INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gerald Ford Elementary students celebrated their veteran and active duty family members at the school’s annual Veterans Day Tribute on Friday. The students dedicated songs, poems and readings to their families to honor the courage and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and service members. Principal John Preston says he feels
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A Rancho Mirage woman is speaking out after she says her wallet was stolen in a Trader Joe’s this week, and now she wants to warn others shopping this season. Sue Harvey’s wallet was stolen Wednesday before the suspect tried to spend thousands at nearby stores. Harvey filed a police
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – We continue to track travel impacts this week, and so far, things are looking relatively smooth at Palm Springs International Airport.  According to PSP’s website, two flights have been impacted today one arriving flight from Utah has been canceled, and one flight to Phoenix has been delayed. According to Flight
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In this Desert Chat episode we look at the state-of-the-art renovations to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, meet with Lucie Arnaz to talk about her upcoming book, take a visit to Pete Carlson’s Golf and Tennis Shop, chat with cruise planning expert, and more.
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On episode 150 of Desert Chat, we meet with Nickerson-Rossi Dance to talk about their amazing educational opportunities, get up-to-date with City of Indio’s Indio Lindo beautification program, learn about a new recovery sanctuary for those in need, and much more.
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In this Desert Chat episode, we enjoy some delicious fall treats with our friends at Agua Caliente Casino, get all the details on the Human Rights Campaign’s Palm Springs Garden Party, learn about the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission’s Bear Necessities Drive, and much more.
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman in an electric wheelchair was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday evening in Yucca Valley, police confirmed. The crash was first reported at around 5:50 p.m. near the area of Yucca Trail & Frontera Avenue. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, investigators determined that the
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In this episode of Desert Chat, we meet with the sponsors and recipients of October’s Do The Right Thing awards, take a visit to Shield’s Date Gardens, learn some tips from Robert Firth about staying safe when filing taxes, and much more.
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Sunny skies and above average temperatures across the Coachella Valley through the weekend, just in time for Pride celebrations. Temperatures are running about 10 degrees above average, with highs in the low 90s. We’ll see temperatures peak Sunday and Monday around 93 degrees before a gradual cooldown next week. We still stay above average for
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Desert Chat Episode 147 gives us a closer look at modernism week, we meet up with our good friends over at the Agua Caliente Casino, and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter joined us with a cute little furry friend, and plenty more.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The party has officially begun in Palm Springs as the city kicks off its annual Pride weekend. Day One of the celebration brings vibrant energy to the Arenas District, where the annual Day de la Reina block party will take center stage Friday evening. The free event, running from 5
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Food Drive runs from now through December 20th
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The event will be on Wednesday, November 12th at 7 p.m.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Association of Fundraising Professionals CA Desert Communities Chapter (AFP) honored the desert’s outstanding philanthropists, volunteers and nonprofit professionals today at their National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon. The Association of Fundraising Professionals has been hosting the Philanthropy Day Awards for 19 years. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on
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High pressure will dominate the forecast all weekend long, with temps peaking in the lower 90s by Sunday before dropping into next week. Temps peak Sunday, then we’ll see some slowly cooling conditions through next week. Today expect highs near 91. By the end of next week, cooler temps start to move in, and there’s
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Another gorgeous day across the Coachella Valley with temperatures remaining above seasonal average into early next week. High pressure is strengthening over the Desert Southwest, leading to a nice stretch of warm and sunny days for us. Tonight will be mild and pleasant with a few light breezes. Great weather for dinner on the deck
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – South Coast Air Quality Management District, along with Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez hosted a summit on Thursday to discuss health impacts and environmental factors from dust challenges in the Coachella Valley. Local leaders, scientists, academics and residents discussed the matter at UC Riverside Palm Desert Campus.
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