On this Desert Chat episode, we check out the Jingle and Mingle events from our good friends at Agua Caliente, meet an adorable feline friend from Palm Springs Animal Shelter, try some of the beautiful signature dishes at Ponzu Sushi, and so much more.
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On Desert Chat Episode 154, we take a look at El Paseo Jewelers’ beautiful holiday makeover, see some delicious treats from the Indio International Tamale Festival, enjoy a Red Jeep tour of the San Andreas Fault, and so much more.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the holidays roll around and more people travel in and out of the Palm Springs International Airport, rideshare drivers are sharing some of their concerns. Some drivers don’t have Lyft or Uber stickers displayed on their cars, which other drivers think can be potentially dangerous. “How does that rider
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On this Desert Chat episode, we meet the month of November’s Do The Right Thing award recipients and sponsors, talk to our friends at Agua Caliente about their fifth anniversary Decades Fest, get the scoop on Coachella Valley Rescue Mission’s Christmas Toy Giveaway, and much more.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the holiday rush ramps up, post offices across the Valley are already seeing a surge in customers hoping to get gifts in the mail before Christmas. USPS Postmaster Andrea White says foot traffic has jumped by at least 20 percent. Postal officials are urging people to mail packages as
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Board of Supervisors today appointed a new fire chief for Riverside County and bid farewell to the man who has served in the top spot for the last five years. The board voted unanimously in support of the appointment of Robert Fish, a Cal Fire firefighter for almost 35 years,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards announced that Kate Hudson is the recipient of the Icon Award, Actress, for her performance in Focus Features’ Song Sung Blue. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-12, 2026.
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High pressure across the Western U.S. will keep temps 10 – 15 degrees above average through the week. Due to warm conditions and a northerly airflow, the S.C.A.Q.M.D. has issued a Mandatory No-Burn day throughout the region, including portions of the Coachella Valley. No wood burning today. Expect a comfortable day with highs in the
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We are tracking a warm week here in the Coachella Valley! There is an abundance of high pressure over much of the West Coast, with the exception of the Pacific Northwest. The high pressure has pushed the jet stream to the north. This is funneling systems into the PNW and away from Southern California. The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre celebrated “Palm Springs Icons” on Monday, honoring the legacy, artistry, and enduring cultural impact of eight extraordinary figures whose work has shaped Palm Springs and beyond. Proceeds from the show are benefitting Arts Teach Kids, supporting arts access and education for young people across the Coachella Valley.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Billy Reed’s, one of Palm Springs’ most iconic restaurants, is up for sale for $7.5 million. For decades, the restaurant has drawn visitors with its timeless breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, its koi pond, and the artwork painted by original owner William (Billy) Reed himself. “It’s a fun place, it’s
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Santa’s elves made an early delivery to Martha’s Village & Kitchen on Monday. The elves – members of the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus – dropped off several carloads of toys and gifts from their recent Holiday Toy Drive. The generous donations from chorus members and the Mattel Corporation will
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Symphony brought the magic of the season to the Plaza Theatre on Sunday in its premiere performance. Symphony lovers were treated to “Sleigh Ride & Symphony: A Joyful Christmas Concert,” where they were entertained with holiday classics, a festive sing-along, and a visit from Santa. The evening
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – There are safety concerns after a skateboarder died and another was left seriously hurt in the Coachella Valley on Friday in separate collisions. News Channel 3 reported that the two incidents happened Friday night, just after 6:00 p.m., with the fatal collision in Desert Hot Springs and the other in La Quinta,
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¡Estamos registrando una semana cálida en el Valle de Coachella! Hay abundante alta presión en gran parte de la Costa Oeste, con la excepción del Noroeste del Pacífico. La alta presión ha empujado la corriente en chorro hacia el norte, canalizando los sistemas hacia el Noroeste del Pacífico y alejándolos del sur de California. La
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Update 12/9/25 The city has approved the use of the pantry following an inspection. City officials in Cathedral City came by Christina Bruno’s home earlier today to look at the reinforcements needed to keep it up. After confirming the pantry’s upgrades, the city told the owner that her case was now closed. They even brought
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Residentes de Indio solicitaron apoyo por que según ellos sus viviendas están infestadas de ratas y presentan otros problemas que van más allá de cuestiones estéticas, debido a la falta de mantenimiento por parte de la asociación de la propiedad. Uno de los residentes señaló que la principal afectación es la acumulación de basura, “Hay mucho desorden, vienen muchos homeless en la noche y sacan toda la basura y nos la dejan tirada”, expreso Mauricio Castillo Así como Erika, cuya propiedad se ubica exactamente frente al bote de basura. “Hay muchas moscas que puedes observar, abro la puerta, se me meten las moscas, tengo mis hijos pequeños, no hay un lugar donde ellos puedan vivir, donde puedan jugar”, expuso Erika. Los residentes han intentado durante meses buscar apoyo de su asociación a la cual le pagan $347.00 dólares por mes. También los problemas de seguridad se presentan al no haber control de admisión a
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