DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – La jóven Zoey Magallanes de tan solo 14 años de edad, residente del Valle de Coachella es sobreviviente de cáncer, una batalla que enfrentó desde hace más de 3 años, y vive para contarlo. Uno de sus más grandes sueños era conocer a la cantante Karol G, situación que
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez is inviting veterans to a free breakfast and townhall Friday, April 24, at the Indio American Legion Post, 44-200 Sun Gold Street. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., followed by a townhall discussion. Veterans can share feedback and learn about available
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Today, we expect highs near seasonal norms with lighter breezes. A developing area of low pressure over Nevada will bring gustier winds Saturday afternoon and evening, and also some sharply cooler temps for the weekend. A Wind Advisory will go into effect at 2 p.m. Saturday for the San Gorgonio Pass and the High Desert
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city has approved a $30,000 traffic calming plan for Toledo Avenue, aiming to address ongoing concerns about speeding in the neighborhood. The project will fund the installation of two electronic speed feedback signs—one on each side of South Toledo Avenue between East Sierra Way and Madrona Drive. City officials
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Temperatures climb into the mid to upper 80s late week before breezy weather builds back into the Coachella Valley this weekend as another weak storm system moves across California. Winds will increase Friday, then peak Saturday with gusty west winds 25-45mph possible and areas of blowing dust at times. Temperatures stay pleasant for Stagecoach weekend,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — After two weekends of Coachella, country music fans are trading in flower crowns for cowboy boots as they head back to the desert for Stagecoach. With the highly anticipated festival set to kick off this weekend, many festivalgoers are preparing in more ways than one including stocking up on alcohol before
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – El Dr. Frank Figueroa fue nombrado oficialmente nuevo alcalde de Coachella durante la sesión del consejo municipal del miércoles. Figueroa tomó posesión de su cargo inmediatamente después de la votación. Su mandato se extenderá hasta noviembre, cubriendo el resto del mandato del exalcalde Steven Hernández. El nombramiento de Figueroa se produjo
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Howard Berkowitz is facing allegations of overcrowding and improper husbandry after Riverside County Department of Animal Services accepted the voluntary relinquishment of nearly 500 ducks from his Anza property, as well as a dispute with the Yang family over a property deal gone wrong.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella has a new mayor. In his first interview since being named mayor, Dr. Frank Figueroa spoke to News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson about his priorities, leadership approach and how he plans to move the city forward. He was appointed during Wednesday night’s city council meeting and sworn in
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of La Quinta is celebrating its 44th birthday this weekend with a free family-friendly bash at the Civic Center campus, and the event also aims to help an important cause. The event will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. at Civic Center Campus on 78495
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dining Out For Life returns to the Coachella Valley on Thursday, April 23. Participating restaurants will donate between 33% and 100% of their sales to DAP Health, supporting HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services. The event has a strong local impact. Last year, more than 20,000 diners helped raise nearly
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 78-year-old man is facing charges after discharging a firearm in a Cathedral City home, nearly injuring his son, police said. The incident was first reported at around 10:30 p.m. on the 68100 block of Tortuga Road, near Avenida La Paz. Police said the man fired the gun at his
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – An investigation is underway after a human skull was found in Twentynine Palms. The skull was found on Wednesday morning by a hiker in a desert area near Adobe Road and Baseline Road, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County voters will have to choose between three attorneys for their next judge, all of whom are women. The three candidates are vying for a single seat in the upcoming June election, and an upcoming judicial candidate forum in Palm Desert will help voters make their decision, hosted by
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Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – Efforts to slash the number of impounded dogs and cats who are euthanized in Riverside County animal shelters are gradually paying off, according to a report released today by the Department of Animal Services. “When I joined as Director in 2025, I understood the challenges facing one of the nation’s largest
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LA QUINTA, California (KESQ) – Un hombre de Temecula, acusado de vender diversas sustancias ilegales a menores en todo el valle de Coachella, se encontraba hoy entre rejas. El sospechoso, de 18 años, ingresó el miércoles en el Centro de Detención Benoit, en Indio, acusado de suministrar marihuana a un menor, incitar a la delincuencia
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