Cantu family continues to shed light on son’s case after preliminary hearing for alleged DUI driver

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - The family of Liam Cantu, a 14-year-old boy killed in an alleged DUI hit-and -run in October 2025, is continuing to shed light on his case following a court hearing today. Jose Villegas Orbe of Palm Springs appeared in Indio court Friday for a preliminary hearing. Cantu's parents, Jesus Cantu

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Inside Twentynine Palms’ star economy: A desert town bets its weekend on the Perseids

TWENTNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Ask anyone in Twentynine Palms if they've ever seen a meteor, and you'll get a different answer in every shop. "Absolutely. Pretty much every night," said Jimmy Brower, vice president of the downtown business association Rediscover 29. "That's one of the biggest benefits of living in the high desert." This weekend,

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Student Safety: What parents should know after alarming incidents in the community

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- More than half a million children across the United States were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau. In Riverside County, the data show 9.4 victims for every 1,000 children. Those cases

Pastor charged with sexually assaulting a minor, served at churches in the Indio and Blythe area

BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) - A 41-year-old pastor in the Coachella and Palo Verde valleys accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl was charged Friday with multiple felonies. Lino Hernandez, 41, of Mesa Verde, was taken into custody at his residence in Blythe. Hernandez is charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child,

Palm Springs Police make arrest in Splash House assault

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- UPDATE 8/14: Palm Springs police have arrested a suspect in connection with an assault that injured nine people during a Splash House event at the Palm Springs Air Museum on August 9. Police said a dispute escalated when bottles were thrown into a crowd, injuring nine people. Detectives, working with the

Brush fire scorches 55 acres near San Bernardino National Forest

SAGE, CA — A brush fire that erupted Friday in Sage has scorched roughly 55 acres at the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest and is now 5% contained, according to the Riverside County Fire Department The non-injury blaze was reported at 12:40 p.m. in the area of Taffle Ranch and Red Mountain roads,

GLP-1 scams: what to look out for

PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ) — GLP-1 medications have exploded in popularity as a tool for weight loss and diabetes management. But as more people search for access to these drugs, scammers are finding new ways to take advantage of consumers. According to KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation), about one in eight adults in the United States is

Man arrested after allegedly bringing weapons, tactical gear on school property in Twentynine Palms

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) - A 29-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly being seen with a weapon and tactical gear at Twentynine Palms schools within a week span. The investigation started Wednesday just after 1:00 p.m. at the school, located along the 74300 block of Playa Vista Drive. According to the San Bernardino