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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)—The city of Coachella is partnering with COFEM for a free Family Preparedness Webinar. The organization says families can “Learn how to protect your family in times of uncertainty, from creating a safety plan to knowing your rights during an ICE encounter.” “Who would be the person that would care for your children,

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Hi-Desert 29ers are an amateur team training in the summer months – and competing with passion. This summer is different though, players are taking the field, with the larger goal of bettering their community and in memory of a fallen hero. Back under the bright desert sun again, the Hi-Desert 29ers

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three adults and a child were displaced following a structure fire Tuesday morning in Indio. The fire was first reported just after 4:50 a.m. at a single-story tri-plex on the 83100 block of Sonora Avenue. According to CAL FIRE, the first arriving engine company reported a heavy fire showing from two

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to contain a potential agricultural fire on the border of La Quinta and Thermal Tuesday afternoon. A large smoke plume is visible is parts of the Coachella Valley. The fire was first reported after 3:15 p.m. on Van Buren and 59th Avenue. CAL FIRE officials said the fire

The Bump and Grind Trail is one of the most popular hikes in the Coachella Valley. It’s known for its accessibility to people of all ages and skill levels, but some hikers say the biggest challenge is getting to it. 4 years ago, the City of Palm Desert and Coachella Valley Association of Governments built

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio has been working behind-the-scenes for years on two major infrastructure projects for Monroe Street and Jackson Street, and officials hope it will make a large impact on traffic. Officials plan to reconstruct and widen the freeway on and off ramps at the Monroe and Jackson interchanges, which

UPDATE 7/15/2025: Palm Desert officials report that approval has been received from Riverside County Health Department to reopen the lap pool on a modified schedule. Beginning this week, the lap pool will be open Friday through Sunday and remain closed Monday through Thursday. For questions or more information, contact the Palm Desert Aquatic Center at

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3’s Tori King is getting a first look inside the habitat featuring the zoo’s new bobcat kittens. The kittens, David and JoAnne, are siblings who were rescued back in April. They have spent the last few months getting rehabilitated. Back in April, the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens