Video
Warming to seasonal temps today ahead of brief increase in winds late this week
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Our calmer and warmer pattern continues as we expect to warm to near-seasonal highs across the valley on Wednesday! Here’s a look at temperatures through the day, which look to be fantastic for this time of year – right where we should be. Expect highs in the mid to upper
Continue Reading
Firebirds beat Barracuda 4-1, pick up pivotal points in divisional standings
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds defeated the Barracuda Tuesday night in San Jose by a final score of 4-1. Coachella Valley struck early, scoring twice in a 51-second span in the first period. Logan Morrison opened the scoring at 5:21 before John Hayden followed at 6:12 to give the Firebirds a 2-0 lead
Continue Reading
Calmer and pleasant through the middle of the week
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A stretch of dry and pleasant weather continues across the Coachella Valley through Wednesday, with winds gradually weakening and temperatures warming back to near seasonal averages. Breezier conditions return Thursday as stronger onshore flow develops and we could see gusts up to 35-45 mph across the deserts. By Friday and
Continue Reading
Un conductor de camión cisterna fallece y varias personas resultan heridas tras un choque en la I-10
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Un hombre de 62 años ha fallecido hoy en un choque con varios vehículos que ha dejado a otras seis personas con heridas de leves a moderadas en la Interestatal 10, en dirección este, a la altura de Thousand Palms. El choque se reportó poco antes de las 7:50 de
Continue Reading
One person killed, several injured after I-10 crash involving semi-truck and cement truck
One person was killed and six others were treated for injuries in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 10 in Thousand Palms, California.
Continue Reading
County declines to pay to defend Sheriff Bianco in legal battles over ballot seizure investigation
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County will not be picking up the tab in the legal battle over Sheriff Chad Bianco’s ballot investigation. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Tuesday to decline to hire or pay outside counsel to defend Bianco in four lawsuits tied to his ballot seizure investigation. A county spokesperson confirmed
Continue Reading
Student-Athlete of the Week – Oliver Carr
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Oliver Carr is a senior at Palm Desert High School and a highly skilled runner on the track and field team. Carr is the latest student-athlete of the week. “He’s a dream to coach, honestly,” Dylan Nielson, the head hurdle coach, said. Carr is one of the top athletes on the
Continue Reading
Some Salton Sea residents skeptical new conservancy can improve environment after years of health issues
SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the Salton Sea Conservancy, which is meant to restore the habitat in the area and improve air quality. It’s the state’s first conservancy in 15 years. “For too long, communities around the Salton Sea have carried the burden of environmental challenges and
Continue Reading
Leftover Coachella Festival items find new purpose at Galilee Center
MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – As the crowds depart the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, they leave behind more than memories. Tents, blankets, and clothing — once part of a weekend escape — are now finding new purpose. At the heart of this transformation is the Galilee Center, where truckloads of these items arrive in
Continue Reading
Local students explore careers in leading Coachella Valley industries
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – A unique workshop gave local high school students eyeing careers in the hospitality and tourism industries a head start. 120 students from high schools encompassing all three valley school districts attended Tuesday’s event, dubbed “Student Hospitality Day.” They gathered at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells,
Continue Reading
Residentes de Carver Tract inconformes con servicio de agua potable
Carver Tract, California (KUNA) – El Departamento de Salud Ambiental del Condado de Riverside levantó el aviso de hervir el agua para Carver Tract, esto después de pruebas de la Carver Tract Community Water Company, junto con la Junta Estatal de Control de Recursos Hídricos, que determinó que el agua es segura para beber y
Continue Reading
Temps near seasonal norms this week
A pleasant week is in the works, with highs in the lower and middle 80s throughout the week. High pressure will build in through tomorrow, keeping us sunny and near seasonal norms (86) all week long. Winds were gustier yesterday, but have calmed nicely today. The next round of breezy conditions will arrive Thursday afternoon.
Continue Reading