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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Triple-digit temperatures Thursday evening didn’t deter people from attending Villagefest, the popular street fair in downtown Palm Springs. Vendors, musicians and a small group of heat-defiant locals still showed up to keep the tradition alive. VillageFest, which stretches along Palm Canyon Drive, shifts its hours during the summer from 7
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Attention drivers through Cathedral City – the speed limits on some city streets will be changing as of July 25th. The city recently completed its 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey as a state requirement. After receiving a draft survey from a traffic engineering consultant, the City Council began discussions in
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MECCA, Calif. (KUNA) – Se levantaron todas las alertas de evacuación emitidas en Mecca tras una fuga de gas la tarde del jueves. La fuga se reportó inicialmente poco después del mediodía en la calle Coahuilla y la calle 2. “Los equipos se encuentran en el lugar debido a un problema con una válvula que involucra
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A crash involving a big rig Thursday morning is raising new concerns about safety on the road. A reminder of how dangerous things can be for all drivers. Elena Patatanya, at Safeline Insurance Agency, says incidents like this are an unfortunate reminder of the risks truckers face daily. “Common issues
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The number of homeless people in Riverside County and throughout California continues to rise. In an I-Team investigation on homelessness, we are revealing new ways local communities are combating the problem for those on the streets and everyone who witnesses this loss of human dignity in our local cities. California has spent at least $24 billion on homeless
Continue Reading CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un accidente con un camión ocurrido el jueves por la mañana está generando nuevas preocupaciones sobre la seguridad vial. Un recordatorio de lo peligroso que puede ser para todos los conductores. Elena Patatanya, de la Agencia de Seguros Safeline, afirma que incidentes como este son un lamentable recordatorio de los riesgos
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) — Las autoridades de Indio organizarán “Momentos en el Tiempo”, una celebración de 20 años de la cápsula del tiempo en el Ayuntamiento para honrar el pasado de la ciudad. Esta celebración se llevará a cabo el 16 de julio a las 3 p. m. en la sala del consejo, ubicada en 150
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) — Dos adultos de Twentynine Palms fueron arrestados tras ser sospechosos de abuso infantil tras una investigación de seis meses. Un hombre de 34 años y una mujer de 31 fueron arrestados y trasladados a la cárcel de Morongo Basin tras una investigación por abuso infantil que comenzó a mediados de diciembre
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Dos pequeños sismos se registraron con un minuto de diferencia cerca de Indio y Borrego Springs la tarde del jueves, según informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS). Un sismo de magnitud 3,6 se registró a las 5:16 p.m. al oeste de Borrego Springs. Un minuto después, se registró un sismo
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – All evacuation warnings issued in Mecca following a gas leak have been lifted Thursday afternoon. The leak was first reported just after Noon on Coahuilla Street and 2nd Street. “Crews are on scene of a valve issue involving a 1,200 gallon propane tank,” CAL FIRE wrote on social media. Evacuation warnings
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two small earthquakes were recorded a minute apart near Indio and Borrego Springs Thursday afternoon, the US Geological Survey reported. A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 5:16 p.m. west of Borrego Springs. One minute later, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded east of Indio.
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– Indio officials are set to host “Moments in Time,” a 20-year time capsule celebration at City Hall to honor the city’s past. This celebration will be held July 16 at 3 p.m. in the council chambers at 150 Civic Center Drive. Officials say this time capsule was sealed in 2005 marking the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Amazon’s Prime Day deal is in full swing running from July 8th to 11th. With more demand this week Zoe Richmond, Amazon spokesperson, said drivers are busy delivering in extreme heat. “We prepare ahead of time by training our employees and our driving associates on how to make sure that
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Oficiales de policía de Palm Springs tenían previsto realizar hoy un ejercicio de entrenamiento SWAT. El departamento informó que el ejercicio continuaría hasta las 4 p. m. del jueves en la cuadra 1000 de East Via Escuela Road. Las autoridades emitieron la notificación para disipar las preocupaciones de los residentes sobre
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The legendary Sir Paul McCartney is kicking off his tour in the Coachella Valley at Acrisure Arena later this year. His 19 date “Got Back” USA Tour is set to begin September 29 and will feature iconic songs from The Beatles to Wings to solo hits. The iconic Paul McCartney brings
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced the team’s 2025-2026 regular season schedule on Thursday. Caught up with Firebirds VP of Hockey Operations @TroyBodie on the 2025-2026 schedule release. No new opponents this year, but there will be new start times, as the organization says they took into consideration suggestions from the fans.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Global luxury group Kering is the new presenting sponsor of the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The Palm Springs International Film Society has announced its multi-year partnership with Kering on Thursday. As part of the sponsorship, Women In Motion, Kering’s acclaimed program spotlighting women in the arts and culture, will
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Tim Leiweke has stepped down as the CEO of the Oak View Group after being criminally indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process for an arena in Texas, the Department of Justice announced. OVG said Leiweke, 68, will remain a shareholder
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center is set to offer a class for the community Thursday morning teaching them to stay fit and keep a healthy heart in triple-digit heat. Cardiac Rehab staff will be offering blood pressure checks and advice for health and wellness in the summer months. The program is
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It’s another scorcher in the Coachella Valley today, though not quite as extreme as yesterday. Thermal and Indio broke daily high temp records yesterday–reaching 120°F. Palm Springs came close to tying a record, with a high of 119°F. Temperatures remain dangerously hot about 10 degrees above average, with extreme heat warnings and heat advisories still
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