CACTUS CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Improvements to the I-10 aimed at improving safety and connecting electric vehicle drivers to the grid are nearing completion. The I-10 Desert Rehab Project began in 2022 with an estimated completion time of three and a half years. According to project leaders, the project will be substantially completed in late
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – New research is showing that groundwater from the Colorado River Basin, or CRB, is depleting more quickly than most first thought. Researchers from Arizona State University published the research letter just last week. They say since 2003, enough groundwater has been pumped out of the Colorado River Basin to fill
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cloudier skies and a couple of light showers have made its way across the Coachella Valley this afternoon. Rain chances linger this afternoon and evening, though our local mountain communities still have better chances than us on the valley floor. The clouds and moisture begins clearing out overnight. Expect drier/sunnier
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Skies have been cloudy at times in Palm Springs so far this weekend as moisture continues to build. An area of low pressure to our south has already brought some rain to portions of San Diego County, and as we look ahead to Sunday, we’re tracking some big changes for
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Two fatal DUI crashes were reported in Cathedral City over the Memorial Day weekend. Two people were killed and two were arrested from these crashes. According to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 502 people were killed in car crashes in 2022 over the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Air Museum honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day with its annual flower drop ceremony. The event, which began at 10:00 a.m. with flight exhibitions, warbird rides, food trucks, and music, ended with its much-anticipated flower drop ceremony. Speakers, like Sheriff Chad Bianco, La
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a warm holiday weekend in the Coachella Valley! Temperatures over the past few days have been just a touch below average. For Memorial Day, we expect triple digits, just a hair above seasonal normals. Here’s a look at the winds we’ll experience tonight and tomorrow evening. They are
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Friday! Highs remain in the triple digits, but we’re in the midst of a subtle cooling trend after the peak heat we saw Wednesday and Thursday. We’re expecting to see a slight uptick in our winds in the afternoons and evenings through Memorial Day. A couple of wind-related advisories
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is no stranger to high temperatures as the summer months approach. But as Southern California experiences above-normal warmth this week, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued some heat advisories for other portions of the region. A Heat Advisory issued for the Los Angeles area Wednesday through
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After Saturday’s deadly bombing in Palm Springs, medical professionals are highlighting those who run towards danger to save others. Desert Care Network planned its National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week ceremony well before the blast rocked the Palm Springs community. Hospital leaders, though, used the opportunity to honor first responders
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In the aftermath of the terror attack in Palm Springs, experts are weighing in on how you can keep your mental health in check. Research shows generally, experiencing a traumatic event leads to increased rates of acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – While not as dusty and gusty as Saturday, we’re still contending with lingering breezes this evening. Expect calmer and significantly warmer weather in the days ahead, though. A new Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Coachella Valley. It will be in effect 4:00 p.m. this afternoon through 1:00
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gusty winds are continuing for the Coachella Valley through this evening. An Air Quality Alert for the Coachella Valley remains in place through 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Winds remain elevated this evening. Some breezy conditions linger on Sunday, but expect it to be calmer than today. Highs are still slightly below
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hiking in the heat: it’s one way some valley residents choose to exercise during the hot summer months. Each summer, firefighters urge hikers to use caution when taking to the trails in the desert heat. But what if someone does need help on the trails this summer? Fire officials say they’re ready. Captain Ronald
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The stock market surged and locals are reacting following the latest news on reciprocal tariffs between the United States and China. In a joint statement with China, the White House announced on Monday the 90-day roll back of tariffs between the two countries. The change will take effect on Wednesday,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Mother’s Day! To all the loving mothers in the Coachella Valley today, I hope you’ve been able to stay cool! Highs in Palm Springs have been in the ballpark of 107° … it’s been another hot one! Temps over the past few days have been well above seasonal normals
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Temperatures are scorching across the valley today! Preliminary data from Palm Springs International Airport show we reached a maximum temperature of 108-109°, which places us about 15° above the average temperature for today’s date. While today’s record sits at 113°, it’s definitely a hot one for May! As we look
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – May marks AAPI Month, otherwise known as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Each year, May commemorates the history and culture of these groups. According to data from HARC’s 2022 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey, Asians or Asian Americans accounted for 3.8% of the valley’s population, or less
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Department of Education has resumed collecting student loans for borrowers in default. The department has not collected on defaulted loans since March 2020. In a press release, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says, “Going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury, will shepherd the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Drought conditions are an area of concern for many Californians as we begin our transition to the hot and dry summer months. Rain over the weekend was a late-season treat for the Coachella Valley, though rainfall totals weren’t anything impressive for most of the valley. Palm Springs saw just over
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