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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a gorgeous Sunday in the desert! Clearer skies returned for today and we’ve warmed near seasonal. We’re tracking more warmer and seasonal weather for the start of the week before a cooldown starts on Tuesday. Temperatures stay in the 80s through dinnertime tonight before falling into the 70s as
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Elevated Santa Ana winds have diminished overnight, meaning the high wind warning from the National Weather Service is no longer in effect. However, winds will pick up again later this evening. Tonight at 5 p.m. Temperatures today will be slightly warmer than yesterday as a warming trend takes hold, with
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have fallen to 2-2-2-0 on the season after a loss on the road to the Abbotsford Canucks 7-3. While it was a difficult game for the Firebirds, it was highlighted by rookies Ryden Evers and Julius Miettinen each scoring their first professional goals. Logan Morrison also added
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Week 9 of high school football is in the books, and all teams have entered league play. This week, Desert Valley and Sun Valley kicked off their league play. For the DVL, Friday night was headlined by Coachella Valley at Desert Hot Springs. It was a matchup of the East
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a cloudy afternoon here in the Coachella Valley! The low that was offshore (part of our Santa Ana wind setup) has moved more onshore, ushering in clouds to our region. A look from our satellites show that moisture moving through the area. We shift to more zonal flow
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Democratic candidate for governor Xavier Becerra joined Assembly candidate Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez for a campaign rally in Indio Saturday, encouraging supporters to make their voices heard ahead of the November 3 election. The event brought candidates, local leaders and supporters together as campaigns work to reach voters in the Coachella Valley.
Continue ReadingPALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Palm Springs partnered with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to host a “Get Out the Vote” event. The event provided residents with voter registration assistance and early voting ballot drop-off services ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election. The event aims to support early voting,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Greater Palm Springs Pride hosted its Pride Equality Walk today in the Arenas District of downtown Palm Springs, marking the official kickoff of the organization’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The walk serves as a fundraising event to keep Greater Palm Springs Pride’s signature community programming free and accessible. Funds raised by
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures have warmed back up toward the 90-degree mark but remain below seasonal averages, with today’s high reaching 87 degrees. Santa Ana winds are easing, though gusts are still expected in high-wind areas. If you plan to travel through the Banning Pass, monitor conditions, especially if you’re driving a larger
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Week 9 is here, featuring the league debuts for four teams. We’ve got 8 games this week, including a Thursday night matchup between Shadow Hills and Palm Desert. Friday Games (All Games Scheduled to Start at 7:00 PM) Coachella Valley0@Desert Hot Springs48FIndio22@Desert Mirage20F (OT)La Quinta47@Palm Springs14FXavier Prep14@Rancho Mirage21FTwentynine Palms46@Cathedral City24FYucca
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Santa Ana winds peak today across Southern California and gradually weaken tonight into Saturday, though gusty winds will still linger near mountain slopes and the San Gorgonio Pass. Here in the Coachella Valley, our local impacts look far less significant, with occasional breezes 20-30mph and highs near seasonal. If you’re traveling through the Banning Pass,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local nonprofit is putting out an urgent call for volunteers to help raise the next generation of guide dogs. Guide Dogs of the Desert says it currently has nine puppies in need of temporary homes. Volunteer puppy raisers take the dogs into their homes, typically from three months to
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District board has voted to remove Giovanna Healy as board president following a heated special meeting, as questions continue over the district’s finances, transparency and a proposed property tax increase. The decision comes amid a public dispute over whether Healy has received adequate information about the district’s finances.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local hockey organization hit the ice in a big way tonight. The Coachella Valley Pride Hockey Association is launching its first-ever independent Pride hockey league. The first game kicked off Friday night at the Burger Foundation Iceplex. Nearly 70 players across 4 teams will compete every Friday night through
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California House Democrats conducted an unannounced inspection of the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, alleging that staff attempted to hide poor sanitary conditions and detainee lockdowns during the visit.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With Election Day less than three weeks away, voters across the Coachella Valley are already casting their ballots, while local Democratic and Republican organizations are ramping up outreach efforts ahead of a busy weekend of political events. The November 3 general election is approaching, and California’s standard voter registration deadline
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PALM SPRINGS, California (KUNA) – El jefe de bomberos de Palm Springs, Paul Alvarado, anunció su jubilación tras 35 años de servicio, incluyendo los últimos tres años y medio al frente del Departamento de Bomberos de Palm Springs. Su jubilación se hará efectiva el lunes 2 de noviembre. Alvarado se unió a la ciudad en
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IMPERIAL, California (KUNA) – La Junta Directiva del Distrito de Riego Imperial (IID) declaró estado de emergencia local en toda su área de servicio en los valles de Imperial y Coachella, tras los daños causados por la tormenta tropical Rachel. La tormenta tropical Rachel azotó la zona el domingo, provocando fuertes lluvias e inundaciones significativas
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OASIS (KUNA) – Una mujer sufrió lesiones de gravedad desconocida en un accidente de un solo vehículo ocurrido hoy en la autopista 86, en la comunidad de Oasis. El accidente se reportó poco después de las 9:50 a. m. del viernes cerca de la Avenida 81, según la Patrulla de Caminos de California. El oficial
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ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA (KUNA) – De nueva cuenta un grupo de congresistas demócratas acudieron la mañana del viernes 16 de octubre 2026, al centro de procesamiento y detención de ICE en Adelanto, San Bernardino, donde según sus palabras las condiciones de higiene continúan insalubres. El grupo fue liderado por Robert Garcia, miembro de mayor rango en
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