COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 4.9 Magnitude earthquake that struck north of Indio on Monday has left many residents shaken and is serving as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness. According to the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, residents should have a go-bag ready with at least two weeks’ worth of water,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – This tax filing season, taxpayers over 65 years old can claim a new temporary $6,000 “senior bonus” deduction (or $12,000 for couples). The deduction is temporary, it will be effective for tax year 2025 to 2028. This is just one of several changes when it comes to filing taxes this
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Debido a los recientes movimientos sÃsmicos registrados el pasado lunes 19 de enero en el Valle de Coachella, diversas instituciones han instruido a los residentes a crear un plan de emergencia familiar, para saber como actuar en estos casos. El epicentro que origino las más de 10 replicas que se han
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Indio Monday night, rattling residents across the Coachella Valley but causing no major damage or serious injuries — while also raising fresh questions about how California’s Earthquake Early Warning system works and why alerts reached some people before the shaking, but not others. The quake struck near
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Update 1/20/26 The coroner identified the man killed in the crash as Ricardo Marano, 56, of Palm Springs. Police also announced that investigators identified the vehicle believed to be involved as a black 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle was seized by officers on Tuesday in Thousand Palms. No arrests have been made; the investigation into the
Continue Reading THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – El forense identificó al hombre fallecido en el accidente como Ricardo Marano, de 56 años, residente de Palm Springs. La policÃa también anunció que los investigadores identificaron el vehÃculo presuntamente involucrado como una Chevrolet Silverado negra de 2005. El vehÃculo fue revisado por los agentes el martes en Thousand Palms. No
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Un par de dÃas absolutamente perfectos con sol y 70 °F en el Valle de Coachella. Se espera un clima templado con temperaturas superiores a la media y cielos despejados en su mayor parte, mientras continúa la débil corriente marina. Las condiciones cálidas se mantendrán hasta el miércoles, y luego, a finales de la semana, se
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THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA) – El Distrito Escolar Unificado del Valle de Coachella (CVUSD) puso a un conductor de autobús en licencia administrativa tras acusaciones que involucraban a un estudiante. El distrito emitió un comunicado el martes: “El Distrito confirma que tiene conocimiento de las acusaciones que involucran a un conductor de autobús del distrito y a
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INDIO, California (KUNA) – Un hombre en libertad condicional que disparó a una mujer de Indio sin dar una razón clara fue sentenciado hoy a entre 55 años y cadena perpetua en una prisión estatal. Johnny José RodrÃguez, de 32 años y residente de Indio, se declaró culpable el 5 de enero de asesinato en
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Las autoridades investigan un accidente entre tres vehÃculos ocurrido el lunes por la noche en Varner Road, cerca de la intersección con Cook Street. El choque ocurrió al norte de la Interestatal 10, justo al oeste del Classic Club y el Acrisure Arena. Las autoridades informaron que se clasificó como un accidente
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – Una Alerta de trafico permanece vigente el lunes después de que un remolque volcara en la Interestatal 10 en dirección oeste, justo al oeste de la calle Washington, según la Patrulla de Carreteras de California (CHP). Oficiales de la CHP informaron que no se reportaron heridos, pero el remolque volcado bloqueó
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – National surveys show religious participation across the United States has remained largely unchanged in recent years. After decades of decline, researchers say there is no clear evidence of a widespread religious revival, particularly among young adults. But in the Coachella Valley, some local faith leaders say they are seeing increased
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It’s another beautiful day across SoCal, with highs in the md and upper 70s! We’re expecting upper 70s this afternoon. Some cooler temps will arrive later this week, numbers will drop closer to our seasonal norm in the lower 70s by Thursday. Play at the AMEX Golf Tournament in La Quinta begins on Thursday, and
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EARTHQUAKE UPDATE: A 4.9 magnitude quake shook the valley about 12 miles NNE of Indio. Most of the Coachella Valley experienced several seconds of moderate shaking. As of 11:30pm Monday, we’re seen 7 aftershocks at or over 2.5 in magnitude. Dozens more associated with this event below 2.0. Fantastic weather on this extended 3-day weekend,
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Update 1/20/26 A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 has struck about 4.3 miles northeast of Indio HIlls and 11.2 miles north of Indio, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The shaker is likely an aftershock to yesterday’s 4.9 temblor in the same general area. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there have been
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. — A Sig Alert remains in effect Monday after a camper trailer overturned on westbound Interstate 10 just west of Washington Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officials said no injuries were reported, but the overturned trailer blocked the fast lane, which remains closed for cleanup and towing operations. The
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. — Authorities are investigating a three‑vehicle crash Monday night on Varner Road near the intersection of Cook Street. The collision happened north of Interstate 10, just west of the Classic Club and Acrisure Arena. Officials said it has been classified as a major injury crash, though additional details on the number of
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — The PGA TOUR is back in town for the second stop of the season and the 67th playing of the American Express. The tournament starts Thursday, Jan. 22 and will finish on Sunday, Jan. 25. The 2026 American Express will feature 156 professionals, many of whom were on site Monday
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Residentes de Indio solicitaron de nueva cuenta apoyo por que según ellos el complejo habitacional donde residen se encuentra en constante vandalización por parte de personas sin hogar que invaden la propiedad, que adicionalmente es catalogada como propiedad privada. Asà mismo, se presentan otros problemas que van más allá de cuestiones estéticas, debido a la falta de mantenimiento por parte de la asociación de la propiedad, quienes dentro del reglamento mencionan
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The First Community Baptist Church in Desert Hot Springs hosted a symposium today to empower youth, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. Organizers say the goal is to encourage middle school and high school students to dream big and plan boldly. “The goal is to teach them about
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