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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A new study suggests the path to homeownership is getting longer for many Californians. According to a report from SmartAsset, the average Californian now needs nearly 14.7 years to save for a down payment on a home — about a year and a half longer than it took a decade
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The Palm Springs Police Department has released a critical incident debrief video detailing the events surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 28, 2026, that left one person dead. The incident began at approximately 3:41 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Palm Canyon Drive, after officers responded to multiple
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Valle de Coachella, Calif. (KUNA) – Debido a los operativos de control migratorio que han escalado hasta tomar la vida de algunas personas bajo supuestas confusiones y errorres, a nivel nacional se cuestiona cuales son los protocolos que emplean. Autoridades federales habrían suspendido operativos de ICE en tráfico, esto luego de las constantes escaladas y
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds have hired Scott Ford as their new assistant coach. Ford spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Prior to his stint in Columbus, Ford coached for nearly a decade with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals and was behind the
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Highs will hit 112 this afternoon, the hottest of the week as monsoonal moisture sticks around. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8 tomorrow evening as temps soar with added humidity increasing the heat index today. It will feel more like 116 due to the heat index! Dew points aren’t quite as high
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The hottest weather of the week arrives today through Thursday, with highs peaking tomorrow around 113 degrees. An Extreme Heat Warning in effect as highs climb into the lower to middle 110s across the Coachella Valley. While temperatures are dangerous, the combo of heat and elevated humidity will make it feel far more uncomfortable, with warm overnight
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Rancho Mirage, Calif. (KESQ) — Research from Eisenhower Health has found that short-term increases in airborne particulate matter are associated with higher emergency department and urgent care visits across the Coachella Valley. Conducted in collaboration with the City of Indian Wells, the study examined the relationship between fine particulate matter, coarse particulate matter and patient
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- The Palm Springs Animal Shelter has temporarily stopped accepting cats and kittens after an illness outbreak at the facility. The pause will remain in effect through July 27 while staff treat sick kittens and thoroughly clean and sanitize the shelter. Officials say the closure is a precaution to help contain the
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco will run for reelection in 2028, he confirmed on Tuesday. Bianco wrote a statement to News Channel 3 confirming his campaign. “Aside from the Governor election, I have always had every intention of running for re-election in 2028. Under my leadership, the men and women of
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco endorsed Republican Michael Gates for California attorney general Tuesday during a campaign event in Riverside. It was Bianco’s first public appearance since his campaign for governor ended after the June primary. Bianco said Gates would bring a stronger focus on public safety and accountability to the California
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A year after a similar proposal died for lack of support, the Board of Supervisors today approved formation of a committee to assess possible measures to improve oversight of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and enhance the agency’s overall operations going forward. “Watching sausage being made is messy,” Supervisor Jose Medina
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BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) Nearly six months after Riverside County stepped in to stabilize Palo Verde Hospital county leaders say the hospital remains open but work continues to restore it to a fully functioning medical center. Earlier this year the county took over management of the hospital under a 180 day stabilization plan after years of
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A new sales tax is on the agenda in Rancho Mirage. The City Council will consider a one-cent (1¢) transaction and use tax at its next meeting on Thursday, July 16th. If the tax measure is approved, it would be added to the ballot for the November 3rd general election
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Ciudad de Coachella, Calif. (KUNA) – Con motivo de recibir la atención del concejo de la ciudad de Coachella, durante la pasada junta municipal miembros del centro para personas mayores o “senior center” acudieron a solicitar un nuevo autobus. Estos mencionaron tener problemas con su autobús desde hace varios meses y señalaron una desatención por parte del ayuntamiento,
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Monsoonal flow continues to increase dew points and humidity through the rest of the week, along with a surge in temps, too. Dew points will be well in the 60s for much of today. The monsoonal outbreak brings in moisture from the south and east, complicating the already hot forecast. The confluence of heat and
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