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Mild today and warming into the work week
Highs today will be at or slightly below our seasonal norms (71) but we warm up this week, with lower 80s by the end of the week. High pressure building in across the Western states will provide us with clear skies and warming conditions through the week. We’ll be about 10 degrees above average by
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Cathedral City hosts free Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico music festival
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic (PS Phil) presented a “first-of-its-kind” Latin-American music festival in Cathedral City on Sunday. Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico taking center stage at 5 p.m. The event also featuring performances including the Cathedral City Ballet Folklórico Dancers, Cathedral City Royal Jazz Band, Mariachi Arco-Iris de Los Angeles and
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Local students take a stand against antisemitism in Rancho Mirage
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Middle and high school students in the Coachella Valley gathered Sunday at the Tolerance Education Center to discuss the rise of antisemitism and explore ways to combat hate in their communities. The event provided students with a safe space to learn, share personal experiences, and engage in conversations about tolerance
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Tracking mild afternoons and cool mornings
Today has been nothing but gorgeous locally. Highs are mild, and the sky is mostly clear, aside from a few lingering upper-level clouds. Winds are mild, and the air is dry here at the surface thanks to a lingering offshore pattern. Thankfully, the winds have calmed down from yesterday. Thanks to a mix of the
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Desert Dominance: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler wins American Express by four shots
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — It was only a matter of time for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Making his 2026 season debut and sixth start at the American Express this week, Scheffler won the tournament by four shots, finishing at 27 under par. Scheffler shot rounds of 63, 64, 68, and 66. The 29-year-old
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Southwest Arts Festival celebrates last day in Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Southwest Arts Festival is taking place at the Empire Polo club in Indio this weekend. The festival features art from over 200 artists and live music. The event is hosted by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Indio Chamber of Commerce, with tickets starting at $25. The
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A mild Sunday on the way to round out the weekend
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It looks like another beautiful day in the Coachella Valley as we wrap up the weekend. Highs will likely stay pretty seasonal today, in the upper 60s or low 70s, as clouds look to increase through the day. I expect great weather as we look towards the final day of
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Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival looks to inspire healthy lifestyles in 2026
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival returned to Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs Saturday morning. Hundreds of runners, curious attendees, and health experts gathered by 8:00 a.m. as the event kicked off. A number of races and fun runs started throughout the morning, including a 1K, 5K, and
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Tracking mild and breezy conditions this evening as most of the country freezes
It’s another gorgeous afternoon and evening here in the Coachella Valley, with highs again feeling very moderate. The main difference from yesterday is the winds this afternoon. There are some slightly elevated winds this afternoon, mostly staying below 30 mph. This is a result of a low pressure system passing to our south. These winds
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Agua Caliente Band hosts annual bird song and dance festival
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is hosting its annual Singing the Birds: Bird Song and Dance Festival. The event will be held at Palm Springs High School from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bird singers and dancers from tribes across Southern California will gather to celebrate Native American
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Security takes center stage at 2026 American Express Golf Tournament
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — As thousands of fans packed PGA West Friday for day two of the 2026 American Express Golf Tournament, security was front and center alongside the action on the course and a highly anticipated concert series. Attendees described a visible and organized security presence beginning well before the entrance gates, including
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18-year old Blades Brown shoots 60, tied atop the American Express with Scottie Scheffler
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Blades Brown had himself the round of a lifetime on Friday. The 18-year-old shot a career-low 60 (12-under) on the Nicklaus Tournament Course in the second round of the American Express, setting a new course record in tournament history. Have a day, Blades Brown 👏 pic.twitter.com/LiaFZfVx34— The American Express ®
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Encuesta anual del condado de Riverside busca conocer las prioridades de la comunidad para destinar su presupuesto
NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KUNA) – Por segundo año consecutivo el condado de Riverside esta realizando una encuesta para conocer la opinión de los residentes respecto a como se debe de invertir el presupuesto que proviene de la recaudación de impuestos. En el pasado ejercicio, participaron más de 24mil personas de las cuales unicamente cerca de
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American Express volunteers aid operations, give back to the community
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – There are 1,200 volunteers who work the American Express Tournament and help to make sure all operations go smoothly. For each of them, they do their job with a smile, as they said the venues and proximity to players is unmatched. “I love the atmosphere. I love golf. I love
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Tracking mild and breezy weather locally, winter storm to the east
The weather we have here in the Coachella Valley is often among the best in the nation for this time of year. That could not be truer as we look ahead to this weekend. It is overall dry, mild, and calm in the valley to close out the workweek. A minor area of low pressure
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Fans enjoy first day of American Express play
LA QUINTA, Calif (KESQ) – Over 70,000 people are expected to attend the American Express Tournament through the four rounds of play at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club. Fans did not disappoint with crowds for the first day as they followed their favorite players. For many fans, they said coming to the tournament
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Glendale firefighter charged with murder in death of wife
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Glendale firefighter was charged with murder today for allegedly bludgeoning his wife inside their North Hollywood home. The murder charge against Andrew Jimenez, 45, includes a sentence-enhancing allegation of the use of a deadly weapon. He remains jailed in lieu of $2 million bail. Jimenez was scheduled to be
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Blythe hospital secures funding to keep doors open
UPDATE 1/23/2026: The Board of Supervisors next week will consider approval of a $1 million loan and hands-on assistance from Riverside County agencies to keep the doors to the emergency room open at bankrupt Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe. STATEMENT FROM PALO VERDE HEALTH DISTRICT: The Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors wants their
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