Highs will hit 112 this afternoon, the hottest of the week as monsoonal moisture sticks around. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8 tomorrow evening as temps soar with added humidity increasing the heat index today. It will feel more like 116 due to the heat index! Dew points aren’t quite as high
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The hottest weather of the week arrives today through Thursday, with highs peaking tomorrow around 113 degrees. An Extreme Heat Warning in effect as highs climb into the lower to middle 110s across the Coachella Valley. While temperatures are dangerous, the combo of heat and elevated humidity will make it feel far more uncomfortable, with warm overnight
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Rancho Mirage, Calif. (KESQ) — Research from Eisenhower Health has found that short-term increases in airborne particulate matter are associated with higher emergency department and urgent care visits across the Coachella Valley. Conducted in collaboration with the City of Indian Wells, the study examined the relationship between fine particulate matter, coarse particulate matter and patient
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- The Palm Springs Animal Shelter has temporarily stopped accepting cats and kittens after an illness outbreak at the facility. The pause will remain in effect through July 27 while staff treat sick kittens and thoroughly clean and sanitize the shelter. Officials say the closure is a precaution to help contain the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will run for reelection in 2028, he confirmed on Tuesday. Bianco wrote a statement to News Channel 3 confirming his campaign. “Aside from the Governor election, I have always had every intention of running for re-election in 2028. Under my leadership, the men and women of
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco endorsed Republican Michael Gates for California attorney general Tuesday during a campaign event in Riverside. It was Bianco’s first public appearance since his campaign for governor ended after the June primary. Bianco said Gates would bring a stronger focus on public safety and accountability to the California
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A year after a similar proposal died for lack of support, the Board of Supervisors today approved formation of a committee to assess possible measures to improve oversight of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and enhance the agency’s overall operations going forward. “Watching sausage being made is messy,” Supervisor Jose Medina
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) Nearly six months after Riverside County stepped in to stabilize Palo Verde Hospital county leaders say the hospital remains open but work continues to restore it to a fully functioning medical center. Earlier this year the county took over management of the hospital under a 180 day stabilization plan after years of
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A new sales tax is on the agenda in Rancho Mirage. The City Council will consider a one-cent (1¢) transaction and use tax at its next meeting on Thursday, July 16th. If the tax measure is approved, it would be added to the ballot for the November 3rd general election
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Ciudad de Coachella, Calif. (KUNA) – Con motivo de recibir la atención del concejo de la ciudad de Coachella, durante la pasada junta municipal miembros del centro para personas mayores o “senior center” acudieron a solicitar un nuevo autobus. Estos mencionaron tener problemas con su autobús desde hace varios meses y señalaron una desatención por parte del ayuntamiento,
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Monsoonal flow continues to increase dew points and humidity through the rest of the week, along with a surge in temps, too. Dew points will be well in the 60s for much of today. The monsoonal outbreak brings in moisture from the south and east, complicating the already hot forecast. The confluence of heat and
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Months after neighboring residents raised concerns about a potential fire hazard at the KGX Broadcast Center property, the cleanup is now complete, bringing relief to those living next door. The overgrown property along Dinah Shore Drive had become a growing concern for residents at Mountain View Apartments, a senior housing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Doctors are always in need in the desert. It’s no different at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs. At the end of June, 42 new resident physicians were welcomed to Desert Regional’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. Those new doctors are coming at a critical time. “Is there a shortage of
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Monsoonal moisture will keep a slight chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms in the forecast this afternoon and evening, mainly over the mountains, though a stray shower can’t be ruled out across lower desert communities. By Tuesday and especially Wednesday, high pressure builds and begins taking over, sending temperatures well above average with Wednesday shaping
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Monsoonal moisture has brought sticky conditions to the already hot weather. Elevated moisture disrupts the normal dry heat that Coachella Valley is used to, making conditions less comfortable. News channel 3 is asking residents, visitors and businesses how they have seen this weather affect them.
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Actualización – 4:00 PM: El hombre que falleció en el choque fue identificado como Jason Chávez, de 22 años, residente de Indio. A partir de las 2:35 p. m., la carretera ha sido reabierta, la policía anunció. Reporte Original – 12:13 p.m. INDIO, California — Una persona falleció y otra resultó herida la mañana del
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. — One person was killed and another injured Monday morning after a pickup truck overturned on Fred Waring Drive in Indio, ejecting both occupants, according to the Indio Police Department. The crash happened at around 8:13 a.m. as a blue Toyota Tundra was traveling westbound on Fred Waring Drive. Based on the preliminary
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UPDATE 7/13 2:29 P.M.: Six dogs transferred from the Palm Springs Animal Shelter were identified among 117 dogs found dead at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Humboldt County during an animal cruelty investigation. Investigators uncovered the remains in late June and said evidence indicates many of the dogs were shot. The six Palm Springs dogs—Felicia,
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