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N Indian Canyon Drive back open after weekend storm; Video shows drivers traveling through floodwaters
UPDATE: Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Palm springs Police Department sent out an alert that North Indian Canyon drive is back open at the whitewater wash between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet. ORIGINAL REPORT: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Barricades are up, but not every driver is stopping. North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed Monday following heavy
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Cooler & breezy, gradual warming by the weekend
Highs were a stunning 18 degrees below normal (93) yesterday, and today will only be modestly warmer. This marks a stunning cool-down from just last Thursday. Today expect temps to remain in the 70s, again nearly 15 degrees below normal. Anticipate some modestly breezy conditions, too, as Santa Ana Winds develop over the next couple
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Drier, Cooler Start to the Week Before Santa Ana Winds Develop
After a WET WEEKEND, showers have mostly moved out of the Coachella Valley, leaving us with cool temperatures and gradually clearing skies as low pressure exits Southern California. Check out some of these storm totals locally! Even higher amounts in the mountains. Highs only reached the mid-70s today–that’s a whopping 34 degrees cooler than just
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Police urge caution after serious bicycle crashes in Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) โ Two serious bicycle accidents in Palm Springs over the past week have become a cause for concern. One cyclist is in critical condition after a crash Sunday night, according to police. The department said the crash happened at N Sunrise Way and E Vista Chino just before 10 p.m. The
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โHilaryโs little sisterโ: Rachelโs rain has Coachella Valley roofers racing from leak to leak
Local roofing company owners in Palm Springs report a surge in repair requests following heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel.
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‘We need help’: North Shore residents react to storm damage
North Shore, Calif. (KESQ) โ Tropical Storm Rachel left roads covered in mud and debris across parts of the Coachella Valley, creating hazardous driving conditions in the East Valley. Especially the unincorporated community of North Shore, which sustained severe impacts. The storm left streets throughout North Shore covered in mud that has since compacted, making road
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Sheriff Bianco: Seized Prop 50 ballots to be destroyed on Tuesday
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco claims the 650,000 Prop 50 ballots he seized and was forced to return will be destroyed on Tuesday. The claim comes from a campaign fundraising email, and News Channel 3 is working to confirm it. Bianco seized those ballots while investigating fraud claims in the November
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Colapsan calles y vialidades principales en North Shore por tormenta tropical Rachel
North Shore, California (KUNA) โ La tormenta tropical Rachel dejรณ carreteras cubiertas de lodo y escombros en la mayor parte del poblado de North Shore, ubicado en el Valle de Coachella, generando condiciones peligrosas para la conducciรณn de vehรญculos o dificultando evacuar el รกrea para los residentes. La comunidad no incorporada de North Shore fue
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HeadTrip fans prepare for more wind after lightning cuts opening night short
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) โ HeadTrip festivalgoers are preparing for another night of music after lightning forced organizers to end Saturdayโs show early at the Empire Polo Club. Organizers announced just before 9:30 p.m. that performances would not resume because of continued lightning. Attendees were directed to leave the venue and seek shelter. Later that night,
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Showers linger followed by gradual clearing
A few spotty showers remain around the region today, so you may need to use those windshield wipers, but only briefly. The chance of showers hovers near 20% for the rest of this afternoon. Highs will be subdued all week, in the 70s and 80s, thanks to a large area of low pressure, and a
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Firebirds fall in overtime 3-2 to rival Ontario Reign
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) โ The Coachella Valley Firebirds faced off against the Ontario Reign once again at Acrisure Arena on Sunday. It was the Firebirds fourth game of the season, and third time facing the rival Reign. Coachella Valley ultimately fell in overtime to Ontario 3-2, after originally leading the game 2-0 in the
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Head Trip suspends Saturday show amid severe weather threat; Sunday scheduled to open at 3:00pm
UPDATE, 9:40 PM, Oct. 10th: Head Trip announced just before 9:30 p.m. the show will not resume Saturday night due to continued lightning. Sunday’s schedule is set to start with gates opening at 3:00pm according to the Head Trip website. UPDATE, 9:15 PM, Oct. 10th: Head Trip officials announced via its mobile app the festival
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Rachel drenches valley; Several roads closed or impacted by flood waters
UPDATE 10/11/26 1:51 p.m. E. Vista Chino between Clubhouse View Drive and Carmela Drive and N. Gene Autry between E Via Escuela and Salvia have been REOPENED through the wash. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) โ Tropical Storm Rachel swept into the valley overnight bringing heavy rain at time all across the valley. Currently, many roads
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Community honors fallen Palm Springs officers with memorial ride, 10 years later
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) โ Riders and community members gathered Saturday to honor Palm Springs Officers Gil Vega and Lesley Zerebny, marking 10 years since their deaths. The Palm Springs Police Officersโ Associationโs annual memorial ride honored their service, along with the departmentโs other fallen officers. For longtime valley resident Carlene Hart, the gathering was
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Motorcyclist injured, arrested on suspicion of DUI after Palm Springs crash
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) โ A motorcyclist was hospitalized and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a collision with a pickup truck in Palm Springs on Saturday morning, according to Palm Springs Police. Officers with the Palm Springs Police Department responded to the crash at approximately 9:44 a.m. on East Ramon Road,
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How locals and festivalgoers are preparing for a rainy weekend
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) โ Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to reach the Coachella Valley early Sunday morning, around 5 a.m. The storm is forecast to bring 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain to cities across the valley and the National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory. Rain will be accompanied by strong wind
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