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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley becomes a destination for music lovers from around the world. With two of the most iconic music festivals—Coachella and Stagecoach—drawing nearly a million attendees over the three weekends, the impact on the local economy is undeniable. While these festivals are well-known for their star-studded performances and cutting-edge music, they also
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another gorgeous weekend in the valley as the winds departed and warmer temperatures took its place. We’re continuing to warm up in the Coachella Valley this week as high pressure builds and our warming trend continues! As A Minecraft Movie takes the box office by storm, maybe you’re
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)– A local non-profit ‘Coachella Valley Has Sole’ is hosting a shoe drive at The Living Desert on Saturday. It runs from 9 am to 1:30 pm. The Living Desert is located at 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA. The organizations asks that you bring your new or gently used shoes to
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Good morning! It’s a bit chilly to start the day today, however, we will warm up comfortably as we head into the afternoon. We will see some above-average temperatures this afternoon with highs pushing the lower 90s. If you are heading out to the pool today, be sure to drink plenty of water and wear
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Overall, it’s been a gorgeous day in the valley as temperatures continue to rebound towards seasonal averages. As we continue through the weekend and into next week, we should be seeing highs well above average in the near future – a great change for those who love the heat! It
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Thousand Palms, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Henderson Silver Knights 4-1 on Saturday at Lee’s Family Forum. Scoreless in the first, the Silver Knights opened the scoring with two unanswered goals by Kai Uchacz and Dysin Mayo. Ryan Winterton put the Firebirds back within reach to end the second frame. wints finds
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Protest held today by the Indivisible of the Desert and Courageous Resistance, aligned by the 50501 Movement, otherwise known as the ’50 States, 50 Capitals, One Day’ Movement. Organizers say around 2500 protested against President Trump’s policies and agenda at Palm Springs City Hall. Initially, two separate protests were planned,
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Laurie Lober, a 64-year-old local resident, completed a half marathon in all 50 states last Fall. Sports Director Blake Arthur met with Lober at her home to find out more about her journey. Laurie Lober has 50 of these medals – 50 states, 50 half marathons. It’s a journey that began in 2015, but a
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Update 4/4/25 FIND Food Bank surpassed $350,000 raised! Original Report 4/4/25 INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Friday’s FIND Food Bank Telethon and fundraiser had raised $347,000 nearing the end of the night, surpassing last year’s total of of $300,000. The funds raised will go toward continuing FIND Food Bank’s mission to provide nutritious food to individuals
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Actualización 4/04/25 Los sospechosos, Luis Alberto González, de 32 años y residente de Victorville, y José Estevan Chavarría Jr., de 28 años y residente de Los Ángeles, fueron acusados el viernes. Chavarría debía comparecer ante el tribunal el viernes en Riverside; sin embargo, según los registros judiciales, la comparecencia se pospuso hasta el lunes. González
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Los canadienses que emigran en invierno han sido durante mucho tiempo un pilar de la economía de Palm Springs, generando un gran interés estacional en los negocios locales e impulsando el turismo durante los meses pico del desierto. Sin embargo, tras la escalada de tensiones políticas y la acalorada retórica de
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Update 4/4/25 The suspects, Luis Alberto Gonzalez, 32, of Victorville and Jose Estevan Chavarria Jr., 28, of Los Angeles, were charged on Friday. Chavarria was set to be arraigned in court on Friday in Riverside, however, court records show that was pushed back to Monday. Gonzalez is set to be arraigned on Tuesday, jail records
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is honoring the life and legacy of Desirae “Desi” Ava Grace Cechin with two murals on Civic Center Drive. Indio is calling them the “Desi Memorial Mural,” and planned the project over two years ago. The artwork is in collaboration with Loma Linda University’s Children Health, Desi’s
Continue Reading Canadian snowbirds have long been a cornerstone of Palm Springs economy, bringing seasonal buzz to local businesses and boosting tourism during the desert’s peak months. But in the wake of escalating political tensions and heated rhetoric out of Washington, that dependable migration has begun to slow — leaving city leaders and business owners concerned about
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INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Hoy comenzó la selección del jurado para el juicio de un trabajador de piscinas acusado de golpear mortalmente a una mujer de 93 años de Palm Desert durante un robo. Benjamin Cabrera Briones, de 62 años y residente de Thousand Palms, está acusado de asesinato en primer grado, robo, falsificación y cargos
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – Tres personas quedaron desplazadas tras un incendio en una estructura residencial en Palm Desert el viernes por la tarde. El incendio se reportó poco después de las 4:00 p. m. en Catalina Way y San Anselmo Avenue. “Los bomberos se encuentran en el lugar de una vivienda unifamiliar de una
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The cost of remodeling the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs is expected to be nearly $3 million higher than expected. “We had some additional costs come up. So for one thing, we’re opening up a 90 year old building and the building over the years has had minor remodels, and we thought that would be enough,”
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury selection got underway today for the trial of a pool serviceman accused of fatally beating a 93-year-old Palm Desert woman during a robbery. Benjamin Cabrera Briones, 62, of Thousand Palms is charged with first- degree murder, burglary, forgery and special-circumstance allegations of killing in the course of a robbery and
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were left displaced after a residential structure fire in Palm Desert Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 4:00 p.m. on Catalina Way and San Anselmo Avenue. “Firefighters are on-scene of a single-story, single-family dwelling with smoke showing from the garage. The fire has been contained and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – El control se realizará desde las 7 p. m. del viernes hasta las 2 a. m. del sábado en Palm Springs, según el departamento. La ubicación del control será determinada por los oficiales basándose en datos de accidentes relacionados con la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol. “Conducir bajo los
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