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Indian Canyon, Vista Chino, Gene Autry at the wash open in Palm Springs
UPDATE 12/29/25 – 12:45 p.m. Indian Canyon has reopened. All three main roads through the wash are now opened. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Crews are beginning to open roadways that were closed or shut down due to flooding on Christmas Eve. In Palm Springs Vista Chino reopened Friday and Gene Autry Trail reopened Saturday
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Winds today, showers to usher in 2026
Gusty Santa Ana Winds are expected today, with a Wind Advisory stretching from the Western edge of the Coachella Valley all the way to Santa Barbara. This remains in effect until 1 p.m. tomorrow. Winds will be fairly minimal on the Valley floor, but will intensify as you move West. By late Wednesday we could
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Firebirds fall 6-3 to Silver Knights to split the weekend series
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)Â – The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Henderson Silver Knights 6-3 on Sunday night at the Lee’s Family Forum. The Silver Knights held the Firebirds scoreless and added one goal in the opening period. In the second, the birds wasted no time and made the game even at one with Jagger
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Cathedral City protest draws attention to immigration enforcement concerns
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens of residents gathered in Cathedral City Sunday afternoon to protest reported immigration enforcement activity in the Coachella Valley, saying the reports have sparked fear and uncertainty within the local Hispanic community. The protest took place outside the Mary Pickford Theatre after multiple viewers contacted News Channel 3 reporting possible
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Winds develop to start the week ahead of New Year’s rain chances
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Breezy weather is developing throughout Southern California as offshore flow increases tonight through Tuesday, all ahead of another potential round of rainfall for the end of the year. Winds continue to increase through tonight and especially into Monday. More windy spots, like Desert Hot Springs and the Banning Pass, will
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What to know before you gift someone a pet
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Pets could be a great gifts for the holidays if you know someone looking for a new furry friend. However, local animal shelters say there’s a few things to keep in mind before you surprise someone with a new companion or if you’re the one welcoming them to your family.
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Tracking breezy conditons ahead of a round of unettled weather
We’re off to a chilly start this morning as temperatures hang out in the low 50s across the valley. Temperatures will warm up nicely up to the mid-upper 60s. Absolutely beautiful! Across the region, there are a number of High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories as a brief period of offshore winds takes over the
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Firebirds defeat Canucks 3-2 behind Logan Morrison’s OT winner
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)Â – The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Abbotsford Canucks 3-2 on Saturday night at Acrisure Arena. The Firebirds opened the scoring in the first period. Mitchell Stephens found the back of the net for the fifth time this season for the 1-0 lead. After Ben Berard’s first goal for the Canucks, Andrei
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Clearer skies this weekend as rain gives way to seasonal weather
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Southern California continues to dry out after a wet round of holiday weather. Today has been fantastic, with cool but clearer conditions across the Coachella Valley. Expect a round of seasonal weather (highs in the upper 60s/low 70s) with occasionally breezy conditions for now. As we continue to see drying
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Here’s how to take care of your holiday debt
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – U.S. consumers were projected to spend $1 trillion dollars this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. For those who put most of their holiday spending on their credit cards, News Channel 3 spoke with local independent financial advisor, Simon Hobbs, about the best way to tackle your credit
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Local waste officials remind residents to properly dispose Christmas trees
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – With Christmas now behind us and the New Year just ahead, many Coachella Valley residents are preparing to say goodbye to their Christmas trees. Local waste officials say real trees can be recycled through curbside pickup or drop-off programs. Residents should place their trees at the curb on their regular
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A look back at the best local sports highlights of the year
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – 2025 was a memorable year for sports throughout the Coachella Valley. At the start of the year, Sepp Straka at 25-under won by two shots at the American Express. Straka earned his third title in his PGA Tour career. The busiest time of the year was March. At the BNP
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Rancho Mirage basketball coach Larry Bennett dead at 91
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Long-time Rancho Mirage basketball coach Larry Bennett died at the age of 91. Coach Bennett spent 12 seasons with the Rattlers basketball team, but he was more than a coach. He served as the volleyball scorekeeper, was a consistent supporter of the school’s baseball team, and was a friend to
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Showers Tapering Off, Drying into Final Weekend of 2025
Tonight, bands of showers will continue to slowly move southeast through Southern California with a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm early this evening before rain tapers off overnight. While most activity stays to our west and in the mountains, there is a small chance some of these lingering showers could still roll through the
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Local, statewide cleanup efforts begin after SoCal battered by Christmas storm
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – This week’s Christmas storm broke records across California, with the National Weather Service (NWS) dubbing it the wettest Christmas on modern record. Parts of the state, including here in the Valley saw flash floods, muddy roadways and in the San Bernardino mountains, devastating damage. The NWS reports the mountains saw
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Shoppers begin making holiday gift returns, what you need to know
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – If a holiday gift didn’t fit quite right—or arrived broken—you’re not alone. The day after Christmas marks the start of gift return season, and retailers and shipping stores across the Coachella Valley are preparing for a surge of post-holiday returns. Local shoppers wasted no time heading back to stores to
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2025 Year in Review: Year in Politics in the Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The year is coming to a close, a year that’s included a number of political twists and turns on the national stage and here at home. News Channel 3’s John White looks back on the political battles of the past 12 months and what’s ahead for next year.
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