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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Soaring temperatures and electric bills to match are a fact of life in the desert. Ratepayers report struggling to manage those bills during the sizzling summer months. Warren Horton, a Cathedral City ratepayer, uses thick window screens to block daylight, monitors weather conditions and keeps his thermostat in the
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RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (KESQ) – A traffic collision at the intersection of Highway 111 and Thunderbird Road in Rancho Mirage is causing traffic delays Thursday afternoon, according to local authorities. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office issued a traffic alert advising motorists to avoid the area while an ongoing investigation takes place. Drivers should expect congestion
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will require the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to separate the offices of county sheriff and coroner by July 1, 2027, as well as establish an independent office of the medical examiner. The bill, authored by Senator Sabrina Cervantes, also creates clear requirements for the county
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is moving forward with plans for a leadership transition following City Manager Scott Stiles’ announcement that he will retire effective November 1, 2026. The city has hired Valerie Phillips of Bob Murray & Associates to lead the search for a permanent City Manager. The nationally
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Palm Springs, California (KUNA) – Los diseñadores hispanos Antonio Huerta de APH EZ Lux Designs y Liana Campos de Parallel Fashion tomarán la pasarela en Legacy in Pink, una experiencia de moda de Palm Springs con fines de recordar la lucha contra el cáncer de mama recaudando fondos con el trabajo de diseñadores y comunidad
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- New rules are changing the car-buying process in California, with new protections aimed at giving buyers a clearer picture of what they are paying before they sign. The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, or CARS Act, took effect Oct. 1. Under the new law, dealers must be more upfront about
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Highs will run a bit above average into early next week. Today, expect a high of 100, and similar numbers through Sunday. High pressure across the Western states will keep conditions stable and warm through early next week with little variance expected. Dew points remain fairly low, so despite the warmer-than-normal conditions it still feels
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and regular screenings. Dr. Judy Jackson and Dr. Laura Lee with Desert Regional Medical Center say knowing your personal risk and recognizing changes in your breasts can help with early detection. A lump is one possible warning sign,
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High pressure will continue strengthening over SoCal, keeping our Coachella Valley slightly warmer than normal through the rest of the week and even into the next. Highs climb from around 100 degrees today then remain remarkably consistent near the century mark through the weekend and much of next week. While this will be a long-duration
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to extend the city’s temporary moratorium on new data center applications and permits, giving officials more time to study how the facilities could be regulated. The council originally approved a 45-day moratorium on Aug. 26. That temporary ban was set to expire
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced on Wednesday that forward John Hayden has been named the Firebirds team captain. Hayden becomes the second captain in franchise history. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coachella Valley Firebirds (@firebirds) The Firebirds also announced Gustav Olofsson, Mitchell Stephens, Logan Morrison and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police say they have seen an influx of altercations around the downtown nightlife area in recent months, with many of the problems happening around bar closing. The Palm Springs Police Department said officers have increased their visibility in the area, particularly on weekends, as they work to get
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Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez reached a plea deal with Abraham Feinbloom for torture and voluntary manslaughter to ensure the recovery of T’Neya Tovar’s remains for her family’s funeral services.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Desert Hot Springs High School students got a firsthand look at aviation careers Wednesday through a program with Palm Springs Unified School District and the Palm Springs Air Museum. Nine students are taking part in the aviation and aeronautics career exploration program. Five took part in discovery flights Wednesday, riding with
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INDIO, California (KUNA) – Realizan con exito la 31va edición de la Feria de Empleo “Valley-Wide” en colaboración del Departamento de Servicios Sociales Públicos del Condado de Riverside (DPSS) y del organismo de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral del Condado de Riverside, entre otros socios. La Expo de Empleo ‘Valley-Wide’ cumple un objetivo de conectar
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Looking for a new job? The Valley-Wide Employment Expo is giving job seekers a chance to meet with employers, explore career opportunities and make connections in person. The employment expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center, bringing employers and job seekers
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Actualización: La ciudad de Indio celebró la reapertura y remodelación de su Centro de Conexión Empresarial, ubicado por la calle Towne un espacio que ofrece recursos gratuitos para pequeños empresarios y personas que quieren comenzar un negocio. Durante la celebración, los visitantes pudieron conocer al personal, informarse sobre los servicios disponibles y hasta recibir fotografías
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Highs today will hit 100, slightly above our seasonal norm of 97. Dew points are looking good, dropping into the lower 40s and upper 30s, keeping things nice and dry through the weekend. Temps look remarkably consistent through the weekend and into next week, running between 99 and 101.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Betty Ford Center unveiled the next phase of renovations to its campus in Rancho Mirage. The center hosted a private event on Tuesday as city leaders, supporters, and alumni gathered to get a first look at new renderings of the $40 million plan for the facility. The renovations are
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