Indian Wells Calif. (KESQ) – The world’s largest UFO convention is coming back to the Coachella Valley. Contact in the Desert brings together researchers, authors, scientists, and seekers to explore some of the most profound questions facing humanity today. Over 2,000 attendees can expect an agenda of keynote presentations, panels, and workshops from leading experts
Continue Reading
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A nursing program at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus received just over $88,000 in grant funding aimed at improving access to medical services to unsheltered people throughout the Coachella Valley and to provide hands-on clinical training for nursing students, it was announced today. “We are proud to support
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) Both the softball teams at Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City are only one step closer to their ultimate goal and are ready for their CIF title game. In Division 7, the Rattlers will play Culver City at 1 PM on Friday. In Division 8, the Lady Lions will play Hueneme at
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Several Palm Springs city officials, hospitality leaders and half a dozen College of the Desert culinary students will travel to San Miguel de Allende in Mexico next month to strengthen relations with its sister city, participate in their food and wine festival and provide students the opportunity to train under
Continue Reading
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As we’ve seen in the past, once a wildfire sparks up in the mountains surrounding the Coachella Valley, it can spread fast and in some cases be deadly. “It’s one of our biggest concerns. We are surrounded by wild land here and this brush and the forest up on top,
Continue Reading
CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – California Indian Nations College (CINC) marked a historic milestone Thursday night, celebrating its largest graduating class to date during a heartfelt ceremony at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. School officials said 27 graduates were honored. The evening included blessings from tribal elders, traditional songs by the Morongo Bird Singers and
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs City Council approved a proposal to enter into contract negotiations with the Oak View Group for tourism and management services of the convention center. OVG currently owns and operates Acrisure Arena near Palm Desert and is set to manage operations at the renovated Plaza Theatre in downtown
Continue Reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — The Riverside County Department of Animal Services says it is in urgent need of the public’s help, as its shelters are at 220% capacity this week. Officials say this has resulted in multiple dogs per kennel and a decrease in the quality of life for pets. Some would say the numbers
Continue Reading
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Progress being made in reducing overdose deaths, but experts say it’s no time to let up. Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. plunged last year to their lowest level since 2019, according to new numbers from the CDC. In 2024, nationwide overdose deaths fell by nearly 30,000 from the year
Continue Reading
During the hot summer months, dawn and dusk are popular times for hikers to get out on local trails. However, these are also the times that mountain lions are most active. As summer temperatures rise, more hikers are heading out during the early morning and evening hours to avoid the heat. However, these are also
Continue Reading
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorist who killed a 36-year-old woman whose sedan he rear-ended while driving under the influence in Palm Desert was bound for state prison today to serve a sentence of 15 years to life behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Alberto Lopez, 28, of Coachella admitted the felony count
Continue Reading
By Dan Berman and Ramishah Maruf, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court has paused Wednesday night’s ruling from the Court of International Trade that blocked President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s ruling restores Trump’s ability to levy tariffs using the emergency powers he declared earlier this
Continue Reading
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The El Paseo shopping district is getting a road-way upgrade from Highway 74 east to Highway 111. Officials with Vance Corporation, which is in charge of the $4.8 million project, says the asphalt has significantly deteriorated, making the construction necessary. This project was originally set to start in summer of 2024.
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A United States Postal Service Office in La Quinta has a new important meaning. City officials joined fallen Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez’s family members to dedicate the USPS building in his name Wednesday afternoon. It was an emotional ceremony for family members, but one they say was more than deserved
Continue Reading
UPDATE 05/29/2025: CAL FIRE reports a total of 15 greenhouses were completely destroyed and an additional 15 were damaged. CAL FIRE adds that at this time, the cause of the fire is still unknown; however, the plastic covering on the greenhouses may have contributed to the fast growth of the fire. The property owners told
Continue Reading
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A nearly $150,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant awarded to California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus has been revoked under the Trump administration. According to university officials, the NEH grant awarded $149,935 for the “Inland Echoes: Empowering Inclusive Histories of California’s Inland Empire and Coachella Valley in
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A website was launched today by the Palm Springs International Airport aimed to provide transparency to consumers regarding any upcoming improvements or amenities. “PSP is getting better every day — and our team is working hard to make sure travelers feel the difference,” Harry Barrett Jr., executive director of aviation,
Continue Reading
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over a week since a bombing shook Palm Springs, damaging buildings and disrupting lives. But even in the aftermath, hope has continued to carry the community forward. On Tuesday, The Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Organization presented a $10,000 check to help fund property repairs not covered by insurance.
Continue Reading
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Two fatal DUI crashes were reported in Cathedral City over the Memorial Day weekend. Two people were killed and two were arrested from these crashes. According to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 502 people were killed in car crashes in 2022 over the
Continue Reading
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) The Memorial Day holiday delivered more than just burgers and backyard fun it brought a historic boom to the box office. Cinemark Theatres reported its biggest Memorial Day weekend of all time, driven by the premieres of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The company says it
Continue Reading