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Fire concerns grow near homeless encampments in valley washes
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures climb across the Coachella Valley, fire officials are warning about the growing risk of brush fires near homeless encampments in washes and open desert areas. Dry vegetation, extreme heat, and windy conditions can quickly spread flames from campfires, cooking equipment, or other heat sources. Officials say many wash areas
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Warmer for the Memorial Day weekend
Highs will top out in the upper 90s for the next few days, pushing us close to triple digits for Memorial Day Weekend. Wildfires around SoCal have produced a lot of smoke. There are smoke advisories around the region, and air quality has been significantly impacted. AQI readings range from “Moderate” to “Unhealthy for Sensitive
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Desert Recreation District offering summer programs for Coachella Valley kids
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District is preparing for a busy summer with programs designed to keep kids active and engaged while school is out. Officials say this year’s offerings include sports, gymnastics, pilates, swimming, and other recreational activities for children of all ages across the Coachella Valley. District leaders say the programs
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Gradual Warming into Very Nice Memorial Day Weekend
We’re starting to see a little more smoke from SoCal wildfires funneling into the valley. Temperatures across the desert remain pretty close to seasonal through the Memorial Day weekend with highs climbing into the upper 90s—maybe a few communities briefly flirting with triple digits. Overall, the holiday forecast looks really comfortable–certainly by late May standards
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Firebirds eliminated by Eagles after Game 4 loss in Colorado
Loveland, CO (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds had their season come to an end Wednesday night at Blue FCU Arena in Colorado. The Eagles defeated the Firebirds 3-2 in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Finals. pic.twitter.com/Z5UfBDkbXG— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 21, 2026 The Firebirds started the game with 2-0 lead,
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Palm Springs will celebrate Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday with special downtown event
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs will celebrate the 100th birthday of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe with a special downtown fundraising event later this month. The Marilyn 100 Martini Festival is scheduled on May 30 near the Forever Marilyn statue. A portion of the proceeds benefits Greater Palm Springs Pride. Organizers say the event
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Desert Hot Springs family says insurance dropped coverage months before fire destroyed their home
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Desert Hot Springs family said they’re trying to rebuild after a fire destroyed their home months after their homeowners insurance was canceled. Yurixa Carrillo Aldana said seeing what remains of the house where she grew up has been hard. “It’s very difficult to be here and see your
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Developers host open house on proposed ‘Oasis at Indio’ project
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The development team behind a proposed residential/retail/industrial project in Indio held an open house Wednesday afternoon to provide the public with information and answer questions about the project. The event took place at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s special events center Hunal meeting room. The team behind the mixed-use development, named
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Palm Springs PD welcomes new K-9, Dwight
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police Department is welcoming a new K-9 to the department’s K-9 unit, named Dwight. Dwight is named in honor of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and he is joining PSPD through the support of Eisenhower Health. “We have a similar mission. They’re here to protect and save, and
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