Parkinson’s Today: An Educational Symposium draws large crowd at UCR Palm Desert

Over 300 people attended the 2nd annual Parkinson's Today: An Educational Symposium at UCR Palm Desert Saturday. The event is hosted by Parkinson's Resource Organization and the The Micheal J. Fox Foundation. Attendees heard from three panels focused on treatment, building a care team, and research. The Auen Foundation is the presenting sponsor for the

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Thousands of cyclists take part in 28th Annual Tour de Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Thousands of cyclists took to the streets of Palm Springs on Saturday for the 28th annual Tour de Palm Springs, honoring military members, first responders, and veterans. Riders of all ages and skill levels participated, enjoying scenic desert routes and a lively community atmosphere. The event offered courses for everyone, from

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Desert Hot Springs breaks ground on new youth sports park

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Ground has officially been broken on the Eagles Sports Park in Desert Hot Springs! The new sports park, located on the corner of Hacienda Avenue and Cholla Drive, will be the new home of the Desert Hot Springs youth football/cheerleading and senior baseball programs. Local leaders gathered on Saturday

Living Desert empowering Women in STEAM through annual career day

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is hosting their fourth annual Women in STEAM career day today. Students K-12 will have the chance to talk with women accounting, animal care, conservation, education, engineering and more. The event is free with membership or paid park admission. It will be held from 10

Tour de Palm Springs kickoff party welcomes thousands to downtown Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Thousands of cyclists descended on Palm Springs Friday evening for the 28th annual Tour de Palm Springs bike ride. The ride kicks off Saturday morning, taking riders from downtown all the way to Coachella and back. A big part of Friday's celebration was highlighting the charitable causes behind the ride,

Suspected DUI driver arrested following multi-vehicle crash in Palm Springs

Update: 02/07 Palm Springs Police Department says one person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a multi-vehicle crash along Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs Friday night. Around 5:54 p.m., police officers responded to a crash involving six vehicles. Palm Springs police says five people were take to a local hospital

CVHS alumni from the 1950s return for 90th birthday celebration

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) - Coachella Valley High School alumni who graduated in the 1950s returned to campus for a 90th birthday celebration. Jim Nichols, Class of 1954, and Lovell Smith, Class of 1957, returned to their alma mater to celebrate Jim’s 90th birthday and reconnect with the school that helped shape their early years, the

91-year-old local Patriots fan shares stories of fandom, looking forward to Super Bowl LX

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) -- There are plenty of Seahawks' fans in the desert, but finding Patriots' fans is a different story. Unless it's your neighbor, a 91-year-old man from Massachusetts. "Arthur Fargnoli from New England. I'm a Patriots fan since 1985," said Arthur Fargnoli. Arthur Fargnoli is from Haverhill, Massachusetts. He's spent his winters here in the Coachella Valley