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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens introduced two bobcat kittens to their new habitat and what care professionals are calling their “forever home.” David and JoAnn are brother and sister, and were brought to the zoo from Oregon. The siblings were found in a box on a driveway near Springfield

RIVERSIDE, Calif.(KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors approved Riverside County Fire Department Chief Bill Weiser’s request to draft a revised ordinance delineating which communities should be designated fire risk zones, encompassing large swaths of the county, where households are already feeling the impacts from escalating property insurance costs. Changes to Ordinance No. 787 will reflect

UPDATE 06/10/2025: As of 6:04 p.m., CAL FIRE reports that the fire remains at 175 acres and is now 50% contained. All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night improving containment lines. ANZA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to contain a fast-growing fire in Anza Tuesday

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indio mall, now known as the Indio Grand Marketplace, is nearly vacant with just Coachella Valley Optometry occupying a space – something Mayor Glenn Miller hopes will change in the future. The property is owned by Haagen Company, which also owns The Empire Polo Club and Calhoun Ranch. The Haagen Company’s

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As President Trump orders over 4,000 troops to Los Angeles, the reaction among former Marines in the desert is mixed. That number also includes 700 Marines from 29 Palms. The protests, which have now entered their fifth day, have gone from peaceful to chaotic at times, with scenes of burning

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations continue across Southern California, immigrant rights advocates are urging individuals and families to prepare a set of critical documents that could help protect them in case of detention or deportation. Having the right paperwork on hand can make a significant difference in asserting your

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to immediately withdraw a proposal that would slash $700 million from California’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), program a move Gonzalez says would devastate seniors, people with disabilities, and rural families across the state. “IHSS is not a luxury…it is a lifeline,” said Gonzalez,

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today approved a $100,000 contract with a media marketing firm to conduct a public awareness campaign emphasizing the penalties for illegal use of fireworks in Riverside County.    In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board signed off on the Executive Office’s agreement with Fountain Valley-based 3

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department will host a free “know your rights” session Thursday to educate the public about First Amendment protections and laws surrounding peaceful demonstrations.    Check Out: PSPD Chief discusses ICE protests – Balancing rights and safety The class will begin at 5 p.m. at the department’s training

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters today battled a blaze at a single-story home in Coachella, and no injuries were reported.    The fire was reported at 9:02 a.m. in the 52100 block of Morgan Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.    The agency said crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – All three Desert Care Network hospitals are taking part in the annual Healthy Over Hungry® Cereal Drive. From now until June 13th, you can donate. With school out and access to free or reduced-price meals limited, the cereal drive will benefit FIND Food Bank and The Way Station in Joshua Tree. Donations of healthy cereal can