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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — After more than 24 years with the Palm Springs Police Department, Captain Melissa Cain is leaving the agency and continuing her law enforcement career with the Beaumont Police Department. Cain joined PSPD in 2002 and went on to serve in a number of assignments during her time with the department.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a tough week for many of our local teams here in Week 4 of the high school football season. Only two desert programs came away with wins this week. See below for the schedule and scores. Thursday 9/10 Rancho Mirage 18 at Tahquitz 34 29 Palms 14 at
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(PALM SPRINGS, CA) (KESQ) – One of the people being remembered today on the 25th Anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11th has a direct connection to the Coachella Valley. Barbara Keating was a 72-year-old Palm Springs grandmother who attended St. Teresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs and was very involved in the congregation. She
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif, (KESQ)- Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of how small businesses operate, helping with tasks like social media, research, customer follow-ups and reports. That was a major focus Friday at the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Marketing Summit, where local business owners and industry experts discussed how AI can
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, a piece of the World Trade Center now has a permanent home in the Coachella Valley. The City of Indio unveiled its new 9/11 memorial Friday at Miles Avenue Park, bringing together city leaders, first responders and community members to remember the nearly
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Veterans at American Legion Post 519 are coming together in Palm Springs to honor the lives lost in the September 11th attacks 25 years ago. The 9/11 Observance and Ceremonial Dinner will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the post, located at 400 N Belardo Rd. in Palm Springs. Organizers said
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A 65-year-old Palm Desert woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after a person was found dead with injuries consistent with an assault at The Enclave condo community on Friday.
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MECCA, CA (KESQ)- A 39-year-old Mecca man was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle on 70th Avenue east of Cleveland Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at approximately 7:26 p.m. on September 10, 2026. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Ramiro Gonzalez Jr., 39, of Mecca. According to
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INDIAN WELLS (CNS) – Coachella Valley’s top decision-makers met today to discuss the region’s economic future, infrastructure and key public policy issues. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual All Valley Mayors, County and Tribal Chairpersons Luncheon to bring together mayors from all nine valley cities alongside Riverside County leadership and tribal
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department held its annual Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and remember the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony began at 8:30 a.m. Friday, September 11, at Palm Springs Fire Station 2,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Most residents in the Southern California desert can probably tell you that the seven casinos in the Coachella Valley are owned by different Native American tribes. But they might not be able to tell you more than that. The history and force of these tribes helped shape the Coachella Valley, including its current economic power.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Desert City Council voted unanimously Thursday to table a proposed resolution asking Southern California Edison to minimize planned power outages during the summer. The proposal comes after concerns over a maintenance outage in July that would have affected 878 customers during a period of extreme heat. The outage
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A celebration in Palm Springs. On Thursday, Johnny Costa’s Ristorante celebrated 50 years of family, tradition, and Palm Springs history with a “Golden Anniversary” celebration and ribbon-cutting. The Palm Springs Chamber honored the legacy of late founder, chef Johnny Costa. Costa opened his first Pictured: Johhny and Vince Costa “Yeah,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Stagecoach Country Music Festival released a video Thursday teasing Florida Georgia Line as headliners for 2027. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stagecoach (@stagecoach) The popular pop-country music duo of Tyler Hubbard and Bryan Kelley, dominated the charts with their 2012 hit “Cruise.” They continued to have
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Lieutenant William Hutchinson is retiring from the Palm Springs Police Department after 30 years. Hutchinson joined PSPD as a Police Explorer at 14, became a Reserve Police Officer at 19, and was hired full-time in 1998. He served in patrol and as a Field Training Officer, then advanced from street-level
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CALEXICO, CA (KESQ) – Encounters in the El Centro Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol have dropped from more than 50,500 in fiscal year 2023 to under 2,000 in the current fiscal year. The reduction in local encounters south of the Coachella Valley comes as nationwide Border Patrol staffing reached a record high of more
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – If a major earthquake hit the Coachella Valley tomorrow, emergency officials say residents may need to be more self-reliant than they think. September is National Preparedness Month, and cities across the valley are reviewing how they would respond if roads, communications and other services were disrupted during a large-scale disaster.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Greater Palm Springs Pride announced the honorees for the 2026 Pride Honors Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations whose dedication, advocacy, and leadership have made a lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community across the Coachella Valley and beyond. Organizers said this year’s ceremony carries special significance as Palm Springs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Alaska Airlines’ seasonal nonstop service between Palm Springs International Airport and Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa returned today. “Seasonal service is starting earlier at PSP, and that means more options for our travelers for more of the year,” Victoria Carpenter, interim executive director of aviation,
Continue Reading COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Friday marks 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks. There will be several remembrance ceremonies throughout the Coachella Valley. Cathedral City Fire Department 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony – 8:15 a.m. at Cathedral City Fire Station 1, 6895 Buddy Rogers Drive Fire Chief Michael A. Contreras will lead the ceremony. The
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