THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The desert’s heat is impacting more than just locals’ wellbeing, it could also be taking a toll on your car. That’s according to AAA, who say high temperatures can increase wear on a vehicle’s battery, tires, engine and fluids. “We know that the three top roadside emergencies caused by heat are overheating,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s that time of the year! Students at DSUSD returned to school Wednesday morning for the start of the 2025-26 school year. Desert Sands has 34 total schools, which includes eighteen elementary schools, one charter elementary school, six middle schools, one charter middle school, four comprehensive high schools, two continuation high schools, one
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire destroyed a home near the family of the missing baby case in Cabazon Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said they do not believe there is a connection between the two. The fire was reported along Ramona Road just after 6 p.m. CAL FIRE officials confirmed the first arriving units reported a
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – Tras años de búsqueda y varios cambios en su equipo administrativo, la Ciudad de Coachella nombró oficialmente a Lincoln Bogard, Contador Público Certificado (CPA), CFE, como su nuevo Director de Finanzas. Bogard aporta más de dos décadas de experiencia en liderazgo financiero en los sectores municipal, privado y público, con una trayectoria
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The mercury is on the rise today as temperatures reach extreme levels yet again. Earlier today, an extreme heat warning took effect for much of Southern California. That includes us here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures will rise even more in the days ahead. More moisture will move in toward the end of the week,
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Una mujer se encuentra en prisión tras ser acusada de matar a un cachorro el lunes por la noche en Twentynine Palms. El incidente se reportó inicialmente alrededor de las 8 p. m. en una vivienda ubicada en la cuadra 72300 de Sunnyvale Drive. La policÃa informó que los agentes descubrieron
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A young man accused of gunning down a 19-year-old man during a dispute in Moreno Valley was charged today with murder and other offenses. Jacob Nulen Necochea, also 19, of Banning, allegedly killed Angelo Leivas of Banning Friday. In addition to murder, Necochea was charged with sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City City Council has approved Date Palm Drive for $380,000 in repairs for a mile-long stretch. The roadway was damaged during the major storm Hilary in 2023, and a pavement condition index survey found the thoroughfare to be in critical condition. A city staff report also said the major roadways pavement
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Unified School District is officially back in session today, welcoming nearly 16,000 students across the East Valley. Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza encourages all students to arrive prepared, in uniform, and ready to learn as the new academic year begins. This year, a brand new school is opening.  North
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County animal shelters were operating at 240% capacity in July. Through waived adoption fees and campaigns, the shelters are now at 180% capacity, with 177 dogs in 81 kennels. These shelters are still overcrowded, but conditions are improving. During the entire month of August, the county launched their “Adopt a
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An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect this morning and will last until 8 p.m. Saturday as temps hit those one-teens. Highs will span the one-teens through the weekend, and by Friday, increased monsoonal moisture will make for an uncomfortable forecast. High pressure is driving up temps, but will also allow moisture from the southeast
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CABAZON, Calif. (KUNA) – Un incendio destruyó una casa en Cabazon el martes por la tarde. El incendio se reportó en Ramona Road poco después de las 6 p.m. Los oficiales de CAL FIRE confirmaron que las primeras unidades que llegaron reportaron una vivienda unifamiliar de una sola planta completamente afectada. El incendio se propagó a una
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  – Friends of the Desert Mountains (Friends) said recovery will take time after the Rosa Fire burned 422 acres of conserved land in upper Palm Canyon earlier this month. “We have multiple acres of land up in the Pinyon area,” Friends’ Executive Director Tammy Martin said. “The key area that really
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police said it will implement a “series of significant safety reforms” to prevent incidents similar to an officer’s crash during last year’s Festival of Lights parade. Last year, a PSPD motorcycle unit crashed into a crowd of people during the parade. Police said as the parade began, several officers
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) La Quinta is the fourth team from the Desert Empire League to be featured in our annual team previews. The Blackhawks aim to improve their league season and secure a DEL title under head coach Juan Ramon Ruiz. 2024 record: 7-4 overall, 3-2 DEL. La Quinta lost in the first round
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It is noticeably warmer today across the valley. We have had a stretch of milder weather for the last few days, but that has officially come to an end as temperatures today are once again above the seasonal average. It’s all thanks to a broad area of high pressure expanding westward into our region. As
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Two men were arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 13-year-old last week in Cathedral City. Police announced Tuesday that an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old were arrested on Monday. According to jail records, both suspects were arrested in San Diego. Both are currently being held on $1 million
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Without a doubt, the most incredible mystery in the history of America. Amelia Earhart vanished over the South Pacific over 80 years ago, chasing history as the first woman to fly around the world. “This is one of the places in the world you don’t want to go.” Heading deep into the jungles of Papua
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – As students prepare to return to class Wednesday, some Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) staff are voicing concerns about the district’s readiness — just months after sweeping layoffs aimed at closing a $50 million budget shortfall. In May, CVUSD eliminated hundreds of positions in an effort to stabilize its finances.
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