Temperatures are gradually warming back up across the Coachella Valley after a breezy and cooler start to the week. Winds will continue to ease some today after a windy First Alert Weather Alert weekend. Today and tomorrow highs remain about 5-10 degrees below normal, but we’ll warm up more into the mid to upper 90s
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Faith leaders are gathering to speak with Representative Raul Ruiz after a recent surge in immigration enforcement in the Coachella Valley. Last week, News Channel 3 reported on immigration enforcement activity that drew alarm from Palm Springs residents and local leaders. Inland Coalition 4 Immigration Justice, an immigration rights group, posted
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is back open following its soft opening this week, just in time for rising summer temperatures across the Coachella Valley. City officials say the reopening comes after months of preparation and upgrades to the facility. The center will offer recreational swim time, swim lessons, fitness
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Winds remain a part of our forecast through this afternoon, but those winds are gradually easing. Indian Canyon Drive through the wash remains closed, but Gene Autry Trail has now been reopened in Palm Springs. The breezy conditions will keep temps cooler than normal today, with highs in the upper 80s. A Wind Advisory remains
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LOVELAND, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds fell to the Colorado Eagles in Game 3 of the Pacific Division Finals on Sunday night at Blue FCU Arena in Loveland. Colorado scored four unanswered goals for the 4-1 victory, now leading the best-of-5 game series 2-1. Difficult 4-1 loss for the Coachella Valley Firebirds tonight
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s round three of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs and the Coachella Valley Firebirds stand tied in a best-of-five series with the Colorado Eagles at 1-1. To finish off the last three games in the series (third game if needed) the Firebirds are taking flight to Loveland as the Eagles
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A year after a deadly bombing outside the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic, business owners and residents in the area are reflecting on the moment that shook the city and the recovery efforts now taking shape. A nearby business owner recalled initial confusion in the moments after the explosion, saying
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We remain under a First Alert Weather Alert through Sunday evening as we continue to track potentially damaging winds in our area. Saturday certainly brought strong winds and poor air quality, and so far on Sunday, we’re seeing very similar conditions. Like Saturday night, we’re seeing more hazardous air quality
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Winds have elevated significantly and air quality has deteriorated. We have issued a First Alert Weather Alert through 11:00 p.m. on Sunday night, matching the timing of the Wind Advisory that surrounds the Coachella Valley, due to these concerns. We expect strong winds Saturday and Sunday evenings, so be sure
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters gained the upper hand on a vegetation fire that torched three acres in the east valley Saturday evening. Officials reported forward progress was stopped at 8:38 p.m., about an hour after it was first reported in Thermal. Crews are expected to stay on scene as they mop up throughout the
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Update 5/20/26 The suspect in the crash, identified as Tyler Jordan Conant, 23, of Long Beach, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and other charges. The woman killed in the crash was identified as Teresa Bowlin, 57, of Cathedral City. Authorities confirmed the crash occurred in Rancho Mirage, not Palm Desert. Original Report 5/16/26
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – A homicide investigation is underway in Bermuda Dunes after two people were found dead inside a home during a welfare check Friday afternoon. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched just before noon on May 15, 2026, to the 79000 block of
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is getting ready to welcome back swimmers this weekend as its water park prepares for a seasonal soft opening on Sunday. Staff spent the day running training exercises, with lifeguards going through safety drills and reviewing emergency procedures ahead of reopening day. Officials say the preparation
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Today, the City of Indio is hosting the public grand opening for the Indio Sports Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new sports park occupies 38 acres and is located at 82600 Market Street near Avenue 44 and Jackson. The sports park includes 11 soccer fields, one professional soccer field
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians marked a major milestone Friday, celebrating 150 years of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation with a community gathering in downtown Palm Springs. The event, held at the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza, brought together tribal members, local leaders, vendors, and residents for an evening
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — After losing Game 1 to the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday night, the Firebirds responded with a 4-0 victory in Game 2, leveling the best-of-5 Pacific Division Finals at 1-1. The Firebirds scored all four goals in the third period and Nikke Kokko earned the shutout, stopping all 33 shots from
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