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Spirit of the Desert Foundation: Musician’s Sell N Swap

March 23, 2026 9:41 AM Clarissa Ayala

Garrison Brothers Joins Eye On The Desert To Talk About Its Bourbon Pairing Dinners

March 23, 2026 9:39 AM Clarissa Ayala

The record temps continue this week!

March 23, 2026 5:41 AM Patrick Evans

Highs will remain near record levels throughout the week. Yesterday, we topped out at 101 and broke a previous record. Today will be essentially the same. High pressure has moved a bit, sitting slightly off the coast, allowing temps to drop nearly ten degrees from last week. We’re still 20 degrees above our seasonal norms

Multiple hiker rescues carried out in local mountains

March 22, 2026 9:32 PM Shay Lawson

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters carried out two separate rescues Sunday after hikers were injured. Suicide Rock rescue The first incident was reported around 2:51 p.m. in the Suicide Rock hiking area, north of Idyllwild. Crews responded to a report of a hiker with a lower extremity injury. Due to the remote and rugged

Hang Glider crashes into power lines in North Shore, patient suffers serious injuries

March 22, 2026 4:53 PM Shay Lawson

NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – A hang glider suffered serious injuries after crashing into power lines Sunday morning in North Shore, according to first responders. CAL FIRE/ Riverside County Fire Department reported the crash at 8:25 a.m. near Highway 111 and Desert Beach Drive. Officials said a CAL FIRE employee initially spotted the hang glider.

Tracking warmer than usual weather for the rest of the month

March 22, 2026 3:49 PM Spencer Blum

As with the last several days, temperatures continue to far exceed the seasonal average. We would normally be in the low 80s for this date. Winds are a bit calmer today as the ridge of high pressure gradually rebuilds over the region. There are still a few upper-level clouds today from the weak disturbance passing

Oscar Fisker Mølgaard leads Firebirds to 4-3 overtime victory against No. 2 Colorado Eagles

March 22, 2026 5:49 PM Kendall Flynn

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Oscar Fisker Mølgaard was on fire for the Coachella Valley Firebirds Sunday, propelling them to a win agains the Colorado Eagles 4-3. Fisker Mølgaard assisted the first two goals of the night and then netted two for himself. His last in overtime took the win for the Firebirds as he

Minor cooling to bring temps to lower 100s

March 22, 2026 5:15 AM Gavin Nguyen

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The extreme heat has broken, but it’s still exceptionally warm for this time of the year across the Coachella Valley. We should continue to put up highs generally in the triple digits at least through the next few days. Records continue to be shattered thanks to these temperatures 15-25° above

Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team honored after historic season

March 21, 2026 3:32 PM Gavin Nguyen

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Players, coaches, and families all gathered in support of the Coachella Valley Lady Arabs soccer season at a champions parade Saturday morning. The parade kicked off at 9:00 a.m. and made its way to Coachella Valley High School’s stadium for a ceremony, which wrapped up shortly after 11:00 a.m. It was

Four goal first period brings Coachella Valley 5-2 win over Colorado Eagles

March 21, 2026 10:35 PM Kendall Flynn

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Colorado Eagles Saturday Night at 5-2. The Firebirds cruised through the game at Blue Arena, scoring four times in the opening period. The Firebirds came into the game ranked No. 6 in the Pacific Division. The win over the No. 2 Eagles boosted the

Extreme heat continues, but lets up slightly

March 21, 2026 3:57 PM Spencer Blum

It is a very warm start to the weekend here in the Coachella Valley as highs continue to soar significantly above the seasonal average. Normally, this time of year would see high temperatures in the low 80s. Yesterday, all the heat-related alerts from the National Weather Service west of the mountains were allowed to expire.

First Alert Weather Alert: Extreme heat lingers, but some breezes likely to cool the valley this weekend

March 21, 2026 5:11 AM Gavin Nguyen

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The heat hasn’t let up yet! We hit the hottest temperature so far this year in Palm Springs at 108°. While we didn’t make it to the 110° mark, that cements us with four consecutive days smashing records, with more heat sticking with us this weekend. An Extreme Heat Warning

Riverside County Sheriff Bianco, Calif. AG Bonta clash over 2025 election probe

March 20, 2026 2:14 PM Garrett Hottle

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has accused California Attorney General Rob Bonta of trying to delay his office’s investigation into the 2025 special election, which is based on a discrepancy between handwritten ballot intake logs and the number of votes reported to the state.

Professional Bull Riding in town for two nights at Acrisure Arena

March 20, 2026 7:57 PM Blake Arthur

PALM DESERT, (Calif.) — PBR is back in town for the fourth year at Acrisure Arena. The PBR Pendelton Whisky Velocity Tour is making its 23rd stop on the calendar, gearing up for the finals in May in Corpus Christi, TX. Bucking bulls, brave riders, lotta dirt, cowboy hats, boots, jeans, loud country music –

State grant awarded for improvements in Mecca and North Shore

March 20, 2026 9:30 PM Jonathan Ramont

MECCA, Cali. (KESQ) — Riverside County granted four million dollars for Mecca and North Shore and Climate Resiliency Plan. On August 1, 2024, the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) granted Riverside County a project development grant in the amount of $4,018,788.45 for the Mecca and North Shore Climate Resiliency Plan. Officials say they are currently in

Man arrested for attempted homicide in Indio

March 20, 2026 8:23 PM Jonathan Ramont

INDIO, Cali. (KESQ) — A 56-year-old man is under arrest for the attempted murder of a 58-year-old female. On March 19, 2026, at approximately 9:32 p.m., officers with the Indio Police Department (IPD) responded to Palmdale Estates, located in the 51000 block of Monroe Street, regarding a report of a gunshot victim. Officials say that preliminary investigation

First Alert Weather Alert: Tracking record-heat

March 20, 2026 3:48 PM Spencer Blum

The heat continues today in the valley as record-breaking highs dominate our weather. A powerful heat dome persists over the southwestern United States. This powerful ridge of high pressure will continue to deliver triple-digit weather for the foreseeable future. The ridge is what we call a blocking high, meaning it is exceptionally strong and persistent

As heat impacts animal shelters, Rivco hosts extended hours adoption event

March 20, 2026 5:23 PM Athena Jreij

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Extreme heat is impacting local animal shelters that already face overcrowding. Officials say higher temperatures make it harder to care for dogs and get them out of their kennels. This Saturday, Riverside County is asking the community to step up and help animals find their forever homes. The ‘Midnight

Hispanic American Chamber hosts Indio policy meeting

March 20, 2026 2:22 PM Dakota Makinen

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)- Business leaders and lawmakers gathered in Indio Friday morning to talk policy, priorities, and economic opportunity in the Coachella Valley. The Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative recap at Macario’s Grill & Restaurant, bringing together representatives from five districts and six cities. The discussion focused on what newly passed laws

PSUSD elementary robotics tournament crowns winners

March 20, 2026 5:36 PM María García

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Elementary school students across the Palm Springs Unified School District put their STEM skills to the test Friday morning during a district-wide robotics tournament at Desert Learning Academy. Teams from multiple elementary schools competed in a series of challenges from 10 a.m. to noon, showcasing their abilities in coding, engineering,