Update 3/20/25 The coroner’s office identified the man killed in the crash as Christopher Rodriguez, 28, of Cathedral City. There is no word on the status of the man arrested. Last week, CHP said he remained hospitalized. We’ve reached out to the agency for an update. Origianl Report 3/12/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A
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Update 3/20/25 Robert and Janet Black were located Thursday, the CHP reported at 5:27 p.m.Additional details were not provided about when or where they were found, as iscustomary in missing persons cases. Original Report 3/19/25 PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – California Highway Patrol is asking for the community’s help in locating a Palm Desert couple
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Coachella is hosting its annual Mariachi Festival on Saturday, March 22nd from 5 to 9 p.m. at Veterans’ Memorial Park on 4th Street between Orchard and Vine. Guests will enjoy live performances from Ballet Folklorico Sol Del Desierto, and live music from Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer, Mariachi Garibaldi de
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A 54-year-old woman was arrested Monday in Morongo Basin after being accused of squatting at a house and being in possession of meth. The incident was first reported Monday just before 2:00 p.m. on the 72000 Block of Winters Road. The victim reported that his vacant property had unathorized electrical service in someone else’s name,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Former Congresswoman Mary Bono has left her mark on the Coachella Valley in more ways than one through her dedication to the community, and now she will forever be recognized in Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Springs Walk of Stars honored Bono on Tuesday
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) The 2022 Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson met fans at 360 Sports at Agua Caliente. Along with the meet and greet with the 7th-year driver, fans had the chance to take pictures and see one of the cars outside of the casino right at the front entrance. Ericsson is the 6th-ranked
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The potential for trillions of dollars to be cut from Medicaid and Medi-Cal programs have some Coachella Valley residents on edge, after the House passed a budget with orders to cut billions of dollars in spending. Local leaders are now sounding the alarm that these cuts could impact crucial healthcare
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City Police honored fallen officer Jermaine Gibson, Sr., who was killed during a high-speed pursuit in 2011. Jermaine Gibson Sr. CCPD held a remembrance ceremony on Wednesday. “It has been 14 years since we tragically lost one of our own in the line of duty. Officer Jermaine A. Gibson
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) –  Jury deliberations got underway today in the penalty phase of trial for a convicted felon who killed his year-old daughter and stabbed his pregnant wife during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells.   Adam Slater, 53, of Palm Desert killed baby Madalyn in 2020 during an act of rage that
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Rancho Mirage High School honored the legacy of Dr. Jerry Argovitz, a former NFL agent and team owner, who generously donated $1 million to the school’s athletic program. His contribution led to the creation of the Jerry Argovitz Sports Institute (JASI) in 2015, a program designed to support student-athletes both academically and athletically. JASI offers
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A Rancho Cucamonga woman was arrested after a 10-year-old child died from fentanyl and xylazine toxicity, authorities said. The incident happened in December 2024 in Rancho Cucamonga. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a 911 call regarding an unresponsive, 10-year-old child. Despite life-saving efforts, the child was later pronounced dead.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in mourning the death of a critically endangered Mexican Wolf. The 7-year-old wolf, named Drew Hudson, died due to complications from anesthesia “We thank our guests and friends for their support and thoughts in this time of loss especially to the animal care team
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Airport is announcing a new five-year partnership with Desert Arc to foster and support inclusive community employment. President and CEO of Desert Arc Richard Balocco plans to retire within the next month, and programs like the airport are what he hoped to bring to the non-profit’s members.
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Update 3/19/25 Family confirmed that Coriatapia has been found. Original Report 3/18/25 COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities are asking for the community’s help in locating a Coachella woman reported missing on Tuesday. Eve Coriatapia was last seen just before Noon in Coachella. She is believed to be on foot. Coriatapia is described as five feet,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The two inside lanes of Highway 111 will be closed in Rancho Mirage today to allow for landscaping work in the median. Â Â Each lane will be shut down from the west city limits to the east city limits, creating anticipated traffic delays, according to a Rancho Mirage Public Works
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new push to clear homeless encampments is creating mixed reactions. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Desert Hot Springs City Council passed the camping restrictions ordinance that is aimed at removing homeless encampments from public spaces, while citing safety and sanitation concerns. Some Desert Hot Springs residents say it’s long
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UPDATE: March 18, 2025 The Imperial County Registrar of Voters posted the Election Summary Report with the official final results of the March 4, 2025 special election on Tuesday afternoon. All three incumbents for Coachella Valley Unified School District trustees in Areas 1, 2, and 4 were re-elected to their seats. The returning incumbents are
Continue ReadingPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation partnered with the Palm Springs Public Library on Tuesday night to present “Laughing Out Loud: The Provocative History of Political Cartoons from Ben Franklin to Donald Trump.” Presenter Mike Thompson is the longtime editorial cartoonist and animator with USA Today and the Detroit Free Press
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The U.S. Border Patrol is cracking down on weapons trafficking in the Coachella Valley. Agents from the Indio Border Patrol Station posted a photo on social media Tuesday of the latest contraband seizure from the El Centro sector. Agents intercepted four AK-style rifles, eight handguns, pistol magazines, and 50 rounds of
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – An 18-year-old Coachella resident was in custody today after allegedly making threats to harm members of his family.   Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Thermal station responded to a “family disturbance” at a residence in the city shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, according to the department.  They identified the
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