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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — All lanes are back open after a crash on Date Palm Drive left at least one man injured Saturday afternoon. A two-car crash happened just before 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Via Colusa and Date Palm Drive. The collision blocked all southbound lanes as crews worked to clear the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Families gathered at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens for a one-day-only Fourth of July celebration. Zoogoers observed unique red, white and blue exhibit enrichments and had the opportunity to enjoy red, white and blue treats. Discounted admission gave families a budget-friendly option to kick off the nations 250th anniversary.
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By Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — The Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will not be accompanying Prince Harry when he visits London next week, as a disagreement over his family’s police protection continues. It is, however, still possible that the Sussex family could join him at engagements elsewhere in
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN Lampedusa, Italy (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV marked July 4 with an appeal to Americans to receive immigrants with “compassion and generosity” as he made a visit to the frontlines of the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean. In a letter released soon after he arrived on the southern Italian island Lampedusa,
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Update (7/3/26) The suspect, Adolfo Suarez Lopez, 50, was arrested on Thursday by Mexican authorities in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Authorities said Lopez was turned over to the Riverside County Gang Impact Team at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and was later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center. Jail records show he is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The biggest grilling day of the year, the Fourth of July, it is also the busiest day for grill-related fires. 71 percent of grill for the holiday, followed closely by Memorial Day and Labor day. Grill fires cause an average of 10,600 home fires and 150 million in property damage every year.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over 20 years since La Quinta resident Richard Birdsall fought his homeowner’s association to keep up a 22-foot flag pole and American flag. This Fourth of July, Birdsall says he’s proud of his fight to fly the nation’s flag, which he first raised after September 11, 2001. But
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Fourth of July celebrations recognizing America’s 250th birthday are planned across the Coachella Valley. The July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, and some municipalities plan to host pyrotechnics spectaculars immediately before and after that date. On July 2, Coachella is scheduled to host a spectacular after sundown in Bagdouma Park, 51-251 Douma St.
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – No tickets were sold with all six numbers in tonight’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $576 million. There were also no tickets sold in California with five numbers, but missing the Mega number. One ticket was sold in Pennsylvania matching five
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department today continued their investigation into the circumstances surrounding three deputies being injured during a street takeover in East Los Angeles, following Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup victory over Ecuador in the opening round of the tournament’s knockout stage. A lieutenant at the sheriff’s East Los Angeles
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By Alayna Treene, Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, a White House official told CNN, including several individuals who violated the Clean Air Act aimed at cutting down on emissions and improving air quality. Trump announced earlier Friday that he signed pardons for six people who he argued
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Idyllwild residents are paying more than ever for wildfire insurance, with many insuring for less than their homes are worth due to high costs, while others are choosing to accept the risk of not being insured.
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The Palm Springs Air Museum is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July with a unique event honoring 250 years of friendship between France and the United States. The museum’s Allies In Liberty Celebration takes place Saturday, July 4, featuring a day of family activities, aviation history and a special French-American cultural exchange. French diplomats
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Federal immigration officials have significantly increased enforcement efforts nationwide, with sources saying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested about 10,000 people over a five-day period. According to the report, ICE is now aiming to make at least 2,000 arrests per day as the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown. The
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Abigahil Padilla SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – Con una plataforma centrada en el desarrollo económico, la generación de empleos, el acceso a vivienda asequible y el fortalecimiento de la cooperación entre las dos ciudades fronterizas, Brian Alaniz de la Hoya busca formar parte del próximo Concilio de San Luis, Arizona. El candidato, de 27 años, asegura
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is celebrating Independence Day with three days of family-friendly events, culminating in its annual Fireworks Spectacular on the Fourth of July. The celebration includes a kickoff at VillageFest on Thursday. Today there will be a free Dive-In Movie Night featuring The Sandlot. The city will
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LAGUNA BEACH (CNS) – A half-mile of coast in Laguna Beach remained closed today after approximately 2,000 gallons of sewage spilled due to a malfunction of a force main sewer line pump. The closure was in effect a quarter-mile in each direction of Anita Street at Thalia Beach, according to the Orange County Health Care
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As Independence Day celebrations begin, fire officials are reminding the public that the Fourth of July is one of the busiest times of the year for firefighters, with many emergency calls involving fireworks-related injuries and fires. According to Cal Fire, the holiday consistently brings a spike in burn injuries, particularly among children. Officials are encouraging
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By Alessandra Freitas, CNN Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru’s presidential race following a weeks-long vote count that ended with a razor-thin margin of victory in the deeply polarized South American country. The country’s electoral office confirmed Friday that Fujimori, the eldest daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, had won
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The owner of a pet Labradoodle dog killed by a Los Angeles Police Department officer sued the city of Los Angeles and various unidentified officers today, alleging in federal court that police violated the LAPD’s own policy governing the use of force against animals when Jameson wasshot last month during noisy
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