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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Eisenhower Health is being recognized among the nation’s best for maternity care. U.S. News & World Report named Eisenhower a High Performing facility in its 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study. The High Performing designation is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of the study.

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) A memorial dedicated to Baby Emmanuel Haro has been removed from the Cabazon property that has been a focal point in the investigation into his disappearance. News Channel 3 visited the home Tuesday and confirmed that candles, stuffed animals and other memorial items that had been outside the house in recent weeks

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the holidays roll around and more people travel in and out of the Palm Springs International Airport, rideshare drivers are sharing some of their concerns. Some drivers don’t have Lyft or Uber stickers displayed on their cars, which other drivers think can be potentially dangerous. “How does that rider