UPDATE 3/14/2026 Authorities have identified the person killed in the crash as 25-year-old Daysi Olivas of Thermal. 3/13/2026 THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed and three others seriously injured after a head-on two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in Thermal. The crash was reported at around 2:05 p.m. on the 58000 block of Fillmore Avenue,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Four people were transported by ambulance to a local hospital after a crash in Indio Saturday afternoon. CalFire reports two cars collided at Avenue 44 and Saguaro Gate shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday. Two people suffered major injuries, and another two suffered minor injuries. The crash has been handed over to
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We tied a record in Palm Springs yesterday at 98°! We’ll likely fall just short of a record today as we see ever so slightly cooler temperatures… but get ready: next week promises intense heat for our region. Why are we cooling today? A low pressure system is very quickly
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds defeated the Reign on Friday night at Acrisure Arena by a final score of 3-2 in overtime. Defenseman Gustav Oloffson was named first star of the game with an assist and the overtime winner. At the Bird Barn tonight at @Firebirds win 3-2 in OT what a great
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Local officials are stepping up enforcement ahead of the busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend as bars and restaurants prepare for large crowds celebrating the holiday. Local police departments across the valley say they will increase patrols. The heightened presence is aimed at preventing impaired driving and keeping public celebrations safe.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dolores Robinson, a longtime Hollywood manager recognized as the first black female personal manager in film and television, received a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars on Friday. Robinson’s star is located at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Robinson received the star in the entertainment category for
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It’s feeling hot here in the Coachella Valley! Temperatures today are in the mid to upper 90s, with similar numbers expected throughout the weekend. Expect a few upper-level clouds here and there, mostly on Saturday. Aside from that, we have nothing but bright blue skies in store for the next while. Winds and humidity levels
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 15th annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival in Palm Springs is just weeks away, and organizers say there is a big need for volunteers and homestay hosts to ensure its success. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke about the globally recognized event with the founder and director, Teddy
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As temperatures across the Coachella Valley begin climbing toward triple digits, many residents are heading to local trails earlier in the day to avoid the desert heat. Hikers say early morning hours provide cooler temperatures and safer conditions, allowing people to enjoy the outdoors before the sun becomes too intense. Many
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MECCA, Calif (KESQ) — Lilia García-Brower visited the Coachella Valley Friday to announce an initiative aimed at empowering young workers and expanding education about workplace rights for youth and their families. The announcement was made during a press conference at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where state leaders and community organizations gathered to highlight
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley High School Girls Soccer Team fell in the state finals game Friday in Sacramento. The Lady Arabs lost 4-1 to Marin Catholic High School, the Northern California Regional Champions, at Natomas High School in Sacramento, California. The Lady Arabs won the CIF Division 5 and the CIF State Regional championships for the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As the U.S.-Iran war rages into a third week, experts are warning against AI videos and photos circulated online. “Some of it is political or ideological propaganda that is being used by all sides. That’s just the state of play that we’re in, but most of it are just people
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Toasty weather continues across Southern California! We flirted with records in Palm Springs yesterday and missed tying it by a degree, but we have another shot for today. We will warm quite quickly today. Expect mild temperatures in the mid 70s as you start your day, giving way to the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect is dead after an attack on a Michigan synagogue. A vehicle loaded with what appeared to be a large number of explosives was rammed into the building. Security quickly opened fire and the suspect was later found dead. One security officer was injured by the vehicle, but is
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