Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – Wednesday marks the second day of the preliminary hearing for the man accused of murdering a missing teen. 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pleaded not guilty in connection to the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’neya Tovar. During Wednesday’s hearing, the first witness, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jacob Cerda, said a search warrant was issued, and
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A driver was killed early Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash in Rancho Mirage that damaged a light pole and a historic car wash sign, authorities said. Deputies responded at about 2:19 a.m. to Highway 111 and Indian Trail, where they found a vehicle that had collided with a light pole
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Students at Rancho Mirage High School are presenting an original production, “Seismic Survivors,” to teach the community about earthquake preparedness. The entire community is invited to their Thursday, April 30th production at 6:00 p.m., free of charge. The student-led initiative aims to inform residents on how to respond when an earthquake
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – A newly-released report from the American Lung Association gave a failing grade to Riverside County – and much of Southern California – due to poor air quality in 2025. ALA’s 2026 State of the Air Report was released last Wednesday. The full report can be found here. The report ranked Riverside
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are at the scene of a structure fire in Sky Valley Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported just before 12:55 p.m. on the 19800 block of Dowell Lane in the community of Sky Valley off of Dillon Road. The agency said multiple engine crews were sent to the location
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The FIND Regional Food Bank is earning national recognition for its work to fight hunger. The nonprofit received a network celebration award from Feeding America and its National Leadership Conference in Dallas. The award honors FIND’s youth advisory commission program. The initiative brings together students from across the Coachella Valley to
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) It’ll be another gorgeous day in the Coachella Valley with plenty of sunshine and slightly breeze conditions picking up this afternoon. Current temperatures this morning are in the 60s for most of the valley, and we should warm up nicely with highs close to seasonal averages near the 90 degree mark
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs business owners are reporting significant financial strain during the city’s festival season. This has prompted a renewed push for a more permanent solution. Business owners say this challenge is something they encounter every year, but the recent slowdown was particularly pronounced and harder to ignore. This pattern sees
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -With Primary Election Day approaching, voters across the Coachella Valley are beginning to receive their ballots and voter guides in the mail. Officials say most voter guides should arrive by May 4, outlining everything from candidates to instructions on how to properly fill out a ballot. Voters will have several options
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Well in the Desert, a non-profit that feeds the homeless in Palm Springs, was served a 30-day notice to vacate by the property owner, Grit Development. Over the years, where they’ve actually served meals has changed, but for 16 years, the location at 181 N. Indian Canyon Drive has served
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re quickly approaching the 16th annual FIND Regional Food Bank Telethon. Our Telemundo 15 anchor, Hernan Quintas, showcases a very unique and empowering program called FIND Youth Advisory Commission. It’s where students from the valley and high desert areas address the issue of food insecurity while learning about leadership in
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers across California should expect increased patrols as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) rolls out a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at cracking down on speeding and preventing serious crashes. The enforcement campaign began at 6 a.m. Tuesday and runs through 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, with officers closely watching for anyone
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IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Un hombre de Salton City acusado del asesinato de una adolescente compareció en corte hoy para su audiencia preliminar. Abraham Feinbloom, de 51 años, se declaró no culpable en relación con la desaparición y muerte de T’neya Tovar, de 17 años. Tres agentes subieron hoy al estrado describiendo lo que encontraron
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Abbygail Varela is a senior pitcher for La Quinta High School softball and is this week’s latest student-athlete of the week. “She is just such a great person on and off the field,” La Quinta’s varsity assistant coach Abby Mulvey said. “It’s such a blessing getting to coach such an
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Fire Department is prepared to issue a strong message to residents about the importance of keeping dry brush and fuels trimmed and cleared. Recent wildfires were still fresh in the memories of residents and firefighters alike. For example, the Prescott Fire this past February torched palm trees
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters could be deciding new voter identification requirements in November. The ballot initiative has received enough signatures to appear on the November ballot. If approved, voters would be required to show a government-issued ID every time they go to the polls. Mail-in ballots would need the last-four digits of
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