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Extreme heat continues this week
Highs remain well above normal, in the mid one-teens most of the week. High pressure is again the culprit, hovering over the desert Southwest, boosting temps all week. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect now until 8 p.m. tomorrow. Dew points remain in check, so the monsoonal moisture flow is so far remains off
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More than baseball: Former local standout Travis Moniot making most of opportunity in Banana Ball
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — For many baseball players, they dream of playing Major League Baseball. But for Travis Moniot, that dream has evolved. “If you’d rather play Banana Ball or in the big leagues, 162 games or on the weekends in sold-out stadiums and do what we do, I’m 99% positive you’ll say you’d
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Dangerous heat lingers as First Alert Weather Alert expires this evening
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A First Alert Weather Alert has expired this evening, but we continue to track dangerous heat to start the workweek. The Coachella Valley is still under an Extreme Heat Warning through Monday at 8 p.m. The Extreme Heat Warning for our friends in our local mountain communities was also extended
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Outbuildings, palm trees burn in Desert Hot Springs fire
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters were called out to structure and vegetation fires burning in Desert Hot Springs on Sunday morning. Around 6:58 a.m., fire crews responded to the 18000 block of Bubbling Wells Road and the 67500 block of 18th Avenue. Multiple resources responded to reports of about four acres of brush and
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First Alert Weather Alert continues with more extreme heat Sunday
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect Sunday as temperatures stay at dangerous levels. Yesterday was officially the warmest day of the year so far, reaching 117 degrees. The first 120-degree day will have to wait, though, as today’s high is expected to be near yesterday’s peak. The Extreme
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First Alert Weather Alert in place through the weekend as heat wave peaks
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A First Alert Weather Alert for dangerous heat across the valley continues tonight. We’re still waiting on the official maximum temperature recorded at Palm Springs International Airport from the National Weather Service, but unofficially, it looks like we topped out at 117°F this afternoon. That would mean staying shy of
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Desert Recreation District updates facilities to provide space for indoor activities during heat
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District is updating it’s cooling center facilities so residents can beat the heat this summer. As temperatures could reach near 120 degrees this weekend, News Channel 3’s Matthew Pearce visited the Indio cooling center to see what activities are available.
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Visitors head up the Palm Springs Tramway to beat the valley heat
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — With triple-digit temperatures expected across the Coachella Valley this weekend, some people are looking for a different way to beat the heat. For many, that means heading up — way up — on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The tram takes visitors more than 8,000 feet above the Valley floor
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First Alert Weather Alert for Dangerous Highs to start August
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Have outdoor plans? You might want to reconsider. Weekend temperatures will peak today with a high near 120 degrees, likely breaking previous record highs for Aug. 1. A First Alert Weather Alert is in effect through Sunday evening. An Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect
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First Alert Weather Alert for Dangerous Heat Through the Weekend
The dangerous heat continues across the Coachella Valley this weekend, with First Alert Weather Alert through Sunday evening. Our Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service has been extended now into Monday evening. Highs climb to around 115-117 degrees today before peaking near 120 degrees Saturday—making this the hottest stretch of the year.
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Los recortes federales al programa SNAP podrían aumentar la demanda en todo el valle
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – El mes pasado, el Congreso aprobó la ley “Big Beautiful Bill”, la cual recorta la asistencia sanitaria y la ayuda alimentaria para millones de personas en todo el país. En nuestro valle, son las personas mayores, las familias con bajos ingresos y los veteranos los que están sufriendo las consecuencias de
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Acrisure Arena hosts first-ever Dancing With The Stars Con
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con kicked off Friday at Acrisure Arena. The convention continues through Sunday. The Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 includes a variety of events that feature fan-favorite pros and guest celebrities to create the ultimate viewer celebration. The dazzling debut started with fans and
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Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle ‘still very sick,’ long recovery ahead; Cause of illness remains unknown
BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Two weeks after the attack on Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle is still anemic, officials said, and she faces a long recovery. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is treating Jackie, shared an update on Friday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ojai Raptor Center (@ojairaptorcenter) “Today’s
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Federal SNAP cuts could increase demand across the valley
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Federal cuts in health care and food assistance in last year’s Big Beautiful Bill Act are starting to be felt across the country and right here at home. New work requirements are now in effect, and some people are losing benefits. Our Telemundo anchor Hernan Quintas explains how the FIND Regional
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College of the Desert invests millions in athletics programs with facilities upgrade
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert is getting a facelift for its athletics teams, specifically football and soccer. The $38.5 million dollar project is part of a phased development plan identified in the 2020 Athletics Facilities Feasibility study. This first phase involved the demolition of the existing football stadium to make way
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El Valle de Coachella acogerá la primera edición de la Convención de Dancing With The Stars
THOUSAND PALMS, California (KUNA)— El Acrisure Arena será el recinto que albergará la primera edición de Dancing with the Stars Con, que se celebrará del 31 de julio al 2 de agosto. Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 incluye una variedad de eventos protagonizados por los bailarines profesionales favoritos de los fans y celebridades invitadas,
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