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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The stickiest air of the week is on its way out. Dew points climbed near 70 degrees overnight, but drier air pushes in from the west today and humidity gradually drops through the next 48 hours. An isolated storm or two could still fire this afternoon, mainly over the mountains and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — “Clear evidence. Safer Communities. Privacy first.” This is the motto posted front and center of Flock Safety’s website. Over 700 ‘Flock’ cameras have been installed across the Coachella Valley in eight of nine major cities over the last five years. While police agencies state the system is strictly used to
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PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – Global delivery company FedEx will lay off 62 employees at a Palm Springs facility at the end of September as part of a broader company overhaul. “For several years, we’ve been undergoing a network transformation — called Network 2.0 — to improve how we pick up, transport and deliver packages across
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) -A driver was arrested after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Date Palm Drive that left another driver injured, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said officers responded at about 5:44 p.m. Tuesday to a crash on eastbound I-10, west of Date Palm Drive. When officers arrived, they determined
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In this great episode of Desert Chat we meet this months Do The Right Thing recipients, we visit our valley’s beautiful Bella Villaggio, and much more.
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LA QUINTA, California (KUNA) – El Distrito Escolar Unificado Desert Sands en el valle de Coachella reconoce la importancia de conectar con las familias migrantes de habla hispana, buscan que uno de sus programas de educación inicial como lo es Head Start, presente mayor asistencia de niños hispanos. Durante años mediante diversos modelos educativos se
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A new Shake Shack opened its doors in La Quinta this morning, but the grand opening is also giving back to a local organization working to fight food insecurity. The restaurant, located at 78-772 Highway 111, is set to open at 10 a.m. As part of the grand opening, Shake
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Dew points will slowly drop through the next couple of days, and temperatures will be several degrees below average through the weekend. The monsoonal flow continues, and the possibility of thunderstorms lingers, especially in the high desert today. Highs will top out below average today and through the weekend. Dew points remain above the 50
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The shockwaves from a powerful earthquake in Colombia are being felt here in the Coachella Valley — where local residents with family and friends back home are watching the destruction unfold. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia Monday, damaging buildings, tearing apart roads and leaving communities facing a long recovery. For
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La inestabilidad y la humedad siguen favoreciendo su formación, aunque las probabilidades deberían disminuir a medida que el tiempo se vuelva más seco
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Watch the video for a full team preview on Xavier Prep ahead of the 2026 high school football season. 2025 Record: 6-4 overall, 2-3 league 2026 Schedule: See below DateOpponentLocationTimeLeagueAug. 21Rim of the WorldAway7:00 p.m.—Aug. 28Desert Hot SpringsHome7:00 p.m.—Sept. 3SerranoAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 11Cathedral CityAway7:00 p.m.—Sept. 17Yucca ValleyAway7:00 p.m.—Oct. 2Palm Springs*Home7:00 p.m.DELOct. 9Palm
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Jackie, the well-known Big Bear Valley bald eagle monitored by millions via a live nest camera, passed away on August 9 while undergoing intensive medical treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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INDIO, CALIF. (KESQ)- Two recent road-rage incidents involving guns are putting a spotlight on how quickly frustration behind the wheel can turn dangerous. The California Highway Patrol said it is not seeing an increase in road rage compared with previous years – including incidents involving weapons. Officers say crashes caused by road rage are not
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — As high school sports return across the Coachella Valley, student-athletes are once again facing one of their biggest opponents – the heat. California Interscholastic Federation guidelines require schools to monitor environmental conditions and heat stress using the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, or WBGT, to help determine when outdoor practices and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monsoonal thunderstorms are appearing again today. Instability and moisture continues to lend itself to their formation, but those chances should fall as we see drier and breezier weather Wednesday and beyond. A Flash Flood Warning was issued just south of the Coachella Valley this afternoon as we continue to watch
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Whether you’re renting or buying, one thing remains consistent: The desire for affordable housing. California ranks second in average home price, behind only Hawaii, according to a SmartAsset study. Additionally, California ranks No. 48 when it comes to homebuyers under the age of 35. So, what does this mean? Well,
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella man has been reported missing after his release from a prison in Kern County, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded July 31 to a report of a missing person along Julia Drive in Coachella after the family of Arturo Reyes Aispuro said they had been unable
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – AI scams are on the rise, and with recent scams in which a Palm Desert man learned about his own funeral and another in which the caller impersonated Palm Springs police officers for extortion, law enforcement is urging the public to stay skeptical when anyone comes calling for money. According
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A Flash Flood Warning was issued just south of the Coachella Valley this afternoon as we continue to watch cells pass in our mountains. We’re not seeing any impacts on the valley floor yet, but do note this warning included a small part of Highway 111 through the east end of the valley, near Thermal.
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — With temperatures climbing into the triple digits across the Coachella Valley, finding a way to stay cool and active can be a challenge. But inside the Iceplex at Acrisure Arena, it’s a completely different world. The indoor rink gives residents a chance to escape the summer heat while staying active
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