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Warming through the week
Santa Ana Winds continue but not as gusty today. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until later this afternoon West of the Coachella Valley. Highs start to warm up this week, with temps this afternoon climbing into the middle 70s. High pressure over the Western U.S. will keep temps above average all week long, with
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Palm Springs International Film Festival closes 37th year with celebration of global cinema
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Festival wrapped up its 37th year with a closing night ceremony that brought filmmakers from around the world together at Palm Springs High School, marking the end of another standout season for the internationally recognized festival. Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi reflected on the success
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Coroner identifies 62-year-old motorcyclist killed in Indio crash
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcyclist died in a traffic collision involving a car in Indio Sunday afternoon, according to the Indio Police Department. The department said officers responded to the collision near Avenue 42 and Calhoun Street at 4:11 p.m. The driver, a 20-year-old man driving a Honda sedan, collided with a 62-year-old man
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ICE detainee dies at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 68-year-old undocumented migrant in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody died at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio on January 6, federal officials say. Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz, an undocumented migrant from Honduras, was admitted to JFK Memorial for heart-related health issues. According to ICE, Yanez was transferred to the medical
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Temperatures gradually warm and winds gradually ease
It’s another mild afternoon here in the valley with comfortable temperatures and mostly clear skies. Thanks to the lingering offshore/Santa Ana winds, conditions across both the valley and the broader Southern California region are very dry. Locally, dew points are in the teens and 20s. The High Wind Warning that was in place forthe Pass
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Palm Springs International Film Festival honorees attend Golden Globes
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Films, actors and directors honored at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) are emerging as top contenders at the Golden Globes Awards. Marty Supreme actor Timothée Chalamet, who received the Spotlight Actor of the Year Award, won best performance by a male actor in a motion picture –
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Staying breezy outside of the valley with warming trend on the way
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s another crisp morning as we stay cool, dry, and occasionally breezy with lingering Santa Ana winds. Winds remain on the milder side for most of us on the valley floor, but we’re still eyeing spots like the San Gorgonio Pass, Desert Hot Springs, and our local mountains for areas
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Palm Springs International Film Festival screens free family-friendly films
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Film Festival is hosting “Family Day,” where local families can watch kid-friendly films and also enjoy fun activities, all for free. Screenings of “Zootopia 2,” “Arco” and “Kpop Demon Hunters” will take place at the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City. The Cathedral City Community Amphitheater
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Firebirds defeat Silver Knights on Pride Night with three-goal second period
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds hosted the Henderson Silver Knights once again, but this time the Firebirds take the win. Wednesday night Henderson beat Coachella Valley 5-1, but Saturday was a different story at Acrisure Arena with a final score of 3-2. The Firebirds came back from a two-goal deficit in
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Two vehicle crash in Cathedral City sends one person to Hospital
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. (KESQ) – One person was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Cathedral City Tuesday evening. The collision happened just before 6:30 p.m. near 30600 Landau Boulevard, in a residential area of the city. According to police, two vehicles collided with each other before both crashed into
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Tracking lingering Santa Ana winds and gradual warming
It’s another gorgeous day here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures remain very mild as cooler air lingers overhead. We are still tracking Santa Ana winds across the region. Desert Hot Springs and the San Gorgonio Pass remain under a High Wind Warning through 1 PM Sunday. Wind Advisories remain in place for other areas to
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Weekend anti-ICE protests organized in Coachella and Palm Springs
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – There will be a local protest Saturday morning after two shootings this week involving federal agents. The rally kicks off from 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on the corner of Sixth Street and Cesar Chavez. The rally is being organized by Comité Latino, which is also raising concerns about immigration
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Breezy weather persists this weekend
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Good morning, Coachella Valley! It’s a chilly one as our temperatures have dipped into the 40s overnight. Winds have been top of mind over the past few days. The weekend is bringing some additional breezes, but the gustier weather is mostly shaping up outside of the valley floor. Through the
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‘Pride Night’ gives local hockey player a sense of belonging back on the ice
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Acrisure Arena is gearing up to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community with its annual Pride Night, bringing inclusion both on and off the ice. For Matt Kenny, however, this year’s event has a deeper meaning. Kenny grew up playing hockey before having to step away. He says it became
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