BNP Paribas Open’s Family Day kicks off two weeks of Tennis Paradise

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) - Two weeks of Tennis Paradise at the BNP Paribas Open kicked off Saturday with the tournament's annual Family Day event. Beginning at noon Saturday, the free event welcomed families of all ages to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Attendees got to enjoy free tennis clinics, a 5K run, interactive games,

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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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Two dead in Palm Springs motorcycle club shooting

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department was investigating an overnight shooting during a motorcycle club event that left two people dead. The department said, in a press release, it received several 911 calls about a fight and gunfire shortly after midnight Saturday morning. Five people were reportedly shot. According to the

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

By Christian Edwards, Karina Tsui, Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader for nearly four decades, thrusting the country into uncertainty and sparking a conflict that could draw in much of the Middle East. Donald Trump announced Khamenei’s death on Saturday, which was

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