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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Indio PD say they’re running routine check-ins on the CV Link, as homeless encampments, trash and debris accumulate on the pathway. In a post to Facebook, officers say a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach was taken with resources given to unhoused individuals. Officers who cleared 7 encampments in the last week, say most are

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ)– Another vegetation fire in the east valley broke out Wednesday afternoon, at Highway 86 and Airport Blvd. CAL FIRE reports it spread to three-and-a-half-acres. The fire call came in at approximately 3:01 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, with firefighters arriving at the scene shortly after. CAL FIRE reports just after 4:00 p.m. the forward

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Animal Samaritans Veterinary Clinic in Thousand Palms has committed $100,000 toward free spay and neuter surgeries for qualified residents in unincorporated areas of the Coachella Valley. The initiative aims to reduce the number of unwanted pets and cut down on euthanasia rates at high-risk shelters. August’s round of surgeries is already full, with

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)– You have probably heard of the famous TED Talks featuring speakers on a wide range of topics. Soon, there will be a new TED event in Rancho Mirage, bringing together the valley’s brightest minds and passionate voices. The event is called “TEDxRanchoMirage,” and will be held Tuesday, August 6, at the

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Shops at Palm Desert host the second annual “Wellness Day” Saturday, August 2.  The free “Wellness Day” event will take place at the Main Court of The Shops at Palm Desert from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2. The event invites the community to refresh, recharge and refocus

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Construction crews in Indio are making progress on the Avenue 44 low water crossing replacement project. City officials say crews are focusing on the bridge’s stem walls and forming installations and concrete placement. Donn Uyeno, the City of Indio’s Principal Civil Engineer, said the project is waiting on various utility companies to

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — One Indio homeowner is fighting back after he says his Homeowners Association told him his backyard mural violates the community’s guidelines. Now, they’re asking him to submit an application for the art, or paint over it. Jesse Borrego says he paid $2,500 to commission a backyard mural in his home as

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The intersection of Highway 111 and Washington street is fully closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. Wednesday July 30th to 5 a.m. Thursday July 31st, as crews continue work on the Highway 111 pavement rehabilitation project.  All businesses in that area will remain open during the intersection closure. Detours will be clearly marked and

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Five adults and two children were injured in a two-car crash in Desert Hot Springs on Tuesday night. The collision happened in the 14500 block of Palm Drive around 7:00 p.m. Desert Hot Springs Police on scene say the injured were taken to local hospitals with major to moderate