PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A program aimed to provide university students with field-based geospatial research that prepares them for diverse career opportunities has expanded to Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus, it was announced today. Field-based Learning, Outreach and Workforce Scholarship program has reached Palm Desert campus students to expand community-driven environmental
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Water District officials attended a community meeting in Thousand Palms on Thursday to address ongoing flooding concerns. This comes after residents in the Amity Lane area have been urging Riverside County to fix the problem they say has been ignored for years. Residents say this will be exacerbated
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Chloe Freeman, a La Quinta high school student, is helping organize a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity as part of a national day of action, drawing attention from school districts balancing student expression with safety concerns. She said she helped organize the walkout, scheduled on Friday, after
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COACHELLA, Calif. – The Coachella City Council unanimously selected Councilmember Dr. Frank Figueroa as the city’s new mayor pro tem during Wednesday night’s meeting, filling a leadership role that had been delayed earlier. Mayor Steven Hernandez appeared before the council entered closed session, allowing the vote to proceed. Hernandez has made fewer public appearances after
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – 8 people were taken to the hospital after a collision in Mecca on Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported just after 3:30 p.m. on 66th Avenue and Buchanan Street. The crash was initially reported by authorities as a head-on collision; however, the California Highway Patrol clarified after releasing details on Thursday.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – As the United States of America prepares to celebrate it’s 250th birthday this year, authors and historians from around the country are reflecting on the country’s birth, present nature and future. For many, high political tensions are top of mind, including the recent killing of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A house fire in Palm Desert left one person displaced Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 5:50 p.m. on the 44700 block De Anza Way. “Firefighters are on-scene of a single-story single family dwelling fire, first arriving unit reported heavy fire from the house and requested additional equipment,”
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Infrastructure improvements are coming near Acrisure Arena, with officials hoping to strengthen utilities for further development in the area. Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced a new substation north of I-10 and west of Cook Street, within Thousand Palms, is moving forward. Most recently, the City of Palm Desert signed a cost-sharing
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ADELANTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Congressman Raul Ruiz visited the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on Wednesday morning. After about an hour, he was ultimately denied from entering. This comes after a previous denial of entry in July 2025 and recent ICE operations facing public scrutiny. “We have been continuing to hear reports of
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) As investigations continue into the shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, residents say daily life in parts of the city has been marked by anxiety, exhaustion, and disruption. Officials confirmed today that two of the officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley community gathered in remembrance and reflection at the 17th Annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day Program on Wednesday morning. More than 200 people gathered at the Palm Desert Civic Park Amphitheater, adjacent to the Holocaust Memorial founded by Holocaust survivors Joe Brandt and Earl Greif. The annual program
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury deliberations got underway Wednesday in the trial of two of three men accused of gunning down a 24-year-old Riverside resident after carjacking him and his girlfriend. Qevon Xavier Harvey, 27, of Desert Hot Springs and Trezell Lamone Heckard, 30, of Vallejo are accused in the 2022 slaying of Benjamin Chanes.
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Organizers for the BNP Paribas Open unveiled the full lineup of on-site food and beverage options for fans visiting the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in March. The lineup is headlined by three new concession partners – Sweetfin, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and Pacha Mamas – as well as an elevated renovation
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Sands Unified School District is responding to a planned student walkout on Friday in response to immigration activity. According to the district, there are flyers on social media and school property being posted by people not associated with DSUSD, calling for student walkouts on Friday. Palm Desert High
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District reported mold findings at Desert Mirage High School and Toro Canyon Middle School. District officials said they received results indicating positive mold findings in several shared areas of the schools, including the electrical room, library tech room, and the Desert Mirage Attendance Office. The two
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Angel Night, a special opening evening of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, returned Tuesday night. The event is reserved for the festival’s “Angels” — major supporters whose donations help keep the nationally recognized literacy event running and accessible year after year. Hundreds attending for a highly anticipated conversation between documentary
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Festival Theaters in Palm Springs is entering a new chapter by focusing on independent, international films and LGBTQ+ films. General manager, Zack Solomon, says the theater hopes to become a destination for indie films in the Coachella Valley. They also plan to expand showtimes to make films more accessible. This
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Coyote sightings are increasing across the Coachella Valley as breeding season gets underway, a seasonal shift wildlife experts say is expected and temporary. Coyotes typically become more visible from late January through March as adults travel longer distances in search of mates and, later, food for pups. That movement often
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Before police officers are ready to make split-second decisions to save lives, their preparation begins with rigorous training. Law enforcement officers utilize advanced training technology, including Virtual Simulation Training. These immersive simulations help officers refine their tactics, communication, and response protocols for situations like active shooter scenarios, domestic violence calls, and other high-stress,
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Bella Vista Elementary School is approaching full capacity. Lisa Arseo, principal of Bella Vista Elementary, say overcrowding is affecting everything from classroom availability to where students can attend school, raising concerns. “Every classroom we have is full,” she reveals. “We don’t have a space for P.E. right now that’s
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