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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department says nine people were injured after bottles were thrown into the crowd during a Splash House event at the Palm Springs Air Museum in the early hours Sunday morning. At about 1:37 a.m. Sunday morning, officers working at the event were alerted to a reported assault.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Today’s high of 113 degrees will be slightly lower than yesterday’s, marking the beginning of a cooling trend expected through this week. The high-pressure system that has dominated our weather pattern in recent weeks will weaken in response to a series of shortwave troughs moving inland and northward. Now, this
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re dealing with another weekend of extreme heat here in the Coachella Valley! A lot of folks are in town for Splash House, so be sure to be wary of these summertime highs. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in place for the valley until 8 o’clock Sunday evening. The length
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Twentynine Palms ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 4-6 overall, 1-2 Desert Valley League 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeAug. 21Desert Christian AcademyAway7:00 PMAug. 27Riverside PrepHome7:00 PMSept. 4LakesideHome7:00 PMSept. 10RubidouxAway7:30 PMSept. 25Yucca ValleyHome7:00 PMOct. 9BanningHome7:00 PMOct. 16Cathedral City*Away7:00 PMOct. 23Desert Mirage*Home7:00
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A group in Palm Springs is continuing its effort to decriminalize or deprioritize the enforcement of laws involving certain psychedelic plants and fungi. The Palm Springs Psychedelic Society held an educational event Saturday at the Mizell Center, one year after the organization first introduced the community to the Decriminalize Nature
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — A backpack giveaway in Cathedral City allows students to choose their backpacks and build excitement for the upcoming school year. Hosted by Assemblymember Greg Wallis, the event aims to prepare students for the new school year by providing school supplies. Helmets were also given to students to promote safe biking
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until Sunday night, with a high today near 114 degrees, five degrees above the seasonal average. TODAYS HIGHS EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AT 8 P.M. While we have seen warmer temperatures in the past
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The hot and humid pattern isn’t changing much just yet–though today doesn’t feel quite as oppressive as Wednesday and Thursday. Afternoon highs will continue to climb into the low to mid 110s through the weekend, with an Extreme Heat Warning remaining in effect through Sunday evening as Major HeatRisk continues across the Coachella Valley. While
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The daughter of a victim killed in an October 2024 hit-and-run is suing the City of Cathedral City and the alleged driver, alleging inadequate street lighting contributed to the fatal accident.
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Yucca Valley ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 7-5 overall, 2-1 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeAug. 21Rancho MirageHome7:00 PMAug. 28La QuintaAway7:00 PMSept. 4ColtonAway7:00 PMSept. 11Desert Christian AcademyAway7:00 PMSept. 17Xavier PrepHome7:00 PMSept. 25Twentynine PalmsAway7:00 PMOct. 2Cathedral CityHome7:00
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – In the aftermath of a deadly shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, some gun rights activists are advocating for concealed carry weapons (CCW) permits. The shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho killed three people and hurt seven others. During the shooting, an off-duty state trooper and a private citizen, both
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As thousands of music fans head to the Coachella Valley for Splash House this weekend, one local DJ is preparing to take the stage at the festival for the very first time. DTOMP, a Coachella Valley native, is set to perform Saturday at the Hilton, marking another major milestone in
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OJAI, Calif. — UPDATE 8/7/2026 The Ojai Raptor Center reports that Big Bear Lake bald eagle Jackie remains in intensive care, where she is receiving oxygen therapy, supportive treatment, and continuous monitoring. Her condition remains critical after recent blood work showed her packed cell volume (PCV) has declined again, falling below 10%. “We are sorry
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THERMAL, California (KUNA) – Líderes Campesinas, Pitzer College y Alianza Nacional de Campesinas tendrán este sábado 8 de agosto de 10:30 am a 2:30 pm una Graduación para jóvenes pertenecientes al programa SIG y Agrivoltaicos. Serán 20 jóvenes estudiantes del este del Valle de Coachella que concluyeron un proyecto catalogado como ambicioso desarrollado a través
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new 24/7, no-appointment needed mental health clinic in Indio is bringing much needed services to the East Valley, officials with Riverside University Health say. The Indio Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center opened earlier this week. It comes as a Palm Springs mental health clinic, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health,
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