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High pressure will keep the heat going through the middle of the week, with highs peaking today and tomorrow around 110-113 degrees. A few degrees above our our seasonal average of about 108. There are Extreme Heat Warnings in effect around the valley–including for Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms until 8pm Friday. Temperatures won’t change
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CALEXICO, Calif. (KESQ) — Federal, state and local officials gathered in Calexico Tuesday to address longstanding concerns over pollution in the New River and its potential impact on communities across the Imperial and Coachella valleys. Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined state, federal, and other local officials for a tour of the New River. The visit
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Inflation remains persistent, leading the 30-year Treasury yield to reach a 19-year high of 5.33%. Amid inflation concerns, consumer sentiment fell nearly 8% in August, wiping out the gains from the past two months. The decline in sentiment was pervasive across a wide range of demographics but was notably greater
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – California is set to become the first state in the nation to require energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires, a move state regulators say could save drivers money over time but one that is already raising questions about cost, availability and consumer choice. The California Energy Commission unanimously approved the new
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 75-year-old Coachella man who was convicted of child sexual abuse charges was sentenced today to 16 years in state prison. Last month, Ysidro Anaya Sanchez pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old under a pretrial agreement with the Riverside County District
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INDIO, Calif. — Students at Kennedy Elementary School in Indio are getting some extra help getting ready for the new school year. The Walter Clark Legal Group donated 350 backpacks to Kennedy Elementary students as part of the school’s “Chalk the Walk” back-to-school event Tuesday. The backpacks were handed out to families as students prepare
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CALEXICO, California (KUNA) — Funcionarios federales y locales se reúnen este martes en Calexico para abordar las preocupaciones persistentes sobre el Río Nuevo y los esfuerzos para mejorar la calidad del agua en ambos lados de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. El congresista Dr. Raul Ruíz recorrio el río New River junto a
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Angela Chen spotlights the desserts at Billy Reed’s Restaurant in Palm Springs, which opened in 1975. She speaks with the new owners, Michael Levey and Josh Jennings, who say they plan to keep the tradition and history of Billy Reed’s while bringing some exciting new plans to the restaurants.
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We hit 113 degrees yesterday and we’ll be similar later this afternoon as high pressure propels temps a few degrees above normal (108). That ridge of high pressure will be persistent, lasting through the week. This has prompted an Extreme Heat Warning for areas surrounding the Coachella Valley, up until Friday evening at 8 p.m.
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We’re starting the week with fairly normal August heat, but temperatures will gradually climb just a tiny bit more over the next few days as high pressure builds in from the east. Highs will hover near 110 today before warming a few more degrees by Wednesday and Thursday, putting us several degrees above our seasonal
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WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KESQ) – Hawaii faces a massive cleanup after Tropical Storm Lala swept through the islands with heavy rain and damaging winds. On the big island, flood waters washed out roads and highways. The governor says at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut joined us live from Waikiki after experiencing
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills is nearing the final day of service for the city, and with his help, News Channel 3 has been able to give thousands of dollars to local students through the Do the Right Thing program. Mills joined Sandy Newton on Desert Chat to reflect
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Lala’s impact on Hawaii is putting a spotlight on emergency preparedness for travelers and what people should know before they leave home. Palm Springs resident Scott Nevins was in Maui as the storm moved through the islands. He said strong winds, heavy rain and a canceled flight forced
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is your back-to-school headquarters, and students headed back into the classrooms in the coming days, and with that comes a series of new programs and changes for one local school district. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the superintendent of Desert Sands Unified, Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar.
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