PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs City Council agreed unanimously at its meeting on Wednesday to maintain the current resident golf rates and stay the implementation of increases at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, retroactive to December 1. The decision to keep the current rates came after hearing residents’ concerns last month over the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A major warehouse proposal on tribal land drew demonstrators Wednesday as the Palm Springs City Council voted to send a report of concerns and recommendations to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Dozens of demonstrators rallied outside City Hall ahead of the meeting, opposing the tribe’s proposed 217-acre Desert
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Joy Potter, an Indian Wells resident and owner of the Robynn Joy Company, is creating a special Altadena collection to support Eaton fire victims. Potter attends several Coachella Valley markets each week, including the Indian Wells farmer’s market held on Thursdays. Potter grew up in Altadena and lost her entire street to
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement on Highway 74 to try to keep people safe ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The new plan includes more enforcement patrols on the highway, additional training to detect commercial violations, and community meetings that CHP will host for residents to voice
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Councilmember Naomi Soto was officially sworn in as the city’s new mayor on Wednesday. Soto was sworn in during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. Soto, a health-care executive, was elected in November 2024 to represent District 4. She will serve for one term in the rotating position, with
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three young men accused of opening fire on a crowded Thermal home, firing numerous rounds in a drive-by attack that continued even after sheriff’s deputies arrived to investigate, were charged today with multiple counts of attempted murder and other offenses. Eric Orozco Diaz, Guillermo Alexander Martinez and Gustavo Isbojet Barrera Pena,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker was airlifted after suffering a minor injury along the Bear Creek Oasis Trail in La Quinta Wednesday morning. The incident was first reported at around 9:45 a.m. “Firefighters were on scene of an inaccessible rescue involving a patient with minor injuries. CAL FIRE helicopter 608 hoisted the patient
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ – A hiker was rescued by a helicopter after being injured on the Pushawalla Palms Trail in the Indio area. The incident was first reported just after 11:15 a.m. According to CAL FIRE, first responders were called out to an inaccessible rescue involving a patient with minor injuries. Riverside County Sheriff Rescue
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IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KESQ) – A 43-year-old man from San Mateo was officially charged Wednesday in the killing of an 18-year-old man whose body was found near a hiking trail in Idyllwild over 21 years ago, authorities said. James Landi was charged with first-degree murder. He appears in court on Wednesday afternoon at the Southwest Justice
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates again in a continued effort to keep the labor market intact, despite objections from several key Fed officials who believe the central bank should be prioritizing the higher cost of living instead. However, it may be the last rate cut
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley residents continue to prepare for Christmas by buying real trees this holiday season. For local Christmas tree farmers they’re working to make sure the trees are prepared to last until the holiday. Aerni Christmas Tree Farm with locations off Washington Street in Palm Desert and Ramon Road in Cathedral
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Rose Byrne is the recipient of the Breakthrough Performance Award for her critically praised performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Express golf tournament is less than a month away and officials shared the latest on the 2026 edition Tuesday during Media and Sponsor Appreciation Day. Media Day for the 2026 @theamexgolf! We are 44 days away from tournament week here in @LaQuintaCA! pic.twitter.com/JvUxWu3ylG— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) December 9,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of volunteers, including Palm Springs Police, joined together for the Kids in Conflict (KIC) Foundation Christmas Wrap Party event Tuesday night. The event was held at the Indio Juvenile Hall, where everyone wrapped stacks of gifts and packed gift bags for the youth housed there to make sure they have
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Transgender Health and Wellness Center has filed a complaint with California’s Civil Rights Department, alleging that Riverside County’s Housing and Workforce Solutions Department inserted discriminatory language into a contract that could affect transgender, gender-nonconforming, and intersex residents. According to the organization, the county altered the terms of a contract
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – California is officially the most generous state in America according to GoFundMe’s 2025 Year in Help report. GoFundMe released the report celebrating the generosity of individuals and nonprofits worldwide who helped each other throughout the year. This is the first time California has topped the list for the most generous state
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs International Airport set records in 2025, with nearly all months showing year-over-year growth. The busiest month ever was March, recording nearly half a million passengers. PSP officials say the increase in domestic travel has more than compensated for the small drop in Canadian flights. And with just a
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The new Fire Station 98 officially opened its doors in Desert Hot Springs. Fire Station 98 is located at 69111 Hacienda Avenue. It officially opened on Nov. 24 and is currently operating with a municipally staffed four-person fire engine supported by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department personnel. City officials touted
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies say too many drivers are failing to follow the state’s “Move Over” law, putting first responders and tow truck operators at serious risk. “We’ve been noticing a lot of vehicles just drive the speed limit right past you, within a foot of us, as we’re doing a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Twelve intersections within Cathedral City are getting upgrades. The project began on Monday and will continue until the spring of 2026. The following intersections will be worked on during that period: Ramon Road & Desert Vista Road/Avenida Del Yermo Ramon Road & Whispering Palms Trail Ramon Road & Cathedral Canyon
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