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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Animal Campus continues to deal with overcrowding like many of the Riverside County shelters. They said this can be especially difficult for pets who have unique medical circumstances as they require additional care during their stay. The shelter has nearly 188 dogs sharing 81 kennels, and four

It was a sea of purple in Palm Desert on Saturday as people gathered for the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. People carried flowers to support the organization’s many services and research aimed at finding an ultimate cure.  The energy and smiles were on display at the city’s Civic Center Park as people

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) —  An alleged drunk driver crashed into two utility poles in Indio Saturday afternoon, according to the Indio Police Department. The crash happened around 1:15 p.m. Saturday near Dr. Carreon Blvd. and Calhoun St. Police say the driver crashed into two utility poles, causing a power outage and road closre on Dr.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Human Rights Campaign is set to honor the City of Palm Springs and the Transgender Health and Wellness Center Saturday for their work in advancing LGBTQ+ equality and quality of life. Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte will be presented with the HRC Community Leadership Award and Transgender Health and

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A community celebration was held Saturday to mark the $15 million revitalization of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park in La Quinta. The free, family-friendly event began with a catfish derby at 8 a.m. at 58075 Jefferson Street, following a 6 a.m. gate opening, according to officials.   The lake was stocked

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – CV Link continues to celebrate grand openings in Coachella Valley cities. Palm Springs celebrated with a ribbon-cutting at the Palm Springs Visitor Center. Cathedral City also celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting at the Cathedral Canyon access point. The CV Link runs 40 miles across the Coachella Valley, stretching

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride reached new heights this weekend — literally — with the debut of a 100-foot Ferris wheel that quickly became one of the festival’s biggest attractions. Throughout the day, long lines formed as attendees waited for their turn to take in sweeping views of Palm Canyon Drive and

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Mark Hunter Seymour, entrepreneur, community leader and champion for LGBTQ visibility, was honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars on Friday. The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce made the announcement last month, stating Seymour is deserving of the star for his role in the LGBTQ+

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gerald Ford Elementary students celebrated their veteran and active duty family members at the school’s annual Veterans Day Tribute on Friday. The students dedicated songs, poems and readings to their families to honor the courage and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and service members. Principal John Preston says he feels

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – We continue to track travel impacts this week, and so far, things are looking relatively smooth at Palm Springs International Airport.   According to PSP’s website, two flights have been impacted today one arriving flight from Utah has been canceled, and one flight to Phoenix has been delayed. According to Flight

YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A woman in an electric wheelchair was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday evening in Yucca Valley, police confirmed. The crash was first reported at around 5:50 p.m. near the area of Yucca Trail & Frontera Avenue. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, investigators determined that the

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The party has officially begun in Palm Springs as the city kicks off its annual Pride weekend. Day One of the celebration brings vibrant energy to the Arenas District, where the annual Day de la Reina block party will take center stage Friday evening. The free event, running from 5

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Association of Fundraising Professionals CA Desert Communities Chapter (AFP) honored the desert’s outstanding philanthropists, volunteers and nonprofit professionals today at their National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon. The Association of Fundraising Professionals has been hosting the Philanthropy Day Awards for 19 years. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – South Coast Air Quality Management District, along with Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez hosted a summit on Thursday to discuss health impacts and environmental factors from dust challenges in the Coachella Valley. Local leaders, scientists, academics and residents discussed the matter at UC Riverside Palm Desert Campus.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police say a 41-year-old Palm Springs man is facing felony charges after his arrest on suspicion of the theft of two dogs in Palm Springs last month. A man and a woman were seen on video the morning of October 17th taking the two Yorkshire Terriers, Maggie and