Right now, some serious arson offenses can be charged as misdemeanors allowing offenders to avoid serious consequences. In light of the LA wildfires, local State Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R) wants to ensure that all arson offenses are treated as felonies. Wallis has just introduced a bill that aims to reclassify all arson offenses as felonies,
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A family lost their home in Indio to a fire over the weekend. The fire happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to CAL FIRE. Firefighters were called out to a structure fire on the 81000 block of Palm Meadows Drive. The fire was contained but two people were displaced. On Monday, a GoFundMe
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The two-night AHL All-Star Classic concluded Monday night at Acrisure Arena with the All-Star Challenge, a round-robin series of games with teams representing the AHL’s four divisions. WE (the central division) ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!👏🎶With a shootout victory, the Central Division takes the 2025 #AHLAllStar Challenge presented by Spotlight 29 Casino🏆️ pic.twitter.com/a0ciLqW4TA— American Hockey League (@TheAHL)
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By Alicia Wallace, Michael Rios, Kevin Liptak and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced that he’s pausing tariffs on Mexico and Canada after speaking to leaders of both countries on Monday — just hours before the sweeping actions were set to go into effect. The proposed tariffs, which Trump announced Saturday, consisted
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) – The Board of Supervisors is slated tomorrow to approve a resolution reinforcing Riverside County’s commitment to “safeguarding civil rights” for “law-abiding immigrants and refugees,” drafted in response to renewed federal immigration law enforcement operations in California and nationwide. Last week, the board held a nearly four-hour public hearing, permitting attendees to
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CNS) – Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Los Angeles today, continuing protests for a second day against President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration policies. Demonstrators assembled at the steps of City Hall, close to the Hollywood (101) Freeway Monday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Around 11 a.m., protesters were marching
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (CNS) – A paving project will restrict traffic on a portion of Frank Sinatra Drive for the next four days, the Rancho Mirage Public Works Department announced today. A contractor for the Coachella Valley Water District will be working on the inside lanes of the street between Monterey Avenue and Morningside Drive from
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Invitational is back in Indio this Wednesday! This year’s tournament will feature a record-breaking 20 professional men’s and women’s soccer teams, making it the largest preseason event in North American soccer history. The competition takes place throughout the month, with games held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. To
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) – Every weekend until the end of March, the El Dorado Polo Club in Indio hosts polo teams from around the world. It’s an exciting season, but one match today stood out for its heartwarming display of future talents. The Junior and Pee Wee Polo programs, designed to create the next generation
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President Donald Trump has signed Executive orders that impose steep new tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China. It’s setting up a trade war as Canada responds with retaliatory tariffs of its own — and Mexico saying it is also planning to issue tariffs on the United States. With the new tariffs from the
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The La Quinta community welcomed its newest Dunkin’ restaurant on Saturday morning. The company and city hosted a ribbon cutting at the new store, located at 79670 Hwy 111. The grand opening started at 9:00 a.m. The first 100 guests were surprised with with Free Coffee for a Year. The celebration also included the Dunkin’-branded prize wheel,
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The 2025 Duel in the Desert Championship is back at the Palm Springs Convention Center for 2025. This Championship is the Grand Nationals produced by Varsity Spirit Sports. The competition runs from January 31st to February 2nd. The League by Varsity All Star is the official points system for the sport of all star cheerleading.
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Today marks the first day of Black History Month. The Palm Springs Public Library teams up with Mizell Senior Center to present “Our Voices Our Stories: Celebrating Black Authors.” Fellow book lovers crowded the room to honor the work of various black authors. The event kicked off with actress and author Jenifer Lewis. She began
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The ninth annual Taste of Jalisco Festival, featuring a carnival, music, food trucks and spirits, began Friday and will run through Sunday in Cathedral City. The event is at Cathedral City Town Square and Festival Lawn at 68600 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234. The first 250 residents attending
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A former active-duty lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps pleaded guilty today in downtown Los Angeles to a felony drug offense for his actions involving a 2020 fentanyl transaction that resulted in the death of another U.S. Marine. Anthony Ruben Whisenant, 24, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to the use of a
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Many grocery shoppers around the Coachella Valley have expressed surprise and frustration with current egg prices and how often they fluctuate. While the prices were seen as sudden, many are searching for lower prices around the valley and have been able to find them at specialty stores. Specialty stores, like Whole Foods and Trader Joes,
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Top honors in the Palm Springs Unified District Spelling Bee of Champions on Friday go to Nellie N. Coffman Middle School eighth grader Juniper Donovan. Juniper successfully spelled the word “facetious” in the fifth round and will move on to represent PSUSD at the Riverside County Spelling Bee in Riverside
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1/31/25 – Palisades fire, Eaton fire, Hughes fire, Border 2 fire are 100% contained. 1/28/25 8:25 a.m. – The Border 2 Fire is now 74% contained 8:00 a.m. – California fire victims could recover damages from oil companies under proposed law. It would create a new pathway for victims of wildfires and insurance companies to
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RANCHO MIRAGE, CA (KESQ) – Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert is celebrating “Women of Wonder” who have made a difference in children’s lives in the Coachella Valley. KESQ First Alert Chief Meteorologist Patrick Evans emceed the “Women of Wonder” event on Friday, honoring five local women who have created a brighter future for children.
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A small medical jet crashed in northeast Philadelphia, killing multiple people and setting nearby several buildings on fire, CBS News Philadelphia reports. United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy confirmed that there were six people onboard the jet. Police told local media at the scene there were two doctors, two pilots, a patient, and likely a
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