PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 41-year-old Palm Springs man was charged with possessing and uploading child pornography. Matthew David Pettineo was arrested last week along the 800 Block of Village Square North. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team served a search warrant at the address, seizing computers and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio will host a free holiday concert in the downtown area next week to celebrate the season.  The all-ages event, “Center Stage Presents: Holiday Concert,” will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 at Center Stage, 82881 Miles Ave.   “We are excited to bring the
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – La entrada oeste del Parque Nacional Joshua Tree, incluyendo los baños, cerrará al tráfico de entrada y salida desde las 6:00 a. m. del 3 de diciembre hasta las 6:00 p. m. del 5 de diciembre, anunciaron las autoridades del parque. Park Boulevard también estará cerrado al tráfico vehicular durante seis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – Congressman Ken Calvert introduced the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act, or H.R. 5935, on Monday. According to Calvert’s office, the legislation facilitates the execution of the water settlement agreement reached by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (Tribe), Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), and Desert
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre is opening its doors in a wicked fashion. Emmy, Tony, and Grammy award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo will host the Opening Night Gala for the historic theatre, officials announced. The Opening Night Gala will be held on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. “… this is a woman
Continue Reading TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, including the restrooms, will close to inbound and outbound traffic from 6 a.m., Dec. 3 through 6 p.m., Dec. 5, park officials announced. Park Boulevard will also be closed to vehicle traffic for six miles from the west entrance to Quail Springs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Amanda Seyfried will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Awards, organizers announced on Monday. Seyfried is being honored for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention
Continue ReadingHighs around the desert will hover at or below our seasonal norms throughout the week as we begin December. Some offshore “Santa Ana” winds will arrive. There are wind advisories out toward the coast, along with some freeze watches for the high desert, and an air quality alert through the I.E. and local mountains marking
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Fellowship Christian Academy and the Coachella Little Arabs punched their ticket to the national stage. FCA defeated the Redwood Pal Golden Bears out of Santa Rosa 26-0 for the 2025 State Championship, and the Little Arabs won the 14-U Super Bowl, winning 14-6 over the East Side Cardinals out of
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – Millions of Americans are hitting the road to head home after the Thanksgiving holiday, and this year’s travel rush is proving to be the busiest on record. According to AAA, more than 73 million people nationwide are expected to drive during the holiday travel period, part of a record 81.8 million Americans
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As millions head home from their Thanksgiving destinations today, we’re enjoying some fantastic weather in the desert. Over the next week, we’re seeing some very seasonal conditions in the Coachella Valley. It’s been quiet in our region, but across the nation, significant weather has been impacting the East Coast. It
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Today is the final day of the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians’ 42nd annual Powwow. The three day event kicked off on Friday with bird singing and dancing. The celebration features all kinds of activities focused on keeping Native American tradition alive. This morning, the gates open at 11 a.m. at
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STOCKTON, Calif. (CBS News) – Four people were killed, and 11 others were wounded in a shooting during a family gathering in the Northern California city of Stockton Saturday night, authorities said. The suspect, or possibly suspects, remains at large. Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, told reporters in
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Good morning. It’s another beautiful day here in the Coachella Valley! We should expect mostly clear skies, especially in the morning hours. Highs will rise to the mid-70s today, a few degrees above the seasonal average, but overall extremely comfortable and mild. Today will be a big day for travel. Thankfully, travel conditions around the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Texas Stars 5-3 on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. The Stars scored four straight goals from Harrison Scott, Artem Shlaine, and Jack Becker to take a 4-0 lead. The Firebirds responded with three unanswered goals of their own by Ben Meyers, John Hayden, and
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – One person is in critical condition after a traffic collision Saturday evening in Coachella. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Ninth St. and Grapefruit Blvd. for reports of a traffic collision. When they arrived on scene they found a pedestrian down in the roadway. That pedestrian was
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown retailers are seeing a welcome boost this weekend as shoppers turned out in strong numbers for Small Business Saturday, an annual event encouraging people to support locally owned shops and restaurants. Store owners along Palm Canyon Drive said the day brought steady foot traffic, enthusiastic customers, and a noticeable
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