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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – FIND Food Bank held its annual Guardians Breakfast on Monday to celebrate achievements over the last year, as well as to recognize the contributions of some stakeholders and donors. FIND Food Bank celebrated two “Hunger Heroes” at this year’s event. The award is presented to an individual and an organization

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Time Saver traffic alert in the City of Indio this week – The city is working on resurfacing streets to improve safety and driving conditions. Traffic will be down to one lane in work zones, and there may be some delays. Work on Avenue 41 was being done on Monday.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – The White House is creating confusion about recently protected public lands, including the Chuckwalla National Monument. The L.A. Times reports that questions about protected public lands arose on Saturday, March 15, when the White House dropped the reference to the national monuments in the Fact Sheet dated March 14, 2025. The

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– With the rise of celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day, also comes a very sobering statistic: between 2018 and 2022, 290 people were killed in alcohol impaired crashes during the holiday weekend. According to the NHTSA, during those years, one person was killed in an alcohol related crash every 45 minutes.With that

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s becoming more expensive to own a business. According to the latest retail submarket report from Riverside County, rents for retail space in the Coachella Valley are rising. However, rent growth is decelerating. In 2022, market asking rent growth was at 5.6 percent. The second quarter of 2024 saw growth

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control released on Monday the results of 167 citations issued in its latest “shoulder tap” operation. The Department teamed up with 62 law enforcement agencies throughout the state on Saturday as part of that effort. Minors supervised by law enforcement stood outside stores that sell

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – As federal agencies like the Small Business Administration (SBA) face cuts amid the Trump administration’s downsizing efforts, some local businesses have questions about what it means for them. The SBA provides resources and funding for mom-and-pops to help them start, grow, and expand. This includes providing loans to businesses and

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– PS Drone Fest 2025, the largest drone festival in North America, will take place from March 21–23 at Palm Springs High School, featuring groundbreaking technology, drone competitions, and inspiring keynotes speakers. The event is hosted by the Palm Springs Unified School District, aligning with its growing drone programs across schools. Event

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Across the country, protests have erupted in opposition to Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government’s reshaping efforts, particularly the controversial Department of Government Efficiency. Demonstrators are speaking out against what they see as Musk’s growing influence on government policies, especially regarding cuts to federal agencies and the downsizing of

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– You can take home a furry friend for St. Patrick’s Day, for no cost at all. According to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, all of the shelter’s kennels are full, and officials are now calling on the local community to help find loving homes for the amazing pets at the Palm Springs

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) –Spotlight 29 Casino, which is owned and operated by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, is playing a huge role in the 2025 BNP Paribas Open. This year, the Tribe was a major sponsor, and recently expanded its sponsorship to include an activation area and a volunteer tent.The activation area,

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Community and family members honor the life of former Palm Springs high principal Ricky Wright. He meant a lot to many. Remembered as an educator, a father, and a beloved community member. “He was by far one of my favorite principals and definitely someone who made a huge impact on

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In an exclusive on Thursday, News Channel 3’s Luis Avila spoke with Kristen Hassen, the consultant hired to help Riverside County animal shelters. She discussed the RCDAS 2024 annual report and measures the shelter is taking to address overcrowding and euthanasia rate concerns from activists. Alan Woodruff, a local animal activist, says