THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The loss of a KC-135 Stratotanker and its six crew members in the skies above Iraq is drawing reaction from one Air Force veteran. Dana Crosby now lives in the Coachella Valley. He served in the Air Force as a KC-135 Instructor Navigator from 1985 to 1992. He spent time
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures in the Coachella Valley begin to climb, residents and visitors alike are looking for ways to stay cool and avoid the desert heat. Many are turning to shade, air conditioning, and cold drinks at local businesses across Palm Springs. Coffee shops, restaurants, and ice cream stores are becoming
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UPDATE 3/14/2026 Authorities have identified the person killed in the crash as 25-year-old Daysi Olivas of Thermal. 3/13/2026 THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed and three others seriously injured after a head-on two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in Thermal. The crash was reported at around 2:05 p.m. on the 58000 block of Fillmore Avenue,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were transported by ambulance to a local hospital after a crash in Indio Saturday afternoon. CalFire reports two cars collided at Avenue 44 and Saguaro Gate shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday. Two people suffered major injuries, and another two suffered minor injuries. The crash has been handed over to
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DESERT CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) – One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a semi-truck overturned on interstate 10 near Desert Center Saturday morning. Around 2:13 a.m., California Highway Patrol responded to a report of an overturned semi-truck on I-10 westbound at Red Cloud Mine Road. After an investigation, CHP officers determined the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs is hosting a resource fair for veterans and their families this morning. At the fair, veterans can get their questions answered about filing claims, benefits, legal services, and more. The event is taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12800 W
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Local officials are stepping up enforcement ahead of the busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend as bars and restaurants prepare for large crowds celebrating the holiday. Local police departments across the valley say they will increase patrols. The heightened presence is aimed at preventing impaired driving and keeping public celebrations safe.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dolores Robinson, a longtime Hollywood manager recognized as the first black female personal manager in film and television, received a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars on Friday. Robinson’s star is located at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Robinson received the star in the entertainment category for
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As temperatures across the Coachella Valley begin climbing toward triple digits, many residents are heading to local trails earlier in the day to avoid the desert heat. Hikers say early morning hours provide cooler temperatures and safer conditions, allowing people to enjoy the outdoors before the sun becomes too intense. Many
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By Jessie Yeung, Max Saltman, Nina Giraldo, CNN (CNN) — As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its third week, the economic fallout is growing with little sign of relief, as Tehran’s new supreme leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Casualties are mounting, with six US service members among those killed in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A swath of land with historic ties to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians was back under the tribe’s domain today. “The return of these 656 acres in upper Palm Canyon is the restoration of responsibility,” Tribal Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reid Milanovich
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley High School Girls Soccer Team fell in the state finals game Friday in Sacramento. The Lady Arabs lost 4-1 to Marin Catholic High School, the Northern California Regional Champions, at Natomas High School in Sacramento, California. The Lady Arabs won the CIF Division 5 and the CIF State Regional championships for the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose today to its highest amount since Oct. 25, 2023, increasing 6.2 cents to $5.354. The average price has risen 43 of the past 44 days, increasing $1.213, including 3.5 cents on Thursday, according to figures from the
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PALM SPRINGS (KESQ) – Goldenvoice, the organizers behind the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Just Like Heaven and Stagecoach County Music Festival, announced today this year’s lineup to Surf Club, top-tier electronic artists performing daytime for four poolside shows at the Palm Springs Surf Club. The two-weekend series will be held April 11-12 and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the U.S.-Iran war rages into a third week, experts are warning against AI videos and photos circulated online. “Some of it is political or ideological propaganda that is being used by all sides. That’s just the state of play that we’re in, but most of it are just people
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – If you’re looking for a different way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, one desert resort is offering a festive experience—on the water. At the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, guests can skip the crowded pubs and opt for a more relaxed celebration: a private
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect is dead after an attack on a Michigan synagogue. A vehicle loaded with what appeared to be a large number of explosives was rammed into the building. Security quickly opened fire and the suspect was later found dead. One security officer was injured by the vehicle, but is
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – BNP Paribas awarded $20,000 college grants to 10 local students at a special event on Thursday. The 11th Annual BNP Paribas Open Awards were held Thursday morning at La Quinta High School. Recipients were overjoyed to receive the money and said that being rewarded for their hard work is an
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plantation Golf Club in Indio is one of the last “men only” clubs in the country. The club is the target of litigation in San Diego County as News Channel 3 first reported last year. Now it’s also facing a federal lawsuit alleging unlawful discrimination. It includes four counts: conspiracy/RICO violations, tax fraud, violations of the Securities
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – Palo Verde Hospital has bought itself another six months under Riverside County rule, but what progress is being made and what needs to change to keep its doors open? Those are questions we asked Fourth District Supervisor Manuel Perez before he toured the city’s only hospital. “We already have $12.5 million.
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