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Firebirds defeat Canucks 4-3 in a shootout to open weekend series
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday at the Rogers Forum. The Firebirds and Canucks traded back and forth to start the opener. Nils Aman opened the scoring for the 1-0 Abbotsford lead, then Jagger Firkus found the back of the net, making the
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Skateboarder killed in crash near Desert Hot Springs identified as 20-year-old
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A skateboarder killed in a crash in unincorporated Desert Hot Springs Friday night was identified as Juan Mejia Calvillo Jr., 20, of Desert Hot Springs. The crash was reported at around 6:20 p.m. near Mountain View Road and Dillon Road. Witnesses report that both northbound and southbound lanes on Mountain
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Festival of Lights Parade brings holiday cheer to Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousand of people gathered in Downtown Palm Springs for the 33rd annual Festival of Lights Parade. It’s a highly anticipated event many Coachella Valley locals said they look forward to each year. “We get here at six in the morning every year, setting up food, everything, and just kind of
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UPDATE: Palm Springs Mayor says city council is not pushing proposed warehouse, asks for public input on complex
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Mayor Ron DeHarte is urging public comment from residents following the proposal of a 217-acre industrial complex by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, located between Highway 111 and Interstate 10. A message from Mayor DeHarte claims he just learned of it Friday and that the city
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Warming this weekend with plenty of events across the valley!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a busy weekend here in the Coachella Valley. Preparations for the Festival of Lights Parade in Palm Springs are well underway, and we’ve got a great view from our PMR camera in downtown! It’s been a gorgeous day in the valley today so far. Here’s a look at conditions
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Coachella realiza su tradicional desfile navideño en su edición 2025
Coachella, Calif. (KUNA) – Se llevó a cabo el tradicional desfile navideño de la ciudad de Coachella, donde participaron miembros del equipo de La Poderosa 96.7 y Telemundo 15. El evento tuvo como anfitriona a la superintendente del Distrito Escolar del Valle de Coachella (CVUSD) la doctora Frances Esparza, mientras que el desfile fue apadrinado por Lee Espinoza, uno de los máximos exponentes del deporte en todo el Valle de Coachella. “Es un privilegio para mí, muy grande para mí, porque tengo muchos años aquí.ahora me pusieron el gran mariscal, que es como si hubiera ganado un campeonato del mundo, para mí es una alegría”, expreso
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First day of 33rd Annual Tamale Festival in Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio’s International Tamale Festival kicks off today at 10 a.m. The event will feature the famous tamale eating contest, carnival rides and games. The event runs until Sunday at 7 p.m. and admission, along with parking, is free. The festival is held at 82540 Miles Avenue, Indio, in downtown Miles Avenue Park. Parking is
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City of Coachella celebrates the season with annual ‘Enchanted Holiday Parade’
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Coachella continued its welcome to the holiday season with the Enchanted Holiday Parade with Elf and Friends on Friday evening. The parade was hosted by Coachella Valley Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Frances Esparza. A happy procession of performers, floats, and Grand Marshall Lee Espinoza, founder of the
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Warming Up for a Weekend Packed with Holiday Events
A warm and quiet stretch is ahead for the Coachella Valley as high pressure strengthens over the region through the weekend and into next week. Evening temperatures will still be chilly, but should moderate a bit, climbing out of the upper 40s at least. Tons of activities going on across the valley this weekend, so
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Tickets now on sale for the 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Imagine winning a new luxury home in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Your chance is here – Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The home is being built by GHA Companies in south Palm Desert. It’s a single-story, 2,600 square
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Hundreds gather for Palm Springs Tree Lighting at Frances Stevens Park
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A star-studded lineup welcomed hundreds to Frances Stevens Park Friday evening for the city’s annual tree lighting. The city lit up its new 26-foot holiday tree, towering several feet higher than last years. The celebrations included a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, free cookies and cocoa and arts and crafts. There
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Patinador muere en accidente cerca de Desert Hot Springs
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) – Un patinador falleció en un accidente en la zona no incorporada de Desert Hot Springs el viernes por la noche. El accidente se reportó alrededor de las 6:20 p. m. cerca de Mountain View Road y Dillon Road. Testigos informan que los carriles en dirección norte y sur de Mountain View
Continue ReadingCity of Desert Hot Springs expands incentives to draw in new hotels and spas to the city
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Desert Hot Springs is hoping to double its tourism revenues by drawing in new businesses. City leaders just updated a program to give tax breaks to new hotels and spas. The number of spas has dwindled in the city over the years, so officials are hoping
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Endurance event: IRONMAN 70.3 set for Sunday in La Quinta
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Big changes are coming to this year’s Ironman 70.3 race in its sixth year. Instead of spreading across La Quinta and Indian Wells, this year will be all in La Quinta, which has made the race easier for all the competitors. “The city of La Quinta has been so proactive
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Local congressman set to host annual Veterans University on Saturday
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Congressman Raul Ruiz was set to host his annual Veterans University on Saturday. He said it was a great way to learn about the benefits and other resources for veterans, service members, and their families. The event slated to bring organizations and experts together — helping to serve veterans.
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Construction on Gerald Ford in Palm Desert raises concerns ahead of busy season
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A major road improvement project on Gerald Ford Drive in Palm Desert is causing frustration among nearby businesses and residents, who say the timing and limited notice are creating unexpected challenges during the valley’s busy season. The project — which stretches from Cook Street to El Paseo del Corazón —
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