IMPERIAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced a partnership with the Trump Administration that would see a major federal investment to strengthen grid reliability and support long-term energy security in the Imperial and Coachella valleys. According to IID, the project recently received approval to move forward, unlocking a $18.3 million federal investment.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Jonathan Nicks is officially the new city manager of Indio. The City Council approved Nicks’ contract during Wednesday’s meeting. Details on the contract were not available. Nicks was working as assistant city manager, joining the city in Aug. 2024. Nicks is an experienced public servant with over two decades in local
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs Marine veteran says a trip home from Mexico turned traumatic after he was mistakenly detained at the U.S.–Mexico border. Harold Anthony Johnson says he was returning through the San Ysidro Port of Entry when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers suddenly surrounded his vehicle with
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio High School’s Agriculture Program will end after the current school year, a decision that is drawing concern from students, alumni and agricultural leaders who said the program is deeply tied to the community and local workforce. In a statement Tamara Wadkins, Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) Public Information Officer,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A major step forward for accessibility in the Coachella Valley. The Braille Institute is opening a new facility in Rancho Mirage aimed at helping people with vision loss live more independently. The Braille Institute broke ground Wednesday morning on a new 5,200-square-foot center located at 42525 Rancho Mirage Lane. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — With the summer bringing in fewer tourists, local food banks say those in the service industry who work less over the summer often need additional food assistance. “It’s not something that’s really talked about,” says Charles Huff, the LGBTQ Center of the Desert’s food security director. According to Visit Greater
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A fundraiser organized by the Friends of Palm Valley raised concern among parents and families this week. The fundraiser, which had amassed about $275,000 in pledges as of Wednesday morning, was created to support Palm Valley School, a private preschool to 12th grade institution in Rancho Mirage. The school has
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were arrested and charged as part of an ongoing medical malpractice investigation into an Indio business, police announced Wednesday. Alfonso Salvador Gomez Sotelo, 46, Sandra Leticia Felix Gomez, 46, and Renee Daniela Romo Ramirez, 33, were arrested on Thursday. The three were connected to Fajas Salud y Vanidades, a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) -Four people were hospitalized following a serious early Wednesday morning crash in Cathedral City that investigators say may have involved street racing. The collision happened just before 4 a.m. near the intersection of Date Palm Drive and Ramon Road. According to Cathedral City Police Traffic Sergeant Daniel Ames, witnesses reported seeing
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PERRIS, Calif. (KESQ) – An online auction of automobiles, appliances, musical instruments and other items from estates placed under the management of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be held a week from today, prompting an open invitation for all interested bidders to register in advance. Hesperia-based Bid Fast & Last is coordinating with the
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 51-year-old Riverside County firefighter accused of sexually assaulting three women — including while he was on duty in Temecula — was charged today with a dozen felony and misdemeanor offenses, including forcible rape and kidnapping to commit rape. David Renteria III of Placentia was originally arrested last month following a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mother’s Day is bringing a surge of customers to businesses across the Coachella Valley, especially for florists and restaurants preparing for one of their busiest weekends. Flower shops are seeing a spike in orders for bouquets and custom arrangements, while restaurants across Palm Springs and nearby cities are filling up
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Registrar of Voters Office announced this week it sent out over a million ballots to be mailed to voters in the county. As voters receive their ballots, there are some subtle details they need to know to ensure their vote is counted in the upcoming primary election.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell the Ontario Reign in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals on Tuesday night at Acrisure Arena. A pivotal game for both teams with the series tied, Ontario now leads 2-1 in this best-of-5 series. pic.twitter.com/C5R1A18940— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 6, 2026
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Moments ago, the Coachella City Council decided to continue the search for City Manager. Councilmembers were in closed session to discuss appointing a new city manager, but once city leaders returned, officials announced there was “no reportable action from closed session.” The new mayor, Dr. Frank Figueroa, previously told News Channel
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead late Monday night. Officers responded around 10:32 p.m. to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian along Golf Center Parkway, just north of Avenue 45, according to the Indio Police Department. A passerby found
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Candidates in California’s gubernatorial primary clashed sharply tonight over the state’s high cost of living, immigration and their approach to President Donald Trump during a televised CNN debate at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. The two-hour debate Tuesday, moderated by anchors Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins, offered voters a
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds square off against the Ontario Reign tonight in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Semifinals at Acrisure Arena. LIVE on location. Pivotal Game 3 tonight between the Firebirds and Reign with the series all square at 1-1. We'll have the coverage throughout the night. @KESQ @Tarp1969
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A surge in customers is giving local Latino-owned businesses a much-needed boost this Cinco de Mayo. At Taqueria El Guero in Indio, owner Jesus Banderas says the holiday is bringing in one of their busiest days since opening earlier this year. “Since we’ve opened, it’s been good for us,” Banderas
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Sheriff’s office conducted a “quality of life” operation in Palm Desert on Monday, making 48 arrests on misdemeanor and felony violations. They also issued 26 citations for traffic related offenses. Some residents were concerned by the police presence, and expressed worry for the homeless population in the
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