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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Can you believe it? Today marks the final day of May! June is right around the corner, and the weather feels just as we should as the calendar turns to June. It’s been *even warmer* compared to yesterday as our warming trend has taken us from the 80s on Wednesday
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Voters across Riverside County are heading to the polls today as California’s primary election gets underway. Polling places open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Election officials say anyone who is in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to cast a ballot. Poll workers
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 1,000 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe filled downtown Palm Springs this weekend, setting a new world record as the city celebrated what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday on Monday. Organizers say a total of 1,037 participants took part in the gathering, easily surpassing the previous record of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Four local athletes spent this week competing in the California Interscholastic Federation State Track and Field Championships. Shadow Hills Malia Strange and Palm Desert’s Kingston “Jax” Penny both reaching the podium in the finals on Saturday. Strange placed second in the girls triple jump, with a final distance of 40
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of Marilyn Monroe fans are expected to gather in downtown Palm Springs on Saturday as the city celebrates what organizers are calling “Marilyn 100,” a daylong tribute to the Hollywood icon that includes a world record attempt, live entertainment and community events benefiting Palm Springs Pride. The celebration centers
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – After a cool and breezy week, we’re settling into a much more seasonal pattern this weekend. Temperatures are on the rise! This afternoon, temperatures have been warmer by ten degrees or more! It’s a huge jump after a cooler than usual week. That being said, it still looks to be
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif, (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley All-Star Baseball Classic is back for its second year, celebrating top local athletes. The Classic is a premier postseason event designed to showcase the region’s top talent. However, it also gives them an opportunity to connect with college scouts and coaches, who get the chance to evaluate
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – While the Palm Springs Power look to develop collegiate athletes over the summer through their 34-game schedule, they also work to make a difference in the community. On Sunday, the Power will be hosting their first annual “Heroes on the Diamond Charity Exhibition” game. Power athletes will team up with members
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Brandon Leon is a sophomore center-fielder at College of the Desert, and he was named a Junior College All-American. Athlete selected for the All-American honors are top-tier student-athlete being recognized for outstanding athletic achievements in a two-year collegiate program. Leon fits this description perfectly with his past season at COD.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs is hosting a drag brunch celebrating Marilyn Monroe, as part of the many festivities for what would have been the icon’s 100th birthday. Organizers say drag performances are inspired by the spirit of Marilyn Monroe. “She was one girl that just lived unapologetically herself,”
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced today that a positive sample of West Nile virus was confirmed in the community of North Shore at the start of mosquito season. The positive sample was collected at the intersection of Avenue 72 andCleveland Street during a routine collection
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Power baseball is back for its 22nd season in the California Premier Collegiate League. This year comes with a fresh roster of top collegiate athletes, and high expectations as the Power have three consecutive CPCL titles. Manager Casey Dill said his expectations are also high, knowing what this
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A nice start to the weekend with a gorgeous Saturday on deck. Get out and enjoy those morning temperatures to kick off your Saturday. Temperatures begin to rise as we head into the weekend and our final few days of May. Fantastic news for some who like it hot–er–at least warmer. Get ready for a
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Marilyn Monroe’s legacy is taking center stage in Palm Springs this weekend as hundreds of look-alikes prepare to gather in an attempt to break a world record. The event, set for Saturday at Downtown Park, is part of a weekend-long celebration honoring what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Una mujer de Cabazon que inicialmente denunció haber sido agredida y quedar inconsciente durante el secuestro de su hijo de 7 meses se declaró culpable hoy de homicidio involuntario y otros cargos derivados de la muerte del niño. Rebecca Renee Haro, de 42 años, se declaró culpable el viernes en el
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Estamos a tan solo días de las elecciones primarias aquí en California. La contienda para gobernador de California en donde 4 de los candidatos más fuertes pelean por la delantera El millonario Tom Steyer, uno de los candidatos demócratas, ha invertido casi 200 millones de dólares en su propia campaña. Él
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles, is running for governor in the upcoming open primary. News Channel 3’s John White interviewed him ahead of the June 2 primary. Despite not gaining traction in the polls, Villaraigosa stated that he is in it to the end and wants to move his party to the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Billionaire Tom Steyer, a candidate for Governor, has been campaigning on his experience of building a $38 billion business from scratch. News Channel 3 Senior Producer Julia Castro interviewed him on a number of issues. He is currently polling just behind Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra. Steyer and Becerra have attacked each other on
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Palm Desert, Calif. (KUNA) – Como una estrategia más para combatir la contaminación por polvo en el Valle de Coachella, el Distrito de Gestión de la Calidad del Aire de la Costa Sur (AQMD) ha realizado una inversión millonaria en nueva tecnología de la mano de importantes aliados estratégicos. Se trata de un trabajo de
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