CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. — Days after federal immigration and border patrol agents were spotted in Cathedral City, family members and advocates said they’re still searching for Procopio Calva — at least one man detained. Juan Espinoza, a community advocate and volunteer lawyer, said Calva has lived in Cathedral City for more than 40 years, after
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) —Â President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops despite the governor’s objections to Los Angeles, where protests led to clashes between immigration authorities and demonstrators. Confrontations broke out again for a second day on Saturday. The White House said in a statement on Saturday that Trump was deploying the Guardsmen
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) –Â Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week wrapped up this Sunday, offering 10 days of special dining experiences with prix fixe menus and exclusive offers at participating restaurants throughout the Valley. The annual event allowed residents and visitors to enjoy special breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus at set prices during the 10-day
Continue ReadingPALM SPRINGS, California (KESQ) — Despite a slower Summer season approaching, local sports bars and restaurants are finding themselves busy, especially during game nights. With the NBA and NHL finals underway, people are spending their time watching the games at local desert establishments. News Channel 3’s Tori King is speaking with business owners about the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City residents and businesses were the first to witness multiple locations of Border Patrol and ICE operations in the city. After one person is known to be detained, locals say they’re seeing a now fearful community. Local businesses in the Ramon Plaza – a site where videos were shared
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ) – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is making efforts to aid its overwhelmed shelters by holding California’s second-annual Adopt-a-Pet Day. One of the 150 shelters participating is the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, who says they are overrun with dogs and cats. The Adopt-a-Pet Day waives any adoption fees, as officials
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)– The Desert Recreation District is extending its long-time partnership with Kaiser Permanente to launch Operation Splash, a scholarship program that removes financial barriers to swim lessons and equips local families with lifesaving water-safety skills. Kaiser Permanente’s $85,000 two-year grant, awarded through its Healthy Eating Active Living initiative, allows DRD to offer free
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Five Coachella Valley graduating high school seniors were awarded $54,000 by the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens on Saturday. The teens are apart of the Living Desert’s ‘Zoo Teen program,’ a four year youth conservation program focused on animal care, science, and conservation. Awards were given to teens pursuing science
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ICE Statement (6/9/25): “To ensure the safety of our personnel, ICE does not confirm or discuss the existence or status of operations. The agency publicly announces the results of operations when appropriate. As part of its routine operations, ICE arrests aliens who commit crimes and other individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws. All
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio Police Department is sending out a message as some local people remain on edge after Border Patrol and ICE Agents carried out an enforcement operation in Cathedral City on Friday. While the operation was carried out in Cathedral City, Indio Police are responding to the operation, releasing a statement on
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UPDATE 06/06/2025: TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – After Tuesday’s downpour caused enough flooding, mud, and debris to make many area roads dangerous and impassable, the City of Twentynine Palms reported Friday evening that Adobe Road is now open, but down to one lane going north and south. They say the city’s Public Works crew will
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – California legislature is attempting to make school lunches healthy. On Tuesday, the California State Assembly voted to pass AB 1264, which lays out a plan to remove ultraprocessed food from state’s school meals. The bill looks to remove food that are considered “particularly harmful.” This comes after numerous studies have linked
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The jury has begun deliberations in the high-profile bribery trial of Palm Springs developer John Wessman. Closing arguments wrapped up Friday morning. Wessman faces nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy. He is accused of paying former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet more than $200,000 to secure city support
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – What started as a policy dispute between President Trump and Elon Musk has now turned personal. Tensions began rising on Tuesday, when Musk criticized Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” raising concerns about US government spending and the deficit. The feud escalating on social media. “You can kind of see it coming
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Investigators identified more potential victims in a case of an ex-indie rock drummer accused of possessing child pornography and recording a minor in a public restroom. New charges were filed this week against Joseph Seiders, 44, of Palm Desert, after investigators identified two additional victims not associated with the initial
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Defense testimony is slated to last all next week in the trial of an ex-Riverside County sheriff’s deputy accused of gunning down a man with whom he was at odds because the victim had been involved with the lawman’s then-girlfriend. Oscar Rodriguez, 44, is charged with first-degree murder and sentence-enhancing gun
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Update – 3:00 p.m. Power has been restored, hospital officials said. Original Report – 10:50 a.m. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A power outage occurred at the Eisenhower Health, but the main campus was not affected. Officials said the outage only affected the Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center (EDCC) and Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center (EDOC). Patients
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The Palm Springs Fire Department is hosting their 92nd annual Fish Fry this Saturday at Ruth Hardy Park. The Fish Fry offers residents a chance to meet local firefighters, enjoy a meal, and support outreach programs. From grilled fish and burgers to classic summer sides and a sweet slice of watermelon, the menu is firefighter-approved.
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An 86-year-old real estate developer accused of giving then-Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet with six-figure bribes to win his support for projects violated the “public trust,” putting a politician in his pocket to satisfy his greed, a prosecutor said today, while the defense countered that the real corruption lies with a
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — East Valley animal rescues Support 4 Paws says they’re overwhelmed with abandoned dogs in Thermal, specifically those coming out of Oasis Mobile Home Park. Kimberly Raney with Support 4 Paws says with the help of Animal Action League, her team has fostered, fixed and found homes for dozens of abandoned dogs
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