On this episode of Desert Chat, we visit the impressive Valor Oncology, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission tells us about their annual backpack drive, sit down with the incredible Bob Mackie who shares his new book & documentary, and much more.
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On this episode of Desert Chat, we taste some delicious Mediterranean food at Catalan Restaurant, experience the thrill of fast cars at the BMW Performance Center, visit the marvelous Bella Villaggio in Palm Desert, and so much more.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ)– The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians donates over 500 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Thermal Station as back to school approaches. As a part of their outreach initiative, officers have begun distributing the backpacks filled with supplies to families in need. The backpacks include
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County is proposing the creation of an enhanced infrastructure financing district (EIFD) and is seeking community input for the process. There is limited infrastructure in the Cabazon area and it’s an ongoing concern for residents. From weekend traffic along the Interstate 10, trains blocking resident exits or losing power to
Continue ReadingThe first day of school is just around the corner, and families are starting to shift back into school-year routines. While the transition from summer to the classroom can be tough, small changes now can make a big difference. Mental Health Therapist, Sofia Prieto, from the Palm Springs Unified School District says now is the
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Expect cooler-than-normal conditions through the rest of the week, along with a bit of breeziness. Monsoonal moisture has been a moderate player in our forecast the last few days, but Northwesterly winds are driving down dew points and humidity. We should see much drier conditions this afternoon and into the rest of the week. We
Continue ReadingPALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As the school year approaches, drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert, especially near school zones. Back-to-school season means more buses, drop-offs, and kids crossing streets during peak hours. In 2022, 104 people died in school transportation-related crashes, and about 25,000 children are injured each year in school
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs City Council voted to approve the Oak View Group (OVG) taking over the contract of the Palm Springs Convention Center on Monday. The agreement includes a base payment of $1,442,500 over five years, with potential performance-based incentive fees bringing the total contract to a maximum of $3,606,250.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Surf Club management agreed to look into ways to mitigate noise levels at the park after meeting with the Palm Springs Planning Commission Tuesday night. The park opened in January 2024, but several mechanical issues delayed the official opening. The park is now fully operational conducting daily business.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) At its meeting on Monday night, the Palm Springs City Council approved a license agreement with Palm Springs Pride for the construction, installation, maintenance, and operation of a landmark flagpole in the Arenas District. Palm Springs Pride President and CEO Ron deHarte says the decision paves the way for a powerful
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents at the Ramon Mobile Home Park are grappling with the aftermath of a fire that damaged five homes Saturday afternoon. Some are now raising concerns about how the fire was fought. Authorities say five fire engines and two ambulances responded to the scene, working quickly to contain the blaze,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A retired Judge has found in favor of Dr. Rick Loftus in a case against Eisenhower Health and Eisenhower Medical Associates that claimed Loftus was forced out in 2020 for raising concerns about COVID safety, and retaliation for reporting discriminatory behavior. I-Team Investigator John White takes an in-depth look at the case
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) — Una mujer de Indio busca respuestas después de que su hijo, Caleb García, fuera atropellado por un auto mientras andaba en bicicleta. El incidente ocurrió alrededor de las 6:00 a. m. del 5 de junio en Indio.”Mi hijo tiene un largo camino por recorrer para recuperarse”, dijo Michele García, madre de Caleb.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – A medida que se intensifica la aplicación de medidas migratorias en el Valle de Coachella, el Padre Francisco Gómez, S.T., Sacerdote de la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, afirmó que el miedo se apodera de la comunidad religiosa. “Esto no está bien”, declaró el Padre Gómez. “No está bien lo
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – La humedad monzónica que nos mantuvo un poco bochornosos durante todo el fin de semana continúa retrocediendo hacia el este. Debido a esta humedad, el sur de California experimentará un aumento del flujo terrestre, lo que nos ayudará a mantenernos secos, ¡y temperaturas más frescas! Esto significa que, además de algunas
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – Coachella FC anunció un cambio de nombre como parte de su nueva afiliación con el FC Dallas de la Major League Soccer. Coachella FC ahora se conocerá como FC Dallas FC, anunció el equipo el lunes en redes sociales. “Nos enorgullece anunciar que Coachella Football Club ahora es FC Dallas Coachella, una
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CONDADO DE RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – El Departamento de Servicios para Animales del Condado de Riverside se asocia con PetSmart para llevar eventos de adopción al valle con motivo de la Semana Nacional de la Adopción. La Semana Nacional de la Adopción se celebra del 21 al 27 de julio, llevando mascotas adoptables a los refugios
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Una escuela preparatoria en Indio plantará 22 árboles para reducir su huella de carbono, gracias a una subvención del Distrito de Riego Imperial, anunció hoy el distrito. La Escuela Preparatoria Amistad Continuation, ubicada en 83501 Dillon Ave., recibió una Subvención para Espacios Verdes Públicos. El programa financiará la plantación de aproximadamente 1,000
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KUNA) – El Aeropuerto Internacional de Palm Springs ha sido reconocido como uno de los mejores aeropuertos del país. Según el Washington Post, el Aeropuerto Internacional de Palm Springs fue nombrado el 35.º mejor aeropuerto de Estados Unidos en la lista de los mejores aeropuertos de 2025. La hermosa brisa y el cálido
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The monsoonal moisture that kept us feeling a bit muggy all weekend long continues to retreat eastward. In the wake of this humidity, Southern California will get some increased onshore flow, which will help dry us out, and cooler temperatures! That means aside from a few breezes each afternoon, we’re
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