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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs swore in Kyle Stjerne as its new Chief of Police during Wednesday’s meeting. “It is the honor of a lifetime to continue serving the people of Palm Springs and this city as its next police chief,” Stjerne said. “My mother taught us very early that
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Kitten season is far from over in the Coachella Valley, and local animal rescues say they are seeing the effects of a significant increase in cats entering shelters this year. Riverside County Department of Animal Services data shows cat intake from January through July 2026 increased by more than 46%
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — In a news conference yesterday, Steve Hilton announced a plan to abolish the California Department of Motor Vehicles. “This is step one in our plan to cut the cost of living for Californians,” Hilton said. The proposal aims to simplify vehicle services and reduce registration costs across California. In addition
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs High School was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday, just before 11:30 a.m., while law enforcement investigated a reported safety concern on campus, according to Palm Springs Unified School District. PSUSD said students and staff were safe and that there was no evacuation. PSUSD announced that law enforcement had
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On September 11, 2026, the city of Indio held a dedication ceremony for its new 9/11 memorial at Miles Avenue Park, which features a 12-foot steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center.
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The heat is ramping right back up across the Coachella Valley, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for the valley starting Wednesday morning as highs climb into the lower one-teens through Friday. A number of spots across the Coastal Basin have already been upgraded from a Heat Advisory to an Extreme Heat Warning. Adding insult to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs is known around the world as a welcoming place for the LGBTQ community. But even in a place where acceptance and visibility are high, health disparities have not disappeared. On Wednesday, a special event presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs will put
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officially swore in its newest police chief, Rick Sanchez, Tuesday evening at City Hall. Sanchez had served as the acting chief since the retirement of former Chief George Crum in December 2025. He is the first Latino to lead the department. He’s a nearly 20-year veteran with the
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Our latest student-athlete of the week is senior singles player Miranda Lopez from Rancho Mirage high school tennis. “I played with my dad a couple times, and I liked it, so I thought, ‘I’ll do it at my school,'” Lopez said. “I don’t know, it felt natural for me.” Lopez
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Bobbee McGuire reflects on her role as a volunteer coordinator and photographer following the September 11 attacks while local communities prepare for the 25th anniversary commemorations.
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MORONGO BAISN, CA (KESQ) – An off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy helped lead authorities to the recovery of nearly $50,000 worth of merchandise allegedly stolen from a freight train in the Morongo Basin, says the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s say the incident began Friday, Sept. 4, when deputies were notified of a
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles has announced his plans to retire, notifying city employees in an email Tuesday morning. Stiles said his retirement will be effective November 1, 2026, bringing to a close more than 43 years of public service. He joined the City of Palm Springs in March 2023
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A longtime emergency shelter for troubled and at-risk youth in the Coachella Valley is closed, raising questions about what resources remain for young people who need mental health support or simply a safe place to go. Safe House of the Desert in Thousand Palms provided emergency shelter and support services
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BEAUMONT, Calif. (KESQ) — Recent rain in Southern California led to expansion and creation of dangerous pot holes on roadways. Now, talks about the safety of roads have begun. This comes after approximately a dozen vehicles suffered damage from a large pothole on eastbound Interstate 10 near Pennsylvania Avenue in Beaumont. Witnesses at the scene
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Valle de Coachella, California (KUNA) – En el marco del Día Internacional de la Alfabetización que se celebra anualmente el 8 de septiembre, suelen realizarse eventos para recordar al mundo que la alfabetización es un derecho humano fundamental y una herramienta para el empoderamiento personal y social. En California las tasas de alfabetización siguen siendo
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Un hombre de 34 años fue sentenciado a tres años de prisión después de declararse culpable de homicidio involuntario por la muerte de su esposa en Twentynine Palms. Se trata de Isaac Matthew Angel, quien mato a Jessica Nicole Phillips el pasado 13 de marzo en la casa de ambos. Las autoridades habían acudido inicialmente
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The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning as highs climb to the lower one-teens, coupled with increased humidity through Friday. Highs today will be slightly above normal (104) and hotter Wednesday & Thursday. Dew points, all-important for our comfort factor, will remain elevated through the week. By the weekend, temps drop back
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