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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)- For many teenagers, a summer job is a first step toward independence — a chance to earn money, gain experience, and build skills for the future. But as summer gets underway, some teens say finding that first opportunity is becoming more difficult. Across the country, young workers are facing a more
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- Palm Springs Surf Club partnered up today with LifeStream Blood Bank for community members to come together to donate blood. The event was held at the Surf Club; all eligible donors were able to receive a complimentary weekday waterpark pass courtesy of Palm Springs Surf Club. “Community is at the heart
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)— Families and seniors gathered in Indio this week to receive groceries at a community food distribution event, as many continue to feel the impact of rising food costs. Helping lead the effort was Luis Yepiz, a Food Recovery Advisor with The Farmlink Project, whose work is also being highlighted in a documentary
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Good morning, Coachella Valley! We’re already in the low 80s before sunrise and you can expect quiet weather conditions to kick off our day. This afternoon we’ll top out near 107. Tomorrow is hotter. Wednesday our heat will peak with temps near 1011, the hottest day of the week. A strong dome of high pressure
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A warming trend is underway across the Coachella Valley as high pressure strengthens over the Southwest. Highs will climb from near seasonal levels today into the upper 100s by Wednesday, running about 5 to 10 degrees above average with increasingly warm overnight temperatures offering limited relief. While a few clouds and a slight chance
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VENICE BEACH, Calif. (KESQ) – The FIFA World Cup is bringing more influence to the sport of soccer throughout the US, and now beach soccer is making an impact here in Southern California. The USA men’s and women’s national teams made their debut on home soil over the weekend. Both national teams played Trinidad and
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Brandun Lee is getting back in the ring this weekend, ending a year-long layoff. The La Quinta native will take on Cain Sandoval in a 10-round welterweight fight Sunday, June 28 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV. Lee (30-0 with 23 knockouts) is fighting for the first time since
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- With the Fourth of July just two weeks away, safety experts are warning that it is one of the most dangerous times of the year for teen drivers. Susie Adams, Teens Road To Safety, Owner Operator said, “The importance of knowing what you’re doing and driving defensively is really important to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – An expo to spur growth in Palm Springs surrounding artificial intelligence has returned, and organizers say it’s bigger than ever before. Organizers said the PS/NExT Summit brings together the community and leaders in AI emerging tech, creativity, business, and education to develop skills, solve, challenges, spark innovation, and expand economic opportunities across
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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC has turned green with algae after it underwent a $16 million dollar renovation. The project aimed to make the pool shine in what was described to be an “American Flag Blue” color. To better understand the problems that have risen with this renovation we spoke to Pete
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CHERRY VALLEY, Calif. (KUNA) — Los bomberos combaten un incendio forestal reportado alrededor de las 10:50 a. m. cerca de Cherry Valley Boulevard en Cherry Valley. Según Cal Fire, entre 4 y 6 acres de vegetación arden con una propagación moderada. Se han asignado múltiples recursos terrestres y aéreos al incidente mientras los equipos trabajan para contener
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High pressure building in will heat things up through midweek. Highs today will jump by five degrees from yesterday. Temps will be close to our seasonal norms (105) and will continue to rise through Wednesday. There are heat and air quality issues around SoCal, but so far no advisories, watches or warnings for the Coachella
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Spain and France are favored to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s safe to say some local athletes are split on who they think will take it all. As of Friday, betting platforms reported France had jumped ahead of Spain as the overall favorite. As of Sunday, FanDuel’s
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Father’s Day celebrations looked a little different across the Coachella Valley this year as families found ways to honor dads while dealing with triple-digit temperatures. With the valley under another stretch of extreme heat, many residents adjusted their plans to avoid the hottest parts of the day. Restaurants were busy
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Welcome to summer! Today marked the summer solstice, officially kicking off the hottest time of the year. We’ll be experiencing a warming trend for the first half of the week, just in time for the occasion. We enjoyed below-average weather for the past few days, but temperatures climb from here.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Father’s Day features below-average temperatures before the first week of summer brings warmer weather to the Coachella Valley. Brunch temperatures are favorable, with readings crossing into the triple digits by 1p.m. Highs will continue to climb upwards of 104° later this afternoon, just shy of our average for this time
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Love and Love Foundation hosted a memorial tennis clinic at TTC Palms at Shadow Hills Resort and Club on Saturday. The event served as a memorial for longtime youth tennis coach Gordon ZawTun. ZawTun was a resident of La Quinta, and died unexpectedly on April 30. He had over 40
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A new weekly food truck festival is bringing food, entertainment, and community gatherings to Palm Springs. The Wanderlust Food Truck Festival officially launched Saturday at Sunrise Park in downtown Palm Springs. The free event features more than 20 food trucks and vendors offering a variety of options ranging from barbecue
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