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Tracking warm weather and local fires
Good morning and happy Monday! It’s a smoky and warm start to the week here in the Coachella Valley. Remember that there are three main factors that can lead to fires: dry weather, high temperatures, and strong winds. We can see an abundance of dry air throughout Southern California. We are tracking some local air
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Staying hot to start the work week ahead of very subtle cooling into the holiday weekend
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a hot weekend in the desert! Highs reached 113° in Palm Springs, and as we look ahead to the start of the work week, expect more toasty weather! We’re currently tracking a wildfire burning in the Banning area, called the Wolf Fire. As of 7:10 p.m., CAL FIRE
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10U Indio All-Stars win its second straight Super Region Championship title
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) The 10U Indio All-Stars defeated Beaumont 14-2 to win its second straight 10U Super Region Championship title. The All-Stars collected 17 hits, played only three innings, and scored the most in the opening inning, scoring seven runs. Emily S was the star of the team, going three-for-three, and was a home run
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Backpack distribution event supports Coachella Valley teachers
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Malyssa McCubbin, history teacher, said she is starting to prepare her classroom for next school year by gathering supplies. “We spend our own money,” McCubbin said. Team Mom Charities Inc. the website www.unityride4homeless.com, is holding an upcoming backpack distribution event, aimed at supporting dedicated teachers across the Coachella Valley. “Our
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Tracking toasty temperatures this weekend
It’s another warm weekend, to say the least, here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures will reach at least 110°F this afternoon, very similar to yesterday. Expect triple digits overall by about 9 AM. Thankfully, we are not tracking any major wind concerns, and the atmosphere remains quite dry. This time of year, it is crucial
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Fans pack Acrisure Arena for opening day of the Monster Truck Glow-N-Fire event
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Plenty of fans attended the opening day of the Monster Truck Glow-N-Fire event on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. The first show was at 12:30 PM, and the second was at 7:30 PM. Four events highlighted the show, including the crushing of cars, doing donuts, jumping over several vehicles, and a freestyle
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‘Living Out’ community honors 56th anniversary of Stonewall Day
PALM SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Officials with the “Living Out” LGBTQ+ housing community in Palm Springs are taking an extra step to remember Stonewall Day by naming it’s three building wings after prominent members of the LGBTQ+ community. The wings will be named after Phyllis Lyon and Dell Martin, Connie Norman and Carl Bean. Officials
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Indio Police rescue 18-year-old from drowning in canal
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — An 18-year-old man and his dog were rescued by Indio Police after they almost drowned in a canal. According to the department, the man was attempting to rescue his dog when he fell in. Officers responded to reports of a possible drowning in a canal near Golf Center Parkway and Avenue
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Stand for Ethical Eyecare event pushes for ethical and patient-first care
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Local doctors are standing up against kickbacks in eye care and demanding more transparency. They’re inviting the public to attend a “Stand for Ethical Eye Care” event on Saturday that aims to show support for ethical and patient-first care. They are taking a stand against hidden kickback and commissions, and they’ll
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Local immigration attorney breaks down SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Following the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, local immigration attorneys are now worried about the impact it could have on their clients. After more than 150 years of legal precedence, the court’s conservative majority ruled 6-3 to allow President Trump’s order to move forward in some ways. They also rolled
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Hotter this weekend as we wrap up June!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been heating up in the Coachella Valley after we enjoyed mostly seasonal weather this past week! The hotter temps persist this weekend and early into next week, before gradually, we could settle into less hot weather for the Fourth of July. It’s been a gorgeous day for the pool
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Racing community reacts to latest developments of IndyCar in the Coachella Valley
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) The end of March will look a little different next year here at the Thermal Club with IndyCar not returning in 2026. “I was kind of disappointed,” TruSpeed Autosports parts manager Greg Hodapp said. “I had a good time. It was a lot of fun, a lot of work, but it was
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Miami Dolphins star Jaelan Phillips surprises patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
Miami Dolphins star linebacker Jaelan Phillips surprised patients at the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. Phillips brought smiles to the faces of young patients facing serious medical challenges like children undergoing cancer treatment, awaiting heart transplants, and managing chronic illnesses. One of the patients the 26-year-old NFL player visited was three-year-old Aaron Boerrero, who is
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Monster Truck ready to take stage at Acrisure Arena for Glow-N-Fire event
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Monster Truck is ready to take the stage at Acrisure Arena for their Live Glow-N-Fire event. The event will take place from Saturday, June 28th to Sunday, June 29th and feature three shows. Saturday will have two showings, starting at 12:30 and 7:30 PM, while Sunday will have only one, starting
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El calor del desierto continúa intensificándose para cerrar junio
Las temperaturas continúan subiendo en el Valle de Coachella, con máximas que irán subiendo gradualmente hasta principios de la próxima semana. Hoy mantendremos temperaturas cercanas a los 106°F antes de alcanzar los 108-113 grados el lunes y martes, aproximadamente 5 grados por encima del promedio para esta época del año. Esta noche será cálida con algunas brisas ligeras
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Viewers helped in saving lives by donating at News Channel 3 blood drive
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – According to America’s blood centers, summer often brings a critical blood shortage as donations typically drop due to school breaks, vacations, and changes in donor routines. But Friday, viewers helped News Channel 3 change that problem locally. The News Channel 3 LifeStream blood drive wrapped up at noon, and thanks
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Increased Heat for Final Weekend of June
We’ve been riding near seasonal norms the past few days, but that’s about to change as we head into the weekend. A ridge aloft will peak over the region Saturday into Sunday, nudging highs up a few degrees — expect daytime temps to push near 110° in the lower deserts, with the peak heat expected
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Two Arrested in Homicide Investigation near Indio-Coachella border
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — A 24-year-old woman was found dead in her Indio-area home early Thursday, and authorities say a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a possible homicide around 7:02 a.m. in the 84000 block of Manila Avenue, in an unincorporated area near Indio.
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