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Breezy with seasonal temps
Temps will span the upper 70s and then slowly warm into the 80s. It will remain breezy into Sunday. An upper level system to our North will introduce more winds to the forecast as we head into the evening. Expects winds today to hover in the teens. Highs today and tomorrow will remain in the
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Breezy & 70s into Weekend Before Warming Next Week
Gusty winds will continue across Southern California today and this evening as a cold front moves through the region. Locally in the Coachella Valley we’ll continue to see northerly winds potentially as high as 20-30mph before slowly easing overnight. A Wind Advisory for the Coachella Valley is set to expire around 6pm, along with an
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Venus Williams out in first round of 2026 BNP Paribas Open
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Venus Williams lost in the first round of women’s singles at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Williams lost to qualifier Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old tennis legend was awarded a wild card for the tournament for singles and doubles. Her name was not on the draw on the
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CVUSD board move forward with position cuts
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District voted to cut several positions as it seeks to deal with a budget shortfall. The decision comes as the district moves forward with a $25.4M budget reduction plan over three years. The plan includes cuts of $9.4 million in 2026–27, $8 million in 2027–28, and
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Housing Coalition breaks ground on two affordable housing communities in Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) New affordable housing is on the way to Indio. On Thursday, the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition broke ground on the JFM Villas senior apartments and the JFM Villas Family Apartments. The apartment building will be located at 47-125 and 47-135 Van Buren St. in Indio. They are named after CVHC’s late founding executive director, John
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BNP Paribas Open brings boost to local small businesses
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The BNP brings thousands of visitors to the Coachella Valley each year, creating a noticeable boost for the local economy. As spectators and players travel to the area for the world-renowned BNP Paribas Open, hotels, restaurants, and shops experience a surge in activity. Local business owners say the influx of
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I-Team Investigation: Fostered or Failed?
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Turpin torture case shocked the nation. Thirteen children were rescued from horrific abuse inside a Riverside County home in 2018. But after some of the siblings entered the foster care system, allegations surfaced that they were mistreated again, raising serious questions about the very system meant to protect them.
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Job fair held for Coachella and Stagecoach as festival preparations continue
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — As anticipation builds for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach, Goldenvoice is gearing up by hosting its annual job fair to fill hundreds of positions ahead of the iconic events. Organizers are looking to hire for a wide range of roles, including shuttle drivers, security personnel, and food
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Estacionamiento de Home Depot en La Quinta tiene una alta presencia de ICE: usuarios en redes sociales advierten al respecto
Ciudad de La Quinta, California (KUNA) – Un grupo de residentes del Valle de Coachella han dedicado su tiempo para evidenciar en redes sociales la alta presencia de agentes migratorios que tiene la región, como es el caso del grupo de Facebook ICE/Migra Alert Coachella Valley, quienes han notificado en más de una ocasión que
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Wrong-way driver pursuit on I‑10 ends in crash near Gene Autry Trail
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 ended Wednesday night near the Gene Autry Trail freeway entrance, according to the California Highway Patrol. Police said it all started at around 8:30 p.m. when deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station attempted to stop a vehicle in the area
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Rising gas prices and refinery concerns raise questions about California fuel costs
Gasoline prices have risen to the highest level in eleven months, with California drivers paying significantly more than the national average, while Chevron has raised concerns about proposed changes to California’s cap-and-invest climate program.
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Whitewater rescue ranch gives home to abandoned livestock animals
WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – At Lost Creek Canyon Ranch, over a dozen rescued animals are teaching visitors how to properly care for livestock. “I would say there’s 22 equine, that includes the donkeys. Then we have two emus, three pigs, one mini cow and guinea fowl and and of course, our livestock guardian dogs,” Jeanne
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Gusty and cooler into the weekend
Winds kicked up significantly overnight, and will remain elevated throughout the day, and periodically into the weekend. A Wind Advisory has been extended in both length and scope, now including the Valley through 6 this evening. A cold front moving through the region will keep winds elevated into the weekend even as it slowly moves
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Winds Increasing Tonight, Highs Decreasing Late Week
A gorgeous day across the Coachella Valley, but some changes arrive this evening. Gusty west winds will develop this evening as a front moves through California, with a Wind Advisory in effect a little earlier now beginning at 6PM and continuing through 4AM. Our biggest impact from winds comes overnight while most folks are sleeping,
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Djokovic back in the desert, addresses media ahead of starting play at 2026 BNP Paribas Open
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Novak Djokovic is back in the desert, making his 17th appearance at the BNP Paribas Open. The 24-time grand slam champion is a five-time winner at Indian Wells, tied for the most all time with Roger Federer. Djokovic’s last win at this tournament came in 2016. At 38 years old,
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