THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are one of the youngest teams in the American Hockey League, and the fourth-year franchise is led by one of their up-and-coming stars, Jagger Firkus. “We’ve had some consistent lines,” head coach Derek Laxdal said. “If you look at the Firkus, Morrison, and Avon line, it has
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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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Good evening, it’s a gorgeous start to the week here in Southern California! Highs locally are fairly close to the seasonal average, if not slightly above. Regionally, we are tracking some offshore/Santa Ana winds. These winds are relatively mild for most areas. The main exception is for mountain passes. Thus, expect some breezy conditions through
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Stretching is important – including stretching your feet. Plantar fasciitis is the leading cause of heel pain in adults. It affects about one in 10 people at some point in their lives. Dr. Pamela Mehta with the Good Feet Store in Palm Desert says the problem starts when a band
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Un magnífico comienzo de semana en el sur de California. Las temperaturas máximas a nivel local se acercan bastante al promedio estacional, si no ligeramente por encima. A nivel regional, se esperan vientos de alta mar/Santa Ana. Estos vientos son relativamente suaves en la mayoría de las zonas. La principal excepción son los pasos de montaña.
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – La ciudad de Indio ofrecerá un concierto navideño gratuito en el centro la próxima semana para celebrar la temporada navideña. El evento para todas las edades, “Center Stage Presenta: Concierto Navideño”, se llevará a cabo de 6:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m. 13 de diciembre en Center Stage, 82881 Miles Ave.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 41 años de Palm Springs fue acusado de posesión y publicación de pornografía infantil. Matthew David Pettineo fue arrestado la semana pasada en la cuadra 800 de Village Square North. La Fiscalía del Condado de Riverside confirmó que el Equipo de Explotación Infantil del Condado de Riverside presentó
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As the holiday season ramps up, local authorities are reminding drivers to stay alert and keep their vehicles secure, warning that car thefts tend to rise during this time of year. Crowded shopping centers and busy parking lots create an environment where thefts can happen quickly and often go unnoticed. Despite
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – On Monday – World AIDS Day – the groundbreaking was especially meaningful for the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial at Downtown Park. Hundreds gathered to witness a major step in finally bringing the Memorial to life. It has been more than a decade in the making, planned for completion in spring
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Cyber Monday is here, and shoppers in the Coachella Valley are in search of deals. Many are likely shopping for gifts, but popular items made outside of the United States – like certain toys, video game consoles, clothing, and more – are being driven up by tariffs, according to research
Continue Reading PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 41-year-old Palm Springs man was charged with possessing and uploading child pornography. Matthew David Pettineo was arrested last week along the 800 Block of Village Square North. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team served a search warrant at the address, seizing computers and
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio will host a free holiday concert in the downtown area next week to celebrate the season. The all-ages event, “Center Stage Presents: Holiday Concert,” will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 at Center Stage, 82881 Miles Ave. “We are excited to bring the
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – La entrada oeste del Parque Nacional Joshua Tree, incluyendo los baños, cerrará al tráfico de entrada y salida desde las 6:00 a. m. del 3 de diciembre hasta las 6:00 p. m. del 5 de diciembre, anunciaron las autoridades del parque. Park Boulevard también estará cerrado al tráfico vehicular durante seis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – Congressman Ken Calvert introduced the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act, or H.R. 5935, on Monday. According to Calvert’s office, the legislation facilitates the execution of the water settlement agreement reached by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (Tribe), Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), and Desert
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre is opening its doors in a wicked fashion. Emmy, Tony, and Grammy award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo will host the Opening Night Gala for the historic theatre, officials announced. The Opening Night Gala will be held on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. “… this is a woman
Continue Reading TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, including the restrooms, will close to inbound and outbound traffic from 6 a.m., Dec. 3 through 6 p.m., Dec. 5, park officials announced. Park Boulevard will also be closed to vehicle traffic for six miles from the west entrance to Quail Springs
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Amanda Seyfried will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Awards, organizers announced on Monday. Seyfried is being honored for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention
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