CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Andrew Firestine, the new city manager in Cathedral City, is sharing his thoughts on the future for the first time with News Channel 3 this evening. The city council approved the hiring of Firestine in a five-year contract at its February 11th council meeting. It came after an extensive search
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The winter storm we have been tracking over the past few days is set to arrive within hours. This system is set to bring significant rain to Southern California, snowfall to our mountains, gusty winds, and much cooler temperatures this week. Right now, our models indicate the day will start
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Sunnylands Center & Gardens hosted a Family Day on Sunday, inviting valley families to take a moment to learn more about nature. This month’s Family Day was centered around the center’s new exhibition, dubbed “Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands.” That exhibition debuted in September and will run for the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Sunday! It’s another pleasant forecast in the Coachella Valley. Expect some more clouds overhead today and temperatures slightly cooler than yesterday. It looks like another perfect day in the valley … but this calm before the storm won’t last for long. Here’s a look at what you can expect
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Fighting cancer with a car show. The Dr. George Charity Car Show returned to the delight of thousands of car enthusiasts on Saturday. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden played host to the charity event as it marked its 23rd running as a Coachella Valley tradition. It’s a joint effort between
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re looking at mild conditions for Valentine’s Day! If you’re taking advantage of this splendid weather for a nice Valentine’s Day date, here’s a look at your temperatures throughout the day. Highs stay a touch above average today, likely in the upper 70s to low 80s valley-wide. Changes are on
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A change for students at Palm Springs Unified School District is on the way. The Board considered a new policy Tuesday night that would keep students from using cell phones in the classroom. It wrote in its policy that the Board “recognizes that the use of personal smartphones and other mobile communication
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The county announced the first confirmed measles case of the year in western Riverside County Monday evening. Health officials with Riverside University Health System Public Health said the case involved a child who was not vaccinated for measles and had no recent history of international or out-of-state travel. It comes amid
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The CV Link underwent its first major trial since its official opening last year. Thousands of cyclists rode along its paved surface as the Tour de Palm Springs invited them to the valley. Many of them took to our local roadways and streets. New this year, though, was the addition
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Good morning and happy Sunday! We’re eyeing another warm one in the deserts today, but some changes are on the way in our future. The Super Bowl is now just hours away… and I’m sure many locals are making plans on how to watch the big game. Good news for
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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
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Expect a warm, sunny day across the Coachella Valley as cyclists take on the Tour de Palm Springs today! While 10° to 15° warmer than usual for this time of year, we continue to have arguably the best weather in the country. Here’s a look at temperatures through the day
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Laws in California have expanded with the goal of keeping drivers safe. Assembly Bill 390 went into effect on January 1st. It expands the ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ law in the state. Previously, drivers had to move over a lane (or slow down if it’s unsafe to do so) if they
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday evening at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert. Attendees gathered in the front steps of St. Margaret’s in “remembrance of those recently killed by ICE in Minnesota and in solidarity with immigrants, refugees, and all who live in fear. We gather to pray
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – 80s remain plentiful throughout our region this week. It’s been a warm stretch to start February. We’ve seen highs in the low 80s across the valley so far on Monday. We expect the warmest days of the week to arrive shortly! Here’s a look at temperatures tonight. An evening stroll
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Volunteers gave their time to care for nature Sunday morning. The City of Palm Desert and Friends of the Desert Mountains hosted a cleanup at Homme-Adams Park (72500 Thrush Road, Palm Desert, CA). The cleanup kicked off at 8:00 a.m. Although National Public Lands Day traditionally happens in September, the city
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INDIO HILLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck at 1:20 a.m. early Sunday morning. The small quake was centered in the same area as previous quakes in recent weeks, like a M 4.9 earthquake that rattled the Coachella Valley on January 19th. We’re keeping a close eye on any other tremors in the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Sunday… and Happy February! As we kick off the second month of the year, the weather remains unseasonably warm, with highs about 10-15° above normal for the next few days. We hit 82° in Palm Springs yesterday. Expect similar conditions today as our weather pattern stays quite consistent. We
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District hosted a town hall/conference in Indio on Saturday to gather input from veterans about what events and activities could benefit them. It was the first time the discussion was hosted, with organizers of the event saying they plan to turn it into an annual conversation. Veteran shares
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve made it to the weekend – and the final day of January! We have some warm weather on tap throughout Saturday and Sunday (and really, into next week, too) as we roll on into the second month of the year. We’re still seeing pleasantly cool morning temperatures before climbing
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