THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Squatters enter property they do not have ownership of, usually while the residents are away from the property for long periods of time. However, Lando Thomas, founder of the Squatter Squad said residents don’t realize how serious this situation can be. In California squatters have rights over what is known as
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Fire Department contained a fire to a garage at a single-story residence in Desert Hot Springs today. Firefighters received a report of smoke coming from a one-family dwelling in the 66000 block of Cahuilla Avenue shortly before 5:50 a.m. Monday, according to an RCFD statement. Red
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Highs will be running about 10-15 degrees above average through Wednesday as high pressure holds steady across the region. Highs hit 93 yesterday, and I expect us to be a couple of degrees warmer today. Temps peak tomorrow in the upper 90s, with steady cooling coming from Wednesday into the weekend. By the weekend, highs
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The NTT INDYCAR Series is hosting its second event of the 2025 season and the first-ever race is taking place at the Thermal Club on Sunday. Hundreds of fans and Coachella Valley residents showed out for the big event, with the picturesque mountains in the background. Because this was the first
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A new era of motorsport meets luxury living. Spanning over 400 acres, a multi-million-dollar residential development has transformed the area into a racing enthusiast’s dream. This unique community offers homebuyers an unparalleled opportunity to live directly on a racetrack, with properties ranging from 6,000 to 25,000 square feet, some priced as
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) Dalton Kasel, the number one ranked rider in the PBR, earned his third consecutive win in 2025 at Wrangler PBR at Acrisure Arena. 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 like he’s Kobe, Shaq 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/oYBQ2ULEvN— PBR (@PBR) March 23, 2025 Coming into round three, Andrew Alvidrez had the best score at 88.50. After three rounds, it
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a warm weekend! Highs have climbed higher than yesterday, and as we start the work week, we’re expecting even warmer weather on the way. Drink plenty of water, try to stay cool, and put on some sunscreen! We’re tracking predominantly clear skies over the Coachella Valley over the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — A murder suspect was in custody Friday night after Indio Police say he killed his parents. Officers said on Friday, they conducted a welfare check for the elderly couple, both aged 84, in Indio at the 45000 block of Green Hills Court. They said no one was contacted at that residence,
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – History was made Sunday as Alex Palou won the inaugural Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix. Palou, widely regarded as the best driver on the circuit, is a three-time IndyCar series champion, who also won the $1 Million Challenge last March at the Thermal Club. Palou earned his 13th career victory in
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Dozens of citizens gathered outside Congressman Ken Calvert’s (CA-41) Palm Desert district office on Sunday. Jared Milrad, organizer, lives in Congressman Calvert’s district and said he’s concerned about potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, Medi-Cal programs. “We organize an empty chair town hall to encourage our Congressman to come
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It’s been a warm weekend with even warmer temperatures to come. Yesterday, highs reached 90° for the first time since February 26th. We can expect highs in the 90s for at least the next several days. Thankfully, skies are mostly clear today and will continue to be clear to mostly clear in the days ahead.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) Pato O’Ward and Christian Lundgaard helped Arrow McLaren earn a 1-2 start ahead of the inaugural Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix. O’Ward clocked in at 1:39.956, and Lundgaard clocked in at 01:40.1245. Dominant start in the desert 🏜️@PatricioOWard wins the NTT P1 Award for the #ThermalGP! pic.twitter.com/4F6j56vjFz— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) March
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The 30-bed facility in the Women and Infants Center at Desert Regional Medical Center is a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, offering the highest state-recognized level of infant care available in the Coachella Valley and Hi-Desert. The center takes care of newborns born before 32 weeks, newborns of any
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s the first weekend of spring, and it’s a warm one in the Coachella Valley! As high pressure continues to build, we’re seeing clear blue skies and a whole lot of warmth. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix kicks off at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow! It’ll be a warm 86° by
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)—A group of protesters gathered in downtown Palm Springs on Saturday to oppose the recent cuts to national parks. The rally took place on the corner of Museum Way between 10 am and 2pm. Advocates say they were there to fight for the rights of workers who were recently laid off in
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The annual Mariachi Festival is returning to Coachella on Saturday, March 22. The event will feature traditional Mariachi music and live dance performances showcasing Mexican culture and heritage. There will also be lawn games, a mechanical bull, food, and an outdoor beer garden. Best of all, admission is free! The festival
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We are warming up as we head into our first weekend of Spring! Nice and warm to wrap up the work week with day time high temps in the upper 80s this afternoon and Saturday. Nice and toasty if you’re headed down to the Thermal Club for the Thermal NTT INDYCAR Series. Most of us
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 25-year-old woman who lured a man to a Cathedral City Park, where he was fatally assaulted over her bogus accusations that he’d raped her, was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Rena Lizette Alaniz of Thousand Palms was convicted in December of first-degree murder
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) The cars took the track for practice one ahead of Saturday’s qualifiers. Practices are meant to familiarize the drivers with the track, test and fix car setups, and gather data for future adjustments. This will be an intense race as drivers will drive 65 laps and face 17 total turns on an
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A Walgreens retail pharmacy in Indio will close its doors at the end of April, officials confirmed to News Channel 3. The Walgreens at 44100 Jefferson St. will close on April 28th. Company officials said patients who get their prescriptions filled at this location do not need to take any action. They will be notified
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