THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – El 4 de Julio es el fin de semana con mayor número de mascotas perdidas en los refugios, principalmente debido a los fuertes ruidos y los destellos de los fuegos artificiales, que pueden asustarlas y hacer que huyan. Muchos refugios de animales e instalaciones de control animal reportan un aumento del
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The American Reproductive Centers, the fertility clinic targeted in the Palm Springs terrorist attack, are now demolishing their old office and preparing for a new beginning. Dr. Maher Abdallah, the clinic’s founder and chief doctor, says the rebuild will cost $17 million, not including the cost of new equipment. While
Continue Reading THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Fourth of July is the busiest weekend for lost pets entering shelters, primarily due to the loud noises and flashing lights from fireworks, which can frighten pets and cause them to run away. Many animal shelters and animal control facilities report a 30% to 60% increase in lost pets, according
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – New technology in the Banning Pass is giving firefighters an advantage to fight wildfires in our region. There are two heli-hydrant systems currently installed and operational in the Cabazon area on both the northern and southern sides of the I-10. The tanks were installed in mid-June. These water tanks allow helicopters
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – El Departamento de Policía de Indio (IPD) está tomando medidas enérgicas contra los fuegos artificiales ilegales este 4 de julio, y este año la aplicación de la ley está cobrando fuerza. El oficial Felipe Escalante informó que el departamento está desplegando varios drones para ayudar a identificar y responder a las infracciones
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Una maestra de la Preparatoria Yucca Valley fue arrestada el miércoles por la mañana por malversación de fondos de la Organización de Padres y Maestros de la escuela. El Departamento del Sheriff de Morongo Basin informa que el 18 de junio, un miembro de la Organización de Padres y Maestros llamó
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Actualización 02/07/25 6:00 a. m. Los agentes del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside confirmaron que fueron despachados poco antes de las 10 p. m. del lunes a la avenida Douma y la avenida 52 después de que un conductor reportara que su vehículo había sido alcanzado por disparos. El conductor resultó ileso. Los agentes encontraron
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – Un agente de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside se vio involucrado en un accidente de tráfico en Palm Desert la madrugada del miércoles. Se informó que aproximadamente a las 8:10 a. m. del miércoles, un agente de turno de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside sufrió
Continue Reading YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Yucca Valley High School teacher was arrested Wednesday morning for embezzlement from the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. The Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Department reports that on June 18, a member of the Parent Teacher Organization called law enforcement to report the unauthorized withdrawal of funds from the PTO account. The
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Updated 7/2/25 1:17 p.m. BANNING, Calif. (KESQ)- Earlier today, former Palm Springs Mayor Pougent who admitted accepting six-figure bribes was sentenced to two years of probation with a $325k fine for his counts of bribery. In court the judge read statements from former council members Christopher Mills and Ginny Float requesting leniency on the sentencing
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PALMS SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center said every year they expect to see an increased number of people in the trauma center. Not only are people dehydrated from the Valley heat, but they get injured from fireworks, despite it being illegal in Palm Springs. Last year Desert Regional only saw one patient with
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Calif. (KESQ) – This Fourth of July weekend marks the first of two free fishing days for California residents presented by the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). This program is set to run July 5 and August 30 and is designed so California residents can enjoy the outdoor fun without having to spend a
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Good morning and happy hump day! This morning, we are already seeing some more moderate temperatures thanks to an area of low pressure making its way into California. There is still some lingering upper-level moisture, giving us some upper-level clouds. Winds are nothing outside of the usual today, and humidity levels at the surface are
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It’s the first of July, and we’re stepping into the new month after wrapping up a hot June across the Coachella Valley. Today followed suit, with another hot day, above average and above 110 degrees. We’re continuing to monitor air quality following the Wolf fire near Banning, though our Air Quality Alert in Western Riverside
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department (IPD) is cracking down on illegal fireworks this Fourth of July, and this year enforcement is taking flight. Officer Felipe Escalante said the department is deploying several drones to help identify and respond to firework violations. “The entire city,” Escalante said. “When people are calling in illegal
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 2021 was the last time Casey and Kato Kleinman played here for the Palm Springs Power, and the team couldn’t be more grateful for the two twins to take the field once again. “They can both literally play any position on the field, so having both of those guys, you know,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Californians will now pay more for legal cannabis products after a new state excise tax took effect July 1. The 19% tax represents a 4% increase from the previous 15% rate. Double Eye Dispensary in Cathedral City said it has been preparing customers for the tax increase, by letting them know
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Last week, we learned about the National Weather Service and how the meteorologists there work day and night to keep Americans safe across every inch of the country. First Alert Meteorologist Spencer Blum is taking an in-depth look at how recent government staffing cuts and proposed budget cuts could impact the agency monitoring the land,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is answering some tough questions about the loss of more than $700 thousand dollars in taxpayer funds. This comes after a release of a Riverside County Civil Grand Jury report. The report offers a new perspective on the fallout of a city-funded guaranteed income pilot
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