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Breezy today with warming into the weekend
The Valley is surrounded by Wind Advisories this morning, all of which will expire by this evening. Expect winds in the 25 m.p.h. range today, but those winds ease into the afternoon. Those winds start to relax after lunchtime, and should be a great deal calmer by tonight. Temps are cooler than normal today, but
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Coachella Weekend 2 campers share costs, navigate traffic
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As Coachella’s second weekend kicks off, campers are settling in and sharing what it takes, financially and logistically, to experience the festival from the campgrounds. For some traveling from afar, the total cost adds up quickly. Bruna Carrilho, visiting from Canada, said she has spent about $1,200 so far on flights,
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Getting answers: City of Coachella yet to answer questions on proposed data center
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has pushed the City of Coachella to answer questions and concerns about a proposed data center at Avenue 52 and Filmore St. Dozens of residents protested the development at a city council meeting last week, sharing their concerns about air, noise and water pollution. Today, News Channel 3’s
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Nonprofit receives $20K grant to expand sports equipment access for CV youth
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians has awarded a $20,000 grant to a nonprofit aimed at making sports more accessible for youth and families in the Coachella Valley, it was announced today. “We are incredibly grateful to the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians for believing in our mission and investing
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Nine students honored with Do the Right Thing awards
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local students are being recognized with this month’s Do the Right Thing award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs police and News Channel 3. Nine students received the honor this month from elementary to high schools valley-wide: Joseph Fonseca Sophia Andrede Castellano Mauricio Huerta Villalba Valentina Macías Esparza Gabriel
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Cooler & Breezy Late Week Before a Fantastic, Warmer Coachella Weekend
A passing system to our southwest is ushering add cloud cover, partly to mostly cloudy today. Onshore flow is also adding to some breezy west winds, especially late this afternoon and evening, along with slightly cooler temperatures across the Coachella Valley. Gusty conditions continue into tonight before shifting offshore early Friday, bringing drier north to
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Exclusiva: Entrevista con Xavier Becerra, candidato a gobernador de California
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Esta noche en exclusiva conversamos con el exsecretario de Salud de los Estados Unidos, Xavier Becerra, quien es candidato a gobernador de California. Le preguntamos sobre las graves acusaciones de algunos de legestradores en el capitolio acusados de conducta sexual.
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Farmers suffer huge losses to produce after heat wave
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – After the heat wave in March, Temalpakh Farms is suffering a huge loss to produce from the winter harvest. Crops such as broccoli, celery, lettuce, and many others were affected after the intense heat, and farmers say around 2500 tons of produce went bad too soon. Regardless of the efforts made
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Desert Drips: Relief or Risk? Exploring IV Hydration therapy, a festival go-to
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The second weekend of Coachella will bring another influx of festival-goers in town to spend time with friends and enjoy their favorite artists. But there is another harsh reality to the weekend, which can include some festival goers using party drugs and alcohol. Some will turn to IV Hydration, also known as IV Vitamin
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Supporting Local Businesses During Coachella Fest
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – As thousands of festivalgoers pour into the Coachella Valley, the economic spotlight isn’t just on the music stages, it’s also shining on locally owned businesses that rely on the annual surge in visitors. From family-run restaurants to small retail shops, many local entrepreneurs see Coachella as a crucial to boost sales
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25-year-old man killed in high-speed crash near Palm Springs International Airport
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — A 25-year-old man was killed in a high-speed crash early Thursday morning near the Palm Springs International Airport. Palm Springs Police say the crash happened around 2:18 a.m. near East Tahquitz Canyon Way and El Cielo Road, in front of the airport. Officers arrived to find a vehicle overturned on
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Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of RivCo teen found in trunk
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered body was found in the front trunk of his Tesla when it was impounded at a Hollywood tow yard last year, police said today. Los Angeles police said Burke, 21,
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Post Malone & Bud Light unveil pop up outside festival grounds during Stagecoach
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Post Malone is bringing a pop-up experience to the Stagecoach Country Music Festival next week. Malone and Bud Light are partnering up to reveal limited-time mini beer cans called Posty Co. Minis. They also revealed a video called “The Smallest Bar in the West.” Fans can experience it at Bud Light’s
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Coroner releases IDs of trio killed in wrong-way crash on I-10 in Coachella
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A fatal wrong-way collision claimed multiple lives Tuesday night on Interstate 10 near Dillon Road. The crash was reported at around 9:58 p.m. east of Dillon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators say the collision occurred when a Toyota Camry traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes struck a Honda
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