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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As families and friends gather for Thanksgiving, a growing number of people are choosing to skip the kitchen and let local restaurants handle the holiday cooking. According to recent data, 53% of Americans expect to get at least part of their Thanksgiving meal from a restaurant, up sharply from 37%

IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – Three earthquakes struck near Idyllwild Thursday evening. The initial earthquake was reported at around 5:30 p.m. It was a M 3.8, according to the US Geological Survey. Two more small earthquakes struck near the area minutes later, a M 3.5 and a M 2.1.

YUCAIPA, Calif. (KESQ) – A tribe billboard on Interstate 10 in Yucaipa was recently vandalized with an anti-Native American message. The sign, advertising the tribal-owned Yamaava Resort and Casino at San Manuel, was defaced with a message reading: “America is not on stolen land. Your ancestors were conquered.” There was also an American flag hung

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 350 Marines, who are away from their families, will be welcomed into local homes this Thanksgiving. Residents of eight county clubs will host two or more Marines for the meal and holiday activities. The day is organized by the nonprofit organization American Friends of our Armed Forces, with partners

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Martha’s Village and Kitchen is hosting their annual thanksgiving meal service at 11 a.m. today following their 19th annual 5K on El Paseo. The event is open to the public and they expect to serve up to 2,000 meals. Martha’s Village and Kitchen is located at 83791 Date Avenue, Indio, CA

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of runners, walkers, and families laced up their shoes early Thanksgiving morning, all for a good cause. The annual Martha’s Village & Kitchen 5K is a holiday staple that has been in the valley for nearly two decades. The high-energy event has record numbers this year, drawing more than

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is hosting its annual thanksgiving meal service today and Thanksgiving day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers say they expect to serve up to 5,000 meals each day. Chef Erin Lombardo has been serving up meals at the mission for over a decade. “I wouldn’t

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – With Thanksgiving just hours away, local plumbers are preparing for a surge in service calls. They say the day after the holiday — often dubbed “Brown Friday” — is their busiest of the year. Jeff May, CEO of Southwest Plumbing, explained that heavy cooking and extra guests put significant pressure