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The BNP Paribas Open is drawing thousands in to watch all-star tennis matches, bringing traffic to the areas surging the Indian Wells Tennis Garden “This totally sucks because we kind of get stuck in our houses,” says Colleen Sprogis, who’s lived near the Indian Well Tennis Garden for almost a decade. “You would think with all

CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (KESQ) – California’s Colorado Desert is home to the Coachella Valley, as well as a deep history of training American soldiers. The General Patton Memorial Museum in Chiriaco Summit, which sits about 45 minutes from the valley, recounts that history for its visitors, which dates back to World War II. Portions of California and

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A long-planned bridge project in Palm Springs could face additional delays as a lawsuit raises environmental concerns. The proposed South Palm Canyon Bridge has been in development for nearly 20 years. City leaders say the bridge is critical for improving emergency access to residents in South Palm Springs, particularly during

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are set to celebrate local educators this weekend with a special Teacher Appreciation Night focused on literacy and community engagement. The event takes place Sunday at 3 p.m. PT at Acrisure Arena and is presented by the Walter Clark Legal Group. The afternoon will highlight the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)  – The 13th annual Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival opened this weekend, bringing dozens of films and filmmakers to the Coachella Valley. Organizers said the festival, held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, has grown in popularity now featuring more films and spanning more days than in years past. The festival

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic was backed up on westbound lanes on Interstate 10 Sunday morning after a car hauler caught fire near Whitewater, just past the Whitewater Rest Area. As of 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, the lane closest to the shoulder is closed as crews clean up. California Highway Patrol officers told our crews

Update 03/08: One person is dead after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire in Palm Desert Saturday night. Firefighters responded to a reported traffic collision at the intersection of Country Club Drive and El Dorado Drive. Upon arrival, fire crews reported a vehicle versus tree crash with the car suffering from major

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The 19th annual Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival will be held today at Civic Center Park in Palm Desert, celebrating the region’s desert environment.   The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 at 43900 San Pablo Ave.  Hosted by Friends of the Desert Mountains and sponsored

A garage fire in Hemet resulted in the rescue of 65 dogs, 7 of which were found deceased, and the community quickly responded by adopting most of the surviving animals within hours.

BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – After Palo Verde Healthcare District’s approval of Riverside County’s 180-day stabilization plan, Blythe officials say the difference is already noticeable. PVHD approved the plan in February, setting the stage for a county strike team, led by Riverside University Health, to lead administrative duties at the hospital for the next 6 months.

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City LGBT+ Days is celebrating its 10th anniversary from March 6–8, 2026, bringing a weekend of pride, entertainment, and community events. The milestone celebration marks a decade of honoring LGBTQ+ visibility and unity in the Coachella Valley. The event, known as California’s first Pride celebration of the year, will