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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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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – This Monday, September 7th marks more than just Labor Day; it’s National Beer Lover’s Day, too! As you relax for the holiday, you might be reaching into your fridge for an ice-cold beer. It’s the world’s most consumed alcoholic drink. There’s a number of breweries around the valley perfecting their
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Widespread showers made its way through Southern California for most of the day today. Most of that activity began dissipating after dinnertime. Doppler radar at 3:00 p.m. showing widespread showers across the region Rainfall totals have been light for the Coachella Valley so far. Most cities have seen somewhere between
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a pleasant start to the holiday weekend so far! Highs continue to stay below seasonal. We’re set to see elevated humidity, though, as Hurricane Marie begins impacting our weather. Shower chances begin Sunday. It’s been mostly dry so far this Saturday. Our models indicate a big shift by
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve made it to Friday ahead of the holiday weekend! We’re tracking cooler than usual temps through Labor Day and drier conditions for now, though humidity is set to bump up as we track the impacts of Hurricane Marie. Dew points through Friday will stay dry, but this evening and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Our weather continues its very pleasant run this Wednesday! We look to hold onto these cooler & drier conditions through Friday before our humidity could increase. For now, this is our setup: a trough in the Pacific Northwest is continuing to slide closer to us, helping keep our temperatures in
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It has felt fantastic as we kick off meteorological fall today! Temperatures continue running below seasonal and our moisture is continuing to cooperate with us, so things feel much more dry. Temperatures look very similar for tomorrow. Highs should run in the low 100s for most valley cities. A cooler
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The extreme heat is gone and the relief is starting! We’re tracking milder conditions this week. The humidity is somewhat fading as we look ahead towards tomorrow. Conditions this weekend have been drier than what we saw Friday; looking at our FutureTrack hour-by-hour dew points, we’re set to see a
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – A pilot walked away without injury after their aircraft went down in Mecca Saturday evening. According to a post from CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department on X, firefighters responded to reports of a plane down near Ave. 68 and Lincoln St. in Mecca. Personnel contacted the sole occupant of the plane
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NORTH PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were recovering in the hospital after a crash Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash just after noon at the intersection of N Indian Canyon Dr. and Dillon Rd. According to CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, both vehicles sustained major damage, and one
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Saturday remains toasty, but we’re already seeing cooler temperatures compared to yesterday. It’s the start of a cooling trend that’ll take us about 3-7°F below seasonal by midweek… relief is finally on the horizon! A pesky Extreme Heat Warning, which has been with us for the better part of the
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