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Records threatened as widespread heat continues
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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Local synagogue on alert after Michigan attack
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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BNP Paribas awards $20K college grants to local students
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – BNP Paribas awarded $20,000 college grants to 10 local students at a special event on Thursday. The 11th Annual BNP Paribas Open Awards were held Thursday morning at La Quinta High School. Recipients were overjoyed to receive the money and said that being rewarded for their hard work is an
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Susan Stein previews Fashion Week El Paseo
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – If you want to see what’s next in the world of high-end style, you don’t have to travel far to be part of the largest fashion event on the West Coast. Fashion Week El Paseo kicks off this Friday in Palm Desert with about 5000 attendees expected. We spoke about
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El supervisor Manuel Pérez visita el Hospital Palo Verde de Blythe en medio de la toma de control del condado
BLYTHE, California (KUNA) – Después de que el Distrito de Atención Médica de Palo Verde aprobara el plan de estabilización de 180 días del condado de Riverside, los funcionarios de Blythe dicen que la diferencia ya es notable. PVHD aprobó el plan en febrero, preparando el escenario para que un equipo de trabajo del condado,
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I-Team: The Plantation Golf Club faces federal lawsuit over ‘men only’ policy
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plantation Golf Club in Indio is one of the last “men only” clubs in the country. The club is the target of litigation in San Diego County as News Channel 3 first reported last year. Now it’s also facing a federal lawsuit alleging unlawful discrimination. It includes four counts: conspiracy/RICO violations, tax fraud, violations of the Securities
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Supervisor Perez visits Blythe’s Palo Verde Hospital amid county takeover
BLYTHE, Calif. (KESQ) – Palo Verde Hospital has bought itself another six months under Riverside County rule, but what progress is being made and what needs to change to keep its doors open? Those are questions we asked Fourth District Supervisor Manuel Perez before he toured the city’s only hospital. “We already have $12.5 million.
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Rideshare drivers feel the pinch as gas prices continue to rise
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Drivers across the Coachella Valley are feeling the strain as gas prices continue to climb, forcing many to adjust their budgets and driving habits. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Riverside County has risen to about $5.29 — up from $4.84 just one week
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The BNP Paribas Open: Players adapt their match play to changing temperatures in Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Things are heating up at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, both figuratively and literally. As the tournament gets closer to championship weekend, the match intensity is increasing but so are the temperatures. Just days before the championships and a few degrees cooler, the heat is a major factor
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Tracking lots of heat in the coming days
It’s heating up here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures today are in the mid 90s, marking a stark increase compared to yesterday. This all comes as a result of an intense ridge of high pressure dominating the weather pattern over the southwestern US. This ridge is leading to near record-breaking heat today in the valley,
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Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says
CNN By Sara Smart, Holmes Lybrand, Brynn Gingras, Elise Hammond, Nouran Salahieh, and John Miller The suspect was found dead in the vehicle at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said Thursday. No kids and or staff were injured, the sheriff said. One of the security guards
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Retail fireworks permit lottery application now open for the city of Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio is accepting applications for a Retail Sales Permit for Safe and Sane Fireworks for the upcoming fireworks sales season. Eligibility: Open to tax-exempt organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must have a valid tax-exempt Identification Number. To apply, visit: https://cityofindio.seamlessdocs.com/f/fireworkslotteryapp Application Deadline: March
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Triple digits in the forecast as the weekend approaches
High pressure builds in across the region, and the warming continues. Expect upper 90s and lower 100s through the weekend and most of next week, too. Heat advisories are popping up along the coast and into the Inland Empire for both today and tomorrow, but expect more advisories. Highs today make it into the middle
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Search continues for missing woman last seen in Idyllwild
IDYLLWILD (KESQ) – Authorities sought the public’s assistance today in locating a 34-year-old Pennsylvania woman last seen in Idyllwild. Jennifer Sue Stoltzfus was last spotted February 28th in the 43000 block of Florida Ave in Hemet. Now, her family and missing persons advocate group , The RAD Movement, are working to keep her case in
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AI on Trial: How AI is transforming the way legal work is done
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – They say a man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client. But — perhaps not, if you’ve got the knowledge of the entire internet and artificial intelligence on your side. “What AI did is it gave me a perspective that I never had before,” said Melissa
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CHP steps up enforcement on Varner Road
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Varner Road has been identified as one of California’s five most dangerous roads. The roadway sees a high number of crashes, many resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. From February 1, 2025, to today, there have been 64 crashes. A recent state study blames speed, distracted driving, and impaired driving. To solve
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Autoridades del condado de Riverside realizan operativo de control animal en North Shore, residentes externan vivir con temor
North Shore, California (KUNA) – Luego de haber realizado una cobertura el pasado lunes 2 de marzo, para abordar las preocupaciones de los residentes de North Shore sobre los perros callejeros, el Departamento de Servicios Animales del Condado de Riverside llevó a cabo esta mañana una operaciónde campo y educación en la comunidad. El departamento
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Dept. of Animal Service conduct operation to help roaming dogs issue in North Shore
NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – In a continued effort to address residents’ concerns regarding stray dogs roaming the streets in the community of North Shore, Riverside County Department of Animal Services conducted a field and education operation Wednesday morning. “This is part of our follow-up to help the community and provide improved safety in North Shore,”
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