COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Unseasonably warm temperatures are bringing an early taste of summer to the Coachella Valley, prompting local officials to remind residents and visitors to balance outdoor fun with heat safety. Despite the warmer weather, business owners say the early heat is also boosting local businesses, including PS Surf Club, where visitors
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cathedral City man who molested two boys pleaded guilty to child sexual assault charges Friday at the Larson Justice Center. David Hadley Pio, 67, on Friday admitted two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.
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By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, CNN Chappaqua, New York (CNN) — Bill Clinton on Friday denied having any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during what he said was the pair’s “brief acquaintance” under more than six hours of questioning from lawmakers who sought to unravel the former president’s ties to the late convicted sex offender.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) is inviting prospective educators to its 2026–2027 Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the District Service Center. The district is seeking applicants across all subject areas who currently hold a teaching credential or will be eligible for one
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INDIO, California (KUNA) – El día de hoy darán inicio a la Clínica gratuita de California CareForce, en el Valle de Coachella 2026, presentada por Goldenvoice, se llevará a cabo del 27 de febrero al 1 de marzo de 2026 en el Empire Polo Grounds: 81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201. Se ofrecerán servicios gratuitos,
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High pressure remains the primary factor in our forecast with temps well into the 90s again this afternoon. Highs today will reach 97, the hottest temp of the week, before slowly dropping by early next week. If you’ve got a hike planned, get it in EARLY in the day. Wind speeds are light and will
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Today is very similar to yesterday, with high temperatures significantly above the seasonal average. It’s overall sunny with only a few upper-level clouds streaming overhead. It’s a VillageFest evening in downtown Palm Springs, and we should expect warm temperatures throughout the evening. We will cool off into the evening, but it won’t dip below the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Nicotine pouches are gaining popularity. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing whether certain ZYN products can legally be marketed as potentially reducing harm compared to cigarettes. That does not mean they are considered safe. Swedish Match, the maker of ZYN, has applied for what’s called a Modified
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – After a 62-year-old woman was hit and killed earlier this week at Highway 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive, some residents are raising concerns about the intersection’s safety. News Channel 3 dug deeper into the story and found a string of recent deaths and major injury accidents at the roadway. On
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has earned three nominations in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Zoo, Best Exhibit for its Australian Adventures habitat, and Best Zoo Membership. This national honor reflects the Zoo’s commitment to exceptional animal care, educational opportunities, and impactful conservational programs that aim
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Fairgoers attending the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival are finding more than rides and cinnamon rolls this year. They’re also finding free adoptable dogs. Riverside County Animal Services has set up an on-site adoption truck with air conditioning, giving families the chance to meet dogs ready for new homes.
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Desert Hot Springs, Calif. (KESQ) — An apartment fire at the Casa del Sol Apartments in Desert Hot Springs impacted multiple units and prompted assistance from the American Red Cross, officials said. Cal Fire crews responded late Wednesday night to the complex near Ocotillo Road and 4th Street. Authorities said the fire started in one
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Thousand Palms, California (KUNA) – La edición número 27 del Radiotonde St Jude en La Poderosa 96.7 fm ha iniciado en el Valle de Coachella, la meta es clara, conseguir la mayor cantidad de “Ángeles de Esperanza”, nombre que reciben las personas que optan por realizar una donación de 19 dólares de manera mensual permanentemente.
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UPDATE 2/26/2026 Officials sent out an alert Thursday morning saying that Gene Autry is now open. at 11:30am they also announced that Indian Canyon at the wash is also now open. UPDATE 2/25/26 Gene Autry has been shut down due to windy conditions UPDATE 02/23/26: Officials sent out an alert Monday morning saying that North
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COACHELLA VALLEY , Calif. (KESQ) – A newly released community health report is offering one of the most comprehensive looks yet at the well-being of Coachella Valley residents, and researchers say the findings reveal both progress and urgent challenges. The 2025 Coachella Valley Community Health Survey, conducted by HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities), collected
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High pressure will once again push highs into the middle 90s. Highs topped out at 95 degrees yesterday, which tied the previous 40-year-old record. Highs today will be back in the middle 90s, but the record for the date is 99 so I doubt we’ll see that number matched or exceeded. highs will dance near
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Our warming trend continues today, as high temperatures jump significantly from yesterday and remain far above the seasonal norm. A very stable ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the region, giving us these warmer-than-usual temperatures. Temperatures will continue to warm through the rest of the week, peaking on Friday. Aside from the heat, we
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Amazon is opening a new 635,000 square foot facility in Desert Hot Springs. Officials say the facility will create more than 2,000 local jobs. “We have over 10,000 people leave our community every day to work somewhere in retail, medical, hospitality. And so having these jobs local for a
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — We have continuing coverage of the CIF-SS playoffs for the winter sports season with two local teams playing for a CIF-SS title this Saturday. Desert Hot Springs girls basketball is one of those programs, playing for the Division 9 championship. Sports Director Blake Arthur visited the team at practice
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