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From the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles to multiple plane crashes across the county, many say 2025 has been overwhelming. Experts said protecting your mental health is crucial. One key recommendation? Take intentional breaks. “There’s a lot going on. The importance of connectedness, the importance of making sure we have spaces to be around each

The Tour de Palm Springs is one of the largest and most festive cycling charity events of its kind in America. Every year, the valley entertains up to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. Since 1998, and with the help of 2,000 volunteers, the Tour de Palm Springs has distributed nearly $4,000,000.00

The City of Indio’s Black History Month celebration welcomed Coachella Valley residents for an afternoon of cultural celebration, entertainment and fun Saturday. The Indio Black History Committee and others partnered with the city for the free event in downtown Indio. Games, food, vendors, guest speakers and panel discussions accompanied the event, which is one of

Protesters in downtown Palm Springs took over the Arenas District Friday night in support of LGBTQ+ rights and protections. “We’re not going back,” is the clear message echoed by protesters, back to a time where some say the LGBTQ+ community had less rights and protections. “We are here to stay. Palm springs is our city

The year of the snake was honored at this year’s Lunar Festival at The River at Rancho Mirage. The third annual festival honored Asian art, cultures and traditions just a few weeks after the Lunar New Year. Food and retail vendors also commemorated the event, with some saying it was their first time participating in

RANCHO MIRAGE, California (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Thursday night. Investigators said the incident was reported before 5:00 p.m. in the area of Bob Hope and Columbia Drive, across the street from Eisenhower Health Emergency crews worked to save the pedestrian before they were pronounced dead

As the investigation into a crash that killed two people continues, the California Highway Patrol put out a call to the public on Friday asking for help in locating a vehicle of interest. The crash happened on Tuesday at around 1:00 p.m. on the westbound side of Interstate 10, west of Washington Street. Two people

COACHELLA, Calif (KESQ) – A Coachella mother and daughter had a heartfelt reunion this week with the firefighters who saved their lives when they were trapped inside their burning home. The January 8 fire broke out as a vegetation fire near Tyler Street and 47th Avenue in Coachella and moved quickly, fueled by fast winds.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on Wednesday that seeks to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. Supporters of the ban argue it’s an unfair advantage and poses a danger to women and girl athletes. Opponents of the ban say that disinformation is exaggerating the scope of the issue of transgender

“The Best Bookstore,” located in Downtown Palm Springs is the only bookstore in the city. After opening in 2022, Co-founder Sarah Lacy said they didn’t realize how difficult the summers could be financially. Lacy said this summer was the most difficult they’ve experienced because of the record-breaking heat. Locals either left Palm Springs or were

The City of Palm Springs reached a settlement agreement with the owners of a downtown restaurant over patio space needed to get the multi-million dollar Plaza Theatre renovation project up to code. In November, the Palm Springs City Council approved a resolution of necessity of Kalura Trattoria’s patio, the first step in acquiring the property through eminent