Martinis & Bellinis Fundraiser: Garden Cocktail & Tea Party
The event will take place at the Exclusive Cache Estate in Indio on Saturday, June 14, from 3-5 p.m.
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2nd Annual Joshua Tree Pride Ball: Galactic GlitterBall
The event is Saturday, June 28th, from 6-10 p.m. at the JT RV Campground
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Memorial Day Weekend Brings Tourists and Economic Boost to Mountain Communities
IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, many Southern California residents are heading to the elevated retreats of Big Bear and Idyllwild to escape the heat and enjoy the cool mountain air. These picturesque towns offer not only a refreshing break from the scorching desert temperatures but also a variety of charming attractions
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Humidity lingers
A small surge of tropical moisture lingers this morning, with a low deck of clouds slowly burning off. Humidity and dew points remain quite high this morning, but will thin out later as low pressure moves Eastward. By tomorrow morning we’ll see slightly drier conditions, but that won’t last long. Another area of low pressure
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Pride Month brings boost to local businesses
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pride month is giving a colorful boost to local businesses, with many saying they’re seeing a rise in customers drawn to LGBTQ+ events, merchandise and inclusive spaces. Drew Fowler, general manager at Oscar’s Palm Springs, said it’s an exciting time. “We have the Bitchiest Brunch, which has been the longest
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Palm Springs celebrates Marilyn Monroe’s 99th birthday and statue’s new location
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A free Forever Marilyn Community Celebration took place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Park, honoring Marilyn Monroe’s 99th birthday and the new location of the beloved Forever Marilyn statue. Hosted by local drag queen Vanity Halston, the event featured music, birthday treats (while
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Some slight rain chances linger this evening; warmer for the first week of June!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cloudier skies and a couple of light showers have made its way across the Coachella Valley this afternoon. Rain chances linger this afternoon and evening, though our local mountain communities still have better chances than us on the valley floor. The clouds and moisture begins clearing out overnight. Expect drier/sunnier
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Tracking rain chances as we welcome the month of June
Good morning! It’s a warm morning to welcome the month of June, with temperatures much warmer than the same time 24 hours ago (for now). Temperatures stayed warm overnight, but will be held back this afternoon thanks to the excess moisture. Expect an overall cloudy and more humid day. We are tracking rain throughout the
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Cathedral City softball falls to Hueneme in CIF title game
IRVINE, Calif. (KESQ) — Cathedral City softball falls to Hueneme 1-0 in the CIF-SS Division 8 championship game on Saturday in Irvine at Deanna Manning Stadium. Despite coming up short, the Lady Lions had a historic CIF-SS playoff run in their second playoff appearance in program history. Defeated Santa Clarita Christian 11-0 (Round 1) Defeated
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San Jacinto Valley animal shelter to stay open until midnight Saturday amid overcrowding crisis
SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus will remain open until midnight on Saturday as Riverside County animal services officials urgently seek adopters and foster families. It comes amid a critical overcrowding crisis. The shelter, which is operated by the Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS), is currently operating at
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Visitors continue travel plans to Joshua Tree National Park amidst Eureka Fire
JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Eureka Fire continues to burn in Joshua Tree National Park with the latest update from the park at 9 a.m. on Saturday at 212 acres and 40% contained. Even with parts of the park closed off for safety, visitors said it won’t keep them from traveling. Visitors said Joshua
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Tropical moisture bringing chances for showers, increased humidity on Sunday
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Skies have been cloudy at times in Palm Springs so far this weekend as moisture continues to build. An area of low pressure to our south has already brought some rain to portions of San Diego County, and as we look ahead to Sunday, we’re tracking some big changes for
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Heat Peaks Today, Tropical Moisture on the Way
Happy Friday, Coachella Valley! Expect the hottest day of the week today, with temperatures pretty close to 105° for most of the valley. We’re wrapping up the work week with mostly sunny skies and light winds. Humidity will be slightly elevated as tropical moisture begins to move in from an approaching low-pressure system. This weekend
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Assemblyman Greg Wallis names ‘Do the Right Thing’ as 2025 nonprofit of the year
BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblyman Greg Wallis (AD47) named Do the Right Thing Greater Palm Springs as the 2025 nonprofit of the year for the 4th Assembly District on Friday. The announcement came during a news conference at the Palm Springs Police Department. Wallis praised the nonprofit for strengthening bonds between youth and law
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Palm Springs Power defeat Utah Lab in season opener
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Palm Springs Power baseball is back. The Power opened their 21st campaign on Friday nigh with a 9-3 win over the Utah Lab at Palm Springs Stadium. Get ready to learn W’s, the POWWWER win!The Power are back in the lab with the first win of the 2025 season 😎#PowerUp⚡️ pic.twitter.com/oq3qipNwUk—
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Rancho Mirage softball defeats Culver City for first CIF championship in program history
The Rattlers are CIF champions! Rancho Mirage softball. CIF champions. What an incredible run for the Rattlers, capturing their first title in program history. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ pic.twitter.com/zB9kC7Sm6z— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) May 30, 2025 Rancho Mirage softball defeated Culver City 7-3 in the CIF-SS Division 7 championship game on Friday in Irvine at Deanna Manning Stadium.
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Hombre de Palm Desert condenado a muerte por matar a su hija pequeña
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de Palm Desert, condenado por matar a su hija de un año y apuñalar a su esposa embarazada tras enfurecerse durante un intercambio de custodia infantil en Indian Wells, recibió la pena de muerte. En marzo, un jurado de Indio condenó a Adam Slater, de 54 años y residente de
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Mujer muere en choque de cuatro vehículos en la I-10 cerca de Chiraco Summit
CONDADO DE RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – Una mujer falleció el viernes en un choque entre una camioneta pickup y dos vehículos, uno de ellos uno grande, a toda velocidad, en la Interestatal 10 cerca de Chriaco Summit, según la Patrulla de Carreteras de California (CHP). El choque se reportó poco antes del mediodía cerca de la
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El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella destaca el éxito estudiantil en medio de recortes presupuestarios y despidos de docentes
THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA) – El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella (CVUSD) ha estado lidiando con un despido masivo continuo, con la esperanza de reducir su déficit presupuestario de $50 millones. Ante estos desafíos, el distrito reconoce su progreso en nuevos programas de aprendizaje y el éxito estudiantil. En la reunión del Estado del Distrito,
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Palm Desert man sentenced to death for killing his toddler
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Desert man convicted of killing his year-old daughter and stabbing his pregnant wife after turning irate during a child custody exchange in Indian Wells received the death penalty. An Indio jury in March convicted Adam Slater, 54, of Palm Desert of first-degree murder for the 2020 slaying of baby
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