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Hotter and Muggy Into the Weekend

Highs continue to rise as we head into the weekend, meaning we’ll likely hit our hottest temps of the year as early as this weekend. Current warmest temp of 2026 is 108 degrees.  Temperatures are expected to hover 5-10 degrees above seasonal averages through early next week. East and southeastern winds are bringing additional moisture

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Cathedral City Verano residents say blowing sand still a persistent concern despite developer, city efforts

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents of the Verano neighborhood say blowing sand from a nearby undeveloped property is still a persistent concern, leaving them vulnerable to health troubles and property damage.  News Channel 3 first reported on the issue last May, when Cathedral City officials said the sand was the responsibility of the developer, Northlight

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Residents concerned over potential sheriff’s budget cuts

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) — Concerns are growing about what the county’s proposed budget could mean for residents living in Riverside County’s unincorporated communities. During budget discussions this week, Sheriff Chad Bianco warned county supervisors that without significantly more funding, his department could be forced to reduce staffing over the coming years — including cuts

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Kicking off Palm Desert reading cup

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Desert Library is launching its Summer Reading Program, open to readers of every age across the Coachella Valley. Inspired by the FIFA World Cup, the program encourages participants to “score a goal” by reading every day. Readers can set certain reading goals, track their progress, and earn different prizes throughout

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Cathedral City Police conduct operation on illicit flavored tobacco and cannabis sales at businesses

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Police conducted an operation on retail businesses suspected of selling illicit flavored tobacco products and illicit cannabis. The operation was conducted on Monday, police announced. “Cathedral City Police Officers partnered with Agents from the California Department of Tax Fee Administration (CDTFA) to conduct a series of inspections for evidence of illicit

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