PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Five Coachella Valley graduating high school seniors were awarded $54,000 by the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens on Saturday. The teens are apart of the Living Desert’s ‘Zoo Teen program,’ a four year youth conservation program focused on animal care, science, and conservation. Awards were given to teens pursuing science
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Our highs are still on the upward trend as we work our way through this weekend! Highs today are topping out in the mid-100s, but expect hotter weather on the way for Sunday and early next week. Average temperatures this time of the year are typically around 102°. Highs across
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ICE Statement (6/9/25): “To ensure the safety of our personnel, ICE does not confirm or discuss the existence or status of operations. The agency publicly announces the results of operations when appropriate. As part of its routine operations, ICE arrests aliens who commit crimes and other individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws. All
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio Police Department is sending out a message as some local people remain on edge after Border Patrol and ICE Agents carried out an enforcement operation in Cathedral City on Friday. While the operation was carried out in Cathedral City, Indio Police are responding to the operation, releasing a statement on
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UPDATE 06/06/2025: TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – After Tuesday’s downpour caused enough flooding, mud, and debris to make many area roads dangerous and impassable, the City of Twentynine Palms reported Friday evening that Adobe Road is now open, but down to one lane going north and south. They say the city’s Public Works crew will
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KESQ) – Former Palm Desert Aztec Travis Adams was called up to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The 25-year-old pitcher went 3-1, had a 3.43 ERA, and three saves in 41 innings pitched. Travis Adams was the Twins 6th round pick in 2021. Can go multiple innings for Minnesota if needed3.43 ERA on
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – California legislature is attempting to make school lunches healthy. On Tuesday, the California State Assembly voted to pass AB 1264, which lays out a plan to remove ultraprocessed food from state’s school meals. The bill looks to remove food that are considered “particularly harmful.” This comes after numerous studies have linked
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Las temperaturas en el Valle de Coachella aumentarán durante el fin de semana y la próxima semana, con los días más calurosos previstos para el lunes y el martes. Es probable que las máximas alcancen los 108-110 grados, lo que lo convierte en el tramo más caluroso de la temporada hasta el momento. Esta ola
Continue Reading CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KUNA) – Estamos siguiendo los informes de una investigación que involucra a oficiales de la Patrulla Fronteriza y agentes de ICE en Cathedral City. Equipos de Telemundo 15 llegaron al lugar alrededor de las 9 a. m. y hablaron con varios testigos, algunos de los cuales interactuaron directamente con agentes de ICE. Nos informaron
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The jury has begun deliberations in the high-profile bribery trial of Palm Springs developer John Wessman. Closing arguments wrapped up Friday morning. Wessman faces nine counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy. He is accused of paying former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet more than $200,000 to secure city support
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – What started as a policy dispute between President Trump and Elon Musk has now turned personal. Tensions began rising on Tuesday, when Musk criticized Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” raising concerns about US government spending and the deficit. The feud escalating on social media. “You can kind of see it coming
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Los testimonios de la defensa se extenderán durante toda la próxima semana en el juicio de un exagente del sheriff del condado de Riverside, acusado de asesinar a tiros a un hombre con quien mantenía una disputa porque la víctima había tenido una relación con su entonces novia. Oscar Rodríguez, de 44
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local theater organization Dezart Performs is transforming a historic church in Palm Springs into at state-of-the-art professional theater. Architects have just been selected to create the new playhouse, which is set to open this November. The multi-million dollar project is expected to turn the First Church of Christ, Scientist on
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Temperatures across the Coachella Valley will climb through the weekend and into next week with the hottest days expected on Monday and Tuesday. Highs will likely reach 108-110 degrees, making it the hottest stretch so far this season. If you’re looking for a cool down, this evening looks fantastic to kick off “Hot Summer Nights”
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – Investigadores identificaron a más víctimas potenciales en el caso de un exbaterista de rock independiente acusado de posesión de pornografía infantil y de grabar a una menor en un baño público. Esta semana se presentaron nuevos cargos contra Joseph Seiders, de 44 años y residente de Palm Desert, después de que
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Investigators identified more potential victims in a case of an ex-indie rock drummer accused of possessing child pornography and recording a minor in a public restroom. New charges were filed this week against Joseph Seiders, 44, of Palm Desert, after investigators identified two additional victims not associated with the initial
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Defense testimony is slated to last all next week in the trial of an ex-Riverside County sheriff’s deputy accused of gunning down a man with whom he was at odds because the victim had been involved with the lawman’s then-girlfriend. Oscar Rodriguez, 44, is charged with first-degree murder and sentence-enhancing gun
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It starts July 11th with a $25 Entree Fee
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