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Hispanic Heritage Month highlights struggles for local businesses amid immigration fears
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – While Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor Latino culture and contributions, some local Latino-owned businesses in the Coachella Valley say they’re facing one of their toughest moments yet — a troubling slowdown in customers fueled by growing fears over immigration enforcement. According to recent data, Latinos make up approximately
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El Centro Acuático Palm Desert suspende temporalmente el funcionamiento de la piscina de entrenamiento debido a problemas con el sistema de filtración
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – El Centro Acuático Palm Desert (PDAC) suspende temporalmente el funcionamiento de su piscina de entrenamiento debido a problemas con el sistema de filtración de las instalaciones. Las autoridades informaron que la natación recreativa de fin de semana continuará, pero la piscina de entrenamiento permanecerá cerrada hasta que se completen las reparaciones
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Hombre sale expulsado de su vehiculo y resulta herido tras volcadura en la I-10 en Thousand Palms
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre fue hospitalizado hoy con lesiones graves tras ser expulsado de una camioneta que volcó en la Interestatal 10 en Thousand Palms. El accidente se reportó alrededor de las 7:44 a. m. del martes en el lado oeste de la autopista, al este del cruce elevado de Ramon Road, según
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty
Originally Published: 16 SEP 25 15:51 ETBy Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury (CNN) — PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been formally charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing
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Suspect in Palm Springs homicide charged with murder, other offenses
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect accused of gunning down a 64-year-old man at a Palm Springs intersection last week has been charged with murder and other offenses. Titus Gaumald Holland, 48, is slated to make his initial court appearance this afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Holland was arrested in connection
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CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Nursing Street Medicine Program receives $100K grant from Houston Family Foundation
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Nursing Street Medicine Program at the Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus has received a $100,000 grant from the Houston Family Foundation to support its mission of delivering compassionate healthcare to underserved populations in the Coachella Valley. School officials said grant funds will be used to serve 700
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Indio launches citywide emergency alert system
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio officials today launched a citywide emergency alert system to mark National Preparedness Month and urged residents to sign up for urgent public safety notifications. “Prepared communities are safer communities,” Mayor Glenn Miller said in a statement. “National Preparedness month is the perfect time to take one easy step that makes
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Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce hosting Annual Business Expo & Taste of Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce is set to host its Annual Business Expo & Taste of Palm Springs on Wednesday. A premier networking event designed to connect and support local businesses ahead of the busy season. Attendees can explore 100+ local businesses, sample food from 40+ restaurants, and enjoy wine and beer tastings throughout the evening.
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Local dispensaries look for rollback on cannabis excise tax
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Cannabis Rights to Remedy Act is under review once again in California Legislature. Local dispensaries say this comes at a time when the industry is in decline, with the cost of cannabis expected to drop to an all-time low of around $200 per unit. The decline in cost could
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2026 Coachella lineup released: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G to headline
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella 2026 lineup is out! The program was officially released late Monday, confirming reports that Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G will headline, with the addition of Justin Bieber. Passes will be on sale Friday, September 19, starting at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Registration for access to purchase passes is at
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Heat, followed by humidity and thunderstorms all part of the forecast
Today, highs will hover near 105 as temperatures peak for the week. A First Alert Weather Alert will be in effect Thursday as humidity increases and thunderstorms are likely. Monsoonal moisture, enhanced by the remnants of the Tropical Storm Mario, will move across the region, giving rise to rainfall with embedded thunderstorms. The chance of
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Shadow Hills lineman Izik Duran wins play of the week honors
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Izik Duran stole the show for week 4 of the high school football season with his 2-point conversion and post-game interview. Duran instantly became a fan favorite, evidenced by the voting for play of the week. Duran, a junior for the knights, earned the most votes on our poll over
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Se anuncia el cartel de Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber y Karol G encabezarán el festival de música
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – El cartel de Coachella 2026 se anunció oficialmente el lunes, confirmando los rumores de que Sabrina Carpenter y Karol G encabezarán el cartel, junto con la incorporación de Justin Bieber. Sabrina Carpenter encabezará el cartel el viernes, Justin Bieber el sábado y Karol G clausurará el festival el domingo. Los pases saldrán a
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EXCLUSIVE: First look inside new Palm Springs affordable senior housing community
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Residents are scheduled to move into the highly anticipated Aloe Palm Canyon affordable housing project next week. The Aloe Palm Canyon apartments, developed by West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC), features 71 one-bedroom units designated for residents 55 and older with incomes ranging from 0% to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).
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False bomb threat triggers fear for those impacted by fertility clinic explosion
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A false bomb threat in downtown Palm Springs on Sunday triggered evacuations and street closures, stirring worrisome memories for local business owners still recovering from a car bombing outside a fertility clinic just four months ago. While no device was ultimately found, the emotional toll was very real for those
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Palm Springs Police Officers Association announces Memorial Motorcycle Ride to honor fallen officers
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Officers Association is partnering with community leaders and local sponsors for its 9th Annual Palm Springs Memorial Motorcycle Ride. The event brings together riders, families, and community members to honor the lives and sacrifices of fallen law enforcement officers. The Memorial Ride combines a scenic motorcycle
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Riverside County Board of Supervisors cancel meeting set for Tuesday
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors’ meeting that had beenscheduled for Tuesday, September 16th has been canceled. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen did not publicly announce a specific reason, saying only that theagenda prepared for Tuesday’s meeting will be combined with a “special meeting” agenda set for Monday, September 22nd.
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AsambleÃsta González: La peregrinación guadalupana debe continuar pese al temor migratorio
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) El asambleÃsta Jeff Gonzalez (CA-36) afirma que la peregrinación anual de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe desde Palm Springs a Coachella deberÃa seguir adelante, a pesar de las recientes cancelaciones relacionadas con el temor a la aplicación de las leyes migratorias. En una entrevista con Telemundo 15, Gonzalez afirmó que la tradición es
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