Trump’s tariffs could significantly impact the cost of new homes in the Coachella Valley. Tariffs can significantly impact the real estate market by raising construction costs for materials like steel, lumber, and aluminum, which directly affects home prices. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates that 72% of imported lumber comes from Canada and
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ)– The ultimate after-hours experience is taking over the Desert once again. Neon Carnival is set to officially make its long-awaited return to the Coachella Valley this Saturday. According to Founder Brent Bolthouse, the highly anticipated and most exclusive after-party of the year isn’t just back, it’ll be bigger than ever. The invite-only,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley becomes a destination for music lovers from around the world. With two of the most iconic music festivals—Coachella and Stagecoach—drawing nearly a million attendees over the three weekends, the impact on the local economy is undeniable. While these festivals are well-known for their star-studded performances and cutting-edge music, they also
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — New banners along North Palm Canyon Drive are catching the attention of visitors as they stroll through downtown. The signs, reading “Palm Springs Loves Canada,” are part of a citywide initiative to reassure Canadian tourists they are welcome in the desert community. For Ross, a Canadian visitor, the banners hold
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– A local non-profit ‘Coachella Valley Has Sole’ is hosting a shoe drive at The Living Desert on Saturday. It runs from 9 am to 1:30 pm. The Living Desert is located at 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA. The organizations asks that you bring your new or gently used shoes to
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were injured in an overnight solo car crash in Mecca That crash was reported just before 11 p.m. the area of Dale Kiler Road and Avenue 66 in Mecca. When crews arrived on scene, they reported a solo vehicle rolled over, with 3 people trapped inside. Two of the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – According to a Facebook post from the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Palm Drive and Ironwood Drive on Saturday evening. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim and found no one was injured in the incident. During an
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — A free family-friendly art festival for the Autism and intellectual/developmental disability community is taking place in Cathedral City to celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance. The festival will highlight youth and adult artists on the Spectrum, including a Marketplace featuring entrepreneurs on the spectrum. The event will also have: Arts &
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Protest held today by the Indivisible of the Desert and Courageous Resistance, aligned by the 50501 Movement, otherwise known as the ’50 States, 50 Capitals, One Day’ Movement. Organizers say around 2500 protested against President Trump’s policies and agenda at Palm Springs City Hall. Initially, two separate protests were planned,
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Update 4/4/25 FIND Food Bank surpassed $350,000 raised! Original Report 4/4/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Friday’s FIND Food Bank Telethon and fundraiser had raised $347,000 nearing the end of the night, surpassing last year’s total of of $300,000. The funds raised will go toward continuing FIND Food Bank’s mission to provide nutritious food to individuals
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Update 4/4/25 The suspects, Luis Alberto Gonzalez, 32, of Victorville and Jose Estevan Chavarria Jr., 28, of Los Angeles, were charged on Friday. Chavarria was set to be arraigned in court on Friday in Riverside, however, court records show that was pushed back to Monday. Gonzalez is set to be arraigned on Tuesday, jail records
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is honoring the life and legacy of Desirae “Desi” Ava Grace Cechin with two murals on Civic Center Drive. Indio is calling them the “Desi Memorial Mural,” and planned the project over two years ago. The artwork is in collaboration with Loma Linda University’s Children Health, Desi’s
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Canadian snowbirds have long been a cornerstone of Palm Springs economy, bringing seasonal buzz to local businesses and boosting tourism during the desert’s peak months. But in the wake of escalating political tensions and heated rhetoric out of Washington, that dependable migration has begun to slow — leaving city leaders and business owners concerned about
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The cost of remodeling the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs is expected to be nearly $3 million higher than expected. “We had some additional costs come up. So for one thing, we’re opening up a 90 year old building and the building over the years has had minor remodels, and we thought that would be enough,”
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury selection got underway today for the trial of a pool serviceman accused of fatally beating a 93-year-old Palm Desert woman during a robbery. Benjamin Cabrera Briones, 62, of Thousand Palms is charged with first- degree murder, burglary, forgery and special-circumstance allegations of killing in the course of a robbery and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were left displaced after a residential structure fire in Palm Desert Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 4:00 p.m. on Catalina Way and San Anselmo Avenue. “Firefighters are on-scene of a single-story, single-family dwelling with smoke showing from the garage. The fire has been contained and
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella and Stagecoach are just weeks away as the county deals with a recent measles case. For Andrew Vasquez going to Coachella is a desert tradition. He attended fresh off the year it was cancelled for the COVID-19 pandemic and is getting ready to welcome dozens of friends this year. “I
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire destroyed a home in Joshua Thursday night. The fire was reported just before 9:40 p.m. on the 5100 block of Sunburst Street. “Upon arrival, the first engine company on scene found a single-family home heavily involved in fire, a partial roof collapse, a live power line down in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint today at an undisclosed location. The checkpoint will be held from 7 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday in Palm Springs, according to the department. The location of the checkpoint will be determined by officers based on data
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new billboard along I-10 near the Jefferson exit is catching drivers’ attention with the words “Bad Romance?” The music festival-themed ad, created by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), promotes free STD testing with the URL freeSTDcheck.org. “It’s Coachella. We know people are going to hook up,” Jason Farmer, AHF’s VP
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