PALM DESERT, Calif. — Mirabelle Lee, a recent graduate of Palm Valley School, has received a prestigious scholarship in recognition of her outstanding work in promoting diversity and literacy in education. Lee, who has worked in the entertainment industry since her childhood, founded the Beatrice Martin Foundation during her sophomore year of high school. The
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Good morning and happy Monday. Today is going to be hot yet again here on the valley floor, but you will also notice an increase in humidity. Extra humidity is the name of the game this week in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures will fall throughout the week to more moderate levels; however, it comes at
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) The 10U Indio All-Stars won the 2025 Zone 10U Championships on Sunday. This title win marks their third championship this year. On June 29th, the All-Stars won the 10U Super Region Championship title against Beamunt and won the Section 10U Championship title. Coming into this tournament, Indio was undefeated through two tournaments.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some lingering moisture throughout the afternoon has kept temps capped near 110° in Palm Springs, which is a couple of degrees lower than we initially expected. The same applies for Monday. Expect dew points through the morning hours in the 50s and 60s throughout the Coachella Valley. We dry out
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)  – Martha’s Village and Kitchen is taking a big step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness by investing in early education. News Channel 3 first told you about the Child Development Center expansion back in March. Now — that expansion is nearing completion, and News Channel 3 is getting a look inside.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ)– Car fans rolled out to Thermal on Sunday for the BMW Performance Center West’s “Cars, Coffee, & Hot Laps’ event. The event, which is part of a series hosted several times throughout the year, was unique this time because it featured free rides for adult attendees with a professional driver at the
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It’s another hot day here in the Coachella Valley. We are continuing to track some slightly elevated moisture levels this morning in the valley. If these numbers hold steady or increase throughout the day, we could see highs closer to 110°F. If they do not, we will see highs closer to 113°F or 114°F. Enjoy
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The Palm Springs Power earned their 700th win as a franchise after defeating the Inland Valley Legends 11-2 on Saturday at Palm Springs Stadium. The Power already had a 3-0 lead after two innings, and slowly continued to pull away. In the third inning, Cato Kleinman drives in Mark Kirkland for
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Temps ended up climbing all the way to 113° on Saturday – not quite the relief we were hoping for! Temps will continue to climb near 114° for Sunday and Monday. It might feel a little bit muggy as you step outside Sunday morning. Dew points will be elevated, especially
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ)– Democrats of the Desert is hosting an “Unmask Ice & Stop Deporting our Neighbors” sidewalk rally Saturday, July 12th. The rally will run from 9 to10 AM, on the sidewalk in front of the La Quinta City Hall on Washington and Calle Tampico. Â
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Construction crews will be working on Indian Canyon Drive between Sunrise Parkway and Garnet Avenue in North Palm Springs from 8:00 p.m. on Friday to 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, officials said. Drivers are advised to watch out for traffic control as crews will be striping the road. To ensure the
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect in the shooting death of a 66-year-old man at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. Elijah Ray Burt, 22, is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 5. Burt was arrested along with his twin brother, Emanuel Rick Burt, and a third suspect,
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) – A federal judge late Friday ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop broad, untargeted immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Riverside County. The two temporary restraining orders (TRO) granted by the judge come after a lawsuit was filed by immigrant advocacy groups, accusing federal agents of targeting
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Friday is the final day of Amazon’s extended Prime Day sales event, with online shoppers flocking to score discounts on everything from electronics to home goods. Nationally, Prime Day spending is expected to top $23 billion. But not everyone is buying into the hype. Local businesses say the growing dominance
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs renewed a six-figure deal with the local hospitality industry to devote tax dollars to tourism. The deal was meant to funnel a portion of the city’s transient occupancy tax to PS Resorts – a nonprofit composed of several Palm Springs hotels. The amount was estimated
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Power defeated the Inland Valley Legends 7-1 on Friday night at Palm Springs Stadium. With the victory, the Power now have 699 wins in program history. Palm Springs Power defeat Inland Valley Legends 7-1 for their 699th win in franchise history. @PSPowerBaseball is now just one win
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) On July 1st, Outfielder Jamal Ritter played his final game with the Palm Springs Power to pursue bigger and better things. While his time in Palm Springs was short, his impact will be ingrained in the franchise’s history forever. Our @KenjiitoKESQ caught up with @PSPowerBaseball player @jamal_ritterr, who played in two
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KUNA) – El hombre herido de bala en coachella el lunes por la mañana ha muerto. La oficina del sheriff del condado de Riverside informa que el caso ahora se maneja como un homicidio. Cecilio Nando González, de 28 años, estuvo ante el tribunal esta semana, acusado originalmente de intento de asesinato y agresión con arma mortal.
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ADELANTO, Calif. (KUNA) – El congresista Raúl Ruiz exigió la renuncia inmediata de la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, durante una conferencia de prensa en las instalaciones del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de Adelanto. Ruiz estuvo acompañado por la congresista Norma Torres. Según la oficina de Ruiz, la visita sigue a
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Happy Friday, Coachella Valley! A subtle cooldown is in place today and Saturday as the ridge of high pressure shifts slightly southwest. While still toasty, highs will hover around 110–115°F through the desert, with just enough of a dip to notice—especially compared to the peak of the recent heatwave. Did it feel a little muggy
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