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Beaumont, Calif. (KESQ) -Beaumont named Christopher Ramos as the city’s new chief of police. Ramos takes over for Sean Thuilliez, who led the department for nearly 10 years before his departure in February. City officials said Ramos emerged as the “clear choice” for the position after an extensive selection process, which included multiple interview panels

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – First responders were met with a strange drop-off Tuesday after a woman went to turn over what she thought was just an old grenade that she found in the desert. Police said the woman walked into the Riverside County Fire Station 37 on Pierson Boulevard to turn in the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio police arrested nine people for alleged possession of illegal fireworks and three others for DUI during an Independence Day weekend enforcement operation that also resulted in the seizure of approximately 1,500 pounds of fireworks, police announced today. Officers received more than 150 calls regarding fireworks on July 4 and 5.

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)  – Farmworkers across California are leading a three-day strike in protest of recent immigration raids that have left communities living in fear. Flor Martinez Zaragoza, activist, said the strike is July 16th – 18th. She said the grassroots movement is not union-led but organized by the workers themselves who are calling

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A project to make the skies safer over the east valley is in the works. A new air traffic control tower at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal is in the works. “Let me be very clear that the airport is not unsafe [but] having a tower helps to

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