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Tracking more moderate temperatures in the days ahead
Good morning and happy hump day! This morning, we are already seeing some more moderate temperatures thanks to an area of low pressure making its way into California. There is still some lingering upper-level moisture, giving us some upper-level clouds. Winds are nothing outside of the usual today, and humidity levels at the surface are
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July Starts Toasty, Easing Slightly into the 4th
It’s the first of July, and we’re stepping into the new month after wrapping up a hot June across the Coachella Valley. Today followed suit, with another hot day, above average and above 110 degrees. We’re continuing to monitor air quality following the Wolf fire near Banning, though our Air Quality Alert in Western Riverside
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Indio police using drones to catch illegal firework users this Fourth of July
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department (IPD) is cracking down on illegal fireworks this Fourth of July, and this year enforcement is taking flight. Officer Felipe Escalante said the department is deploying several drones to help identify and respond to firework violations. “The entire city,” Escalante said. “When people are calling in illegal
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The Kleinman twins return to the Palm Springs Power for first time since 2021
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 2021 was the last time Casey and Kato Kleinman played here for the Palm Springs Power, and the team couldn’t be more grateful for the two twins to take the field once again. “They can both literally play any position on the field, so having both of those guys, you know,
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New California excise tax raises prices of legal cannabis products
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Californians will now pay more for legal cannabis products after a new state excise tax took effect July 1. The 19% tax represents a 4% increase from the previous 15% rate. Double Eye Dispensary in Cathedral City said it has been preparing customers for the tax increase, by letting them know
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National Weather Service: An Inside Look part 2 –
Last week, we learned about the National Weather Service and how the meteorologists there work day and night to keep Americans safe across every inch of the country. First Alert Meteorologist Spencer Blum is taking an in-depth look at how recent government staffing cuts and proposed budget cuts could impact the agency monitoring the land,
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Palm Springs Mayor says city is addressing Grand Jury findings in Queer Works grant investigation
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is answering some tough questions about the loss of more than $700 thousand dollars in taxpayer funds. This comes after a release of a Riverside County Civil Grand Jury report. The report offers a new perspective on the fallout of a city-funded guaranteed income pilot
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Julio comienza cálido, atenuándose ligeramente hacia el 4 de julio
Es el primero de julio y comenzamos un nuevo mes tras concluir un junio caluroso en el Valle de Coachella. Hoy siguió el mismo camino, con otro día caluroso, por encima del promedio y con temperaturas superiores a los 110°F. Seguimos monitoreando la calidad del aire tras el incendio Wolf cerca de Banning. Una alerta
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Madre e hijo acusados en relación con la muerte de su novia cerca de Coachella
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Se han presentado cargos contra una madre y su hijo en relación con la muerte de una mujer de Indio de 24 años. Fue encontrada la semana pasada cerca de la Misión de Rescate del Valle de Coachella. Mario Morales Jr., un hombre de 25 años de Coachella, está enfrentando varios
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Líderes locales y expertos en salud se reúnen para discutir la inestabilidad en las comunidades inmigrantes
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Líderes del Valle de Coachella se reunieron el martes para discutir cómo los cambios en las políticas podrían afectar a las comunidades inmigrantes. Representantes de UnidosUS, la organización hispana de derechos civiles y defensa más grande del país, organizaron la mesa redonda el martes en el Centro Mizell de Palm Springs.
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Rite Aid closures impacting Valley communities
29 PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) Another national retailer is shutting down locations across our valley. rite aid is closing all of its stores in the coachella valley and that’s leaving customers scrambling to fill prescriptions and workers uncertain about their futures. The doors are still open but not for long. rite aid’s 29 palms location is
Continue Reading Local leaders, health experts meet to discuss instability among immigrant communities
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Leaders in the Coachella Valley met Tuesday to discuss how policy changes could affect immigrant communities. Representatives from UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, hosted the discussion on Tuesday at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs. Several different organizations, ranging from healthcare companies to local advocacy groups
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El Departamento de Bomberos de Cathedral City incorpora una cuarta ambulancia a su flota, presentando un nuevo vehículo y una tripulación de seis miembros
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif (KUNA) El Departamento de Bomberos de Cathedral City acaba de poner en servicio una nueva ambulancia, la cuarta de su flota. La ambulancia, junto con seis bomberos y paramédicos recién contratados, fue presentada a la comunidad en una ceremonia el martes. La celebración tuvo lugar en la Estación de Bomberos n.° 2 del CCFD.
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Cathedral City Fire Department adds fourth ambulance to its fleet, unveiling new rig and six-member crew
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)–The Cathedral City Fire Department just commissioned a brand new ambulance, making it the department’s fourth in it’s fleet. The ambulance, along with six newly-hired firefighters and paramedics, were introduced to the community in a ceremony on Tuesday. The celebration took place at CCFD’s Fire Station #2. Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael
Continue Reading Mother and son charged in connection with girlfriend’s death near Coachella
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A mother and her son were charged in connection with the death of a 24-year-old Indio woman who was found last week near the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission campus. Mario Morales Jr., 25, of Coachella, faces multiple charges, including murder, for the death of his girlfriend, Alexis Cano. He pleaded not
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Behind the Red: What’s in fire retardant and how it works
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are getting the upper hand on the Wolf Fire burning south of Banning. The brushfire is at 35 percent contained and has burned more than 2,400 acres. This progress, in large part, thanks to retardant lines. Retardant, or PHOS-CHEK, is made of a salt mixture that helps to slow the
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La población felina sobrepasa su capacidad por primera vez este año
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif (KUNA) – El Departamento de Servicios para Animales del Condado de Riverside (RCDAS), está pidiendo acción inmediata a la comunidad para ayudar a conseguir espacio en las perreras para las mascotas afectadas durante la temporada de incendios. Los miembros del Valle de Coachella se urge a ayudar con la acogida o la adopción. Por
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