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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Graham Bennett was working on the Paramount lot last week when a plane towed a banner over the studio: “Welcome to Saudiwood, David!” Five days later, California and 11 other states settled their lawsuit against Paramount Skydance, clearing the way for its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. On Tuesday, protesters
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was taken to the hospital after a fire in the garage of a Whitewater residence Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on the 13100 block of Galbreth Drive. “Firefighters are at-scene of a single-story single-family dwelling fire, first arriving unit reported the garage fully involved
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a crash in Palm Desert Tuesday afternoon. The single-vehicle collision was reported just after 4:30 p.m. on Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore. Details on the crash were not available. Deputies remain at the scene at the Palm Desert Walmart
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ)- Palm Springs International Airport is bringing together employers and airport partners for its sixth annual job fair as the Coachella Valley prepares for its busy travel season. The job fair will be held Wednesday, September 23 at the Palm Springs Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)- PGA West is hosting a job fair at the Private Clubhouse in La Quinta, with a variety of seasonal positions available including golf operations, food and beverage, hospitality, and gold course maintenance. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and this will e an on-the-spot interviewing and
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Police Department has officially opened its new $7.26 million annex, giving officers and detectives additional space as the city prepares to expand its police force in the coming years. City leaders, police officers and community members gathered Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening
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Breezes are easing this morning, and highs will remain nicely in check through most of the week. Today we’re expecting below average temps in the upper 90s. Winds are less gusty than yesterday and that sets up a calmer afternoon. Temps remain cooler than normal today, but inch closer to normal (100) later this week.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monday, September 21st marks the International Day of Peace. Conflict rages on in the Middle East. The war in Ukraine continues. A number of civil wars and armed conflicts are happening in Africa. These conflicts are all being tracked with the Council on Foreign Relations’ Global Conflict Tracker, found here.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Fire officials said the lessons learned from Tropical Storm Hilary are already shaping their response plans for a potentially strong El Niño season. It’s not just our local leaders — the state is urging all Californians to prepare now. On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency
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It’s the final day of summer as we welcome fall tomorrow! We’re starting the week on the cooler side across the valley, with highs dipping into the mid to upper 90s today—which is several degrees below our seasonal average of 100 degrees. Temperatures climb very minimally Tuesday and Wednesday, returning to the lower 100s by
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – We had some great plays during Week 5, but after the votes over the weekend, DCA junior Jayvon Garcia earned the honors for his touchdown catch in the Conquerors win on Friday night. @keyframes audience-1919998-loader-hide {0%{visibility:hidden}99%{visibility:hidden}100%{visibility:visible}} Experience not loading? Click here
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, questions about how the technology should be regulated and who should be responsible for keeping it safe are becoming more urgent. From completing schoolwork and organizing daily tasks to generating realistic images, videos and voices, AI tools are giving users capabilities
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — J.R. Roberts is stepping down from the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation and his position as president of the board, marking the end of a six-year tenure with the organization. Roberts has been involved with the foundation since its earliest days, helping lead efforts to raise the funds needed to
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The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is scheduled to open a new $7.26 million annex building on Tuesday, providing officers and detectives with upgraded facilities as part of a larger plan to expand the department’s staff.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)— Cathedral City police arrested 20 people during a high-visibility enforcement operation tied to a weekend gathering of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, authorities said. The operation was conducted Friday and Saturday in partnership with several local and state law enforcement agencies while the Mongols held a gathering at the DoubleTree by Hilton
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Desert Hot Springs, California (KUNA) -Luego de que el Concejo Municipal de Desert Hot Springs aprobó por unanimidad un plan para ampliar el cuerpo policial de la ciudad de 33 a 45 agentes jurados en el transcurso de los próximos cinco años. Este marte 22 de septiembre 2026, autoridades de la ciudad de Desert Hot
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Winds have been breezy throughout the night, especially close to the freeway, and those breezes will continue. They will gradually ease into tomorrow. Temps look terrific all week long, with highs in the middle and upper 90s today and tomorrow. Winds ease by tomorrow and highs will range in the lower 100s most of this
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