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Another comfortable and cooler than normal day across the Coachella Valley, with highs hovering in the upper 90s to near 100s today. Perfect for high school football! We’re still watching for some lingering breezy conditions this afternoon and evening, but strongest west winds will be in the Banning Pass and Desert Hot Springs. Temperatures warm
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 22-year-old man who gunned down a shopper at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon with the help of twin brothers, all of whom wanted the victim’s Rolex wristwatch, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Reginald Charles Trice, 22, of Victorville, was convicted of murder, as well
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)—Palm Springs International Airport generated $2.55 billion in total economic activity in 2025, according to a new economic impact study released by the airport. The findings highlight how PSP’s role in the Coachella Valley extends beyond air travel, with airport-related activity supporting more than 16,000 jobs and generating millions of dollars in
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KESQ) – “He’s a really great person, really friendly, really appreciable.” That’s how Pablo Perez, a helicopter mechanic, remembered George Marciniw. Marciniw was the pilot flying NewsChopper4 when it crashed on Tuesday. Marciniw, reporter Eliana Romero, and a pedestrian on the ground, Edy Guitierrez Mejia, were killed in the crash. Perez and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Extreme heat is nothing new in the Coachella Valley, but local leaders and researchers say preparing for it increasingly means looking beyond the temperature — and considering what happens when the systems people rely on to stay safe are put under stress. The City of Palm Springs brought together researchers,
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ)—The Coachella Valley Lakers announced Friday Alex Cerda was named the first head coach for the National Basketball League G-League team.CV Lakers General Manager Nick Mazzella commented on Cerda’s leadership, saying in part, “His ability to connect with players, his understanding of our development philosophy and his experience across the NBA and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Rising gas prices are putting pressure on drivers and local businesses. AAA shows gas prices have climbed across the country, California and the Riverside area over the past week and month. John Rodriguez, owner of Angel Limousine Party Bus and Limousine Company, says his fuel costs have jumped from about
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Temps were running about 5 degrees below seasonal norms (101) along with some breezy conditions. Today, we’ll see highs in the upper 90s. Breezy conditions continue through tonight and then ease as we head into the weekend. A large area of low pressure to our north will continue to be a major influence on our
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Another gorgeous and cooler than normal day across the Coachella Valley, with highs continuing to hover near or below the century mark. A strong area of low pressure over Northern California continues to keep our temperatures in check in the southern part of the state, but is also producing some breezy west winds this afternoon
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)— Finding a job can be a challenge, even as employers continue to post openings across the region. The latest federal data shows the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area had an unemployment rate of 5.7% in July, with about 125,000 people unemployed. Overall nonfarm employment was up 0.8% compared to a year earlier, according
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CHATSWORTH, Calif. (KESQ) – A community vigil was held tonight as the probe continued into the cause of a television news helicopter crash that killed three people and injured two others in Chatsworth, with federal experts gathering evidence in what is expected to be a monthslong process. The vigil honoring the lives of the three
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SEATTLE, WA (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are officially back to work as they prepare for the upcoming American Hockey League season. The Firebirds are currently in Seattle with their parent club, the Seattle Kraken, who opened training camp Thursday. Coachella Valley players will spend two days in Seattle before returning to the ice
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