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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters contained a house fire just before 4:00 p.m. in La Quinta on Saturday. CAL FIRE confirmed the fire was first reported roughly two hours prior on the 81000 block of Kingston Heath, within the Greg Norman Course at PGA West. News Channel 3 crews were on scene and saw

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Shared Plate, a weekly meal program run in partnership with the Palm Springs United Methodist Church, will become its own nonprofit starting in January. The organization started out as the feeding ministry for the church. After becoming its own entity, organizers say that having nonprofit status will help them

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians are celebrating their 42nd annual Powwow at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino this weekend, bringing together community members and visitors to honor Native American culture, tradition, and heritage. The event featured a lively display of music, dance, and colorful attire, with gourd rattles and drums filling

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Art Festival is back at The River in Rancho Mirage over Thanksgiving weekend, from Friday through Sunday. The festival, by West Coast Artists, features creations by hundreds of artists presenting their work in paintings, photography, pottery, wood, sculptures, jewelry, and more – All of which are available to

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) — Joshua Tree National Park is a popular, crowded destination during Thanksgiving weekend. Officials say to expect long lines, full campgrounds, and limited parking. The holiday season brings plenty of activity to the High Desert, and for many, that means navigating busy streets and crowds. “You can’t find parking anywhere, it’s

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Families throughout the Coachella Valley are buying their Christmas trees after Thanksgiving. Whether it’s heading to the store for a plastic tree or finding a local Christmas tree farm, they’re looking for the perfect tree and the best price. Nationally, it’s reported that the price of imported plastic trees is up

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Thanksgiving is officially behind us, and Black Friday shopping is in full force. Desert Hills Premium Outlets, the region’s largest luxury outlet center, features more than 180 stores. Shoppers lined up before dawn to score scope discounts from designer brands. Stores opened their doors at 6 a.m. Some of the most

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Saturday is officially “Small Business Saturday,” a day dedicated to supporting locally-owned businesses after Black Friday. The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce says that every dollar spent at a locally owned business supports workforce stability and a healthy local economy.  According to the Main Street Palm Springs Business Association, around

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As families and friends gather for Thanksgiving, a growing number of people are choosing to skip the kitchen and let local restaurants handle the holiday cooking. According to recent data, 53% of Americans expect to get at least part of their Thanksgiving meal from a restaurant, up sharply from 37%