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Drier and cooler this week!
Temps are on a downward trend, as are dew points, so it will feel a lot better outside this week. The drier conditions will stay with us all week, and highs will be below normal all week as well. The broad area of low pressure to our North will bring some rain to the Pacific
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Football season kickoff brings fans and business back to valley sports bars
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Football season is officially back, and sports bars across the Coachella Valley are already feeling the rush. The 19th Hole in Palm Desert, the opening weekend of the NFL season brought in large crowds of fans decked out in jerseys, eager to cheer on their favorite teams. “Football’s huge,” said
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Humid finish to the weekend before changes arrive early this week
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another hot and humid day in the desert! Dew points have stayed in the 60s and 70s for most valley cities this afternoon. The extra moisture has once again lent itself to plenty of clouds over our local mountain ranges and some thunderstorm activity – this time, to
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California minimum wage increasing in 2026
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – California’s minimum wage is set to rise to $16.90 an hour on January 1, 2026 according to California’s Department of Finance. While California’s cost of living varies, recent data indicates cost of living is about 12.6% above the national average according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Some supporters said
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Palm Desert gas leak sends one to hospital
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – One person is in the hospital Sunday night following a gas leak at a Palm Desert business. At 11 a.m., Cal Fire officials say they responded to a compressed natural gas leak outside an industrial building on Lennon Place off Hovley and Cook Street. Authorities say they were able to
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Tracking hot and humid weather today
Good morning. It is nothing if not humid this morning here on the valley floor. Humidity is lingering today, but will gradually diminish heading into the workweek. The moisture is predominantly at the surface as dry air persists higher up in the atmosphere. As the humidity lingers, high temperatures continue to be held back. Here’s
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Attempted murder suspect arrested in Desert Hot Springs police chase
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A high-speed chase through the Coachella Valley ended with an attempted murder suspect in custody. The Desert Hot Springs Police Department posted the wild video of the chase to their social media account, commenting, “Another dangerous individual off the streets thanks to the proactive work of our officers.” Officials say
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21-year-old killed in crash involving Riverside Sheriff’s patrol car in Cherry Valley
CHERRY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — A young man is dead and a woman hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash involving a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy on Saturday morning. The collision occurred at approximately 10:03 a.m. on September 6, 2025, at the intersection of Cherry Valley Boulevard and Roberts Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, the
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College of the Desert falls to Glendale 38-33 in home opener
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) The College of the Desert Roadrunners fell to Glendale 38-33 in their home opener on Saturday at Cathedral City High School. The game between the Roadrunners and Vaqueros was tight. Glendale held a 28-20 lead heading into the break. While College of the Desert might've fallen short to Glendale, losing 38-33,
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Nate LeBlanc wins 2025 SCPGA Desert Chapter golf tournament at Trilogy in La Quinta
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) The SCPGA Desert Chapter golf tournament wrapped up on Friday at Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta. Nate LeBlanc from the Indian Ridge Country Club won the whole tournament at 8-under. Along with LeBlanc, there were three other champions. Josh Garber from Desert Willow was the senior champion, Kaitlyn Ellis from
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Muggy across the valley Saturday, but highs stay comfortably below average into next week!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a muggy afternoon across the Coachella Valley. Dew points have stubbornly stuck around in the 60s (and even 70s at times in Palm Springs!) More dry air has started moving across Southern California, which we can see on our water vapor satellite, but the air remains thick closer
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Pyrite Fire burns 500+ acres in Jurupa Valley
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Fire crews are battling a 500+ acre brush fire in Jurupa Valley this weekend. Cal Fire officials say the Pyrite Fire began Friday afternoon around 5 p.m. near Pyrite Street and Granite Hills Drive, spreading quickly in the hills above the 60 freeway. As of Saturday evening, the fire stands
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Suspect who killed teen, wounded 2 others in Coachella shooting still at large
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The search continues for the suspect who killed a 17-year-old boy and wounded two other adolescent males in a shooting early August. Riverside County Sheriff’s identified the 17-year-old boy as Alberto Castillo Jr. The shooting unfolded August 2nd, when deputies said they were dispatched around 4 a.m. to the 49000 block
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Palm Springs Pride announces 2025 Pride Honors Awards recipients
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride announced the recipients of the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. The organization said this year’s honorees demonstrated remarkable leadership and a profound commitment to activism and allyship. The awards reception, a
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BLSS Week 3: Palm Springs beats Coachella Valley in high scoring game
COACHELLA VALLEY, (Calif.) KESQ — It’s another busy week of high school football with a number of games on Thursday and Friday this week. Friday – 9/5 Palm Springs61@Coachella Valley27FTahquitz16@Rancho Mirage42FElsinore21@Palm Desert27FYucaipa45@Shadow Hills20FCitrus Valley20@La Quinta36FDesert Mirage14@Desert Christian47F29 Palms45@Lakeside8F Thursday scores 🏈 @KESQ Serrano defeats Xavier Prep, 28-14Yucca Valley defeats Cathedral City, 55-8Citrus Hill defeats DHS,
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Harold Matzner speaks with News Channel 3 in what would be his final interview
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Tonight, a News Channel 3 exclusive: the life and legacy of Harold Matzner, in his own words. Matzner died Thursday at Eisenhower Health after a battle with an illness. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut recently spoke with Matzner in what ended up being his final interview. Matzner was unable to
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From Muggy to Mild, Decreasing Storms and Drier Days into Weekend
Near-normal temperatures will continue across the Coachella Valley through the weekend as monsoonal moisture slowly decreases. By Saturday, humidity will still be noticeable, but the chance for thunderstorms will mainly stay confined to the surrounding mountains. Storms that do develop will be weaker and more isolated compared to earlier this week. On Sunday, a trough
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