Palm Springs hosts 39th annual Black history parade

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ) - The Palm Springs Black history committee is hosting the 39th annual Black History Parade and Town Fair today. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m., starting on Baristo Road and ending at Alejo Road. Immediately following the parade, there will be a town fair at downtown park. The event is free and will feature live

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What we know about the US-Israeli attack on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

By Christian Edwards, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The United States and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran, which President Donald Trump said would lay waste to the country’s military, obliterate its military program, and could even topple its regime. In a video on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of rejecting “every opportunity

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Free health clinic kicks off weekend of life-saving care at Empire Polo Grounds in Indio

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - A free health clinic will be held this weekend at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio. The 2026 Coachella Valley Clinic, presented by Goldenvoice, will be held on February 27-March 1. According to the California Careforce, all services are free, open to the public, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis

38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of grand theft

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) - A 38-year-old man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of grand theft, authorities announced. The theft was reported on Feb. 13 on the 32000 block of Bob Hope Drive. Deputies identified the 38-year-old, an Indio Hills resident, as being responsible for the theft of multiple items belonging to multiple victims.

Chasing a Championship: Coachella Valley girls soccer set for first-ever title game

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) -- We have continuing coverage of the CIF-SS playoffs for the winter sports season, with Coachella Valley girls soccer still standing, set to play for a championship on Saturday. It's been a historic season for the Lady Arabs, looking to cap it off with a Division 5 title. Sports Director Blake Arthur visited the team

One Class at a Time recognition highlights the influence of Puente Program at DMHS

DESERT MIRAGE, CALIF. (KESQ) - A $777.77 donation sparks a heartfelt moment for a campus program changing students’ lives. For more than a decade, the Puente Program at Desert Mirage High School has helped students pursue higher education and expand their futures beyond the classroom. This week, the spotlight turned to one of the program’s

Jackie the bald eagle lays fourth egg clutch at Big Bear nest

BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) - We have another bald eagle egg at the Big Bear nest. Jackie laid her fourth egg, the second of this second clutch Friday just before 6:00 p.m. Jackie had just laid an egg on Tuesday. Jackie had laid two other eggs earlier this year, but last month, the eggs were abandoned

Two local first responders among honorees for 2026 Inland Empire Heroes Awards

ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Two Palm Springs first responders will be among the heroes from Riverside and San Bernardino counties being honored by the American Red Cross at the Inland Empire Heroes Awards and Luncheon. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at the Ontario Convention Center. Honorees will be celebrated for their