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Palm Springs VillageFest could return this summer

May 21, 2021 11:06 AM Taylor Begley

VillageFest could be making a comeback in downtown Palm Springs this summer. The Thursday night street fair has been closed since the pandemic began in March 2020. “There is huge support for bringing it back,” said Joy Meredith, a business owner and merchant liaison for VillageFest Palm Springs. The Thursday night street fair in downtown

First Alert Weather Alert Day ending Thursday night due to gusty winds

May 17, 2021 3:29 PM Haley Clawson, Patrick Evans, Taban Sharifi

Your First Alert Weather team issues a First Alert Weather Alert Day for any conditions that will impact your day. Strong winds are expected to continue through Thursday night as winds this evening are likely to meet or exceed the set criteria. Here’s a look at some of the strongest gusts from around the desert

State Senator Melissa Melendez discusses her disagreement with Governor Newsom’s spending priorities in his recent budget submission

May 20, 2021 11:52 PM Justin Tarpening

Marcus Wood discusses what graduation ceremonies will look like at Desert Sands School District

May 20, 2021 11:47 PM Justin Tarpening

Student-Athlete of the Week – Loren Beamon

May 18, 2021 12:00 PM Taylor Begley, Blake Arthur

Dancing and dribbling – Loren is always Beamon with positivity when he’s out on the court. “I find success by just being myself. I try to just be the best person I can be everywhere and in every aspect of life,” Desert Hot Springs basketball captain Loren Beamon said. “Kids gravitated towards him because he

Shane Reichardt discusses the new covid testing site in Indio for asylum seekers

May 18, 2021 9:15 PM Justin Tarpening

Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia discusses Governor Newsom’s budget proposal funded by the state’s economic surplus

May 18, 2021 9:15 PM Justin Tarpening

Palm Springs Councilmember discusses firework cancellation, Marilyn update, homelessness, & hotels

May 17, 2021 11:00 PM Jesus Reyes

Saturday 5/15: Three of four boys soccer teams advance in CIF playoffs

May 15, 2021 11:43 PM Taylor Begley

WHAT’S NEXT: Quarterfinal games are on Wednesday, May 19. Desert Hot Springs is on the road at Arroyo Valley, Rancho Mirage Hosts Mountain View and Palm Springs hosts Baldwin Park.

Friday 5/14: PD girls’ tennis advances, CIF-SS girls soccer recap, Xavier Prep outlasts Shadow Hills in DEL baseball

May 14, 2021 10:19 PM Blake Arthur

Another busy day of sports around the valley as the spring sports season continues. Watch for a recap of Friday’s action.

Neville Wakefield discusses how the Desert X Exhibition went this year and hopes for next year

May 14, 2021 11:51 PM Justin Tarpening

Dr. Christopher Thornberg discusses how quickly the Coachella Valley is expected to recover from the pandemic

May 14, 2021 11:43 PM Justin Tarpening

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Steven Henke, from DAP Health, discusses a project with Sunnylands to examine what prevents people from accessing necessary healthcare

May 13, 2021 12:00 AM Justin Tarpening

Alice Salinas discusses housing instability and rise in home prices in the Coachella Valley

May 12, 2021 11:56 PM Justin Tarpening

Dr Alexandra Clark discusses the CDC’s recommendation to expand Pfizer’s vaccine eligibility to those 12 and over

May 12, 2021 11:55 PM Justin Tarpening

Sunny & warm to greet the week

May 10, 2021 8:10 AM Patrick Evans

Sunshine and warm conditions to kick-off the work week, with highs close to seasonal norms today. A weak trough will keep highs in check today and tomorrow. Winds this afternoon and evening (and again tomorrow) will be a bit gusty along the I-10 corridor, so count on breezy conditions. Highs will be within a few

Community reacts to cancellation of Palm Springs’ Fourth of July fireworks

May 7, 2021 10:49 AM Taylor Begley

There will be no Fourth of July fireworks this year in Palm Springs after a city council vote Thursday night. The decision is sparking controversy within the community as it did between members of the council. The reason for cancelling the fireworks this year was to avoid causing additional trauma to veterans dealing with post

Gusty start to the weekend

May 7, 2021 7:29 AM Patrick Evans

Winds are fairly light this afternoon but will intensify in the evening hours as a front drags it’s way across California. The gustiest of winds will be through the San Gorgonio Pass and into Desert Hot Springs and North Palm Springs. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. today through 7 a.m.

Dr. Jennifer Pena, Chief Medical Officer of NURX, discusses an at home COVID-19 test promising results in 30 minutes

May 6, 2021 10:53 PM Justin Tarpening

Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena discuss launch of Caliwater in Joshua Tree

May 6, 2021 7:46 PM Peter Daut, KESQ News Team

Here in the desert, we’re surrounded by cacti, but did you know there are health benefits to drinking cactus water? Actress Vanessa Hudgens and her business partner Oliver Trevena recently launched their own organic beverage-company in Joshua Tree and they’re donating some of the profits to No Kid Hungry, with five cents of each can

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