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Community honors fallen Palm Springs officers with memorial ride, 10 years later

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) โ€” Riders and community members gathered Saturday to honor Palm Springs Officers Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny, marking 10 years since their deaths. The Palm Springs Police Officersโ€™ Associationโ€™s annual memorial ride honored their service, along with the departmentโ€™s other fallen officers. For longtime valley resident Carlene Hart, the gathering was

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HeadTrip festivalgoers arrive in Indio as rain, strong winds threaten weekend plans

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of music fans are making their way to the Empire Polo Club for the first-ever HeadTrip music festival, but the excitement comes as organizers and public safety officials prepare for potentially dangerous weather that could disrupt Sunday’s performances. The two-day festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October

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A year of ‘coming soon’: One More Bite Dumpling House says a draftsman’s fake paperwork stalled its Palm Desert and Palm Springs openings

For about a year, two storefronts one on South Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, the other in the Jensen’s shopping center on Highway 111 in Palm Desert have promised a One More Bite Dumpling House that never opened. Now the owners say they know when the steamers will finally turn on, and they’re

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Judge finds model accused in dating-app theft case competent to stand trial

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – A judge ruled today that a model and social media influencer accused of stealing from people she met through dating apps is mentally competent to stand trial. ย ย  Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi announced Friday that psychiatrist Dr. Phani Tumu found Adva Lavie, 29, “presently competent,” according to media

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Coachella Valley cities urge residents to prepare for possible rain and wind

COACHELLA VALLEY (KESQ) – Local officials are highlighting sandbag distribution sites, storm safety tips and emergency preparedness resources as residents get ready for potentially wet weather. With rain and strong winds possible across Southern California, cities throughout the Coachella Valley are reminding residents to take precautions, prepare their homes and stay informed about changing weather

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Head Trip festival traffic: Indio Police warn of road closures, delays

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers heading to HeadTrip in Indio this weekend should prepare for traffic delays and road restrictions, according to Indio police. Sgt. Abraham Plata said police will have additional traffic officers and increased patrols in the surrounding area, including officers watching for impaired drivers. According to Indio police, Avenue 50 is completely

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Federal purchase of Adelanto detention facilities raises questions about oversight

ADELANTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The federal governmentโ€™s $950 million purchase of three immigration detention facilities in Adelanto is raising questions about transparency, state oversight and what the change could mean for people being held inside. The purchase transfers ownership of the Adelanto West ICE Processing Center, Adelanto East ICE Processing Center and the Desert View

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