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Blythe, California (KUNA) – El Hospital Palo Verde de la ciudad de Blythe atravesó una severa crisis financiera y administrativa, desde el último trimestre del pasado año 2025 se emitierón comunicados anunciando un posible cierre. Con motivo de restablecer operaciones en el Hospital Palo Verde, su administración fue tomada por el condado de riverside durante
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Good morning Coachella Valley! If the air feels thick as you’re walking out the door this morning, you’re not imagining it, we’re tracking a surge of monsoonal moisture and building high pressure which will provide scattered shower and storm chances along with elevated heat index values through week. Building high pressure will bring above average
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures continue climbing into the triple digits, local fire officials and mechanics are reminding drivers that extreme heat can put added stress on vehicles, increasing the risk of breakdowns and even fires. Vehicle fires are a common emergency response during the summer months. According to CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As monsoonal moisture brings muggy conditions to the desert, local landscapers say plants should be watered less. Experts say many will typically water their plants more during the drier summer months, but with higher humidity it takes longer for soil and plants to dry out. Without proper maintenance and preparation,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monsoonal moisture is continuing to flow into our region, making for hot and sticky conditions for the week ahead. The setup remains the same. A ridge of high pressure centered over the Four Corners is allowing southeasterly flow to push that monsoonal moisture our way. Spots like Arizona have already
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Tennis continues to be a growing sport in the Coachella Valley, but some local clubs believe there should be more done for youth athletes. For TTC Palms at Shadow Mountain Resort and Club in Palm Desert, they’re working to expand their racket sports program, and implement more competitive pathways for
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures have eased, but humidity remains prominent as monsoonal moisture works its way through Southern California. The high-pressure system over the Four Corners region continues to work its way northeast. This and a deepening offshore trough is funneling the monsoonal moisture into the desert. This brings a chance of storms
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Cultural Center is reopening its Historic Camelot Theatre this Saturday, just two weeks after a fire forced the building to temporarily close. The fire broke out on the evening of June 27 in the kitchen area of the Cultural Center on East Baristo Road. According to the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Brace yourself for some sticky weather for at least the next week. While the heat is letting off the gas, we’re trading in slightly lower temperatures for an influx in monsoonal moisture. High pressure centered on the Four Corners region is allowing southeasterly flow to push monsoonal moisture into the
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Little league teams are making waves in the desert, as they wrap up district championships and head to sectionals. The Tri-Valley Little League 12U baseball team, based out of Yucca Valley, is heading to the California Section 9 Tournament this week. This comes after the team earned the District 58 title
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — There is no longer an Extreme Heat Warning across the Coachella Valley, but the trade-off is elevated moisture. Still, temperatures hover around seasonal averages. A high pressure system over the region is continuing to move to the northeast, drawing monsoonal moisture to the valley. This raises dew points and humidity,
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The good news is our Extreme Heat Warning expired tonight, and temperatures ease a few degrees this weekend with highs returning closer to seasonal levels. On the flipside–it’s a give and take relationship with Mother Nature, Don’t let seasonally lower temperatures fool you, humidity is going to continue increasing, keeping overnight lows unusually warm and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect was taken into custody Thursday, arrested for an alleged attack against an Uber driver last month in Indio. The suspect was arrested on Thursday on Washington Street, Indio police announced, and was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center, facing charges of elder abuse, assault with a deadly weapon,
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INDIO, California (KESQ) – Un hombre de 57 años ha sido detenido en relación con un ataque de un conductor de Uber el mes pasado en Indio. El sospechoso fue detenido el jueves en la calle Washington, según ha anunciado la policía de Indio. Ha sido ingresado en el centro de detención John Benoit y
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella man was arrested Friday on suspicion of selling various illicit substances, targeting minors throughout the Coachella Valley. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies began their investigation. The suspect, 19, was located on Friday, driving his vehicle in Cathedral City in the area of Dinah Shore Avenue and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power are heading into the California Premier Collegiate League playoffs once again, as they look for their fourth consecutive league title. The Power faced the Inland Valley Legends Friday night, in a back-and-forth matchup. Palm Springs needed a win against the Legends or in its next three
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs will host a series of community meetings to gather public input on the future of the mayoral position. News Channel 3 has reported that the city council is considering whether to let residents directly elect a mayor to serve a four-year term. That’s instead of
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Por Julianna Bragg, Priscilla Alvarez, Alisha Ebrahimji, Caroll Alvarado, Danya Gainor y Carolina Peguero, CNN Días después de que un agente federal de inmigración matara a tiros a un hombre en Houston, crece la frustración entre las autoridades locales, quienes afirman que las agencias federales se resisten a colaborar en la investigación sobre el controvertido
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is warning residents about a dramatic rise in electric bicycle-related injuries across Riverside County. According to county data, emergency room visits involving e-bike crashes have climbed sharply over the past three years, increasing from 224 cases in 2023 to 494 in 2024, and reaching 958
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