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Comfortable & breezy into the weekend
Temps were running about 5 degrees below seasonal norms (101) along with some breezy conditions. Today, we’ll see highs in the upper 90s. Breezy conditions continue through tonight and then ease as we head into the weekend. A large area of low pressure to our north will continue to be a major influence on our
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Comfortable & Breezy Late Week
Another gorgeous and cooler than normal day across the Coachella Valley, with highs continuing to hover near or below the century mark. A strong area of low pressure over Northern California continues to keep our temperatures in check in the southern part of the state, but is also producing some breezy west winds this afternoon
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Coachella Valley job market: Job seekers and students look for what’s next
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)— Finding a job can be a challenge, even as employers continue to post openings across the region. The latest federal data shows the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area had an unemployment rate of 5.7% in July, with about 125,000 people unemployed. Overall nonfarm employment was up 0.8% compared to a year earlier, according
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Vigil held as NTSB probe continues into fatal helicopter crash in Chatsworth
CHATSWORTH, Calif. (KESQ) – A community vigil was held tonight as the probe continued into the cause of a television news helicopter crash that killed three people and injured two others in Chatsworth, with federal experts gathering evidence in what is expected to be a monthslong process. The vigil honoring the lives of the three
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Firebirds start training camp in Seattle with NHL affiliate Kraken
SEATTLE, WA (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are officially back to work as they prepare for the upcoming American Hockey League season. The Firebirds are currently in Seattle with their parent club, the Seattle Kraken, who opened training camp Thursday. Coachella Valley players will spend two days in Seattle before returning to the ice
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New Green Card Rules: What the new public charge rule means
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A change to the green card process takes effect September 18, changing how U.S. immigration officials evaluate some applicants. The change involves the federal government’s “public charge” rule, which is used to determine whether someone seeking permanent residency is likely to become primarily dependent on government support. Under the previous
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Oasis at Indio development remains in limbo after marathon council meeting
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — One of Indio’s largest proposed developments remains on hold after a marathon City Council meeting ended without an approval or denial, leaving the developer to determine what changes could bring the project back before city leaders. The Oasis at Indio proposal includes housing, retail, commercial uses and approximately 1.8 million square
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Golden retriever greets burglar with toy while owners watch break-in
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – A San Diego couple flying home from a trip earlier this month watched via a home security app as a burglar broke into their second-story window, snacked from their refrigerator, took a nap, and was greeted by their 4-year-old golden retriever, Nash, who repeatedly offered the intruder a toy. Dante
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Cinema Diverse returns to Palm Springs for its 19th edition
PALM SPRINGS, CA – (KESQ)- Cinema Diverse, Palm Springs’ annual celebration of LGBTQ+ films and filmmakers, returns this September for its nineteenth edition, bringing a wide-ranging lineup of feature films, documentaries, short films and web series to audiences across two festival weekends. The 2026 festival opens Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m. and runs through
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Against All Odds: What Remains — The challenges facing our local Tribes
PALM SPRINGS, CA (KESQ) – In Part 1 of Against All Odds, we looked at the role that tribal casinos have played in the Coachella Valley and how they have become a major part of the region’s economy and identity. But the pain behind the prosperity remains, with the bands now grappling to honor the
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Solicitan apoyo para distribución de alimentos, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, inc.
Este del Valle de Coachella, California (KUNA) – Las iniciativas de distribución de alimentos de ALIANZA NACIONAL DE CAMPESINAS, INC. corren peligro en los próximos meses. Desert Health Care District (DHCD) había otorgado previamente 75.000 dólares en fondos, pero dicho apoyo fue cancelado debido a limitaciones internas de la agencia. El DHCD no podrá reanudar
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College and Career Fair returns to Coachella Valley
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.(KESQ) — Coachella Valley students and families can explore college and career opportunities today at the Regional College and Career Fair. The event brings colleges, universities, career and technical education programs, employers and community organizations together to help students plan for life after high school. Students can also learn about financial aid, career
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California among riskiest states for senior scams
THOUSAND PALMS, CA (KESQ) – Seniors are increasingly being targeted by phishing, spoofing and other scams, with criminals using sophisticated tactics — including artificial intelligence. The FBI recorded nearly 50,000 scam reports involving Americans 60 and older in 2025, with about $80 million in reported losses. A new report ranks California as the fourth-riskiest state for
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Breezy and cooler than normal
Temps came in well below normal yesterday at 98, and we’ll see similar temps later this afternoon. An area of low pressure is moving across NorCal providing the cooler temps and some breezy conditions today as well. That area of low pressure will stay in place through the weekend, and that means cooler than normal
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Really Comfortable Last Stretch of Summer
Another beautiful, almost fall-like day across the Coachella Valley, with temperatures running just below average and just below the century mark for many spots today and Thursday–possibly even Friday too. Your morning walk should be very comfortable. Drier air remains in place with dew points in the 40s and 50s, though we were just a
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