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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) If you’re a fan of the MLB, especially the San Diego Padres, you know the name Jeremiah Estrada. Well, Estrada’s career began right here at Palm Desert High School, and the last name Estrada has come back to the Aztecs with Jeremiah’s father, Ramiro, who has made an instant impact. “We
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — In honor of Juneteenth, Oscar’s in Palm Springs is ringing in the cultural holiday with a celebration hosted by Sunset Music & Education Foundation, Juneteenth: The Fight for Freedom. From 5-7 p.m., the free event will feature a panel, live music, and entertainment. According to organizers, the event is sold
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif (KESQ) – California drivers should brace for higher fuel costs this summer. Starting July 1, the state’s gas excise taxes will increase, as part of an annual inflation adjustment. Each year, California adjusts its fuel tax rates based on inflation data from the Department of Finance. This year’s bump means the gasoline
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Es otro día cálido en el Valle de Coachella, pero no tan caluroso como los días anteriores. Las temperaturas tienden a bajar a medida que la zona persistente de alta presión comienza a disiparse y a alejarse en los próximos días. Las condiciones se mantendrán mayormente secas; sin embargo, se esperan algunos aumentos de humedad
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THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA) – La Administración para el Control de Drogas (DEA) afirma que el operativo a gran escala del miércoles tuvo como objetivo cultivos ilegales de marihuana cerca de Thermal. En él participaron aproximadamente 500 agentes federales y se extendió por más de 700 acres en el este del Valle de Coachella. Las autoridades afirman
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Manifestantes comenzaron a congregarse cerca del Marriott Courtyard en Tahquitz Canyon Way y del Fairfield Inn and Suites en Indio alrededor de las 8:30 p. m. del miércoles, denunciando las operaciones migratorias locales. Ese mismo día, se publicó un volante en redes sociales anunciando “ICE se derrite en el desierto” y
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Skin is the largest organ in the body, and dermatologists are advising locals to take better care of it, especially in the Valley sun. They say daily sun exposure is a serious concern no matter what activity their engaging in outside. Skin cancer is the most common from of cancer
Continue Reading THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) The Drug Enforcement Administration says Wednesday’s large-scale operation was aimed at illegal marijuana grows near Thermal, involving roughly 500 federal agents and covering more than 700 acres across the eastern Coachella Valley. Authorities say they arrested 70 to 75 undocumented migrants and one U.S. citizen for obstructing law enforcement, and said the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Black History and the Palm Springs Department of Parks and Recreation are hosting a number of events taking place throughout the weekend to honor Black culture and history in the community. June 19th marks Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. While the
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MECCA, Calif. (KUNA) – La DEA realizó una extensa investigación en varias operaciones de cultivo ilegal de marihuana cerca de Thermal la mañana del miércoles. En una actualización, la División de Campo de Los Ángeles de la DEA informó: “Las cifras preliminares, sujetas a cambios, son las siguientes: entre 70 y 75 inmigrantes indocumentados fueron arrestados.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Home prices dropped last month in Riverside County from $645,000 to $638,000 for an existing single-family home, as May’s sales pace fell 5.1% statewide, the California Association of Realtors announced. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 254,190 in May,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) fue nombrada “Empresa Más Grande del Año” por la Cámara de Comercio del Gran Valle de Coachella (GCVCC). Las autoridades afirmaron que el premio destaca el excepcional liderazgo, la innovación y el compromiso de DOHC con la prestación de ayuda, garantizando el bienestar de las comunidades que
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) was named “Largest Business of the Year – West Valley” by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC). Officials said the award highlights DOHC’s exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to providing help, ensuring the well-being of the communities that rely on them. “This kind of
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- City Manager Charles McClendon announced his retirement from Cathedral City following his 11 years of service to the community. McClendon began his tenure in March of 2014. City officials said he was the catalyst for significant growth and improvement in the community. The most significant improvements during his time as City
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Update 6/19/25 A 38-year-old woman from Yucca Valley was arrested in connection with the crash. Police said they located the suspect vehicle in the area of Perez Road and Cathedral Canyon Drive. Officers then utilized surveillance video and a witness to identify the vehicle’s driver at the time of the collision. The woman was booked
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Highs will gradually drop as we move into the weekend as a major area of low pressure pushes high pressure farther East. Today, we still anticipate higher than normal temps. Yesterday we clocked a high of 114, and today we should come in a couple of degrees lower than that. By tomorrow, a developing low
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted a large investigation at several illegal marijuana operations near Thermal Wednesday morning. In an update, the Drug Enforcement Administration Los Angeles Field Division said, “Preliminary numbers, subject to change, are as follows: 70 to 75 undocumented migrants were arrested. At least one US citizen was arrested
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Protesters began gathering near the Marriott Courtyard on Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs and the Fairfield Inn and Suites on Marmara Street in Indio around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, speaking out against local immigration operations. A flier was posted earlier in the day on social media announcing “ICE melts in
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