COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council distributed 2,000 turkeys to ten different organizations across the Coachella Valley on Monday as part of their annual turkey donation. The effort helps hundreds of local families receive a traditional holiday meal. Organizations that received turkeys were: Boys & Girls Club
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Help is available for Coachella Valley residents who are without health insurance, and it’s free. Starting from November 1st, and up to January 31st, anyone who does not have Medicare, Medicaid, or health insurance can enroll in a health insurance exchange plan. Residents who have insurance plans that may not
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – One inch of snow has fallen at Mount San Jacinto near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The Tramway’s annual snow guessing contest officially ended Sunday, November 16th. There were seven contestants who submitted the correct date: 1. Carolyn Kirner-Schmidt of San Diego 2. Sharon Lee Jones of Rancho Mirage 3.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – It’s a scam where buyers distract you, slip oil into the hood of your car to make the engine look “blown,” then pressure you to sell your car for a fraction of what it’s worth. Mark Haye, Palm Desert part-time resident, said 2 men tried it on him — but
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) One of the biggest gatherings in the nation for long-term care professionals has taken over the Palm Springs Convention Center this week. The California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) is marking a major mileston with its 75th annual convention and expo. The convention draws top caregivers, facility leaders and industry experts
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A major route in and out of Palm Springs is shut down this week. North Indian Canyon Drive is closed between Palm Springs Station Road and Garnet Avenue, a closure that began early Monday at 2 a.m. and will continue through Thursday. For many residents, including Blanca Torres, the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City announced Monday morning that Councilmember Mark Carnevale died Sunday. “The City of Cathedral City is deeply saddened by the passing of Councilmember Mark Carnevale on November 16, 2025. Councilmember Carnevale was a dedicated public servant, beloved family man, and pillar of the Cathedral City community.” – Cathedral City
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It has been a wet day here in the Coachella Valley. A few bands of heavier precipitation have entered the mix this afternoon. Several Areal Flood Advisories have been issued as the National Weather Service monitors this rain. There was quite the downpour at our station in Thousand Palms right
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A lingering area of low pressure will bring a chance of scattered showers, especially overnight tonight, and reinforce the colder air mass. Temps will run about 10 degrees colder than normal this week. Highs today will barely make it into the 70s. The low pressure system (weaker than the one over the weekend) will drop
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks 5-2 on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. In the first, Jonathan Lekkerimäki scored and gave the Canucks an early 1-0 lead. From then on, the Firebirds scored four unanswered goals. Two came from Jacob Melanson, and the other two were from Jagger Firkus and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Fellowship Christian Academy, a local 12-U football team, won the 2025 State Championship title. FCA defeated the Redwood Pal Golden Bears out of Santa Rosa 26-0. This is the Wolfpack’s second state title in the past three years. With this win, FCA will head to play in the national championship
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Heavy rainfall across the Coachella Valley has caused flooding, mudslides, and road closures, prompting safety warnings from law enforcement and emergency officials. In Palm Springs, major routes such as Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail, and parts of Vista Chino often shut down when water collects at the washes. Drivers
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — With the government shutdown now over, many Valley residents experiencing food insecurity are hoping to feel relief soon. Recipients of SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, have been in ‘benefit limbo’ since the shutdown. With conflicting reports on when and how recipients will receive benefits with the government reopening,
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) Despite a first-round playoff exit for the football team at Desert Christian Academy, the future is bright with the help of Freshman twins Mario and Eusebio Gallo. “Coming in as high schoolers, they already knew what it takes to win, and that was always their mentality is how can I win,”
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