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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Mosquito samples in the communities of North Shore and Mecca tested positive for West Nile virus, the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced today. The North Shore sample was collected in the area of Avenue 72 and Cleveland Street, while the other samples were collected in the areas of
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. — A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Bermuda Dunes. The collision occurred at 10:57 a.m. near the intersection of Washington Street and Harris Lane. According to information from California Highway Patrol, the vehicle was turning from Harris Lane onto northbound Washington Street, when it
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into Palm Springs ahead of a special night at Palm Springs Stadium. Fans will have the chance to see the 27-foot-long vehicle up close during Friday night’s Palm Springs Power game. The event also features Oscar Mayer “Hotdoggers,” who travel the country promoting the
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KUNA) – Organizaciones al oeste del Valle de Coachella realizan colecta de alimentos y ropa para enviar a los damnificados de los terremotos en Venezuela, se trata de la camara de comercio hispanoamericana y la fundación Califriend en colaboración con el Departamento de Policía de la ciudad de Palm Springs. Conforme los
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re tracking another day of extreme heat in the Coachella Valley! Our highs didn’t quite get above 115°F yesterday as humidity kept our temperatures from climbing for most of the day. We could get a similar treatment today, but we’re still expecting highs in the one-teens valley-wide. An Extreme Heat
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Desert family is raising awareness on the dangers of triple digit temperatures, after their grandfather died when his home’s air conditioning failed. Nikita Potter says her grandparent’s home was reaching 90 degree temperatures, when her 91-year-old grandpa, Chuck Potter, was found dead inside. “My grandma frantically called me,
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A man in Cabazon, California has been seen on video punching and throwing a dog to the ground, and is refusing to apologize for his actions, while Riverside County Animal Services is actively investigating the incident.
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High temperatures remain dangerously hot across the Coachella Valley through Friday as our Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Friday evening. We’re still expecting highs between 113-117 degrees today, with widespread Major HeatRisk. If you have to be outside, be sure to stay hydrated, take breaks often, and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
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A recent e-bike arrest in Palm Springs is highlighting how new technology is changing the way police respond to calls. Palm Springs police say a suspect riding an e-bike was committing multiple traffic violations and appeared to be trying to get officers to chase him through downtown. Lieutenant William Hutchinson from Palm Springs Police Department
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs couple aboard the LGBTQ cruise ship “Scarlet Lady” is speaking out after the ship was denied permission to dock in Turkey this week, and has now also been denied permission to stop at its substitute port in Egypt. Colin Wright and his husband are among the 2,000
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local nonprofit is working to expand cultural programs in the East Valley. “Green Room Theatre Company” just received a $100,000 grant from the “Tammis Day Foundation,” which will allow it to grow and focus on underserved communities. Half the grant will go to producing mainstage artistic productions, while the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A public dispute between Oscar’s Palm Springs and the Plaza Theatre continues to escalate, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of negotiations over a room located inside the Oscar’s building. The disagreement centers on a space the Plaza Theatre has used to support performers, known as the ‘green room.’ Oscar’s
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs Unified School District is now accepting enrollment for its Early Childhood Education programs, offering eligible families free early learning opportunities designed to prepare young children for success in school and beyond. The district’s Early Childhood Education Department is enrolling children in its Head Start, Early Head Start and
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Desert Hot Springs, Calif. (KUNA) – La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, dio inicio a los cuartos de final donde la mayor parte de los equipos son europeos, los partidos de la etapa previa dejaron a varios favoritos fuera como lo son Brasil y Colombia. Pese a que, naturalmente el bloque de latinoamerica se
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The countdown to another season of hockey in the Coachella Valley is officially underway. The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced their 2026-27 American Hockey League regular season schedule on Thursday, revealing a 72-game slate that begins Friday, Oct. 2, with a home opener against the Ontario Reign at Acrisure Arena. Puck drop is set for 7
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