Our cooler pattern sticks around the Coachella Valley through Friday as that low pressure system responsible for this week’s gusty winds, slowly exit to the east. Our biggest impact remains cooler temperatures and another breezy afternoon for the deserts and mountain passes. Expect highs mainly in the lower 80s Friday with west winds occasionally gusting
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon in Palm Springs. The incident started around 3:40 p.m. when police responded to reports of a subject brandishing a weapon on the 1200 block of East Palm Canyon Drive. “A caller reported the male was acting erratically and was armed
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a candidate for Governor, spoke to News Channel 3 about the endorsement of Republican Steve Hilton by President Trump and whether this has affected Bianco’s poll numbers. Bianco stated that he was not disappointed by the endorsement, as he is focusing on getting the endorsements of Californians rather
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A new Marilyn Monroe-themed boutique is opening in downtown Palm Springs as part of the upcoming “Marilyn 100” celebration honoring what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday. Organizers opened the Marilyn Boutique to members of the media at 285 N. Palm Canyon Drive, calling it the “glamour headquarters”
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Organized theft crews are increasingly targeting freight trains traveling through the Coachella Valley, stealing cargo worth millions of dollars.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands across the Coachella Valley could soon be at risk of losing CalFresh benefits as new federal work requirements take effect Monday — prompting local food banks to prepare for a possible spike in demand. Under the new rules, certain adults between the ages of 18 and 64 considered able-bodied
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SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were charged in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old man whose body was found in Salton City last week. Authorities found the body of Pedro Montes Jr., 34, on the morning of May 17 near Plaza Avenue and Panorama Avenue in Salton City. Investigators determined the scene
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – With summer break just around the corner, Coachella Valley Unified School District is preparing to launch a free summer meal program aimed at helping children and families across the East Valley. District officials say the program is designed to ensure children continue receiving meals during the summer months, when many students lose
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In this entertaining episode of Desert Chat we visit the iconic McCallum theatre as they get ready for their 2026 season. We also head over to La Quinta Legal Docs for some of our legal advice, and much more.
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – After five hours of public comment against a proposed data center in Wednesday’s Coachella’s City Council meeting, leaders are now discussing a possible moratorium. It comes after months-long pushback from the community against the Coachella Valley Technology Campus, a 450 acre lot containing 6 data centers. Late into the heated meeting,
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An area of low pressure to our North will continue to spin in breezy conditions and keep daytime highs well below normal through tomorrow. Highs today will hover in the lower 80s, similar to yesterday afernoon. Winds are lighter today, but will remain breezy through tomorrow evening. Into the weekend, we warm up, hitting triple
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A windy and much cooler pattern sticks around across the Coachella Valley through late week as a strong low pressure system continues to dip into central California. Winds gradually decrease, improving into our evening hours tonight, with calmer winds into our Thursday. Though winds still return tomorrow afternoon and evening–everyone looks to stay below any advisory
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Winds have closed two major Wash Roads in Palm Springs (North Indian Canyon and Gene Autry) as gusts reach well into the 30 m.p.h. range. Winds will increase this evening, then ease into tomorrow. A strong area of low pressure pushing across NorCal will keep winds intense and temps well below average through Friday. Temps
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A street naming ceremony at Desert Hot Springs for two top students, rewarding their commitment to hard work and achievements. Desert Hot Springs High School senior Joel Ruiz and Mount San Jacinto High School senior Katia Martinez, both honored with a street named after them. Katia is recognized for
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ACTUALIZACIÓN – 05/28/2026 Ciudad de Coachella, Calif. (KUNA) – Luego de más de 6 horas que duró la reunión del ayuntamiento el pasado 27 de mayo, el concejo voto a favor de retrasar el proyecto que incluiría la instalación de un centro de datos. “Lo que miramos ayer es que no quieren los data centers,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The community program Crime Stoppers wants to reintroduce itself to our valley. It allows people to anonymously report information about criminal activity and wanted fugitives, and there’s often a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in depth about the program and
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate for Governor in California, has been endorsed by President Trump. He talked to News Channel 3’s John White about the issues and the campaign ahead of the June 2nd primary. Hilton is running on lowering taxes, including no state income tax on the first $100,000
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents at a senior community in Cathedral City say they are worried an abandoned neighboring property could pose a serious fire danger. The concern centers around the former KGX Broadcast Center off Dinah Shore Drive — a property covered in dried vegetation and lined with towering tamarisk trees. Elizabeth Cunneff,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — “Going into this season we knew that we wanted it more than ever,” said Addison Grey, member of Desert Elite Mavericks “Renegades” team. “We brought three of our four elite teams and they all placed in the top five in the nation with our Renegades taking the top honors, beating
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