A garage fire in Hemet resulted in the rescue of 65 dogs, 7 of which were found deceased, and the community quickly responded by adopting most of the surviving animals within hours.
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – After Palo Verde Healthcare District’s approval of Riverside County’s 180-day stabilization plan, Blythe officials say the difference is already noticeable. PVHD approved the plan in February, setting the stage for a county strike team, led by Riverside University Health, to lead administrative duties at the hospital for the next 6 months.
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Indian Wells Tennis Garden saw a large spike in visitors Friday compared to earlier in the week as fans gear up for a weekend of main draw play. Crowds filled stadiums three and four in the early afternoon of the second round and lined the practice courts. Many of the
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City LGBT+ Days is celebrating its 10th anniversary from March 6–8, 2026, bringing a weekend of pride, entertainment, and community events. The milestone celebration marks a decade of honoring LGBTQ+ visibility and unity in the Coachella Valley. The event, known as California’s first Pride celebration of the year, will
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Valle de Coachella, California (KUNA) – La Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) y su Oficina del Inspector General (OIG) se unen para combatir las estafas de suplantación de identidad del Seguro Social. En el marco del evento anual denominado “Combatir el Fraude”, este esfuerzo es reconocido como parte de la Semana Nacional de Protección al
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Temps will span the upper 70s and then slowly warm into the 80s. It will remain breezy into Sunday. An upper level system to our North will introduce more winds to the forecast as we head into the evening. Expects winds today to hover in the teens. Highs today and tomorrow will remain in the
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Gusty winds will continue across Southern California today and this evening as a cold front moves through the region. Locally in the Coachella Valley we’ll continue to see northerly winds potentially as high as 20-30mph before slowly easing overnight. A Wind Advisory for the Coachella Valley is set to expire around 6pm, along with an
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Venus Williams lost in the first round of women’s singles at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. Williams lost to qualifier Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old tennis legend was awarded a wild card for the tournament for singles and doubles. Her name was not on the draw on the
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District voted to cut several positions as it seeks to deal with a budget shortfall. The decision comes as the district moves forward with a $25.4M budget reduction plan over three years. The plan includes cuts of $9.4 million in 2026–27, $8 million in 2027–28, and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) New affordable housing is on the way to Indio. On Thursday, the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition broke ground on the JFM Villas senior apartments and the JFM Villas Family Apartments. The apartment building will be located at 47-125 and 47-135 Van Buren St. in Indio. They are named after CVHC’s late founding executive director, John
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The BNP brings thousands of visitors to the Coachella Valley each year, creating a noticeable boost for the local economy. As spectators and players travel to the area for the world-renowned BNP Paribas Open, hotels, restaurants, and shops experience a surge in activity. Local business owners say the influx of
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Turpin torture case shocked the nation. Thirteen children were rescued from horrific abuse inside a Riverside County home in 2018. But after some of the siblings entered the foster care system, allegations surfaced that they were mistreated again, raising serious questions about the very system meant to protect them.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — As anticipation builds for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach, Goldenvoice is gearing up by hosting its annual job fair to fill hundreds of positions ahead of the iconic events. Organizers are looking to hire for a wide range of roles, including shuttle drivers, security personnel, and food
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