Koa Rapolla earns play of the week honors for touchdown catch
Congratulations to Palm Springs’ standout Koa Rapolla, earning play of the week honors for Week 7 of the high school football season.
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Excessive Heat Warning extended as the heatwave persists
We continue to feel some excessively hot temperatures in the Coachella Valley to start the workweek. After several days of record-breaking heat, we are monitoring the potential for more record heat today. The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning by 24 hours. It is now set to expire at 8 PM Tuesday.
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Five people injured after two crashes on Varner Road Monday morning
THOUSAND PALMS, California (KESQ) – Five people were hurt, including three with major injuries, after two back-to-back crashes along Varner Road Monday morning in Thousand Palms. The incident started at around 6:00 a.m. on Varner Road near Bob Hope Drive. The first crash was a head-on crash involving a vehicle and a truck. According to
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Nearing the record and Excessive Heat Warning extended
Highs hit 115 yesterday, marking another day of record heat for the Valley. The Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisories has been extended through Tuesday evening so anticipate more record heat possible tomorrow. High pressure remain the central figure in our forecast, keeping the Jetstream well to our North in it’s “summer” position, but that
Continue ReadingOne Year Later: ongoing impacts of Hamas attack on Israel
On year ago, on October 7th 2023, a deadly terror attack on Israel by Hamas unfolded. Today, ongoing turmoil in the Gaza Strip and escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah has Jewish people in the United States concerned about their safety. Last year, over 250 individuals were taken hostage from Israeli communities and a music
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Phoenix Suns defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in second preseason game at Acrisure Arena
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-114 in their second preseason game at Acrisure Arena. Stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis, and Lebron James all took the floor and played in the first half. LeBron x KD 🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/ECsxOcWWHE— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 7, 2024 Lebron had 19 points,
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Excessive heat to begin the week, but gradual cooling is on the way
We’ve had plenty of excessive heat through the weekend, and unfortunately, that will continue into Monday. As we head into Tuesday, though, we can expect a gradual cooling trend towards the weekend! For now, the Excessive Heat Warning for the Coachella Valley remains in effect and is set to expire Monday evening. High temperatures have
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Democrats rally supporters in Indio ahead of Election Day
With 30 days until the general election, several Coachella Valley Democratic supporters and volunteers attended Representative Raul Ruiz and Democratic Nominee for United States Senate Adam Schiff’s event in Indio on Sunday. Attendees heard from the candidates and then received a volunteering brief training before going out to knock on doors to encourage voters to elect Democrats
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Continuing to track excessive heat through the weekend
We continue to sit underneath a stubborn and persistent ridge of high pressure. The ridge is delivering excessively hot weather to the entire region. We remain under an Excessive Heat Warning through Monday evening as temperatures continue to reach well above 110°F. Today we smashed the high temperature record with a high of 115°F! The
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Lakers play the Phoenix Suns on Sunday; Lebron James and Anthony Davis expected to play
The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Phoenix Suns for their second preseason game at Acrisure Arena. Superstar tandem Lebron James and Anthony Davis, who did not play against the Timberwolves, are expected to play against the Suns. With Bronny playing his first NBA game on Friday, there is a possible chance for Lakers fans
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Excessive heat continues through the weekend
Palm Springs broke its record for yesterday’s date at 110°, beating the previous record of 109° set in 1987. We’ll have another shot at matching or breaking the record for today’s date, which is 111°, also set in ’87, as the desert continues to get blasted by excessive heat! The Excessive Heat Warning remains in
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Lakers in the Coachella Valley: new faces and fresh ambitions ahead of the season
The Los Angeles Lakers are kicking off their preseason in the Coachella Valley. This year, the team welcomes a fresh lineup of players and coaches, including Bronny James and Assistant Coach Scott Brooks. News Channel 3’s Allie Anthony caught up with them to discuss their expectations for the upcoming season and the significance of being
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BLSS: Week 7 high school football scores and highlights
It’s week 7 of the local high school football season. Check out the schedule below: FRIDAY 10/4 Xavier Prep – 0@Palm Desert – 24FLa Quinta – 31@Palm Springs – 16FRancho Mirage – 21@Shadow Hills – 14FIndio – 48@Cathedral City – 28FTwentynine Palms – 0@Desert Hot Springs – 46FSan Jacinto Valley Academy – 38@Desert Christian Academy
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Timberwolves beat Lakers in preseason opener at Acrisure Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the desert for a second consecutive year to play a pair of preseason games at Acrisure Arena. On Friday, The Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves, but without their two big stars, Lebron James and Anthony Davis. Lebron and AD dapping up Anthony Edwards of tonight's game. All
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Continuing to track excessive heat on the valley floor
We are continuing to track a LOT of heat throughout the region. Temperatures today are a bit warmer than yesterday, which is not unexpected given the day-to-day variation. Highs will continue to have the potential to reach upwards of 113°F through 8 PM Monday evening. The heat continues into the weekend, making for ideal pool
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DA seeking state AG’s approval to move ahead in investigation into Palm Springs Councilmember Christy Holstege
An update on the ongoing investigation involving Palm Springs City Councilmember Christy Holstege. It concerns the residency of the councilmember, who is running for State Assembly. Back in August, the Riverside County District Attorney sent a letter to the Palm Springs city attorney accusing Holstege of violating the city’s municipal code by living outside of the
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23-year-old bystander killed after pursuit ends in crash in Cabazon
CABAZON, California (KESQ) – Update: A high-speed chase on Thursday night through the streets of Riverside County ended in tragedy. It all began around 9:30 p.m. when a Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to pull over a red Ford Mustang convertible at the roundabout on Morongo Trail and Seminole Drive. Police say the driver, a
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Palm Springs awarded $5M to address homelessness and encampment issues
California is giving 18 local communities nearly $131 million in total, to help people experiencing homelessness in “dangerous encampments” — and Palm Springs is one of the communities receiving this money. The City of Palm Springs announced Governor Newsom’s office awarded it Encampment Resolution funding and that the money is part of the state’s effort to
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