PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Families, community members and officials gathered in Palm Desert Tuesday for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office annual candlelight vigil honoring victims of violent crime. The event is part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and has been held for more than two decades. Victims’ names are read aloud each
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities in Indio are continuing to investigate missing personal items belonging to Madonna following her surprise appearance at the Coachella. Police say the items — including clothing and jewelry worn during her on-stage appearance with Sabrina Carpenter — were reported missing Saturday. Madonna noted on social media that the outfit holds
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman in Palm Springs, Nadia Khaddar, is reported missing. In February, News Channel 3 shared the story of her boyfriend, Terrence Scott, who was reported missing in early January. Now, Nadia’s family says they haven’t heard from her since a few days after Scott went missing. “The biggest concern
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Community leaders are again encouraging residents to take steps to protect their property in our High Desert communities. It comes after the Skyline Fire in Yucca Valley destroyed four structures on Sunday. It burned 39 acres and reached full containment as of the latest update given by CAL FIRE on
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The founder of The Duck Sanctuary in Riverside County, Howard Berkowitz, has shut down his operation after being overwhelmed, while denying he is an animal hoarder, and animal rescue advocate Sascha Knopf has been fighting for two years to draw attention to the conditions at his properties.
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The parents of a teenage girl whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla owned by singer D4vd, who is now facing murder and other charges, broke their silence today, thanking the community for its support and praising the teen as a “beautiful, strong girl.” The 21-year-old singer,
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The coroner’s office has identified a 29-year-old man killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan on Tuesday morning in Thermal. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6 a.m. on Pierce Street, near 59th Avenue. Investigators say a man riding a Honda motorcycle was traveling
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Engineer Joe Richardson will be named Cathedral City Fire & EMS’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year, officials announced on Tuesday. Richardson will be formally recognized by the City Council during its meeting on Wednesday. “This honor is awarded to an individual who exemplifies the highest standards of dedication, professionalism, and
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump says he will extend the ceasefire with Iran. STATEMENT OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP: Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A total of 106 people were arrested during the final week of the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, police said Tuesday. The largest number of arrests, 52, were for alleged drug possession, while 13 people were arrested for allegedly possessing false identification and eight more for alleged
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley coin dealer said a package containing thousands of dollars in gold vanished after being picked up by FedEx. Marc Crane, CEO of Marc One Numismatics, Inc. said the package containing more than eight ounces of gold valued at about $35,400 was handed to a FedEx driver on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cannabis businesses across the Coachella Valley are preparing for what is typically one of the busiest days of the year: April 20, commonly known as “4/20.” A key question heading into this year’s unofficial cannabis holiday is how the new California excise tax increase, which took effect in 2025, is
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) – Goldenvoice was fined $44,000 for acts that went past the 1 AM cutoff times, set by the city of Indio. According to a spokesperson for the City of Indio, on Weekend two, both Anyma and Justin Bieber’s sets were fined. Anyma, who performed on Friday night, went over 9 minutes and was fined
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) -Madonna made a surprise appearance at Coachella Weekend Two performing with headliner Sabrina Carpenter, but her performance outfits have since gone missing. According to the Indio Police Department, they received a report almost 24 hours after the show, that some items belonging to the pop singer went missing. A representative of the
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Three people were injured today in a two-vehicle head-on collision near Palm Springs. The crash was reported at 12:28 p.m. Monday on Dillon Road, west of Valley View Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to CHP Officer David Torres, the driver of a Subaru SUV traveling at an unconfirmed
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- The Palm Springs Police Department will host a community blood drive Wednesday, April 22, aimed at helping meet local blood supply needs and encouraging residents to donate. The blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Springs Police Department Training Center, located at 200 S. Civic
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As thousands depart the valley after Coachella, some are doing so in electric vehicles. As we saw last week, though, long lines of festival goers looking to charge their EVs can cause some problems for the valley’s infrastructure. Last Monday, we reported on big slowdowns at electric vehicle charging stations across the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy is prompting a response in California, including a new bill aimed at protecting survivors. On March 31, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors raises First Amendment concerns. Now, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- As Coachella enters its final day, officials say this year’s festival has been largely successful, despite a handful of issues throughout the weekend. Thousands of festivalgoers filled the Empire Polo Club, taking in performances while navigating high temperatures, large crowds, and long days. Alongside them, Indio police, city staff, and event crews
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunnylands is hosting its annual free family day to explore the beauty of the desert. Organizers say it will be a day filled with activities focused on desert plants, wildlife, and art. The event is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
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