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March 23, 2020 3:42 PM Fred Olson

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November 3, 2019 9:04 PM Karl Sanford

Welcome to CV Pros where you’ll find access to the leading experts in the Palm Springs…

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November 3, 2019 9:11 PM Karl Sanford

Lowest Gas Prices in Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Shop(pe) offers delightful flavors and safe method in getting ice cream

August 28, 2020 11:24 AM Angela Chen

With Palm Springs’ stifling summer heat, visitors and residents alike have been flocking to cooler oases like ice cream shops, but the method of…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Tea Be Honest sees business surge as extreme heat hits valley

August 20, 2020 11:50 AM Angela Chen

Have you tried boba (or bubble tea) before? It’s one of the most popular drinks across Asia and in big U.S. cities, but there aren’t too many boba…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Coachella Valley Brewing Co. sees dramatic drop in sales during pandemic

August 7, 2020 7:56 PM Angela Chen

Tucked away in Thousand Palms is Coachella Valley Brewing Company, a craft brewery that loves experimenting with adventurous flavors. Morning anchor…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate opens during pandemic, navigates shaky business climate

July 31, 2020 7:51 AM Angela Chen

Imagine working for years to open your own tea shop. One week after you finally make your dreams come true and open your doors, an unprecedented…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Palm Springs Windmill Tours offers safe outdoor option during pandemic

July 26, 2020 3:58 PM Angela Chen

If you’re looking for a safe activity to enjoy during this pandemic, how about a ride through the wind farms in the comfort of your own car? You’ve…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Sakura Bed and Breakfast struggles during pandemic

July 17, 2020 8:15 PM Angela Chen

The coronavirus pandemic has been brutal to many businesses, especially local hotels and inns. In a typical year, the summer months can be a…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Bobby’s Detroit Coney Island brings Motor City hot dog history to the desert

July 9, 2020 8:59 PM Angela Chen

The story of Bobby’s Detroit Coney Island in La Quinta actually starts about 100 years ago in Detroit, Michigan, where the concept for the Coney…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Soul of Mexico stays open for outdoor dining

July 3, 2020 7:51 AM Angela Chen

Restaurants have had a tough enough time this year. But with the alarming rise of coronavirus cases in June, Gov. Gavin Newsom has reordered in-room…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Bliss Chakra Spa offers holistic treatments with new safety measures

June 26, 2020 7:44 AM Angela Chen

Spas are one of the last businesses in California’s four-stage reopening plan to welcome back guests. Morning anchor Angela Chen checks out Bliss…

OPEN 4 BIZ: El Morocco Inn and Spa welcomes guests back after 3 month shutdown

June 19, 2020 6:01 AM Angela Chen

Hotels have been given the green light to reopen and starting Friday, June 18, spas will be allowed to reopen as well. These businesses are among the…

OPEN 4 BIZ: My Thai installs new virus-fighting ventilation system to welcome back diners

June 11, 2020 7:29 PM Angela Chen

If you’ve gone out for a bite in the past couple of weeks in the Coachella Valley, you know that most restaurants are spacing diners out and…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Bongo Johnny’s opens doors for limited dining after nearly two-month dine-in shutdown

May 28, 2020 5:56 PM Angela Chen

After a nearly two month shutdown across the Coachella Valley, restaurant dine-in is back again. For one popular downtown Palm Springs spot,…

Open 4 Biz: Korean BBQ restaurant Maru sees bigger-than-usual business drop from dining misconception

May 23, 2020 1:01 PM Angela Chen

Some foodies will tell you that the best Korean barbecue restaurants are the ones where you can grill the meat yourself. It’s become a part of the…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Sixth Street Coffee sees unexpected rise in sales from pandemic

May 14, 2020 8:27 PM Angela Chen

Morning anchor Angela Chen stopped by Sixth Street Coffee in Coachella to check in with owner Steve Garcia and to see how coffee shops are doing…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Ramen Musashi brings authentic noodles to the desert

May 8, 2020 9:15 AM Angela Chen

Morning anchor Angela Chen takes a look at how one of the few dedicated ramen restaurants in the Coachella Valley is doing amid the coronavirus…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Burrtec sees snowball effect from hurt businesses, donates toilet paper surplus

April 27, 2020 6:56 AM Angela Chen

In this week’s OPEN 4 BIZ spotlight, KESQ is pivoting in a different direction. We’re checking out one of the most essential businesses in society…

OPEN 4 BIZ: Papa Dan’s Pizza & Pasta is king of takeout game, donates pizzas to first responders

April 17, 2020 4:08 PM Angela Chen

Papa Dan’s in Palm Desert has been a Coachella Valley staple since 1984. In that time, the restaurant has developed quite a loyal fan base and has…