Multiple brush fires contained near Oasis

Update 7:43 p.m. : The forward rate of spread has been stopped. Firefighters will be committed for approximately four hours performing heavy mop-up, and Pierce Street remains closed between Avenue 70 and Avenue 72. Drivers are asked avoid the area as crews and heavy equipment continue working. MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) - Firefighters are on scene of three

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Neighborhood Hero: Jonathan Bechtel has been saving lives for more than six decades

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) --- At 81 years old, Jonathan Bechtel has spent more than six decades quietly making a difference in his community by donating blood. Jonathan first gave blood at age 20, after a friend’s mother needed a transfusion following an accident. Over the years, he has witnessed how much a single donation

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Palm Springs Police locates 24-year-old at-risk man with autism

Update: 02/09 Authorities say 24-year-old Tristan Mitchell has been found unharmed. Original report: 02/08 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Authorities are looking for 24-year-old Tristan Mitchell, who was last seen in the 1900 block of North Palm Canyon Drive. Mitchell is reported to be 5'9, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was

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

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

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,