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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)—Palm Springs International Airport generated $2.55 billion in total economic activity in 2025, according to a new economic impact study released by the airport. The findings highlight how PSP’s role in the Coachella Valley extends beyond air travel, with airport-related activity supporting more than 16,000 jobs and generating millions of dollars in
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – “He’s a really great person, really friendly, really appreciable.” That’s how Pablo Perez, a helicopter mechanic, remembered George Marciniw. Marciniw was the pilot flying NewsChopper4 when it crashed on Tuesday. Marciniw, reporter Eliana Romero, and a pedestrian on the ground, Edy Guitierrez Mejia, were killed in the crash. Perez and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Extreme heat is nothing new in the Coachella Valley, but local leaders and researchers say preparing for it increasingly means looking beyond the temperature — and considering what happens when the systems people rely on to stay safe are put under stress. The City of Palm Springs brought together researchers,
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Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Salton City man accused of murdering a teen was back in court Friday for a hearing, with his defense attorney saying they are ready for trial. Abraham Feinbloom, 51, appeared in an El Centro courtroom as his attorney, Melanie Rowe, raised several concerns about outstanding evidence
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ)—The Coachella Valley Lakers announced Friday Alex Cerda was named the first head coach for the National Basketball League G-League team.CV Lakers General Manager Nick Mazzella commented on Cerda’s leadership, saying in part, “His ability to connect with players, his understanding of our development philosophy and his experience across the NBA and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Rising gas prices are putting pressure on drivers and local businesses. AAA shows gas prices have climbed across the country, California and the Riverside area over the past week and month. John Rodriguez, owner of Angel Limousine Party Bus and Limousine Company, says his fuel costs have jumped from about
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – UPDATE 9/18 – San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies say they used Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to track a missing 81 year old’s vehicle, issuing an alert to surrounding agencies, before locating him. Ray Elliott was reported missing around 5 p.m. Sept. 16. Authorities said he was experiencing hyperglycemia
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County Animal Services (RCDAS) is joining BISSELL Pet Foundation’s nationwide Empty the Shelters adoption event, offering reduced adoption fees through September 30. During the event, cats and dogs can be adopted for $70 or less. All adopted pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. RCDAS currently has more than
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RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Despite some sectors of the regional economy fairing well, Riverside County’s unemployment rate rose above 6% last month, according to figures released today by the California Employment Development Department. The countywide jobless rate in August, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 6.2%, compared to 5.9% in July. According to figures, the August
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INDIO, Calif. — A multi-vehicle hit-and-run crash involving a semi-truck caused traffic delays on westbound Interstate 10 between Bob Hope Dr. and Monterey Ave. late Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was first reported around 11:13 a.m. and involved a blue Ford, a white sedan and a semi-truck. CHP later reported
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that occurred early Friday morning on Ramona Expressway near State Route 74. According to CHP, officers responded to the crash at approximately 2 a.m. on September 18, 2026. The preliminary investigation indicates that an unidentified woman was driving a Volkswagen
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — FIND Regional Food Bank officially opened a new Volunteer Service Center Friday, providing volunteers with a climate-controlled space to pack food and support the organization’s food distribution efforts. FIND says volunteers previously worked in outdoor or non-climate-controlled conditions during the summer, when temperatures in the Coachella Valley can reach 120 degrees.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)— Finding a job can be a challenge, even as employers continue to post openings across the region. The latest federal data shows the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area had an unemployment rate of 5.7% in July, with about 125,000 people unemployed. Overall nonfarm employment was up 0.8% compared to a year earlier, according
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A change to the green card process takes effect September 18, changing how U.S. immigration officials evaluate some applicants. The change involves the federal government’s “public charge” rule, which is used to determine whether someone seeking permanent residency is likely to become primarily dependent on government support. Under the previous
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — One of Indio’s largest proposed developments remains on hold after a marathon City Council meeting ended without an approval or denial, leaving the developer to determine what changes could bring the project back before city leaders. The Oasis at Indio proposal includes housing, retail, commercial uses and approximately 1.8 million square
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Coachella Valley, California (KESQ) – Food distribution initiatives by ALIANZA NACIONAL DE CAMPESINAS, INC. are at risk in the coming months. The Desert Health Care District (DHCD) had previously awarded $75,000 in funding, but that support was cancelled due to the agency’s internal constraints. The DHCD will not be able to resume funding until January
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Washington man was killed in a crash while traveling on a motorcycle alongside his wife in Yucca Valley last week. The crash was reported on Thursday, Sept. 10, just before 1:10 p.m. on SR-247 near Acoma Trail. According to the California Highway Patrol, two motorcyclists, husband and wife, were
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Alice B., the Palm Springs restaurant founded by celebrity chef Susan Feniger, will not reopen this fall, bringing an end to the restaurant’s three-year run in the desert. Feniger and chef Mary Sue Milliken announced the closure in a message posted to Instagram and their website, expressing gratitude to the
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PALM SPRINGS, CA – (KESQ)- Cinema Diverse, Palm Springs’ annual celebration of LGBTQ+ films and filmmakers, returns this September for its nineteenth edition, bringing a wide-ranging lineup of feature films, documentaries, short films and web series to audiences across two festival weekends. The 2026 festival opens Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m. and runs through
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – In Part 1 of Against All Odds, we looked at the role that tribal casinos have played in the Coachella Valley and how they have become a major part of the region’s economy and identity. But the pain behind the prosperity remains, with the bands now grappling to honor the
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