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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is asking the community for help after running low on essential supplies used to care for animals every day. Shelter officials say they are in need of bath towels and flat sheets of all sizes. Associate Executive Director Jack Hagerman says the shelter goes through
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COACHELLA, CALIF. (KESQ)- U.S. Department of Homeland Security is rescinding the 2022 public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations (“2022 Final Rule”). The Public Charge Rule is used to decide whether someone is likely to depend mainly on government assistance. If immigration officers determine that an applicant is likely to become a public charge, they can
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — CVS Health announced Tuesday it is expanding its pharmacy offerings to include select pet-only medications, including insulin, flea and tick treatments, pain relievers and other prescriptions. This change is a nationwide expansion, bringing these medications to nearly 9,000 stores across the nation. Pet owners need a written prescription from a
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures continue to climb across the Coachella Valley, many residents are finding it harder to get a good night’s sleep. Health experts say hot weather can make it more difficult for the body to cool down, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Poor sleep over time
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Direct flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Sonoma County Wine Country are set to return starting September 10. The flight between PSP and STS is run through Alaska Airlines and is set to launch early September, six weeks earlier than previously run. The early start date reflects the success
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Students and families continue searching for alternatives after Palm Valley School announced its closure in June. A solution to that problem could be emerging soon. A new private school has opened enrollment for the upcoming school year. Valley Independent Preparatory Academy, also known as VIPA, recently launched a new website
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — Coachella City Councilmember Denise Delgado appears to be preparing a campaign for mayor after filing official campaign documents with the City of Coachella, even as a recall effort against her remains underway. Public records posted on the City of Coachella’s campaign finance website show Delgado has filed a Form 501 (Candidate
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — The annual Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage officially kicks off this week, bringing together approximately 30 local restaurants and 40 nonprofit organizations for a community-wide dining event that supports both local businesses and charitable causes. Running from Thursday, July 23, through August 16, the program is designed to strengthen Rancho Mirage’s
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of La Quinta encourages community members to participate in the La Quinta Community Card program, helping local businesses survive the summer months in the desert. The promotional event is in effect and will stay in place through September 30th. With the purchase of a Love LQ Card, community
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District will issue a conservation alert starting Thursday due to extreme heat in the Coachella Valley. The alert will run from 7 a.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Monday. The agency issues the conserve alerts when electrical demand runs high and puts a strain on the electrical
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City’s Public Works Department announced upcoming pedestrian crossing construction starting July 22. The project is operated by the Onyx Paving Company, Inc. and will take place at the intersection of 30th Avenue and San Eljay Avenue as a part of the HSIP Cycle 11D Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades project. This
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 59-year-old Los Angeles man suspected of stealing more than $30,000 from retail stores across the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles area was behind bars today. The suspect was booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of burglary, grand theft, organized retail crime and possession of stolen property,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 73-year-old man was killed when his vehicle collided into a palm tree in La Quinta, authorities said today. The crash was reported at 7:16 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Madison Street and Andalusia, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The man who was driving was the
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(Palm Springs, CA) – An estimated $707 million jackpot will be at stake in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing, making it the nation’s largest lottery prize since a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot was won Dec. 24. The jackpot ranks as the 10th largest in Mega Millions history. The winner could choose a cash option of more
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By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Defense on Monday identified two US soldiers who were killed in Iranian strikes in Jordan, and on Tuesday identified another soldier believed to be killed in the Jordan attack and a service member killed in Iraq. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — As of June 2026, the average price of ground chuck per pound are at $6.98, up 88 cents, or 14%, from June 2025. The increase is part of a longer trend. Ground chuck prices have climbed steadily over the past two decades, outpacing price increases for other grocery staples, including
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Concerning trends around swimming pools are pushing doctors to remind the public about drowning prevention. According to Desert Regional Medical Center, drowning-related visits in 2026 are already on pace to exceed the number of incidents it saw in 2025. Drowning-Related Emergency Department Visits 2025 (full year): 6 visits 2026 (through June/July): 6
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the cost of living continues to rise, more Coachella Valley residents are turning to side hustles to bring in extra income. From gig work to temporary jobs and small businesses, we explore why more people are taking on additional work and how these extra income streams are changing the
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INDIO, Calif. — The Indio Police Department and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office are among a select group of California law enforcement agencies receiving state funding to expand education efforts aimed at preventing impaired driving. The grant is part of more than $41 million awarded by the California Highway Patrol to 183 state and local
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre is producing a tribute to the long-running show, the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, which ran at the theatre for 23 seasons. “Still Kicking: Celebrating the Legacy of the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies,” the special one-day event will be held on Monday, December 14 at 7 pm. The
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