¡Feliz lunes a todos! Empezamos la semana con temperaturas altas e incendios cercanos. Hoy, las temperaturas en el valle vuelven a superar el promedio de 109°F. Una cresta de alta presión sobre el desierto del suroeste traerá más calor en los próximos días, así que no esperen mucho alivio pronto. El aire también está muy seco
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In this episode of Desert Chat we sit down with excellent student recipients of the “Do The Right Thing” award, check out Agua Caliente Casino’s 80’s Rock Tribute Fest, talk this month’s birthstone with El Paseo Jewelers, all that and so much more.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Un delincuente fue arrestado por presuntamente intentar robar un vehículo a punta de pistola y asaltar a una persona en una gasolinera de Palm Springs, informaron hoy las autoridades. El sospechoso, un hombre de 38 años residente de Palm Springs, fue arrestado e ingresado en el Centro de Detención Benoit en
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In this episode of Desert Chat we invite Foxy’s Kitchen + Bar to talk Taste of Summer, we step into the world of axe throwing at Robin Hood Archery, and Desert Oasis Healthcare tells us how we can stay cool during these summer months, all that and more.
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Expect one of the hottest weeks of the year, with highs spanning the one-teens all week long. By Wednesday, the heat will be intense enough to prompt an Extreme Heat Warning from Wednesday morning until Friday evening as highs soar above 115. Because of the Extreme Heat, we are issuing a First Alert Weather Alert
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a hot and hazy day in the desert. At the time of writing this article, air quality across the Coachella Valley is unhealthy for sensitive groups. There’s even a pocket of unhealthy air quality over Beaumont and Banning. Sensitive groups should stay indoors as much as possible. The primary
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– Riverside County Animal Shelters are offering free adoptions for the month of August, in a new push to find homes for pets. The shelter system is hosting an Unleash Your Superpower – Adopt a Hero event all month long. From August 1st to the 31st, adoption fees are $0 for all
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) has introduced a new initiative called the “Portrait of a Graduate,” a framework aimed at ensuring students graduate not only academically prepared but also equipped with essential life and career skills. This initiative focuses on key competencies such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and work
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ORDWAY, Calif. (KESQ) — Firefighters are battling hard into Sunday to strengthen containment and extinguish hot spots on the Oak Fire, officials said this weekend. It currently stands at 46 acres with 50% containment. Cal Fire Riverside officials say the blaze began shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday at Live Oak Canyon Road and San Timoteo
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Smoke from the Oak fire near Riverside is filtering into the Valley from the pass, so you will see (and smell) smoky hazy conditions particularly in the West Valley as NW winds drive the smoke in our direction. Currently, air quality is in the good or moderate range, but we will continue to track this
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) High school football players and coaches attended the first-ever media day at the Cache Estate in Indio on Saturday. Plenty of players and the coaches from all the high schools across the valley conversed with one another, took professional photos, and were interviewed. This event was run by Robert Acosta, who is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Shops at Palm Desert is hosting its second-annual “Wellness Day” for the community. Organizers say it’s an important moment for locals to refresh, recharge and refocus. The event will showcase a talk on Lifestyle Medicine by Dr. Joesph E. Scherger, M.D., M.P.H., the founder and Medical Director of Restore
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) The life of a high school football athlete during the offseason does not come as easily as you think, as it boils down to two major factors. “Just gotta be kind of consistent,” Palm Springs running back Jordan Johnson said. “I mean, it’s either you want it or you don’t, there’s a
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)– One person was killed in an overnight shooting in Coachella, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. According to RSO, the shooting happened around 3:45 on Saturday morning near a residence in the 49000 block of Corte Molino. Officials say they were originally called out for an assault with a deadly weapon.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another hot day in the Coachella Valley. Highs yesterday hit 112° and we’re in the same ballpark for today. We’re seeing plenty of folks cooling off by dipping into the pool this afternoon! Our seasonal afternoon breezes continue tonight. Expect elevated winds starting around dinnertime. These gusts persist
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Good morning, Coachella Valley! It’s another hot weekend with highs exceeding 110°. It’s a fantastic day to spend out by the pool. Just remember to ALWAYS be practicing heat safety. Drink plenty of water and stay in the shade of the AC as much as possible. Looking ahead to this upcoming week, we can expect
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