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival brings a business boom to hotels, local dining and also, transportation services around the Valley. Momo Elewa with Bald Eagle Transportation says festival season is the companies busiest time of the year, with his 21 cars averaging nearly 80 rides a day. “Some people,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Water Agency is giving a project update on the Historic Tennis Club and Downtown Area Pipeline Replacement Project. Officials say the project is underway, with a change to the street schedule. Starting Monday, April 14, the community will start to notice heavier construction beginning on West Arenas Road, then

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park is offering camping options for festivalgoers looking for nearby affordable camping options. The park is located about 20 minutes from the festival venue. The campground offers RV, tent, and car camping sites. Sites with water and electric hookups are available for $75 per night, while dry

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – An update to a fire in Thermal reported Friday evening by News Channel 3 – CAL FIRE reports that the vegetation fire broke out near Harrison Street and Airport Boulevard in Thermal around 5:30 p.m., and was successfully contained within 40 minutes. According to CAL FIRE, the fire was burning at