INDIO, Calif (KESQ) – A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting outside of the Food 4 Less store in Indio over the weekend. Gideon Gonzalez Jr. of Indio is accused of killing a 26-year-old man Saturday evening. On Wednesday, he was officially charged with murder, two counts of assault with
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The largest-ever preseason event in North American professional soccer history is coming to the Coachella Valley in February. AEG announced that a record 20 Major League Soccer and National Women’s Soccer League teams will take part in the Coachella Valley Invitational at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. “We are thrilled to return for the
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 10 near Washington Street. The crash was reported at around 1:00 p.m. on the westbound side of the I-10. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved at least three vehicles, including two big rigs. According to
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A storm system that has plagued NorCal is moving southward pushing some rain into the Central Valley and Coastal areas, too. Highs have been routinely in the 80s here this week, but we see a little cooling starting today. Expect temps in the 70s now through the weekend. A strong area of low pressure will
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February is Black History Month, a time to reflect and honor the achievements and contributions of the Black community around the US. This year’s theme, chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, is ‘African Americans and Labor.’ The organization chose this theme to focus on the role Black labor
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The 11th Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival began its first night with a special evening thanking sponsors who make the event possible. “Angel Night,” featured a conversation between Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham with renowned journalist Brian Williams on Tuesday evening. The theme for the festival is “The United States Semiquincentennial.” The Festival takes place February 5-7,
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CAL FIRE personnel are using artificial intelligence to detect wildfires. The technology has been developed using the University of California, San Diego’s Alert California wildfire cameras. It has been deployed across all 21 CAL FIRE dispatch centers across the state, including here in Southern California. Here’s how it works: Artificial intelligence, which has been trained
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Un hombre se está recuperando en el hospital después de recibir un disparo en la pierna tras un enfrentamiento el lunes por la noche en Indio. El tiroteo se reporto poco antes de las 10:10 p.m. cerca de la intersección de Daisy Street y Garden Avenue. La policía dijo que los agentes llegaron y encontraron a un
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Today we are tracking another day of warm, mild weather. We are also tracking the chance for some breezes throughout the area this evening. The strongest winds will be around Whitewater, our typical wind-prone area. An atmospheric river is currently impacting the Golden State. Today, the main focus has been on Northern California. Dry air
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The LEAP Institute, which stands for Latino, Equity, Advocacy & Policy, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering underserved communities. They do so through providing vital programs and resources. One of its programs includes a rideshare network called The Green Raiteros which is the nations first EV ridesharing service, according to its website.
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In a post to Instagram on Monday, the Palm Springs Cultural Center shared that all 7 of their LGBTQ+ flags were “ripped down” from their patio. Eric Smith, general manager at the cultural center, says this incident comes at a time when LGBTQIA+ voices are being threatened. “Right now, they’re extremely being marginalized, they’re trying
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A major storm is still bringing rain and snow to NorCal, but here in the Southland we’re enjoying temps near 80 again today! The storm up North continues to drop impressive rain totals all over the Northern-most parts of California. An area of low pressure will drop a little farther South, bringing sightly cooler temperatures
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 26-year-old man was shot and killed outside the Food 4 Less store in Indio Saturday evening. Indio Police said the shooting was first reported at around 5:40 p.m. First responders arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound. They provided medical aid, but the man was pronounced dead at
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On February 1st around 1:15 AM, officers with the Palm Springs Police Department were called out to the 200 Block of Indian Canyon Drive for a possible physical altercation. When they arrived at the parking structure, officers encountered three women and one man involved in the incident. An investigation revealed that a family dispute occurred
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According to the American Association of Pediatrics, pediatricians are advising against caffeine for children under the age of 12. Even more, they are advising against any consumption of energy drinks for all children and teens. These advisories come after a Healthy Eating Research report that caffeine-related visits to U.S. emergency departments nearly doubled among middle and high school students
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Today has been an unusually warm February day here in the Coachella Valley. This is thanks to a lingering high pressure system over Southern California. Highs today peaked in the lower 80s. The average temperature for today’s date is 72°F. Winds are not a concern today and moisture levels are slightly elevated as there is
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A grieving family is searching for answers after their son, Ryan Provost, was killed in a DUI motorcycle crash. Provost, 22, lost his life in October in a collision that remains under investigation by California Highway Patrol. Investigators believed alcohol was a factor in the crash and arrested the driver. His mother, Cindy Provost is
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Protestors gathered in Coachella on Monday as part of the “Day without Immigrants” movement. The national movement is meant to highlight immigrants’ role in the economy and protest recent anti-immigration policies from the Trump administration. “It’s a thought provoking question not just for migrants but those who depend on the services that migrants offer. We’re
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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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