INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Things are heating up at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, both figuratively and literally. As the tournament gets closer to championship weekend, the match intensity is increasing but so are the temperatures. Just days before the championships and a few degrees cooler, the heat is a major factor
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It’s heating up here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures today are in the mid 90s, marking a stark increase compared to yesterday. This all comes as a result of an intense ridge of high pressure dominating the weather pattern over the southwestern US. This ridge is leading to near record-breaking heat today in the valley,
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CNN By Sara Smart, Holmes Lybrand, Brynn Gingras, Elise Hammond, Nouran Salahieh, and John Miller The suspect was found dead in the vehicle at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said Thursday. No kids and or staff were injured, the sheriff said. One of the security guards
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is accepting applications for a Retail Sales Permit for Safe and Sane Fireworks for the upcoming fireworks sales season. Eligibility: Open to tax-exempt organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must have a valid tax-exempt Identification Number. To apply, visit: https://cityofindio.seamlessdocs.com/f/fireworkslotteryapp Application Deadline: March
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High pressure builds in across the region, and the warming continues. Expect upper 90s and lower 100s through the weekend and most of next week, too. Heat advisories are popping up along the coast and into the Inland Empire for both today and tomorrow, but expect more advisories. Highs today make it into the middle
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IDYLLWILD (KESQ) – Authorities sought the public’s assistance today in locating a 34-year-old Pennsylvania woman last seen in Idyllwild. Jennifer Sue Stoltzfus was last spotted February 28th in the 43000 block of Florida Ave in Hemet. Now, her family and missing persons advocate group , The RAD Movement, are working to keep her case in
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – They say a man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client. But — perhaps not, if you’ve got the knowledge of the entire internet and artificial intelligence on your side. “What AI did is it gave me a perspective that I never had before,” said Melissa
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Varner Road has been identified as one of California’s five most dangerous roads. The roadway sees a high number of crashes, many resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. From February 1, 2025, to today, there have been 64 crashes. A recent state study blames speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving. To solve
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North Shore, California (KUNA) – Luego de haber realizado una cobertura el pasado lunes 2 de marzo, para abordar las preocupaciones de los residentes de North Shore sobre los perros callejeros, el Departamento de Servicios Animales del Condado de Riverside llevó a cabo esta mañana una operaciónde campo y educación en la comunidad. El departamento
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – In a continued effort to address residents’ concerns regarding stray dogs roaming the streets in the community of North Shore, Riverside County Department of Animal Services conducted a field and education operation Wednesday morning. “This is part of our follow-up to help the community and provide improved safety in North Shore,”
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Sensei Tamara Canedo-Lifschutz is the founder and CEO of Seiden-Juku, a nonprofit in La Quinta dedicated to the art of Karate-Do and Para-Karate, serving students with cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, blind athletes and wheelchair users. She also teaches youth impacted by foster care, abuse and bullying. She was
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) Federal authorities warned California law enforcement agencies that Iran had discussed the possibility of launching a drone attack against targets in the state as retaliation tied to the war, according to a bulletin reviewed by ABC News. The alert said U.S. officials obtained information suggesting that as of early February 2026,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The long-delayed Dream Hotel project was back in front of city leaders during Wednesday’s Palm Springs City Council meeting. The project, located at the northwest corner of Avenida Caballeros and East Amado Road, has been in the works for decades. Councilmembers approved an amendment with the developer that includes a
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It’s a warm and sunny day here in the Coachella Valley. Today, temperatures are still in the mid to low 80s, just a few degrees above the seasonal average of 80°F. However, temperatures will continue to climb day after day. This weekend will see a small area of low pressure temporarily weaken the dominant ridge
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Each year, nearly 1,400 volunteers join the BNP Paribas Open to make sure the tournament runs smoothly. It’s an important job that many have been doing for years. “I’ve been volunteering here as an usher for six years and love it,” Helene Raymond said. “We love tennis. We love watching
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly two years after an arson fire destroyed its building, Papa Dan’s Pizza & Pasta is set to reopen Monday in its new location. Papa Dan’s will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Community members, loyal customers, and local leaders are encouraged to
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High pressure will build in across the region, and that ridge of high pressure will dominate the forecast well into next week. Highs will rise from near 90 today well into the 100s by the weekend. Temps will peak next week near 106 degrees! Heat advisories are popping up from coastal locations into the Inland
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