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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City’s fire chief is confident in the preparations his department has taken. With the potential for flooding in the forecast from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, those preparedness steps could prove to be critical this weekend. “We don’t get to choose what calls we get to go to,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Top law enforcement officials are speaking out about safety after a deadly pursuit crash Monday night. The person who died was identified as a 42-year-old Cherry Valley man. Police say he was running from police when he turned onto Interstate 10, heading the wrong direction, and triggered a head-on crash. The
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a warmer than usual weekend across Southern California! We’re set to stay toasty as we look ahead to the work week. This week, we’ll be seeing much of the same pattern: high pressure has set up shop near the Four Corners region, which is helping elevate temperatures across
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re continuing to settle into a long stretch of October heat! This heat wave is widespread; the entirety of Southern California is seeing pretty hot conditions… depending on where you are, some spots are seeing highs close to 15°F warmer than normal. It’s less intense for the mountains and deserts,
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – As November’s general election inches closer, official voter information guides are being mailed out to voters across the state. As one Rancho Mirage woman found out, though, not each guide looks the same. Maryan Baker reached out to KESQ with a peculiar problem. She received her voter guide in the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride is just weeks away, but organizers are facing a familiar problem. While the celebration isn’t facing as big of a hill to climb as last year, significant sponsorship shortfalls are still expected for 2026’s event. As this happens, local groups, like PS Resorts, announced it would expand
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PASADENA, Calif. (KESQ) – As Southern California braces for what forecasters are calling a severe El Niño, a pair of satellites are watching the weather that unfolds. Sentinel 6 and Sentinel 6B, orbiting some 800+ miles above the Earth, constantly stare at our oceans. Every ten days, they’re able to map about 95% of them.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cloudy skies and cooler temperatures have been the name of the game so far on Sunday. Monday presents sunnier skies, though temperatures look to cool further. Here’s a look at our Doppler radar as of Sunday afternoon. A couple of spots in the east valley saw some very light showers.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – This weekend presents fairly quiet weather for us locally, but we’re watching the potential impacts of hurricanes spinning to our south. Hurricane Polo continues its march closer to Baja California, where it’s likely to make landfall in the coming days. As seen below, Hurricane Odalys (on the left) looks to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – “I definitely think it’s time for a new direction.” That’s the sentiment some voters shared as Palm Desert City Council candidates took the stage Tuesday night. The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce (PDACC) hosted the candidate forum at the Family YMCA of the Desert at 43930 San Pablo Avenue.
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monday, September 21st marks the International Day of Peace. Conflict rages on in the Middle East. The war in Ukraine continues. A number of civil wars and armed conflicts are happening in Africa. These conflicts are all being tracked with the Council on Foreign Relations’ Global Conflict Tracker, found here.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a nice run of weather so far this weekend. Relatively dry conditions and milder temperatures have prevailed; temperatures ran just shy of the 100°F mark in Palm Springs on Sunday, with a high of 99°F. We’re continuing to see a trough off the central CA coast; that’s invited
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve made it to the final weekend of summer! As we transition out of the hottest months of the year, we’re being treated to some pleasant weather this weekend. Here’s what’s influencing our weather pattern: a ridge of high pressure is continuing to kick further to the east. A trough
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – “He’s a really great person, really friendly, really appreciable.” That’s how Pablo Perez, a helicopter mechanic, remembered George Marciniw. Marciniw was the pilot flying NewsChopper4 when it crashed on Tuesday. Marciniw, reporter Eliana Romero, and a pedestrian on the ground, Edy Guitierrez Mejia, were killed in the crash. Perez and
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Update 09/15/26, 10:30 PM: This article has been updated to include a written statement from Sunshine Herrera, sent to our newsroom after our story aired. CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Every March, Cathedral City puts on a large event for the LGBTQ+ community, known as “LGBT+ Days.” “We had over 12,000 visitors over the course
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The deaths of a number of icons within the LGBTQ+ community have been difficult for many in Palm Springs. There have been two in the past two days: Bob Mackie and James “Gypsy” Haake. Bob Mackie’s death was announced on Monday. The iconic costume and fashion designer reportedly visited the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re slated to see gradually more comfortable conditions this week in the form of some *subtle* drying and seasonal temperatures. The moisture is having a tough time leaving the Coachella Valley. Dew points stayed in the 60s for much of the afternoon, but we’re starting to see some improvements for
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another muggy day in the Coachella Valley. Dew points have stuck in the 70s for much of the day. This evening, we expect to see some elevated breezes. Increasing onshore flow means 20-40 MPH gusts in our more wind-prone regions. This should help push some of the moisture
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Veterans at American Legion Post 519 are coming together in Palm Springs to honor the lives lost in the September 11th attacks 25 years ago. The 9/11 Observance and Ceremonial Dinner will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the post, located at 400 N Belardo Rd. in Palm Springs. Organizers said
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City officially swore in its newest police chief, Rick Sanchez, Tuesday evening at City Hall. Sanchez had served as the acting chief since the retirement of former Chief George Crum in December 2025. He is the first Latino to lead the department. He’s a nearly 20-year veteran with the
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