Boy found dead in Salton City after going missing
A 17-year-old boy was found dead in Salton City after he went missing.
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Two arrested, accused of cargo theft from Union Pacific train stopped for repairs in Coachella
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Union Pacific officials are reporting the arrest of two people, accusing them of cargo theft from a train stopped due to mechanical issues on Thursday. The train, carrying cargo, had been sitting on the tracks running through Coachella during repairs. At some point activity on the stalled train in the area
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EDD reports Riverside County unemployment rate dropped slightly in February
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – Riverside County’s unemployment rate dropped slightly last month, according to figures released on Friday by the California Employment Development Department (EDD). Based on early EDD estimates, the countywide jobless rate in February was 5.2%, compared to 5.3% in January. This February 2025 rate was four-tenths of a percentage point below February
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First Alert Weather Alert for Hazardous Air Quality and Gusty, Blowing Dust Across the Valley
A First Alert Weather Alert is in place until midnight tonight for gusty, dusty conditions and blowing sand leading to terrible air quality across the Coachella Valley. Strong winds will remain a big factor into our evening hours, despite otherwise sunny skies (we can’t really see them) and cooler, but seasonal temperatures today and heading
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Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL comes to Palm Desert
Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL will be performing at Acrisure Arena this weekend! From March 28th-30th, you can experience a unique performance combining circus arts and ice skating. The production features seven thrilling traditional circus acts adapted for the ice, including trapeze, aerial straps, and hand balancing, pushing the boundaries of creative performance. Since its debut
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California women accused of deportation extortion scam, police warn residents
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Police warn residents to stay vigilant if falling victim in extortion scams. Two women accused of targeting a Rancho Mirage man this week for extorting him of over $100,000 both pleaded not guilty yesterday to felony charges. Bertha Verduzco Gasso, 67, and Ilvia Yvette Lopez, 43, both of Hemet, were arrested
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Students discuss COD policies supporting undocumented protections
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – New policies to protect undocumented students at College of the Desert. This comes after the Board of Trustees unanimously approved two administrative procedures and a Board resolution on March 21. The Board says this action reaffirms their commitment to all students and their access to an education. Val Garcia, COD
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Galleri Classic, 50-and-over golf legends event, gets underway at Mission Hills Country Club
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The opening round of the Galleri Classic on the 50-and-over PGA Tour Champions circuit is underway at Mission Hills Country Club. Several past major champions are among the players traveling to the desert Friday, including Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, José María Olazábal, Yang Yong-eun, Justin Leonard, Fred Couples and Stewart
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Palm Springs International Film Festival 2026 reveals event dates
Update 4/24/25 The Palm Springs International Film Awards will is moving dates, going from Friday, January 2 to Saturday, January 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Film screenings for the 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will begin on Friday, January 2 including the Opening Night presentation that evening. Variety’s Creative Impact Awards and Directors to Watch brunch
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Palm Springs Navigation Center announces positive impact made toward reducing homelessness
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – During the Palm Springs City Council Thursday night meeting, staff from Martha’s Village and Kitchen and the Palm Springs Police Department announced there have been significant strides made toward reducing homelessness in Palm Springs. Martha’s Village and Kitchen created a three-phase program with The Palm Springs Access Center, Early Entry
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Coachella Valley High School’s Women’s Empowerment Club heading to D.C. with support from Walter Clark Legal Group
Perla Penabler, a teacher at Coachella Valley High School, is known for empowering young women and inspiring them to reach their full potential. As the advisor for the school’s Women’s Empowerment Club, she is taking a group of students to a leadership conference in Washington, D.C. this week. Thanks to the generous support of Walter
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Trial suspended for senior accused of killing Palm Springs woman at her home
Update – 3/28/25 McKernan’s case has been moved to the Banning Justice Center. The case is set to continue on Tuesday. Original Report – 3/27/25 RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Trial proceedings were suspended on Thursday for an 82-year-old man accused of fatally bludgeoning a senior who had invited him to stay at her and her
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College of the Desert Board approves policies supporting protection of undocumented students
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – There are new policies in place at College of the Desert to protect undocumented students. This comes after the Board of Trustees unanimously approved two administrative procedures and a Board resolution on March 21. Key provisions include: Directing all law enforcement inquiries to Public Safety Requiring valid judicial warrants for
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Palm Springs International Film Society ‘Filmmaker in the Classroom’ returns to local schools
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Society’s “Filmmaker in the Classroom” series is returning to local schools. The series offers an opportunity for high school students to interact directly with industry professionals. Screening events were hosted this week at seven schools across the Coachella Valley. On Thursday, the series was held
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City Council approves lease for Golden Voice store at Palm Springs International during April
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Golden Voice will be expanding its promotions, marketing, and sales to Palm Springs International Airport during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach Festivals in April. On Thursday, the Palm Springs City Council approved leasing a space at the airport to Golden Voice, LLC to set up a shop
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Palm Springs Chick-fil-A location has some residents concerned about traffic impact
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents surrounding the Springs Shopping Mall in Palm Springs are concerned about how the addition of a Chick-fil-A will impact traffic. On Tuesday, the Palm Springs Planning Commission voted 5-2 to approve a conditional use permit for a Chick-fil-A to be built on Ramon Road and Gene Autry Trail. Residents
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Eleven residents honored at 33rd Annual Senior Inspiration Awards
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– The 33rd annual Senior Inspiration Awards was held at the Fantasy Springs Resort Special Events Center. It was presented by all 9 Coachella Valley cities and Riverside County. It was also emceed by Telemundo 15 Spanish language anchor, Hernán Quintas and Emmy Winning Communicator, Brooke Beare. The event honors senior citizens who
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Pair accused of deportation extortion scam in Rancho Mirage plead not guilty
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Two women accused of targeting a Ranch Mirage man in a six-figure immigration-driven extortion scam both pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Bertha Verduzco Gasso, 67, and Ilvia Yvette Lopez, 43, both of Hemet, were arrested Tuesday following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation that began earlier this month.
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I-Team Investigation: Rush to Respond – The Shortage
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The need for paramedics remains a national emergency, especially in places like the Coachella Valley with a growing older population. I-Team investigator Peter Daut dug deeper into how the shortfall affects the people you rely on during 911 emergencies. Right now there are about 760 working paramedics in Riverside County,
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CVUSD issues apology after Border Patrol told to leave school career fair
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District issued an apology Thursday after Border Patrol recruiters were told to leave a career fair at a high school. On Wednesday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino took to social media after the agency’s recruiters were asked to leave the Coachella Valley High
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