Update 2/22/26 Tim Parker said Francisco Torres-Osanaya is now receiving his medicine after repeated visits. “They finally started giving Frank his medicine,” Parker said. “But he went more than 2 weeks without it, which is not good.” He describes the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility conditions. “They don’t let them go outside very
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SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of family members, friends, and neighbors gathered Sunday afternoon in Salton City to honor the life of 17-year-old T’Neya “TT” Tovar. The vigil was held outside the home of 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom, who has been charged with murder and resisting a peace officer in connection with her death. He
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif, (KESQ) – The CIF-SS playoffs continue for local teams with the semifinals on Saturday. Two teams in Coachella Valley girls soccer and Desert Hot Springs girls basketball have advanced to the finals. It’s a historic season for both teams, as neither have reached the CIF finals stage before. Now, they hope to
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – There’s hundreds of shuffleboard players in the Coachella Valley split between nine clubs. For many, it’s a sport they’ve played for years and fell in love with. Now, they work to carry on it’s rich history. “I’ve shuffled here for over 20 years, and, I really enjoy it,” Fred Johns
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It’s notably warmer today here in the Coachella Valley and the broader Southern California region. This comes as a result of high pressure building into the region. This high pressure leads to sinking air and mild conditions here at the surface. The ridge [of high pressure] will be very stable over the coming days, allowing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Visitors to the Palm Springs Art Museum were greeted with a pleasant surprise this Sunday! The museum waived admission fees, which are typically $25 for adults, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It’s part of a regional push for free admission to museums throughout Southern California as a part of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Every third Sunday, The Palm Springs Retro Market features vintage clothing, furniture, jewelry, records and more. Today, they’re hosting a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Despite being in the 60s on Saturday, Sunday looks to bring our highs into the upper 70s – a change of nearly ten degrees! A warming trend has arrived, and it’s all set to bring our temperatures climbing dramatically over the next few days. Today, enjoy a very pleasant forecast.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Invitational has wrapped up its final day of the tournament with the National Women’s Soccer League. For fans, they said it’s a special experience to see the women playing on a level playing field as the Major League Soccer at the Empire Polo Club. “It’s always men over
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic was stalled for hours Saturday evening after a pedestrian was struck and killed crossing the I-10 westbound near Golf Center Parkway. Shortly after 6 p.m., California Highway Patrol reports the man was crossing from the right shoulder to the center media when a Ford truck struck him. The man has
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds came off Friday night’s win against the Colorado Eagles on top, after knocking the Eagles out of first place in the Pacific Division. Saturday night proved to be a different story with Colorado taking the win 6-3. It was a night of back-to-back goals for the Eagles.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) -Nearly a year after a frightening stunt went wrong at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, daredevil Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia has reflected on the incident and his recovery.Valencia, known for his daring cannon-launch stunts, was seriously injured when a sudden gust of wind pushed him off course, causing him to
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley’s regional KidWind competition returned for its 16th year on Saturday. The event drew nearly 200 students from ten local middle and high schools. Desert Hot Springs High School hosted the event, filling the gym with fan blades, motors, and more. Those students have spent the past
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It’s been a fantastic day here in the Coachella Valley! Temperatures today have again peaked in the 60s, below the seasonal average. Skies have been sunny, the air is dry, and winds have been calm. It’s a great evening to have dinner outdoors, just make sure you bring a jacket. As we look ahead to
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – After an Indio family lost everything in a house fire last week, one local business has stepped up to provide donations. Taqueria Mazatlan, located at 83598 Indio Boulevard, is providing a place for customers to donate in the shop. For owner Carlos Lopez, the fire hit a sore spot, after his
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UPDATE 02/22/26: The coroner identified the man killed in a two crash car on interstate 10 on Saturday as 65-year-old Jose Crespo Guevara of Bell. ORIGINAL REPORT 02/21/26: CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – One person is dead and five others are in the hospital following a two vehicle crash on interstate 10, west of Bob
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second annual “Just for the Health of It” health and wellness fair this morning in Civic Center Park. The event will feature over 55 health and wellness vendors. There will also be food trucks and vendors for pets. The health and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re in for another cool winter day in the desert for Saturday, but changes are once again on the way: a significant warming trend will take our highs from the 60s to the 90s within the next week! Temperatures on Saturday should be a touch warmer than Friday, though still
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Colorado Eagles on Friday night at Blue Arena by the final score of 2-0. Carson Rehkopf scored with 2:30 left in the third period and Victor Ostman stopped all 17 Colorado shots to help put the Firebirds back in the win column. Jani Nyman
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Shadow Hills high school it set to host the third annual Adapted Physical Education Abilities Field Day on Feb. 20. Organizers say the event brings together extensive needs students for a day filled with inclusive and ability-centered activities. Students from DSUSD middle and high schools have the chance to use adaptive
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