Indio family begins to rebuild after devastating house fire

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Days after a fire tore through the home of the Garcia family, the community has stepped in to help the mother, her daughter, and a one-year-old grandchild begin the long process of recovery. The fire destroyed much of the home, including personal belongings, furniture, and family keepsakes. While no one was

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Abraham Feinbloom arrested on murder charge in death of 17-year-old T’Neya Tovar

SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’Neya “TT” Tovar, according to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. In a press release issued Saturday, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Abraham Feinbloom, 51, was arrested Friday morning following the execution of a search warrant

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Guide Dogs of the Desert pairs blind students with newly trained guide dogs

WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) - This afternoon, Guide Dogs of the Desert hosted a graduation ceremony for participants who've completed their guide dog training program. The organization says guide dogs bring independence, confidence, and mobility for those who are visually impaired. Guide Dogs of the Desert says they are always in need of volunteer puppy raisers,

Car show benefiting local cancer nonprofit rolls into Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Fighting cancer with a car show. The Dr. George Charity Car Show returned to the delight of thousands of car enthusiasts on Saturday. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden played host to the charity event as it marked its 23rd running as a Coachella Valley tradition. It's a joint effort between

Person detained as FBI continues investigation at Salton City home connected to missing teen’s death

SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- One week after FBI agents raided a home in Salton City connected to the disappearance of 17-year-old T'Neya Tovar, they have returned to the home and are conducting more police operations. Several FBI officials, along with the Imperial County Sheriff's Department and the Riverside County Sheriff's Canine Team, were spotted on

TODEC hosts Valentine’s day food drive to help immigrant families in need

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - The TODEC Legal Center hosted a Valentine's Day food drive Friday morning aimed at helping immigrant families in need. The event provided free groceries and essential items that may assist impacted families. The suggested items include: corn tortillas, beans, rice, canned chicken, baby wipes, and hygiene products. "We had two full

CVUSD approves fiscal stabilization plan that includes $25.4M budget reduction over three years

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - More budget cuts are coming to the Coachella Valley Unified School District. On Thursday, the CVUSD Board of Education approved a fiscal stabilization plan. The plan includes multiyear reductions of $25.4 million — $9.4 million in 2026–27, $8 million in 2027–28, and $8 million in 2028–29 The Riverside County Office of

Palm Desert Half Marathon and 5K to bring road closures on Sunday

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Desert Half Marathon and 5K scheduled for this Sunday will prompt numerous road closures, it was announced today. Full road closures will take place from 5 a.m. to noon at San Pablo Avenue from Fred Waring Drive to Magnesia Falls Drive. Magnesia Falls Drive from Portola Avenue