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Cooler than normal into the weekend
A cool front brought clouds and rain across SoCal, and behind that system we’ll enjoy some great weekend weather! Highs will be running well below seasonal averages, today in particular. The front departing the region will leave comfortable conditions in it’s wake all the way into next week. Highs peak early next week in the
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County leaders hear from residents as they consider Sheriff’s Department oversight changes
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County leaders are gathering feedback from residents as they consider whether additional independent oversight is needed for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A special committee established by the Board of Supervisors held a public listening session Thursday evening in Palm Desert, giving community members an opportunity to share their
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California Dept. of Education reports data breach
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Department of Education issued a notice about a data breach that may have impacted some Coachella Valley schools. Educational Testing Service (ETS), the organization that supports California’s statewide testing programs, reported the breach. ETS says an unauthorized person used a compromised login credential to access and copy student information
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La Quinta football dominates Xavier Prep to clinch outright Desert Empire League title
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — LQ what, what? LQ, you know! Rarely do we have a league champion decided during the penultimate week of the regular season, but that was the case Thursday night. La Quinta defeated Xavier Prep 34-0 to claim the outright Desert Empire League championship for the first time since 2016. The
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Prop 40 would tax California’s billionaires once; Here’s what it does and who’s for and against it
Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% wealth tax on California billionaires intended to fund healthcare and education, faces a contentious election season marked by $130 million in campaign spending and competition from opposing measures.
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I-Team Investigation: PSP – Ready for Takeoff?
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Palm Springs International Airport is investing tens of millions of dollars in improvements, from a new baggage-handling system to electric vehicle chargers and escalators. But one of the airport’s most anticipated projects remains without a firm timeline: a federal customs facility that could open the door to more nonstop international flights.
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La Quinta Hosts Wellness Fair to Promote Health and Fitness
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — A health and wellness fair in La Quinta brought together local organizations Thursday, giving residents a chance to learn about healthcare services, ask questions and find resources that could help them save money. The free event was held at the La Quinta Wellness Center, where visitors could learn about Medicare,
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Palm Springs homeowners raise concerns over proposed utility undergrounding project, assessments reaching nearly $139K
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs has postponed a public hearing and assessment ballot count for a proposed utility undergrounding project in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood after some homeowners raised concerns over costs reaching nearly $140,000 per property. The project would move existing overhead utility lines underground, an improvement some
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Scattered showers move through the valley, dry and warmer by the weekend
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Scattered showers are moving into the Coachella Valley this afternoon, pushing in from the south and tracking northeast across Palm Springs. A closed low pressure system is spinning over Southern California and pulling cooler air into the desert. It keeps a chance of spotty showers around the valley into this evening,
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Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs to host annual Halloween bash
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (KESQ)- The Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs is preparing for its annual “Be a Hero for Kids” Halloween Bash this Sunday, Oct. 25, bringing the community together for an evening of costumes, entertainment and fundraising. The event, held at the Hilton Hotel, is the club’s largest fundraiser of the year,
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Removed La Quinta commissioner speaks out ahead of Desert Recreation District election
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — On Tuesday, the La Quinta City Council voted 3-2 to remove Sean Webb from the Arts and Community Services Commission. The vote comes just two weeks before Webb faces voters in a race for the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors. The La Quinta City Council voted 3-2 to remove
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Las líneas del 911 están saturadas en Indio; no hay noticias de otras ciudades
Actualización 4:20 p.m. El Departamento de Policía de Indio informa de que las líneas del 911 ya funcionan de nuevo en la ciudad Actualización 3:45 p.m. El Departamento de Policía de Indio informa de que el servicio de AT&T ya funciona, pero el de T-Mobile sigue sin funcionar RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KUNA) – Las autoridades de
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Boys & Girls Club de Palm Springs celebrará su fiesta anual de Halloween para apoyar a niños de la comunidad
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – El Boys & Girls Club de Palm Springs se prepara para celebrar su evento anual de Halloween, titulado “Be a Hero for Kids” (Sé un héroe para los niños), este domingo 25 de octubre, con una noche llena de disfraces, entretenimiento y actividades para recaudar fondos en beneficio de los menores
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Identifican a hombre de 74 años que murió en accidente cerca del teleférico de Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Las autoridades identificaron al hombre que perdió la vida en un accidente de tránsito ocurrido el pasado viernes cerca de la salida del estacionamiento del teleférico de Palm Springs. De acuerdo con la Oficina del Médico Forense del Condado de Riverside, la víctima fue identificada como Donald Beeson, de 74 años,
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New Ranch House Bar & Grill set to open in Indio Friday
INDIO Calif. (KESQ) – The Ranch House Bar & Grill is set to open in Indio this Friday, bringing a new dining option and approximately 75 jobs to the Coachella Valley. The restaurant is opening in a revitalized location, adding to ongoing efforts to breathe new life into the area and support local economic activity.
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Ciudad de Coachella presenta informe de gobierno 2026
Ciudad de Coachella, California (KUNA) – La Cámara de Comercio de Greater Coachella Valley, en colaboración con el ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Coachella, presentaron esta mañana el informe de gobierno anual de la Ciudad de Coachella, así como su tradicional ceremonía y entrega de premios empresariales y Expo. El evento tuvo lugar en el
Continue Reading Partly cloudy skies linger into tomorrow
There are spotty showers around the region as an area of low pressure moves through. Highs will run near the 80 degree mark today and tomorrow, then warm up a bit for the weekend. There is a Wind Advisory in place for local mountains and the San Gorgonio Pass until later this evening. Into the
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