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Gradual cooling today into the weekend
High pressure weakens, and an area of low pressure moves closer to Northern Baja bringing in partly cloudy skies and cooler temps. A Wind Advisory is in effect until Noon today for areas West of the Coachella Valley. Portions of that Wind Advisory have already expired. Winds here in the Valley will likely remain in
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Tracking above average temperatures, more clouds on the way
It’s another unusually warm day here in the Coachella Valley as highs climb to the mid-upper 80s. This is far above the average high for this time of year, which would have us in the low 70s. Due tothe placement of the pressure systems nearby, we are under an offshore wind setup. These winds are
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Firebirds fall in Super Bowl territory to San Jose Barracuda
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley is usually dubbed as “Firebirds Territory,” but the team is currently in Super Bowl territory. Coachella Valley continued their road trip Wednesday with a game against the Barracuda in San Jose, not far from the site of the Super Bowl, set for Sunday, Feb. 8 in Santa
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Desert Hot Springs boys basketball earns back-to-back Sun Valley League titles
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Desert Hot Springs boys basketball defeated Desert Mirage 72-34 on Wednesday night. With the victory, the Golden Eagles secured the outright Sun Valley League championship with an 8-1 record. Desert Hot Springs boys basketball goes back-to-back as Sun Valley League champions. @kendallkesq was at the game tonight to capture
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Star-studded player field set for 2026 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The BNP Paribas Open returns to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden next month. Tournament officials released the 2026 player entry lists on Tuesday, featuring top men’s and women’s players competing for a coveted title at the first combined ATP Masters/WTA 1000 event of the season. World No. 1s Aryna Sabalenka
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California’s ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ law has expanded. What drivers need to look out for
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Laws in California have expanded with the goal of keeping drivers safe. Assembly Bill 390 went into effect on January 1st. It expands the ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ law in the state. Previously, drivers had to move over a lane (or slow down if it’s unsafe to do so) if they
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Industry experts speak on Renova Energy fallout after Mycrogrid acquisition
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been nearly two weeks since Renova Energy announced their acquisition by MycroGrid, an investor-backed company also owned by Renova CEO Vincent Battaglia. News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij first broke the story exclusively in January, and has since received multiple calls from concerned customers and former employees that were let
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FIND Regional Food Bank receives $200K donation from members of Hideaway Golf Club
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A big step up in fighting food insecurity in the valley. On Thursday, a $200,000 check was presented to the FIND Regional Food Bank. The funds were provided by the members of the Hideaway Golf Club in La Quinta. They raised that amount during their annual campaign to support food
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Turpin siblings reach settlement with Riverside County, ChildNet over foster care abuse
The Turpin family has settled two civil lawsuits against Riverside County and ChildNet for a substantial confidential amount, resulting in systemic reforms to the child welfare system and increased social worker staffing levels.
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Palm Springs area locals featured as background actors in new season of Netflix’s ‘Lincoln Lawyer’
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 21 residents of the Greater Palm Springs region are featured as background actors in Season 4 of ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ in an episode titled Honor Among Thieves. The episode was filmed at The Saguaro hotel in Palm Springs and will be released on tomorrow, February 5, 2026 on Netflix. President of the Greater
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Palm Springs Police hold parking solutions meeting, residents voice concerns
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Â – Dozens of neighbors from La Palme, Pointe, Vibe and Sundial gathered at the Palm Springs Police Department to discuss parking solutions. Palm Springs leaders said rising airport parking rates are pushing more cars onto neighborhood streets and the new College of the Desert Campus is expected to bring more students
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Modernism Week CEO Lisa Smith previews 2026 events
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Design lovers from across the globe are arriving in our valley soon for Modernism Week and this year, organizers say it will be bigger than ever. More than 350 events are scheduled, beginning Thursday, Feb. 12 through Feb. 22. The festival will feature tours of iconic homes, nightly parties, and
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Safety officials gearing up for thousands at Tour de Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – This weekend’s Tour de Palm Springs is expected to bring thousands of cyclists to the Coachella Valley. The event is one of the largest cycling charity events in the country. Every year, up to 8,000 cyclists from 46 different states and four countries take part. News Channel 3 is speaking with
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Indio se prepara para convertirse en una ciudad con murales emblemáticos
INDIO, California (KUNA) – Un nuevo mural público que celebra la historia, la cultura y el legado de los festivales de Indio ya está terminado en la esquina de la Avenida 45 y la calle Jackson, lo que representa un hito para el artista local Adam Enrique RodrÃguez. La ceremonia de inauguración del mural está
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