INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Federal cuts to SNAP under the Senate reconciliation bill could increase traffic to local food banks as more Valley residents lose access to affordable groceries, officials say. The Congressional Budget Office projects over $186 billion could be cut in SNAP benefits over the next decade. It’s a nearly 20% cut that
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– The California Highway Patrol Indio Office, along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, will host a Child Passenger Seat Safety event on Saturday, July 26. The event will take place at La Quinta Fire Station 32, located at 78111 Avenue 52, La Quinta, CA 92253, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Next week is National Celebrate Services Week, a time to recognize dedicated professionals who bring meetings and events to life. National Celebrate Services Week was launched back in 2010. Locally, Visit Greater Palm Springs is taking part and honoring our region’s event services professionals. There will be free webinars on
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tahquitz Creek tails are set to get major landscaping upgrades with hundreds of trees, plans and more. The Palm Springs City Council approved plans for $690,000 in upgrades, a project that’s been in the works since the master plan was approved in 2010. The fresh landscape will be planted along
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) — Un hombre de Cathedral City fue arrestado bajo sospecha de robar y usar cheques fraudulentos de su ex empleador de 90 años. El hombre de Cathedral City, de 31 años, fue arrestado y fichado en relación con robo en primer grado, malversación de más de $400, fraude con cheques y la
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– A Cathedral City man was arrested on suspicion of stealing and using fraudulent checks from his former 90-year-old employer. The Cathedral City man, 31, was arrested and booked in connection to first-degree burglary, embezzlement of more than $400, check fraud and committing a felony while out on bail for a prior
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A beloved landmark and a cultural voice are uniting, as the Palm Springs Symphony has accepted the offer to be Symphony-in-Residence at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs. This is the inaugural season for the group , which will launch its first concert at the Plaza Theatre in December. News
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ)– Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduces a new “Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act,” called the BOWOW Act, protecting animals used by federal law enforcement agencies. The BOWOW Act would make the assault of an animal used by federal law enforcement a deportable offense under Section 237(a)(2) of the Immigration
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The party starts on August 5th from 1-3 p.m. at the Berger Iceplex
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Rancho Mirage, Calif. (KESQ)—The Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is back for the 2025 season, kicking off today with cool treats, great eats, and a chance to give back to the community. Hosted annually by the City of Rancho Mirage, Taste of Summer is more than just a celebration of food. The food-focused initiative helps support local non-profits and independent restaurants during the slower
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Highs remain below average as we head into the weekend. We will those “cooler” temps through Sunday then warm up early next week. Highs today will be similar to what we’ve experienced throughout the week, running about 5 degrees below average. Dew points are looking good today! Those numbers are down in the 30s and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, is rapidly growing in popularity across the country, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) helping bring the sport into the mainstream. According to Gitnux, MMA training enrollments jumped 25% in 2022 alone. The growth of the sport can been seen right here in the Valley. MMA
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A trough of low pressure lingering off the Central California coast will keep high temps across the valley several degrees below normal through Saturday. All things considered, really a relatively mild and comfortable end to the week. Looking ahead first at Thursday–a very similar day to what we’ve been experiencing the past couple of days.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. (KESQ) – Assemblymember Greg Wallis visited Desert Recreation District sites on Wednesday to thank and recognize local outdoor crewmembers who serve the community. Over waters and frozen treats, Wallis gathered with Desert Recreation outdoor staff workers at two sites in Cathedral City to personally recognize and thank them for their service and
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – La Patrulla de Caminos de California (CHP), en nombre de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside, ha emitido una Alerta Plateada por Jeri Chamberlin, de 67 años. Fue vista por última vez el miércoles 23 de julio, alrededor de la 1:00 p. m. cerca de Muirfield Village y Golf View
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s fight week in the Coachella Valley at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 26-year-old Coachella native Manny Flores will headline Thursday night’s card, taking on undefeated Jorge Chavez (14-0) in a 10-round super bantamweight main event bout. Manny Flores (20-1, 16 KO) made weight and is set to headline @GoldenBoyBoxing Fight Night
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UPDATE 7/24/2025 – The California Highway Patrol reports that Jeri Chamberlin, the subject of the Silver Alert issued on Wednesday, has been located. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 67-year-old Jeri Chamberlin. She was last seen on Wednesday, July
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