RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside University Health System — Public Health (RUHS-PH) officials are alerting the public to an increase in Valley fever cases in Riverside County. Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is a lung infection caused by inhaling fungal spores found in soil and dust, particularly in dry, windy conditions. The spores can be
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio will host a free, family-friendly event next month celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture in the downtown area. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 13 at 82881 Miles Ave., city officials said. It will feature live entertainment, a piñata-making station for children, a
Continue ReadingHumidity is gradually drying, but we still have a small chance of thunderstorms around the region today and tomorrow. Dew points are slightly lower than yesterday, but we are still seeing significant surface moisture through Thursday. Highs will be a bit warmer, too, as the moisture aloft in the atmosphere gradually decreases. Expect temps in
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Thunderstorm potential again today as dew points remain elevated through this afternoon. Yesterday we set a rainfall record for Palm Springs, with PSP picking up nearly a half inch of rain. Today, storms are likely as we head through the afternoon, with any storms tapering off later this evening. As we head into Wednesday, the
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta honored Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez on Tuesday on the anniversary of his death. Lopez was one of the 13 U.S. Service members killed in the 2021 Kabul Airport attack in Afghanistan. The tribute is being held at the Civic Center Campus indoors in the multipurpose
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JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Twentynine Palms man accused of violently attacking his grandmother’s dog and resisting arrest pleaded not guilty to the charges on Tuesday. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home of Joseph McGee, 28, on Araby Drive on August 16th following reports of violent behavior. They say that
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new study found the Mediterranean diet combined with exercise could prevent type 2 diabetes. Researchers from Harvard studied nearly 5,000 adults over six years. Those who ate a traditional Mediterranean diet consisting of more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil showed a 31 percent reduction in type 2 diabetes.
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Coachella Valley’s libero Aiyanna Inzunza is this week’s student athlete of the week. “She’ll be the type of person to always be there for you when you need it,” senior outside hitter Yamarani Vega said. “She’ll give you the advice you need. She’ll bring you up when you’re at your lowest. She’s the best person
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Cleanup efforts are underway across Twentynine Palms after a powerful storm swept through the area on Monday, unleashing a torrent of mud and debris that overwhelmed roads and flooded homes. On Highway 62 — one of the hardest-hit areas — Caltrans crews spent Tuesday clearing away rocks and sediment that
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs International Airport hosted its fifth annual job fair today, offering on-the-spot interviews and immediate hires for a variety of open positions. The job fair ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palm Springs Convention Center. With the busy travel season approaching, more than a dozen
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We are tracking another round of monsoonal thunderstorms around the Coachella Valley today. A Flood Advisory is in place currently for the mountains and canyons just to the west of the Coachella Valley (as of 3:10 PM). Overall, it is more mild today compared to yesterday. It is still warm and very humid across the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Supervisors authorized on Tuesday the County Sheriff’s Department to initiate a review of potential amendments to fee schedules for processing applications to establish massage parlors, strip clubs, short-stay motels, sexually oriented bookstores, and related businesses throughout unincorporated communities. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board approved the
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The event is held on September 11-12th
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The event will take place Saturday, August 30th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department said it finds travelers with firearms more often than you think. While there are cases where you can bring a firearm on a plane, it is not permitted in carry-on luggage. PSPD said previously, any traveler found with a firearm through the Palm Springs International
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Storms rolled through the mountains and deserts, including the Coachella Valley–Monday afternoon. These storms triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and even Flash Flood Warnings throughout the region, finally expiring around 7:45pm. Several locations reported over 1″ of rainfall. At Palm Springs International we broke the daily precip record, totaling 0.44″ of rain. We saw localized
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a busy Monday around the desert as the Fall sports season continues. Watch the video for coverage of girls high school volleyball, including the Shadow Hills-Coachella Valley match on the east side. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school sports.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Heavy rain turning into heavy worries for some residents at Canyon Mobile Home Community. Residents told News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson their neighborhood has faced flooding before, and that the storm was a reminder of just how vulnerable their homes can be. At 10 and 11 p.m. hear from neighbors
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Just months after sweeping layoffs aimed at fixing a multi-million dollar budget shortfall, the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) announced on Monday that it has entered into a contract with the state’s Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT). FCMAT acts as California’s independent analyst focusing on helping schools and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Shadow Hills wide receiver Anthony Garcia earned play of the week honors for his touchdown in the team’s win over rival Indio. Garcia received the most votes on our poll over the weekend. Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of local high school football.
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