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Indio Police Department shares importance of home security
Home burglaries are prevalent throughout the United States. According to Forbes, a home invasion occurs every 26 seconds across the nation. Over 3,000 burglaries occur daily. This issue impacts the Coachella Valley. “We would love to say there are never any burglaries, but the reality is there will be,” said Indio PD Officer Ben Guitron.
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Humidity lingers into the week
After an action-packed Sunday with thunderstorms, isolated flooding and hail, things are calmer this morning, but dew points remain high. Monsoon moisture wrapping around a large ridge of high pressure will continue to feed into the region. The moisture is likely to stick with us through most of the week, gradually easing by week’s end.
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Tracking thunderstorms in the desert
Moisture will be sticking with us through tonight and into the beginning of the work week. Some gradual drying will take place with each day through much of the work week. Monday will have many of the same conditions as Sunday, so there is another chance for some more cumulus clouds and thunderstorms. Well over
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Beaumont woman details seeing the shocking moment Former President Donald Trump was shot during Pennsylvania rally
A woman with ties to the Coachella Valley is opening up about attending the Donald Trump Campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. She is sharing her first-hand experience with News Channel Three’s Tori King. Julissa Evans is originally from the Beaumont area but recently moved to Pennsylvania. She was one of thousands in attendance at Saturday’s
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Coachella Valley residents react to attempted assassination at Trump rally
Reactions continue to pour in from people across the Coachella Valley after Saturday’s attempted assassination at Former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. As some valley residents prepared to attend church services Sunday morning, one group took their message to the street. Unite 911, a Conservative group in the Coachella Valley, organized a
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How extreme temperatures can affect flights in the Coachella Valley
An airplane can fly because of the Bernoulli principle. Simply put, wind moving across the top of the wing reduces air pressure, while pressure remains constant on the bottom creating lift. “As the air temperature goes up, air molecules separate, creating less density, so everything becomes thinner, and so now you need a longer takeoff
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Hot and humid weekend continues
Daytime highs have stayed close to the seasonal average (109°) this weekend. An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in effect for the Coachella Valley through tonight as temperatures still have the potential to reach an upwards of 113°. The First Alert Weather Team will continue to track the possibility of high elevation thunderstorm activity as
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Local leaders react to assassination attempt at Trump rally
Former President Donald Trump was injured Saturday at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has announced the former president is “safe,” while the Butler County DA has released information that the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, and one rally attendee are dead. Another two attendees were injured. President Joe Biden has released
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It’s another hot and humid day in the desert
The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning for the Coachella Valley through 9 PM tomorrow (Sunday). While moisture has held back high temperatures, the extra humidity can make it harder for our bodies to cool off. The Weather Service has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for areas
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Man identified after deadly overnight shooting in Desert Hot Springs
A homicide occurred in Desert Hot Springs Friday night around 9 p.m. in the area of Pierson Blvd. and Cactus Dr., DHS Police confirmed. The male victim has now been identified. Police responded to the 66-100 block area of Pierson Blvd. from the report of a shooting. Officers responded to the area and found Christian
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Indio man killed in off-road vehicle crash near Cactus City rest area has been identified
An Indio man was killed in a crash involving an off-road vehicle Friday afternoon near the Cactus City rest area has been identified as Charles Housewright II. The incident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. Friday in the open desert west of Cottonwood Springs Road, North of the Interstate 10, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Excessive heat and humidity boost rain chances
An Excessive Heat Warning will remain in effect until 9PM Sunday as highs could reach a few degrees above the seasonal average (109°). A boost of moisture will keep daytime highs from skyrocketing while increasing rain chances. Today’s warm temperatures and elevated dewpoints led to isolated storm activity across the desert this morning! Stay with
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Palm Springs Power defeat Inland Valley Bucs 13-7 on Hometown Heroes Night
The Palm Springs Power rallied and defeated the Inland Valley Bucs 13-7. Here are some highlights of the @PSPowerBaseball 13-7 win over the Inland Valley Bucs. Shoutout @Tarp1969 for some of these shots @KESQ @BlakeArthur24 pic.twitter.com/enPSmE136i— Kenji Ito (@KenjiitoKESQ) July 13, 2024 The Power also celebrated hometown heroes night, honoring police officers, firefighters, and teachers,
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Assault investigation in La Quinta
Deputies were dispatched to the area of Washington St. and Avenue 47 just before 10 P.M. tonight regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located multiple people involved in a physical altercation upon arrival. It was reported to officers that one of the people involved was armed with
Continue ReadingSoCalGas warns customers of scammers claiming to represent the company
In light of recent events, SoCalGas is warning the public about scams involving people claiming to represent the utility. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke to SoCalGas spokesperson, Denise Campos, to learn how you can protect yourself from scammers. “We have heard of imposters coming to people’s homes, knocking, dressed in hard hats, or… neon
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Weather Insider: How is the 2024 tornado count (so far) holding up to previous years
2024 has been a very active year for tornadoes here in the US. Preliminary data suggests up to 1,250 confirmed tornadoes touched down over the US between January and June. This data is preliminary as the National Weather Service is still going through the process of confirming each of the individual possible tornadoes, a process
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