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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Summer temperatures are in the past, and cooler fall conditions are here, meaning the outdoor certified farmers market in La Quinta is back open. Shoppers can find everything from fresh produce and flowers to artisan goods and more. According to the market’s website, all products are grown within 100 miles
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a warmer than usual weekend across Southern California! We’re set to stay toasty as we look ahead to the work week. This week, we’ll be seeing much of the same pattern: high pressure has set up shop near the Four Corners region, which is helping elevate temperatures across
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Fall is in full swing, but temperatures continue to hang on to late-summer conditions. Our high of 101 degrees today in Thousand Palms is slightly above the seasonal average of 95 degrees. The wind advisory from yesterday expired and is no longer a concern, but the extreme heat warning issued
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re continuing to settle into a long stretch of October heat! This heat wave is widespread; the entirety of Southern California is seeing pretty hot conditions… depending on where you are, some spots are seeing highs close to 15°F warmer than normal. It’s less intense for the mountains and deserts,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – National Night Out brings families, first responders together in Palm Desert Families from across the Coachella Valley gathered at Palm Desert Civic Center Park Saturday evening for National Night Out, an event aimed at strengthening relationships between residents and the first responders who serve their communities. The event brought together
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — United Youth We Stand and Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice are holding a protest “to honor the lives lost at the hands of ICE” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today. The initial protest was scheduled for Aug. 2 before being postponed to today. Tonight, News Channel 3 is speaking
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have earned their first win of the season against the Ontario Reign. The Firebirds bounced back from a 6-5 loss on Friday to the rival Reign with a 6-2 win on the road on Saturday. Many of the Firebirds had historic play to mark the second
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert has officially cut the ribbon and unveiled the new athletic stadium on campus. The celebration coincided with the homecoming game for the Roadrunners football team, kicking off a night of excitement. “It’s just such a great opportunity to showcase who we are as a campus, but also
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Week 7 of high school football was headlined by the start of Desert Empire League play. Eight games filled the schedule, but one stood out above the rest. Palm Desert went into the snake pit at Rancho Mirage, both teams looking to start league play on top. Rancho Mirage came into
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — A ridge of high pressure over Southern California dominates the current weather pattern, contributing to above-seasonal-average temperatures. Highs today will remain above the century mark, reaching 101 degrees in Thousand Palms. Coastal communities remain under an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service. Closer to the valley, a
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A driver has been arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and hit-and-run after a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy was struck during a traffic stop in La Quinta Friday night. The crash was reported at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Jefferson Street, north of Fiesta Drive and just north of Highway 111.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Week 7 of the high school football season is in the books. News Channel 3’s Blake Arthur and Kendall Flynn have the highlights, including a dramatic finish to the Palm Desert-Rancho Mirage game. Palm Desert20@Rancho Mirage19FPalm Springs13@Xavier Prep14FLa Quinta42@Shadow Hills6FDesert Hot Springs35@Indio9FCathedral City6@Yucca Valley66FOntario Christian7@Desert Christian41FCoachella Valley21@Southwest EC7FDesert Mirage40@Calipatria6F The
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are back on the ice, and fans are already bringing the energy. Friday night’s season opener drew hundreds of fans to Acrisure Arena as the Firebirds kicked off another season in the Coachella Valley. For longtime supporters, the return of hockey has become an annual tradition.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds’ home opener did not go as planned, losing 6-5 in a high-scoring game against the Ontario Reign. The Firebirds celebrated the start of their fifth American Hockey League season Friday night at Acrisure Arena. The Reign took the lead in the first period, but the Firebirds
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High pressure continues strengthening over Southern California, keeping the Coachella Valley hot and dry through the weekend and much of next week. We bumped up the numbers to 105 today — so prepare for heat if you’re headed out for Friday night football. Here’s why our 105 degrees didn’t feel all that bad. Highs remain
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Weeks into the school year, students at Rancho Mirage High School are sharing how Palm Springs Unified School District’s new cellphone policy is affecting their day — and some say their opinions have changed since the policy took effect. News Channel 3 previously reported on the new restrictions before the
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In this festive episode of Desert Chat, we visit our friends over at the Agua Caliente Casinos for their 4th of July extravaganza. We speak to the City of Palm Springs to learn about their plans for America’s 250th birthday and much more.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of homicide after the death of his 76-year-old stepfather in Rancho Mirage Thursday night. Deputies were first called to respond to an assault with a deadly weapon call, first reported just after 8:30 p.m. on the 36000 block of Palm View Road.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- CalFresh recipients are seeing several changes to the food assistance program, including a small increase in maximum monthly benefits and stricter eligibility rules for some households. Beginning Oct. 1, the maximum monthly benefit for one person increased from $298 to $306. For a family of four, the maximum increased from $994
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