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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back in the desert preparing for their fifth season as a franchise. The Firebirds opened training camp Wednesday at Acrisure Arena after spending time in Seattle with their NHL parent club, the Seattle Kraken. Last season, the Firebirds entered the year with the youngest roster
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Temperatures continue climbing through Saturday, with highs running about 3–4 degrees above normal through the end of the week. Overnight lows will also warm into the upper 70s and lower 80s, so there won’t be as much relief overnight. That means Moderate HeatRisk will continue across the lower desert late this week. A little extra
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State Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh discussed California’s education spending, low test scores, and her efforts to reinstate SAT and ACT requirements for university admissions during an interview with News Channel 3.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- Fuel prices are climbing across Riverside County, with diesel reaching a new record and regular gas hitting its highest level since 2023. According to AAA, diesel is now averaging more than $8.32 a gallon in Riverside County. Regular gas is averaging about $6.15 a gallon. For local businesses that spend much
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INDIO, California (KUNA) – Continuan los preparativos para la gran feria del empleo Valley-Wide, proxima a celebrarse el 30 de septiembre en el Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Como parte de los preparativos, El Departamenton de Servicios Sociales Publicos del condado de Riverside hace incapie en la importancia de dar una buena primera impresión, desde la
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back in the desert and ready to begin preparations for the upcoming season. After spending time in Seattle with their NHL parent club, the Firebirds will officially open training camp Wednesday, Sep. 23 at Acrisure Arena. “We are looking forward to the start of the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Xavier Prep’s girls volleyball team has been featured frequently on the KESQ News Channel 3. But for good reason. The Saints have established one of the most impressive streaks in Coachella Valley high school sports, extending their league winning streak to 51 consecutive matches Tuesday night with a dramatic five-set
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Winds have dropped nicely into single digits speeds, and we’re enjoying mild temps. Today, highs will coming right at the century mark — one degree above seasonal norms. Presently, the monsoonal flow is well East of the Coachella Valley, but there are hints that we could see a little increase in moisture as Hurricane Polo
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors at Desert Regional Medical Center are encouraging men to talk with their health care providers about their individual risk and screening options. The American Cancer Society estimates 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2026. Dr.
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Fall officially arrives at 5:05pm today, but temperatures are warming up the Coachella Valley, with highs running 3–4 degrees above average through the end of the week. Overnight lows will also warm into the upper 70s, so we’re looking at a return of Moderate HeatRisk during the second half of the week. Thursday afternoon, I’m
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – “I definitely think it’s time for a new direction.” That’s the sentiment some voters shared as Palm Desert City Council candidates took the stage Tuesday night. The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce (PDACC) hosted the candidate forum at the Family YMCA of the Desert at 43930 San Pablo Avenue.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is once again partnering with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the Coachella Valley Dream Home Giveaway. The 2027 house is already starting to take shape in Palm Desert. Meritt Framing is wrapping up two weeks of work putting up the walls, ceilings, and roof system.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Our latest student-athlete of the week is Damiano “Damian” Durinzi from Indio High School football. “He works hard in the classroom. He works out on the field,” James Dockery, Indio football head coach, said. “Everything that kid does, he does at full speed.” Durinzi is a star senior athlete for Indio High
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INDIO, CA (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department will host two community presentations this week to provide residents with information about Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and their use in the community. Indio Police held its first presentation on Tuesday, where police demonstrated a step by step walkthrough of what using the ALPR software
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