COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Coachella continued its welcome to the holiday season with the Enchanted Holiday Parade with Elf and Friends on Friday evening. The parade was hosted by Coachella Valley Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza. A happy procession of performers, floats, and Grand Marshall Lee Espinoza, founder of the
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A warm and quiet stretch is ahead for the Coachella Valley as high pressure strengthens over the region through the weekend and into next week. Evening temperatures will still be chilly, but should moderate a bit, climbing out of the upper 40s at least. Tons of activities going on across the valley this weekend, so
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Imagine winning a new luxury home in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Your chance is here – Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The home is being built by GHA Companies in south Palm Desert. It’s a single-story, 2,600 square
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A star-studded lineup welcomed hundreds to Frances Stevens Park Friday evening for the city’s annual tree lighting. The city lit up its new 26-foot holiday tree, towering several feet higher than last years. The celebrations included a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, free cookies and cocoa and arts and crafts. There
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un patinador falleció en un accidente en la zona no incorporada de Desert Hot Springs el viernes por la noche. El accidente se reportó alrededor de las 6:20 p. m. cerca de Mountain View Road y Dillon Road. Testigos informan que los carriles en dirección norte y sur de Mountain View
Continue ReadingDESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs is hoping to double its tourism revenues by drawing in new businesses. City leaders just updated a program to give tax breaks to new hotels and spas. The number of spas has dwindled in the city over the years, so officials are hoping
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Big changes are coming to this year’s Ironman 70.3 race in its sixth year. Instead of spreading across La Quinta and Indian Wells, this year will be all in La Quinta, which has made the race easier for all the competitors. “The city of La Quinta has been so proactive
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 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Congressman Raul Ruiz was set to host his annual Veterans University on Saturday. He said it was a great way to learn about the benefits and other resources for veterans, service members, and their families. The event slated to bring organizations and experts together — helping to serve veterans.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A major road improvement project on Gerald Ford Drive in Palm Desert is causing frustration among nearby businesses and residents, who say the timing and limited notice are creating unexpected challenges during the valley’s busy season. The project — which stretches from Cook Street to El Paseo del Corazón —
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Aziz Farms receives a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for a new education center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday morning to mark this milestone. Now entering its fourth year, the program continues to educate students through immersive, hands-on field trips, this time with the addition of
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted drug dealer who supplied a deadly dose of fentanyl to a 30-year-old Temecula man was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison. A Riverside jury in September convicted Quinn Aaron McKellips, 39, of Winchester of second-degree murder for the death of Calin Sender in 2020. Â Â
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A San Rafael-based press freedom advocacy group is suing Riverside County for alleged violations of a state law intended to ensure timely access to documents tied to in-custody deaths, based on significant delays in responding to media requests and other deficiencies, it was announced today. “Transparency in government is always
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) One of the world’s largest winter show-jumping competitions is underway in the Coachella Valley as riders, trainers and veterinarians take added precautions following an equine herpesvirus outbreak traced to an event in Waco, Texas. The Desert International Horse Park’s Desert Holiday Series draws competitors from around the world. Marketing director Emily Randolph
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A beloved tradition celebrating culture, family recipes, and, of course, plenty of mouthwatering tamales. Indio is being transformed into a vibrant celebration of flavor and community. Streets will be lined with rows of vendors preparing to serve up their signature tamales. 21 Vendors, from classic styles passed down through generations to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Dr. Carreón Foundation (DCF) invites high school seniors and college students to apply for a 2026 scholarship with the application process now open. Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants of minority ethnicities throughout the Coachella Valley and Blythe. Qualifications include being a full-time high school senior in the Coachella Valley or
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