Dezart Performs Presents: Falsettos
Performance runs from April 18th to 27th. Times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Loving All Animals: Doggie Wedding
The event is set for Sunday, April 13th at 5:30 p.m.
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High pressure means a warm weekend
Highs will start to climb as we head into the weekend. Today we will remain slightly below average as the Jetstream hasn’t yet moved farther north, but it will and that means warmer temps. This afternoon, highs will reach the lower 80s, just a couple of degrees below average. Expect fairly light winds, especially in
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Festival-themed billboard promotes free STD testing
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new billboard along I-10 near the Jefferson exit is catching drivers’ attention with the words “Bad Romance?” The music festival-themed ad, created by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), promotes free STD testing with the URL freeSTDcheck.org. “It’s Coachella. We know people are going to hook up,” Jason Farmer, AHF’s VP
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Two Canadian airlines shorten services with Palm Springs airport after ‘shifts in demand’
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Canadian airlines are ending their seasonal services at the Palm Springs International Airport a little early, officials confirmed. Flair Airlines and WestJet have slightly shortened their seasonal service to Vancouver and Winnipeg, PSP spokesperson Jake Ingrassia confirmed. “The airlines have advised the airport that these adjustments are in response
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Pet adoption tax credit & special district proposed at animal commission meeting
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — ‘No kill in a year,’ is an ambitious goal for Riverside County’s overcrowded animal shelters. La Quinta City Councilmember Steve Sanchez may have a way to get there. He’s proposing a special district made up from just Coachella Valley cities that would have hyper-local policies to keep animals off the
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Report of elephant in Palm Springs yard prompts questions from police and animal control
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dispatch at Palm Springs Police Department received an interesting call on Thursday – about a deceased elephant in someone’s yard. The Department couldn’t help but take the incident to social media: “CALL OF THE WILD(EST) – DECEASED ELEPHANT IN A FRONT YARD?! Earlier today, our dispatch center received a rather…
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City of Indian Wells leaders share plans for the future at ‘State of the City’ event
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indian Wells hosted its annual State of the City and Hospitality Awards on Thursday, with city leaders showcasing the city’s accomplishments and sharing plans for the future. Mayor Bruce Whitman spoke about the city’s progress, including the ongoing renovation of the “Players Course,” preparing for next year’s
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Riverside County reports first confirmed case of measles since 2018
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County has reported its first confirmed case of measles since 2018. On Thursday, health officials announced that a Coachella Valley resident tested positive for measles. The person has a history of international travel. They are recovering at home. Documented measles vaccination could not be confirmed at this time. It’s the
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Cathedral City leaders plan to install entryway monuments to welcome visitors
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City leaders are looking to install entryway monuments as part of the city’s branding campaign. City officials say the monuments would help to identify the city’s boundaries and provide a recognizable icon of the city. A study session was recently held to review size and cost options of the
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Taller gratuito de inmigración y otros servicios legales este domingo
COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA)– Informase y unese con la organización TODEC, este domingo a las 12 p.m. se llevará a cabo un taller gratuito de inmigración y otros servicios legales. La ubicación se revelará una vez registrado. Los talleres de inmigración brindan información y herramientas prácticas para que la gente conozca sus derechos. Luz Gallegos, directora
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Transitioning Into a Trend of Warmer Weather Friday
Enjoy these cooler-than-usual temperatures while they last, because big changes are on the way! The Coachella Valley is experiencing highs about 10 degrees below normal today, thanks to a dominant low-pressure system hanging over the western U.S. But that cool influence won’t stick around much longer. For comparison, we should be about 84 degrees this
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Yucca Valley residents outraged over animal shelter findings
YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Up in the high desert, some residents outraged with the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter. On Tuesday, a 90-day review of the shelter’s operations was presented to town council. Among the findings in the report, the shelter reported a 53.76% euthanasia rate in 2024 and staff shortages. Yucca Valley Animal Shelter
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Six employees at Joshua Tree National Park who were laid off earlier this year have been re-offered positions
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KESQ) — Six employees at Joshua Tree National Park who were laid off earlier this year have been rehired following a federal judge’s ruling. The workers were cut as part of a cost-saving initiative by the Department of Government Efficiency, which aimed to streamline staffing and reduce spending. Tune into
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Calentamiento gradual hacia el fin de semana
Otro día con temperaturas fantásticas en el Valle de Coachella. Las máximas de hoy están aproximadamente 10 grados por debajo del promedio estacional. Esto se debe a la extensa y persistente zona de baja presión que atraviesa el oeste de Estados Unidos. El sistema comenzará a perder fuerza lentamente a partir de mañana. Esto permitirá
Continue Reading El Condado de Riverside reporta su primer caso confirmado de sarampión desde 2018
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – El Condado de Riverside reportó su primer caso confirmado de sarampión desde 2018. El jueves, las autoridades sanitarias anunciaron que un residente del Valle de Coachella dio positivo en la prueba de sarampión. La persona tiene antecedentes de viajes internacionales y se recupera en casa. No se ha podido confirmar la vacunación
Continue Reading Dos aerolíneas canadienses acortan sus servicios con el aeropuerto de Palm Springs tras cambios en la demanda
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Dos aerolíneas canadienses finalizarán sus servicios de temporada en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Palm Springs un poco antes, confirmaron las autoridades. Flair Airlines y WestJet han acortado ligeramente su servicio de temporada a Vancouver y Winnipeg, confirmó el portavoz de PSP, Jake Ingrassia. “Las aerolíneas han informado al aeropuerto que estos
Continue Reading Cartelera con temática de festival promueve pruebas gratuitas de ETS
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Una nueva cartelera a lo largo de la I-10, cerca de la salida de Jefferson, llama la atención de los conductores con el mensaje “¿Un romance desastroso?”. El anuncio, inspirado en un festival de música y creado por la Fundación para el Cuidado de la Salud del SIDA (AHF), promueve pruebas gratuitas
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Indian Canyon, Gene Autry y Vista Chino abren en Palm Springs
Actualización 4/03/2025 Indian Canyon ha reabierto Actualización 4/02/2025El sendero Gene Autry ha reabierto. El sendero N Indian Canyon permanece cerrado. Actualización 3/31/25 E Vista Chino reabrió sus puertas el sábado. El sendero Gene Autry y el cañón Indian permanecen cerrados. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Gene Autry, Indian Canyon y Vista Chino permanecen cerrados en el arroyo Whitewater en
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