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Mosquito breeding conditions rise in Coachella Valley following storms, warmer temps
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is advising residents that recent rain and a warm-up this week have created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. Standing water left behind from last week’s storms can quickly produce mosquitoes, officials said. The advisory follows confirmation of the first mosquito-borne virus detected locally
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Expect a big warm-up this week
High pressure across Southern California will brings temps way up, nearly 20 degrees above average by midweek. Despite the fair and mild weather here in SoCal, the Northern part of the state will be slammed by torrential rain through Wednesday. Highs today will warm to the middle 80s, about ten degrees above normal. The rest
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Friend fears for detained Coachella Valley gardener, raises medication concerns at Adelanto ICE facility
Update 2/22/26 Tim Parker said Francisco Torres-Osanaya is now receiving his medicine after repeated visits. “They finally started giving Frank his medicine,” Parker said. “But he went more than 2 weeks without it, which is not good.” He describes the Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility conditions. “They don’t let them go outside very
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Community holds vigil for 17-Year-Old T’Neya “TT” Tovar in Salton City
SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of family members, friends, and neighbors gathered Sunday afternoon in Salton City to honor the life of 17-year-old T’Neya “TT” Tovar. The vigil was held outside the home of 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom, who has been charged with murder and resisting a peace officer in connection with her death. He
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CIF-SS playoffs: CV girls soccer, DHS girls basketball both advance to finals
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif, (KESQ) – The CIF-SS playoffs continue for local teams with the semifinals on Saturday. Two teams in Coachella Valley girls soccer and Desert Hot Springs girls basketball have advanced to the finals. It’s a historic season for both teams, as neither have reached the CIF finals stage before. Now, they hope to
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Local shuffleboard players share love for the sport, push for continued growth
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – There’s hundreds of shuffleboard players in the Coachella Valley split between nine clubs. For many, it’s a sport they’ve played for years and fell in love with. Now, they work to carry on it’s rich history. “I’ve shuffled here for over 20 years, and, I really enjoy it,” Fred Johns
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Tracking a warming trend this week
It’s notably warmer today here in the Coachella Valley and the broader Southern California region. This comes as a result of high pressure building into the region. This high pressure leads to sinking air and mild conditions here at the surface. The ridge [of high pressure] will be very stable over the coming days, allowing
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Palm Springs Art Museum offers free admission as part of regional Free-for-All Day
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Visitors to the Palm Springs Art Museum were greeted with a pleasant surprise this Sunday! The museum waived admission fees, which are typically $25 for adults, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It’s part of a regional push for free admission to museums throughout Southern California as a part of
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Retro Market brings vintage treasures to Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Every third Sunday, The Palm Springs Retro Market features vintage clothing, furniture, jewelry, records and more. Today, they’re hosting a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
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Temperatures climb significantly this week!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Despite being in the 60s on Saturday, Sunday looks to bring our highs into the upper 70s – a change of nearly ten degrees! A warming trend has arrived, and it’s all set to bring our temperatures climbing dramatically over the next few days. Today, enjoy a very pleasant forecast.
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CVI fans see growth of women’s soccer, push for audiences to catch up
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Invitational has wrapped up its final day of the tournament with the National Women’s Soccer League. For fans, they said it’s a special experience to see the women playing on a level playing field as the Major League Soccer at the Empire Polo Club. “It’s always men over
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Pedestrian killed crossing I-10 westbound near Golf Center Pkwy
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic was stalled for hours Saturday evening after a pedestrian was struck and killed crossing the I-10 westbound near Golf Center Parkway. Shortly after 6 p.m., California Highway Patrol reports the man was crossing from the right shoulder to the center media when a Ford truck struck him. The man has
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Firebirds defense struggles to keep scoring chances from Eagles, fall 6-3 in Colorado
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds came off Friday night’s win against the Colorado Eagles on top, after knocking the Eagles out of first place in the Pacific Division. Saturday night proved to be a different story with Colorado taking the win 6-3. It was a night of back-to-back goals for the Eagles.
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Rocketman reflects on recovery nearly a year after fair stunt accident
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) -Nearly a year after a frightening stunt went wrong at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, daredevil Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia has reflected on the incident and his recovery.Valencia, known for his daring cannon-launch stunts, was seriously injured when a sudden gust of wind pushed him off course, causing him to
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Students take on science and engineering challenges at annual KidWind competition
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley’s regional KidWind competition returned for its 16th year on Saturday. The event drew nearly 200 students from ten local middle and high schools. Desert Hot Springs High School hosted the event, filling the gym with fan blades, motors, and more. Those students have spent the past
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Tracking a warming trend on the horizon
It’s been a fantastic day here in the Coachella Valley! Temperatures today have again peaked in the 60s, below the seasonal average. Skies have been sunny, the air is dry, and winds have been calm. It’s a great evening to have dinner outdoors, just make sure you bring a jacket. As we look ahead to
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