High pressure over the Western U.S. will keep us sunny, mild and comfortable all week long. Highs will span the lower 90s the next couple of days, with a bit of a cool-down for midweek. The overall weather pattern remains stable through the week, with only some minor temperature changes, and no precipitation expected. Anticipate
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – As Halloween approaches, local shoppers are feeling the pinch as rising prices on costumes, decorations, and candy add a new kind of challenge to the spooky season. An annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation found Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, up
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds lost to the Bakersfield Condors 5-4 in overtime on Sunday at Dignity Health Arena. For the first time this season, the Firebirds opened the scoring. Carson Rehkopf tallied his first goal of his AHL career to give the birds the 1-0 lead. REHKOPF SCORES! LET'S GOOOOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/sRneuRghjs—
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Scorpions won the 2025 NPL Championship on Sunday in Seattle. The Scorpions defeated the Seattle Tsunami 7-2. Coachella Valley not only brought home a trophy, but they also earned $50,000 check. “This has been a culmination of two years of hard work of building this franchise,” said Kim
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) The Wheelchair Championship wrapped up its 10th year on Sunday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. The tournament ran for four days, with matches starting as early as 10 AM. Men and Women competed in both singles and doubles competition to earn International Tennis Federation (ITF) rankings points. Top players both
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – No complaints in the weather department this Sunday afternoon! Most spots in the valley this afternoon are slightly warmer than yesterday, when Palm Springs saw a high of 91°. Today’s high was expected to be a degree or two warmer, which is exactly what we’re seeing so far. We’re expecting
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The inaugural Palm Springs Pride ‘Pride Equality Walk’ that was scheduled to kick off Saturday, October 25, has been postponed until 2026, organizers said Sunday. According to Palm Springs Pride, the organization does not have the current resources needed to put on the event. In a statement, PS Pride said
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Thermal, Calif. (KUNA) – El suicidio entre los jóvenes ha aumentado en las últimas décadas, el departamento de salud publica de California reveló que 8% de la población joven el condado de Riverside cometió suicidio. Dicha problemática se encuentra presente en el valle de Coachella, es por ello que el sector educativo ha tomado acciones para
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Colorado Eagles 3-1 on Saturday at Acrisure Arena. Scoreless in the first period, the Eagles scored two unanswered goals to start the middle frame. Danil Gushchin found the back of the net and made it 1-0. A little over a minute later, Jason Polin
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) The playoffs are here for both girls’ volleyball and flag football. Nine teams in volleyball and three teams in girls’ flag football all look to claim the title. Here is a look at the schedule. TUESDAY, OCT 21 GIRLS VOLLEYALL – Xavier Prep at Bishop Montgomery (Division 2), Palm Desert at
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SKY VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Putting service into action, the Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs helped clean Kitty’s Wildlife Refuge and Rescue in Sky Valley Saturday. The annual event brings together club members from across the Coachella Valley, in a show of unity and teamwork. Kitty Pallesen, the sanctuary owner, says club members completed 6
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Numerous protests for “No Kings” are expected across the Coachella Valley on Saturday, including in Palm Springs. Courageous Resistance of the Desert and Indivisible of the Desert are hosting the rally at Sunrise Park. Organizers wrote in a press release statement that the rally is “a reminder that America rejects
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UPDATE: 3:06 PM, 10/18/25 – The Palm Springs Fire Department posted on Facebook just before 3:00 p.m. and said forward progress had been stopped on the fire. A brush fire is burning off Hwy 111, about 1 mile north of Gateway. The fire has now been mapped at approximately 11 acres on the mountain slope.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another pleasantly sunny day across the desert this beautiful Saturday. Highs have steadily been climbing to just above seasonal and weather remains calm into the early parts of the workweek. So far, it’s been a perfect day to spend by the poolside. Here’s a look at our Westin
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With E-bikes growing in popularity, Riverside County Sheriff’s (RSO) deputies are making sure riders know how to stay safe on the road. Paul Abrego, Deputy Sheriff, said the RSO traffic team held an e-bike safety course open to the public on Saturday, inviting riders of all ages to learn about
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Week 9 of the high school football featured nine games, including two undefeated teams Xavier Prep0@Palm Springs26 FLa Quinta40@Rancho Mirage13FYucca Valley30@Coachella Valley55FDesert Mirage14@Cathedral City20FBanning28@DHS27FHamilton7@Desert Christian51FSan Jacinto47@Desert Chapel41F Thursday games: In the DEL, Palm Desert defeated Shadow Hills 38-14. In the DVL, Twentynine Palms took care of Indio 44-25. Stay with
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The Medicare annual enrollment period is now underway. Desert Oasis Healthcare is helping locals navigate their options and find the coverage that best fits their needs. During the AEP period, individuals can enroll in, disenroll from, or switch from Medicare Advantage plans. The period will be open this Wednesday, October 15th to December 7th. Any
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In this week’s Living Healthy segment, we are talking about feet and what you need to know before surgery. News Channel 3 talked with Dr. Pamela Metta from the Good Feet Store. She says there is cutting-edge technology that utilizes your body’s own healing.
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of La Quinta kicked off season with it’s first annual Fall Festival, held at La Quinta Park Friday evening. The festival featured live music from The Chico Band, ballon and caricature artists, a photo booth, jumpers and face painting, all for free. Food truck vendors were also at
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