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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – If you look around town, you might come across one woman searching for bottles and cans in the recycling bin. Alisha Gerholdt’s journey hasn’t been an easy one. Despite being a cardiac patient since she was a toddler and undergoing several heart surgeries, her fight and determination hasn’t wavered. After
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With summer heat on full blast, many valley residents are looking to the pool to cool off. But as the desert sun heats up pool water – and hot overnight lows keep that water from cooling down when the sun has set – a refreshing dip can feel more like a sauna.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Plans to bring a new water slide to the La Quinta Resort are being met with some pushback from nearby residents. The slide is part of a renovation project the historic resort is developing at its main pool, which will include changes to the family pool, a spa area, a
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were sent to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in Sky Valley, according to firefighters. CAL FIRE said it responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dillon Rd. and Prospect St. just after 3:00 p.m. Sunday. One of the vehicles involved, a pickup truck, was on
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Moisture really skyrocketed this Sunday in the Coachella Valley, bringing in some surprise sprinkles, more cloud cover, and cooler temperatures. Dew point temperatures have been sitting in the upper 60s and 70s all day long across the valley. Things have felt incredibly muggy outside. Through the afternoon, we started picking
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a scorcher of a weekend as extreme heat continues in the region! Highs made it to 117°F in Palm Springs today! The hottest spots were in the east valley at 118°F in Thermal and Mecca. An Extreme Heat Warning is still in place through Monday night. This factors in
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is set to see another round of extreme heat through the weekend and into next week. With temperatures above 110°F for an extended period and highs that could peak up to 118°F, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is forecasting added strain on its electrical grid. As local residents
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Students and families continue searching for alternatives after Palm Valley School announced its closure in June. A solution to that problem could be emerging soon. A new private school has opened enrollment for the upcoming school year. Valley Independent Preparatory Academy, also known as VIPA, recently launched a new website
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Concerning trends around swimming pools are pushing doctors to remind the public about drowning prevention. According to Desert Regional Medical Center, drowning-related visits in 2026 are already on pace to exceed the number of incidents it saw in 2025. Drowning-Related Emergency Department Visits 2025 (full year): 6 visits 2026 (through June/July): 6
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Lingering moisture remains overhead, but we will continue to see a subtle drying trend. Tonight, dew points should remain in the 50s. Through most of Monday, though, we could see dew points drop into the upper 40s. This should help our temperatures climb. Expect temperatures near or just above seasonal
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re seeing a warming trend into the weekend as we approach the seasonal mark of 109°F, all as some lingering humidity sticks around. Throughout Sunday, we’ll still see some lingering moisture in our air. Dew points will stay in the mid 50s for most of the day. The good news
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A new sales tax is on the agenda in Rancho Mirage. The City Council will consider a one-cent (1¢) transaction and use tax at its next meeting on Thursday, July 16th. If the tax measure is approved, it would be added to the ballot for the November 3rd general election
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors are always in need in the desert. It’s no different at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. At the end of June, 42 new resident physicians were welcomed to Desert Regional’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. Those new doctors are coming at a critical time. “Is there a shortage of
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monsoonal moisture is continuing to flow into our region, making for hot and sticky conditions for the week ahead. The setup remains the same. A ridge of high pressure centered over the Four Corners is allowing southeasterly flow to push that monsoonal moisture our way. Spots like Arizona have already
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Brace yourself for some sticky weather for at least the next week. While the heat is letting off the gas, we’re trading in slightly lower temperatures for an influx in monsoonal moisture. High pressure centered on the Four Corners region is allowing southeasterly flow to push monsoonal moisture into the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re tracking another day of extreme heat in the Coachella Valley! Our highs didn’t quite get above 115°F yesterday as humidity kept our temperatures from climbing for most of the day. We could get a similar treatment today, but we’re still expecting highs in the one-teens valley-wide. An Extreme Heat
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The heatwave is set to peak today with temperatures near 116°F. It’s been a sweltering stretch for the valley over the past few days. Change is on the way for the weekend in the form of increasing humidity. The valley remains under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday evening. As
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – No matter the kind of day someone is having, the reaction to seeing a giant hot dog on wheels drive by is the same: shock, awe, and disbelief. That’s what Oscar Meyer’s “Hotdoggers” noticed the most driving throughout the West Coast over the past couple of weeks. Here in the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – There’s no doubt about it… summer is in full swing as temperatures soar this week! We’ll encounter several days of temperatures sitting at 110°F or above. Do your best to stay cool! Compared to yesterday, skies have been clearer and it’s felt less humid for most of the valley. Still,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Fourth of July! As you gear up to head to one of the valley’s many firework shows, we’re looking at some really nice, seasonal weather that feels close to what it should this time of year. Here’s a breakdown of temperatures for the evening in Palm Springs. Fireworks kick
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