Scattered showers will remain possible across Southern California through this evening, though the desert looks unlikely to see any measurable rainfall—especially as drier air moves in for the second half of the day. Gusty west winds continue to be the bigger story, with stronger gusts near mountain passes. Temperatures begin to rebound tomorrow, bumping up
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Just three games remain in the regular season for the Coachella Valley Firebirds, with plenty at stake in the final week. The Firebirds are currently 4th in the Pacific Division with 84 points on the season, looking to finish in the top 4 of the division to secure home ice
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As festival goers depart the Coachella Valley, those who drove electric vehicles are looking for a charge. Many of them, though, are being left disappointed on Monday, as the valley’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure is strained by the swaths of people looking to top off. News Channel 3 was in
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Ciudad de Coachella, California (KUNA) – El pasado miércoles 8 de abril durante la reunión de concejo de la ciudad de Coachella un grupo de residentes externarón de manera pública sus preocupaciones respecto a la posible instalación de un gran centro de datos en las inmediaciones de la ciudad. Esta se convirtió en el tercer
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Highs today will run some ten degrees below average as fans flee Coachella after weekend one. An area of low pressure lingers across the Western U.S., bringing winds to 25 m.p.h. and keeping us cooler than normal. Wind speeds will continue throughout the day, then ease into this evening. Due to the gusty conditions, a
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, suspended his campaign for California governor Sunday night following sexual assault and misconduct allegations from multiple women, including a former congressional staffer. “I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” Swalwell wrote on X. “I will fight the serious, false allegations that have
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The second-annual Coachella Valley All-Star Basketball Classic took place Sunday at Indio High School, showcasing top athletes from across the Valley. The girls and boys games are a unique opportunity for the community to come together and for players to showcase their talent. Brian Arrington, one of the organizers with FOX
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a grayer and cooler day in the Coachella Valley. More clouds and some precipitation has been spotted in our mountains (some mountain snow!), though there hasn’t been any rain recorded on the valley floor. The weekend has been marked by winds. The same continues Sunday evening. Expect the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – United Youth We Stand, a local activist organization, is speaking out in support of the valley’s immigrant communities amidst the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. “Coachella is one of the biggest international festivals, but I think it’s important to showcase what really is Coachella. It is a land of a
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella’s first weekend brought large crowds and challenging weather conditions, but Indio Police say strong planning and coordination helped keep the event running safely. Officials confirm wind played a role in several disruptions, including brief schedule adjustments for some performances and an incident in which a light fixture was dislodged and
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Firebirds finished off a “home-and-home” series against the Ontario Reign Saturday with a 3-2 loss. The Firebirds have dealt with numerous injuries to finish off the season, and have even had players called up to the Seattle Kraken. Logan Terness came in from Kansas City on Saturday to fill
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong winds and blowing dust are creating challenges for festivalgoers on day two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, after gusty conditions disrupted performances and raised safety concerns Friday night. Attendees say the wind was strong enough to cause issues across the festival grounds and camp areas. Kevin Velasco,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Firebirds fans may notice a change to Acrisure Arena during Saturday nights game as organizers unveiled the “Spotlight 29 Premium Level” ahead of the game. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is a founding partner of Acrisure Arena and the Firebirds, and is now extending that partnership
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a gusty start to Coachella! Winds yesterday kicked up a fair bit of dust… and you can expect the same to be true as we make our way through this evening and Sunday, too. An Air Quality remains in place from the South Coast Air Quality Management District
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a World Art Day Festival, free for all ages in Downtown Park. There will be interactive art projects, live performances and live artists demonstrations. The festival aims to inspire creativity, provide a platform for local artists and offer hands-on opportunities for
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Festival season has arrived! Coachella kicks off today, with the valley looking at fairly pleasant and mild conditions, increasing winds and slightly above-average temperatures today before temps turn cooler through the weekend. A series of low pressure systems moving into SoCal will bring gusty winds at times–especially in the mountain passes and desert slopes, potentially
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Cub Swanson is calling it a career, fighting for the final time after 22 years as a professional mixed martial artist. “Killer Cub” is 30-14-0 in his UFC career, with 15 of them being dubbed as Fight or Knockout of the Night. The boss @DanaWhite knows that the UFC is
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds fell Friday night on the road in Ontario to the first-place Reign by a final score of 4-1. Jakov Novak scored the only goal for Coachella Valley in the defeat. It’s the second straight loss for Coachella Valley, who remains 4th in the division at 39-24-5-0 with 83
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