INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man accused of a suspected DUI crash that killed a La Quinta teen has now been charged with murder. Jose Villegas Orbe, 47, of Palm Springs, was back in court on Tuesday, where he received an additional charge of murder after the teen he struck with his car, Liam Cantu,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A lawsuit spearheaded by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office against Panda Express Restaurant Group Inc. over the alleged mishandling of sensitive substances was settled for $1.056 million, which the corporation will pay to Riverside and other counties, along with implementation of a program to correct past deficiencies, it was announced
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – City officials in Indio are pushing for clarity on recent immigration enforcement in the area, seeking information about who has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and why the public has been left in the dark. Council member Oscar Ortiz is leading the effort to request data from
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A federal judge in Los Angeles has again ruled for Cher in her lawsuit claiming Sonny Bono’s widow owes her $1 million in royalties for Sonny & Cher songs, according to court papers obtained today by City News Service. U.S. District Judge John Kronstadt wrote in a final judgment issued Nov.
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EL CENTRO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced its transition from the Salton Sea Authority to the State of California’s newly established Salton Sea Conservancy. IID officials said the transition in participation from the Salton Sea Authority to the Conservancy will strengthen alignment among state and federal agencies and facilitate project operations
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) The Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board voted Tuesday to impose administrative civil penalties on two Yucca Valley homeowners who did not meet the deadlines set by a 2024 cease-and-desist order requiring remaining properties to connect to the town’s sewer system. A third proposed fine was withdrawn after the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy has launched its inaugural photo contest, aimed at showcasing the biodiversity, nature and wildlife of the Coachella Valley. Participants must snap a photo that depicts landscapes, wildlife or native species of the valley within the conservancy boundary by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31. A map
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – Tuesday marked 10 years since a terrorist attack that killed 14 people in San Bernardino. Dozens gathered at a memorial site in San Bernardino to honor the 14 lives lost as well as the survivors and first responders who rushed to the scene that day. The attack happened on Dec.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An attic fire left two adults displaced Tuesday afternoon in Desert Hot Springs. The fire was reported just after 1:15 p.m. on the 13500 block of Cuando Way. “The first arriving unit reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the attic of the structure,” reads a CAL FIRE post
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UPDATE: The hiker has been identified as Michael Pavelec, 63, of La Quinta. LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker died on a La Quinta trail Tuesday morning after a medical issue. The incident was first reported just after 9:45 a.m. about 2.3 miles up the Boo Hoff Trail. The patient was found by mountain
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Agave Caliente Tequila Bar has turned into a winter wonderland pop-up bar- Jingle & Mingle. The holiday bar, full of twinkling lights and extravagant decorations, is located at the Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City. This is a month-long celebration packed with nonstop holiday happenings each day. Guests will find
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – The 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced its lineup, including opening and closing night films. The festival will screen 168 films from 72 countries and territories, including 53 premieres (3 World, 6 International, 10 North American, 12 U.S., and 22 California) from January 2-12, 2026. The lineup
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (KESQ) The office of Southern California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is reacting to a Punchbowl News report that Issa is considering dropping his re-election bid in California’s 48th district to run next year in Texas. The 48th district is being redrawn after the passage of Proposition 50 to include Palm Springs and Indian
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Democratic U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (CA-25) will host a Veterans University for the valley’s armed service members on Saturday, December 6, in Indio. The event aims to provide veterans and their families with important information on healthcare, accessing benefits, and other critical resources. The program will feature expert presenters offering
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The wait is finally over – The historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre is now open after a $30 million restoration. The monthlong celebration kicked off Monday with an opening night gala headlined by Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo. The atmosphere was electric for those who were able
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Eisenhower Health, in partnership with the Mizell Center and HARP-PS, hosted a World AIDS Day community gathering to honor those affected by HIV/AIDS on Monday. The event highlighted the ongoing progress in prevention, treatment, and community support. The program featured remarks from Dr. Jorge Rodríguez, Eisenhower Health’s Medical Director for
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens gathered at DAP Health Monday night for a candlelight vigil honoring the lives lost to HIV/AIDS and reflecting on the ongoing fight against the epidemic. David Brinkman, DAP Health CEO, addressed the crowd, alongside community members who shared emotional, personal testimonies about their experiences. Many described the ceremony as
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Friends of our Armed Forces (AFAF) hosted its 17th Annual Military Appreciation Golf Tournament on Monday, honoring around 75 active-duty Marines from Twentynine Palms, Camp Pendleton, and Miramar. The Marine golfers represented more than 60,000 service members stationed across Southern California. Civilian and retired golfers joined them for
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Get ready to savor traditional family recipes and creative new flavors at the 33rd annual International Tamale Festival in Downtown Indio this weekend, December 6th and 7th. The Festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Admission is free, with free parking at the Riverside County Fairgrounds and a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cathedral City resident set up a makeshift food pantry outside her home in hopes of supporting the community during the holidays. After posting about it on the Nextdoor app, it received 14,000 views. “People shouldn’t be going hungry,” Kristina Bruno says. She’s seen people of all ages stop by
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