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Breezy with modest cooling today
Winds will pick up heading toward the weekend, and that onshore flow will reduce temperatures and also lower dew points today. Highs will be close to average today, and much cooler into the weekend. Winds will peak this evening around the 30 m.p.h. then ease overnight. Gustier winds arrive late Friday into Saturday as well.
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Palm Springs considers new Convention Center food service contract amid vendor concerns
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A proposed food and beverage contract for the Palm Springs Convention Center is drawing significant public attention during Tuesday night’s Palm Springs City Council meeting. The City is considering a five-year agreement with OVG Hospitality to operate food and beverage services at the Convention Center beginning July 1, 2026. The
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México se convierte en el líder absoluto de su grupo en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026
INDIO, California (KUNA) – Con un marcador 3 a 0, fue como México consiguio su tercera victoria dentro del grupo A en esta copa mundial, un resultado que varios aficionados anticipaban. Durante el primer tiempo de este pardio no ocurrío ninguna anotación, lo cual aumento la tensión entre los fanaticos, no fue sino hasta el
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Triple-Digit Heat Fades as Big Cooldown Arrives this Weekend
While not officially the hottest day of the year so far–last week we topped off at 111 degrees–it’s still very close. That means its a crucial time to remember to practice heat safety. Highs will still top out around 110 degrees Thursday before a much cooler pattern settles in to end the week. A strong
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Houseless population declining… or is it?
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Summer has begun, bringing high temperatures and seasonal challenges for unhoused residents. Since Riverside County adopted its Homeless Action Plan in 2022, the county shows a 19% decrease in unsheltered residents. Locally, the city of Palm Springs reports a 63% decline in unhoused people as recently as 2025. However, local programs like
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SunLine bus unveiling empowering Ophelia Project
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — A new SunLine bus is now hitting the road with a message of empowerment. SunLine is unveiling a new “Butterfly Bus” that highlights the Ophelia mentorship program, which has helped thousands of Coachella Valley girls build confidence and leadership skills. The Ophelia program was founded in 2002 and has since trained
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Senior safety concerns highlighted by high-profile missing person case
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A recent case involving NBC’s Savannah Guthrie’s mother is sparking conversations about senior safety and the challenges some older adults face while living independently. In the Coachella Valley, where many retirees call home, News Channel 3 spoke with local seniors and a security expert about simple precautions, safety technology and
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Little Bar to pull down outdoor dining deck despite Palm Desert patio extension
A popular Palm Desert restaurant is preparing to remove its outdoor dining deck, even as city leaders move to extend rules allowing outdoor patios throughout the city. Little Bar announced that its well-known “Big Deck” patio will be removed on Monday June 29th, with Saturday June 27th marking the final day customers can enjoy the
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Edison highlights preparedness for residents impacted by planned and unplanned outages
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Power outages, planned or unplanned, are an obvious inconvenience to residents impacted by them. From food spoiling in the refrigerator to a lack of air conditioning for potentially hours at a time, utilities maintain it’s ultimately a necessity to keep the grid operating safely. Over the past week, a number
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Mary Martin marks a year as Animal Services Director, as county works towards no-kill status
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over a year since Mary Martin took over the Riverside County Department of Animal Services. Martin came into the role as the county recorded high euthanasia rates across four shelters, with a live-release rate of 71.6% in 2024. Data from the county shows the live-release rate has increased
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Yorkshire Village denies wrongdoing after elder abuse raid, officials say hospitalized residents were on hospice
State and county investigators searched a Hemet assisted living and memory care home as part of an elder abuse and neglect investigation, and several residents were taken to hospitals, while the home denies any wrongdoing.
Continue ReadingHeat and humidity today
Highs will push close to 110 this afternoon, and higher humidity lingers as well. Humidity has been an issue the last couple of days, but drier conditions are on the way. Today dew points will remain high until later this evening. High pressure hovering over West Texas is helping to push heat and humidity into
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Heat Builds Through Midweek Before Cooler, Windier Weather Arrives
A warming trend will continue across the Coachella Valley through Wednesday as high pressure strengthens over the Southwest part of the country. Highs are expected to peak between 108-112 degrees by midweek, with overnight lows remaining unusually warm in the lower 80s. That’s not going to provide much relief after sunset–part of the reason we’re
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