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80s abound this week!
Highs remain 10 to 15 degrees above our average throughout the week! Temps will be rising well into the 80s by midweek under a strong ridge of high pressure. The entire Western U.S. will enjoy temps 10 to 20 degrees above seasonal norms. By midweek, highs will hit 85 for us. Then heading into the
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EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Warburton opens up about St. Jude fundraiser, Disney roles and time in the desert
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Patrick Warburton is instantly recognizable for his unmistakable voice, bringing life to some of Disney’s most iconic characters, from The Emperor’s New Groove to the billion-dollar hit Zootopia 2. But beyond Hollywood and the big screen, Warburton says his most meaningful work happens far from the recording booth, right here
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UPDATE: Prescott Preserve fire to be investigated as potential arson
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire that burned 3.5 acres and nearly 100 palm trees Sunday, is now being investigated as a potential case of arson, according to Oswit Land Trust. The trust owns Prescott Preserve, where the fire ignited around 2 p.m. Sunday. City officials say no firefighters were injured and no structures
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Red carpet rolls out for special stars at Palm Desert Gala
PALM DESERT, Calif. — The red carpet was rolled out Saturday night for a celebration centered on inclusion, joy, and community. The GALA Special Stars Come Out Tonight welcomed adults with intellectual, developmental, and neurodiverse disabilities to Palm Valley Country Club for an evening designed to make every guest feel celebrated and valued. Participants arrived
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Volunteers clean up park in Palm Desert for National Public Lands Day
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Volunteers gave their time to care for nature Sunday morning. The City of Palm Desert and Friends of the Desert Mountains hosted a cleanup at Homme-Adams Park (72500 Thrush Road, Palm Desert, CA). The cleanup kicked off at 8:00 a.m. Although National Public Lands Day traditionally happens in September, the city
Continue ReadingWarm, mild weather continues into the workweek
The lovely weather we have here in the Coachella Valley will continue. Overall, our weather pattern is quite benign and stable, with little to no changes expected. There are a few more clouds today compared to yesterday. Tomorrow will also see some slightly cloudier conditions. This comes from a temporary return to onshore flow. Winds
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Firebirds back in the win column with dominant 5-1 game against Ontario Reign
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds completed a 5-1 win over the Ontario Reign on the road on Sunday. The Firebirds were looking for redemption after a 3-2 overtime loss to the Reign Jan. 23. At that time, the Reign were ranked first in the Pacific Division and the Firebirds were ranked
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Indio native unveils first large-scale public mural celebrating city’s history
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new public mural celebrating Indio’s history, culture and festival legacy is now complete at the corner of Avenue 45 and Jackson Street, marking a milestone for local artist Adam Enrique Rodriguez. “This is my first large-scale public mural in the city of Indio,” Rodriguez said. “I wanted to tell the
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Small quake rattles valley early Sunday morning
INDIO HILLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck at 1:20 a.m. early Sunday morning. The small quake was centered in the same area as previous quakes in recent weeks, like a M 4.9 earthquake that rattled the Coachella Valley on January 19th. We’re keeping a close eye on any other tremors in the
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Vigil for hit-and-run victim held in Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Friends and family members held a vigil this morning for Ricardo Marano, a 56-year-old man who was killed by a hit and run crash on January 18th on Vista Chino. The vigil began on Hermosa before attendees walked to Ruth Hardy Park. Marano was known in the community for taking
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Warm weather continues to start February
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Sunday… and Happy February! As we kick off the second month of the year, the weather remains unseasonably warm, with highs about 10-15° above normal for the next few days. We hit 82° in Palm Springs yesterday. Expect similar conditions today as our weather pattern stays quite consistent. We
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From boutique hotels to world class resorts, Desert Hot Springs tour highlights mineral spas
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of locals and visitors are exploring some of the best natural mineral hot springs in the world right here in the Coachella Valley. At the Miracle Hill Spa Tour, attendees can tour 13 spas and experience over 80 activities, including yoga, meditation, workshops and spa treatments. As the
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Palm Springs event highlights importance of LGBTQ+ community connection
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – At a time when many LGBTQ people say they are feeling isolated or uncertain, a community event in Palm Springs aimed to remind people they are not alone. The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert hosted its ninth annual Info-A-Go-Go on Saturday at Hotel Zoso, bringing together more than 50 local
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Desert Recreation District gathers input for veteran-oriented events, resources
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District hosted a town hall/conference in Indio on Saturday to gather input from veterans about what events and activities could benefit them. It was the first time the discussion was hosted, with organizers of the event saying they plan to turn it into an annual conversation. Veteran shares
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Dems of Sun City hosts ‘signs of fascism’ protest in Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrats of Sun City Shadow Hills is hosting a “signs of fascism” protest in Indio at 10 a.m. The protest will take place near the Food 4 Less parking lot, located at 82124 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201.
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Tracking a very stable weather pattern
Good afternoon! It is yet another fantastic day here locally in the Coachella Valley. The sun is shining, and there are virtually no clouds to be seen. Temperatures are warm again today, with dry air and mild winds. This is a result of the broad ridge of high pressure over Southern California and the western
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Warmer than usual for the end of January!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve made it to the weekend – and the final day of January! We have some warm weather on tap throughout Saturday and Sunday (and really, into next week, too) as we roll on into the second month of the year. We’re still seeing pleasantly cool morning temperatures before climbing
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Dozens rally in La Quinta to protest ICE activity, support immigrant communities
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Dozens of demonstrators gathered Friday afternoon in La Quinta for an anti-ICE protest, calling for accountability and voicing support for local immigrant communities. The demonstration began at 3 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 111 and Jefferson Street, directly outside a Home Depot. Protesters of all ages lined the roadway,
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Firebirds drop third straight game after falling 4-3 to San Diego Gulls
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the San Diego Gulls 4-3 on Friday night in the final game of their five-game homestand. With the loss, Coachella Valley has now dropped three straight games. The Firebirds were the first on the board for the night with a goal by Carson Rehkopf
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