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Woman killed in crash with farm tractor in Mecca identified
UPDATE 11/24/2025 – The Riverside County Coroner has identified the woman killed in the crash as 58-year-old Maria Moreno de Hernandez of Mecca. MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) — A woman was killed Monday following a two-vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a farm tractor, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before
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Warmer than normal for the Holiday week
Highs will span the middle 70s today, but climb to near 80 by midweek. Expect a very mild and comfortable Thanksgiving holiday as high pressure builds in across the region. That ridge of high pressure will push temps upwards through the week, as the Jetstream marches farther North. This afternoon, expect highs near the seasonal
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Firebirds fall 5-4 to Wranglers in overtime
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Calgary Wranglers 5-4 in overtime on Sunday at Acrisure Arena. In the first, the Firebirds wasted no time striking first with a Ty Nelson one-timer only 40 seconds into the game. The Wranglers responded with two unanswered goals by Rory Kerins and Nick
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Thanksgiving giveback event offers free haircuts for valley residents
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Families across the Coachella Valley came together Sunday at The River in Rancho Mirage for a Thanksgiving Giveback Event. Local barbers, stylists, students, and nonprofit organizations offered free haircuts, resources, and raffles to help community members prepare for the holiday. The event was organized by Resurrecting Hope and Hands On
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Sunny and warmer for Thanksgiving week!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hello, sunshine! It’s been an absolutely gorgeous day so far as the clouds have parted, giving way to clearer skies and drier weather after the last week of cloudier and rainier conditions. Temperatures are set to be very comfortable tomorrow. We’re in the middle of a warming trend as we
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Warming weather through Thanksgiving
Good morning! It’s been a cool and wet weekend so far, but that will change today. Skies will start to clear out today. This will allow us to warm up more than we have in the last week or so. We will also be able to see the snow on our local mountains with more
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Rain chances decrease overnight; clearer and warmer weather on the way!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been an overcast day in the desert. We experienced some rainfall overnight and into this morning, with some sporadic showers into the afternoon. The cloudy skies and added rainfall kept our daytime high at 68° today. Officially, Palm Springs recorded 0.06 inches of rain today, with light rain totals
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Plaza Theatre invites community to block party
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre is holding a block party Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers said to celebrate the exciting revival of the beloved landmark, the block is closing with music, fun and community spirit. It will include free guided tours. Performers include: 10:00 a.m. Modern Men:
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Filipino Festival welcomes thousands after weather cancellation
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Thousands gathered in Downtown Park in Palm Springs Saturday for the Coachella Valley Filipino Festival. The highly anticipated event finally kicked off after it was postponed last weekend due to weather. Over 50 vendors, locals and visitors gathered to celebrate Filipino culture, with many saying they were happy the event
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Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival welcomes residents to explore the skies
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Balloons are up Saturday night in Cathedral City, and are ready to glow for residents. With storms through the Coachella Valley, all Friday events and a balloon launch this morning were canceled. Organizers say the balloons cannot fly in windy conditions or with a single drop of rain for safety
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Two suspects arrested following stabbing investigation in Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two suspects are now in custody, accused of stabbing a man early Saturday morning in Palm Springs. Around 1:51 a.m. on Saturday, the Palm Springs Police Department received a 911 call reporting an altercation near the 200 block of South Palm Canyon Drive. When officers arrived on the scene, they
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0-3: Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Coachella Valley all fall short in CIF-SS football semis
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — We had three local high school football teams make the semifinals in their respective division. Unfortunately, all three fell short on Friday on night, ending their season. 0-3. Damn. All 3 local teams lose respective semifinal. Heck of a run by this trio that falls short.D7: PS 7 at Barstow
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Health officials urge precautions after county’s first flu death ahead of holiday season
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Riverside County health leaders are urging residents to take precautions ahead of Thanksgiving as flu activity begins to rise and the county records its first flu-related death of the 2025–26 season. Riverside University Health System confirmed that the individual who died was over the age of 65, lived in western Riverside
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Palm Springs Plaza Theatre has ceremonial ribbon cutting, doors will soon be officially open
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After lots of waiting, the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre officially cut the ribbon on Friday. The 30 million dollar restoration project of the iconic theatre finally paid off, as they get ready to open the doors for the first time. Palm Springs Mayor Ron deHarte and other important figures of
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Lingering showers possible through the evening, with dryer and warmer conditions developing into weekend
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect until 7pm this evening as we continue to track wrap around showers moving through potions of the valley this afternoon. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for our mountain communities above 6500 ft through 4pm this afternoon, and a Flood Watch is
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