PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- A bald eagle believed to be Jackie from Big Bear’s popular eagle nest cam is recovering after being rescued over the weekend. Wildlife officials say the bird was found injured after an apparent altercation with other eagles. “The eagle was found hanging around on the ground. So when we say grounded,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — As of June 2026, the average price of ground chuck per pound are at $6.98, up 88 cents, or 14%, from June 2025. The increase is part of a longer trend. Ground chuck prices have climbed steadily over the past two decades, outpacing price increases for other grocery staples, including
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Concerning trends around swimming pools are pushing doctors to remind the public about drowning prevention. According to Desert Regional Medical Center, drowning-related visits in 2026 are already on pace to exceed the number of incidents it saw in 2025. Drowning-Related Emergency Department Visits 2025 (full year): 6 visits 2026 (through June/July): 6
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the cost of living continues to rise, more Coachella Valley residents are turning to side hustles to bring in extra income. From gig work to temporary jobs and small businesses, we explore why more people are taking on additional work and how these extra income streams are changing the
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INDIO, Calif. — The Indio Police Department and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office are among a select group of California law enforcement agencies receiving state funding to expand education efforts aimed at preventing impaired driving. The grant is part of more than $41 million awarded by the California Highway Patrol to 183 state and local
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre is producing a tribute to the long-running show, the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, which ran at the theatre for 23 seasons. “Still Kicking: Celebrating the Legacy of the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies,” the special one-day event will be held on Monday, December 14 at 7 pm. The
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday announced sweeping tariffs against Canada, threatening to reignite a trade battle with one of America’s closest allies and top economic partners. The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, including electrical equipment and machinery, are among the steepest tariffs his administration has levied
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Season Ticket Memberships are officially live for the inaugural Coachella Valley Lakers season at Acrisure Arena. Fans can now lock in their seats, enjoy exclusive member benefits, and be there from day one as the newest chapter of professional basketball begins in the desert. Beginning this fall, Acrisure Arena will
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS (CNS) – Firefighters battled a blaze at a mobile home that was engulfed in flames in the unincorporated Sky Valley area north of Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City, authorities said today. The fire was reported at 3:26 p.m. near 22nd Avenue and Hot Springs Road on Sunday, according to the Riverside
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A day of swimming, games and laughter brought dozens of families together Sunday as Grandparents Love hosted its annual “Sunday Fun Day” at the Westin Rancho Mirage. The nonprofit serves grandparents across Riverside and San Bernardino counties who unexpectedly become full-time caregivers for their grandchildren because of family tragedies, incarceration, or
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes this afternoon with Argentina taking on Spain in the tournament final. As the tournament comes to a close, many say and feel its impact on soccer in the United States is likely to extend beyond the final whistle. The record-setting events brought unprecedented attention
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Soccer fans from across the Coachella Valley gathered at The Shops at Palm Desert this weekend to watch the World Cup in a unique indoor setting that offered relief from the desert heat while bringing the community together. Hosted by the City of Palm Desert in partnership with The Shops at
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House advanced the ‘Sunshine Protection Act,’ a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent and end the twice-yearly clock changes. Versions of the proposal have been introduced numerous times in state legislatures and in Congress over the years but have repeatedly fallen short.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A nationwide foodborne illness outbreak linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants is raising concerns among Coachella Valley shoppers, even though no local cases have been reported. Federal health officials say at least 1,644 people in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia have become sick
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ)– Riverside County is in the president’s election files. The county is cited in a new Department of Homeland Security report on threats to voter registration systems, released after President Trump’s primetime address to the nation Thursday on election integrity. The White House posted the documents online, calling them previously classified intelligence assessments that
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif (KESQ)- Monsoon season can bring blowing dust with little warning, making roads dangerous in seconds. What drivers should do if they’re caught in a dust storm, the biggest mistakes officers see when visibility drops, and how people can prepare before getting behind the wheel. We talked to driving officials and people if
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VALLEY CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) – More than 800 birds and two dogs were seized from the man behind a troubled Riverside County duck sanctuary following reports of neglect, San Diego County’s Animal Services announced on Friday. The 820 birds — including 400 ducks — were removed from a Valley Center property on Thursday. County animal
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The family of 45-year-old Raymond Torres is speaking out on their son’s disappearance, since he was first reported missing this week. Torres, who is apart of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Tribe, was last seen on July 1, near the area of Martinez Road and Polk Street. Surveillance footage shows
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The head coach of the Coachella Valley Lakers has been moved to the NBA side, leaving their G-League affiliate without a head coach ahead of its debut season in the desert later this year. Zach Guthrie, coach of the then South Bay Lakers, is now a Lakers assistant coach and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — New details are emerging after a violent four-vehicle crash in Palm Springs that left three people injured, including an innocent driver who remains hospitalized. The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, on North Indian Canyon Drive north of Via Escuela. Palm Springs police initially investigated the collision as
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