Today has been nothing but gorgeous locally. Highs are mild, and the sky is mostly clear, aside from a few lingering upper-level clouds. Winds are mild, and the air is dry here at the surface thanks to a lingering offshore pattern. Thankfully, the winds have calmed down from yesterday. Thanks to a mix of the
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — It was only a matter of time for World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Making his 2026 season debut and sixth start at the American Express this week, Scheffler won the tournament by four shots, finishing at 27 under par. Scheffler shot rounds of 63, 64, 68, and 66. The 29-year-old
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Southwest Arts Festival is taking place at the Empire Polo club in Indio this weekend. The festival features art from over 200 artists and live music. The event is hosted by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Indio Chamber of Commerce, with tickets starting at $25. The
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It looks like another beautiful day in the Coachella Valley as we wrap up the weekend. Highs will likely stay pretty seasonal today, in the upper 60s or low 70s, as clouds look to increase through the day. I expect great weather as we look towards the final day of
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UPDATE 1/24 PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has received several reports that between 20-30 employees have been given layoff notices at Renova Energy. It comes after News Channel 3 confirmed exclusively, the company will be acquired by investor-backed Mycrogrid. Renova Energy CEO Vincent Battaglia said the acquisition will restructure the departments, and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival returned to Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs Saturday morning. Hundreds of runners, curious attendees, and health experts gathered by 8:00 a.m. as the event kicked off. A number of races and fun runs started throughout the morning, including a 1K, 5K, and
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It’s another gorgeous afternoon and evening here in the Coachella Valley, with highs again feeling very moderate. The main difference from yesterday is the winds this afternoon. There are some slightly elevated winds this afternoon, mostly staying below 30 mph. This is a result of a low pressure system passing to our south. These winds
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is hosting its annual Singing the Birds: Bird Song and Dance Festival. The event will be held at Palm Springs High School from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bird singers and dancers from tribes across Southern California will gather to celebrate Native American
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — As thousands of fans packed PGA West Friday for day two of the 2026 American Express Golf Tournament, security was front and center alongside the action on the course and a highly anticipated concert series. Attendees described a visible and organized security presence beginning well before the entrance gates, including
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Blades Brown had himself the round of a lifetime on Friday. The 18-year-old shot a career-low 60 (12-under) on the Nicklaus Tournament Course in the second round of the American Express, setting a new course record in tournament history. Have a day, Blades Brown 👏 pic.twitter.com/LiaFZfVx34— The American Express ®
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KUNA) – Por segundo año consecutivo el condado de Riverside esta realizando una encuesta para conocer la opinión de los residentes respecto a como se debe de invertir el presupuesto que proviene de la recaudación de impuestos. En el pasado ejercicio, participaron más de 24mil personas de las cuales unicamente cerca de
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – There are 1,200 volunteers who work the American Express Tournament and help to make sure all operations go smoothly. For each of them, they do their job with a smile, as they said the venues and proximity to players is unmatched. “I love the atmosphere. I love golf. I love
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The weather we have here in the Coachella Valley is often among the best in the nation for this time of year. That could not be truer as we look ahead to this weekend. It is overall dry, mild, and calm in the valley to close out the workweek. A minor area of low pressure
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LA QUINTA, Calif (KESQ) – Over 70,000 people are expected to attend the American Express Tournament through the four rounds of play at PGA West and La Quinta Country Club. Fans did not disappoint with crowds for the first day as they followed their favorite players. For many fans, they said coming to the tournament
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Glendale firefighter was charged with murder today for allegedly bludgeoning his wife inside their North Hollywood home. The murder charge against Andrew Jimenez, 45, includes a sentence-enhancing allegation of the use of a deadly weapon. He remains jailed in lieu of $2 million bail. Jimenez was scheduled to be
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UPDATE 1/23/2026: The Board of Supervisors next week will consider approval of a $1 million loan and hands-on assistance from Riverside County agencies to keep the doors to the emergency room open at bankrupt Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe. STATEMENT FROM PALO VERDE HEALTH DISTRICT: The Palo Verde Healthcare District Board of Directors wants their
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Organizers for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open announced a slate of marquee fan entertainment events set to headline the opening weekend and first week of March, which includes a performance from American Idol winner Abi Carter. Carter, a Coachella Valley native, will headline the Village Stage lineup with a live
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By Josh Campbell, Eric Levenson, Holmes Lybrand, and Valeria León, CNN (CNN) — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and the largest cocaine distributor in Canada, according to officials, has been arrested and was placed in US custody. Ryan Wedding was one of FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” fugitives, with a $15 million reward for his capture,
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — The American Express golf tournament is drawing huge crowds across the Coachella Valley and with concerts happening tonight and tomorrow, getting parked could take longer than you think. Organizers warn traffic and parking delays are expected to peak just before showtime, with some fans waiting far longer than usual to
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