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Heating up through the week
Highs will climb all the way to 115 this week, for the hottest temps we’ve seen all year. Those highs hit later this week, today we’re looking at 110. High pressure will have a lock hold on the Western U.S. through the week, pushing those temps significantly. An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect tomorrow
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Valley Red Cross Volunteer prepares to deploy to Guam as Super Typhoon Bavi hits Pacific region
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Coachella Valley Red Cross communications manager is preparing to deploy to Guam as Super Typhoon Bavi pounds the U.S. territory and the Northern Mariana Islands with powerful winds and heavy rain. The storm is expected to bring winds up to 180 miles per hour, along with dangerous storm surge,
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Palm Springs Air Museum celebrates Fourth of July with historic flyovers
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Thousands of people spent the Fourth of July at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where historic aircraft, patriotic flyovers and military history highlighted the holiday celebration. The museum’s annual Independence Day event featured more than 70 historic aircraft on display, with several vintage warplanes, including the P-51 Mustang and C-47 cargo
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Local World Cup fans gather at Fantasy Springs for Mexico-England match
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The FIFA World Cup is heating up as teams complete the round of 16, and local fans could not be more excited to watch the matches. Sunday’s watch party highlighted Mexico taking on England in Mexico City. It’s a matchup in one of the most historic stadiums, Estadio Azteca, and a game
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Heat intensifies this week with highs above 110°F
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – There’s no doubt about it… summer is in full swing as temperatures soar this week! We’ll encounter several days of temperatures sitting at 110°F or above. Do your best to stay cool! Compared to yesterday, skies have been clearer and it’s felt less humid for most of the valley. Still,
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Seasonally average today with warmer days ahead
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Temperatures remain near the seasonal mark of 108° today. This comes after the cooling trend we saw throughout last week. Wind gusts are around 23 mph currently here in Thousand Palms, but sustained winds remain minimal for the most part across the Coachella Valley. I’m tracking dew points likely to
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Palm Springs Power win annual Fourth of July game
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Power spent the Fourth of July, as they always do, with the Palm Springs community. Not only did fans get to spend the holiday with fireworks, hot dogs and nachos, they also got to see a great ballgame. The Palm Springs Power defeated the PSCL All-Stars 11-3
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Fantastic firework forecast as warmup continues!
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Fourth of July! As you gear up to head to one of the valley’s many firework shows, we’re looking at some really nice, seasonal weather that feels close to what it should this time of year. Here’s a breakdown of temperatures for the evening in Palm Springs. Fireworks kick
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Fourth of July celebrations kick off at Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Families gathered at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens for a one-day-only Fourth of July celebration. Zoogoers observed unique red, white and blue exhibit enrichments and had the opportunity to enjoy red, white and blue treats. Discounted admission gave families a budget-friendly option to kick off the nations 250th anniversary.
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Coachella Valley Heats Up After the Holiday Weekend
Warm, seasonable weather will stick around through the Fourth of July weekend, with plenty of sunshine and only a few passing high clouds. A steady warming trend begins Monday, sending desert highs into the 110s by midweek and increasing heat risk across the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley will enjoy warm, yet seasonable weather through
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Suspect in deadly North Shore shooting arrested in Mexicali
Update (7/3/26) The suspect, Adolfo Suarez Lopez, 50, was arrested on Thursday by Mexican authorities in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Authorities said Lopez was turned over to the Riverside County Gang Impact Team at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and was later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center. Jail records show he is
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4th of July grilling safety; what you need to know
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- The biggest grilling day of the year, the Fourth of July, it is also the busiest day for grill-related fires. 71 percent of grill for the holiday, followed closely by Memorial Day and Labor day. Grill fires cause an average of 10,600 home fires and 150 million in property damage every year.
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Ahead of July 4th, La Quinta homeowner reflects on fight against HOA to keep up American flag
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been over 20 years since La Quinta resident Richard Birdsall fought his homeowner’s association to keep up a 22-foot flag pole and American flag. This Fourth of July, Birdsall says he’s proud of his fight to fly the nation’s flag, which he first raised after September 11, 2001. But
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Celebrations marking nation’s 250th birthday set
Fourth of July celebrations recognizing America’s 250th birthday are planned across the Coachella Valley. The July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, and some municipalities plan to host pyrotechnics spectaculars immediately before and after that date. On July 2, Coachella is scheduled to host a spectacular after sundown in Bagdouma Park, 51-251 Douma St.
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‘I’ll pay whatever it costs’: Idyllwild homeowners squeezed by soaring fire insurance as thousands arrive for July 4th
Idyllwild residents are paying more than ever for wildfire insurance, with many insuring for less than their homes are worth due to high costs, while others are choosing to accept the risk of not being insured.
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Palm Springs Air Museum to celebrate July 4th with historic flyover and French-American tribute
The Palm Springs Air Museum is preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July with a unique event honoring 250 years of friendship between France and the United States. The museum’s Allies In Liberty Celebration takes place Saturday, July 4, featuring a day of family activities, aviation history and a special French-American cultural exchange. French diplomats
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National ICE arrest surge raises concerns among Coachella Valley immigrant families
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Federal immigration officials have significantly increased enforcement efforts nationwide, with sources saying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested about 10,000 people over a five-day period. According to the report, ICE is now aiming to make at least 2,000 arrests per day as the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown. The
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Palm Springs Fourth of July celebration
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is celebrating Independence Day with three days of family-friendly events, culminating in its annual Fireworks Spectacular on the Fourth of July. The celebration includes a kickoff at VillageFest on Thursday. Today there will be a free Dive-In Movie Night featuring The Sandlot. The city will
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