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Breezy and mild conditions through the weekend
Winds remain breezy this morning and there is a Windblown Dust Advisory in place through 11 a.m. tomorrow. So far, Air Quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range today throughout the Valley. Highs are actually coming in slightly below average all weekend long. Today you can expect temps close to 102 degrees. The comfortable
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Fire damages Hamachi Sushi Restaurant in Cathedral City
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. — A fire caused moderate damage to the Hamachi Sushi restaurant in Cathedral City late Thursday night, prompting an overnight response from local firefighters. The fire was reported shortly after 11 p.m. at the restaurant near the intersection of Ramon Road and Date Palm Drive. Fire crews responded quickly and worked through
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Palm Desert looks to extend outdoor patio regulations for restaurants
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Desert is looking to extend it’s guidelines for outdoor dining patios, after public outcry to keep the additions. Local restaurants have feared changes to the city’s regulations on the covid-era patios, as they neared a June 30th deadline. “It makes a big impact on sales, on
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DAP Health to donate holocaust artifacts to Tolerance Education Center
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Two Holocaust-related artifacts discovered among donated items at a local Revivals resale store will be donated to the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage Thursday. According to DAP Health, volunteers sorting donations found a Star of David badge and paper currency from the Lodz Ghetto dating back to 1940. The
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OneFuture conference helps students beyond scholarships
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- More than 250 scholars from across the Coachella Valley gathered at the UCR Palm Desert for the OneFuture student leadership conference. “OneFuture is focused on students finishing their degrees and then moving on to the career or even graduate school. That is their dream. And so for us to be able
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The heat finally eases across the Coachella Valley, but wind and dust are the catch
Happy Thursday Coachella Valley! If stepping outside this morning felt a little kinder, you weren’t imagining it – the heat has finally started to ease. The catch is that the same system giving us the break, is also kicking up the wind and the dust. Start with the good part. We’re running in the low
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Impact Grant: Pathfinder Ranch
MOUNTAIN CENTER, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented another Impact Grant to improve lives and help those in need. A $25,000 charitable gift was awarded to Pathfinder Ranch to support camp scholarships for Coachella Valley children, as well as the camp’s horse program. Nestled in the
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RSO deputy charged with vehicular manslaughter for deadly on-duty crash near Beaumont
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy has been officially charged with vehicular manslaughter after a deadly on-duty crash last year near the Beaumont area. Deputy Glynn Wilburn, 42, was charged Wednesday, the Riverside County District Attorney’s office announced. In addition to Gross Vehicular Manslaughter, Wilburn, of the Cabazon station, has been charged
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World Cup highlights local pride in Mexican culture and identity
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Mexico prepares to face South Korea in the FIFA World Cup match tonight, fans across the Coachella Valley are gearing up to cheer them on. For many Mexican Americans, the World Cup is about more than soccer. It’s a celebration of culture, family, and identity. Across the valley, fans
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Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with arrest in Palm Springs area
A suspect was arrested Thursday afternoon following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle through the Coachella Valley, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 1:25 p.m., deputies located a stolen vehicle in the area of Bob Hope Drive and Casino Drive and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Sheriff’s say the driver failed
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México vs Corea del Sur, continua la fiebre del mundial en California
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – México se preparó para su segundo partido contra el equipo de Corea del Sur, fue nuevamente en tierra Azteca, por lo que se esperaba una victoria más en casa, según lo comentado en redes sociales por aficionados. La comunidad latina del Valle de Coachella organiza grandes eventos a lo largo
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Gusty winds bring cooler temps
Winds increased yesterday afternoon, and will remain elevated today, before calming into tomorrow. The winds have created one road closure at the Whitewater Wash (N. Gene Autry), but these NW winds are also bringing cooler temps! Highs today will clock in near our seasonal norm of 104. An area of low pressure off the coast
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Preservationists speak out on proposed downtown Palm Springs fire station
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Local preservationists are raising concerns about the future of the historic Town & Country Plaza after the Palm Springs city council recently approved plans for a new downtown fire station. Last week, the city council voted to move forward with purchasing the Town & Country Center property as the future
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Evening breezes increase as heat breaks for the second half of the week
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Wednesday! Vast improvements to our temperatures, moisture, and air quality are on the way, but some breezes could pick up each night as we see a slight pattern shift. By and large, we’ve seen significant improvements when it comes to the smell of wildfire smoke and our air quality
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Tom Dreesen, stand-up comic, Sinatra’s opening act, and Palm Springs regular, dead at 86
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Tom Dreesen, stand-up comic, longtime opening act for Frank Sinatra, and a Coachella Valley regular, died at the age of 86, according to multiple reports. Dreesen, a Chicago native, died at his home in Los Angeles, a family spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. There was no word on a cause of death. He
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Exclusive: Fired Desert Healthcare District CEO Chris Christensen speaks out
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – For the first time since his sudden termination, former Desert Healthcare District CEO Chris Christensen is speaking out. Christensen says he was fired in retaliation after publicly raising concerns about board conduct and the district’s performance review process. He also alleges he was offered nearly $100,000 in additional compensation to
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Betty Ford spotlights mental health challenges during gay Pride Month
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Pride Month continues, experts at the Betty Ford Center are raising awareness about the mental health and substance use challenges impacting LGBTQIA+ individuals. Research shows LGBTQIA+ people experience higher rates of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as higher rates of substance use disorders compared
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