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Cool and breezy to start the week
Highs today will run some ten degrees below average as fans flee Coachella after weekend one. An area of low pressure lingers across the Western U.S., bringing winds to 25 m.p.h. and keeping us cooler than normal. Wind speeds will continue throughout the day, then ease into this evening. Due to the gusty conditions, a
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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends California governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault and rape
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, suspended his campaign for California governor Sunday night following sexual assault and misconduct allegations from multiple women, including a former congressional staffer. “I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” Swalwell wrote on X. “I will fight the serious, false allegations that have
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Local student-athletes compete in second annual Coachella Valley All-Star Basketball Classic
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The second-annual Coachella Valley All-Star Basketball Classic took place Sunday at Indio High School, showcasing top athletes from across the Valley. The girls and boys games are a unique opportunity for the community to come together and for players to showcase their talent. Brian Arrington, one of the organizers with FOX
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Winds continue tonight and into start of the workweek
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a grayer and cooler day in the Coachella Valley. More clouds and some precipitation has been spotted in our mountains (some mountain snow!), though there hasn’t been any rain recorded on the valley floor. The weekend has been marked by winds. The same continues Sunday evening. Expect the
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“Coachella Valley is more than a music festival” activist organization speaks out during Coachella
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – United Youth We Stand, a local activist organization, is speaking out in support of the valley’s immigrant communities amidst the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. “Coachella is one of the biggest international festivals, but I think it’s important to showcase what really is Coachella. It is a land of a
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Coachella weekend one marked by strong police presence and security
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella’s first weekend brought large crowds and challenging weather conditions, but Indio Police say strong planning and coordination helped keep the event running safely. Officials confirm wind played a role in several disruptions, including brief schedule adjustments for some performances and an incident in which a light fixture was dislodged and
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Coachella Valley falls 3-2 against Ontario Reign in hard-fought game
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Firebirds finished off a “home-and-home” series against the Ontario Reign Saturday with a 3-2 loss. The Firebirds have dealt with numerous injuries to finish off the season, and have even had players called up to the Seattle Kraken. Logan Terness came in from Kansas City on Saturday to fill
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Strong winds impact Coachella Festival weekend one
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong winds and blowing dust are creating challenges for festivalgoers on day two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, after gusty conditions disrupted performances and raised safety concerns Friday night. Attendees say the wind was strong enough to cause issues across the festival grounds and camp areas. Kevin Velasco,
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Acrisure Arena expands partnership with Spotlight 29 Casino for premium level naming rights
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Firebirds fans may notice a change to Acrisure Arena during Saturday nights game as organizers unveiled the “Spotlight 29 Premium Level” ahead of the game. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is a founding partner of Acrisure Arena and the Firebirds, and is now extending that partnership
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Wind continues for Coachella as highs drop into the 70s on Sunday!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a gusty start to Coachella! Winds yesterday kicked up a fair bit of dust… and you can expect the same to be true as we make our way through this evening and Sunday, too. An Air Quality remains in place from the South Coast Air Quality Management District
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Palm Springs hosts World Art Day festival
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a World Art Day Festival, free for all ages in Downtown Park. There will be interactive art projects, live performances and live artists demonstrations. The festival aims to inspire creativity, provide a platform for local artists and offer hands-on opportunities for
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Pleasant Coachella Kickoff: Cooler Temps with Wind & Dust at Times
Festival season has arrived! Coachella kicks off today, with the valley looking at fairly pleasant and mild conditions, increasing winds and slightly above-average temperatures today before temps turn cooler through the weekend. A series of low pressure systems moving into SoCal will bring gusty winds at times–especially in the mountain passes and desert slopes, potentially
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Coachella Valley native Cub Swanson reflects on 22-year career ahead of final fight
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Cub Swanson is calling it a career, fighting for the final time after 22 years as a professional mixed martial artist. “Killer Cub” is 30-14-0 in his UFC career, with 15 of them being dubbed as Fight or Knockout of the Night. The boss @DanaWhite knows that the UFC is
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Firebirds fall 4-1 on road to rival Reign
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Firebirds fell Friday night on the road in Ontario to the first-place Reign by a final score of 4-1. Jakov Novak scored the only goal for Coachella Valley in the defeat. It’s the second straight loss for Coachella Valley, who remains 4th in the division at 39-24-5-0 with 83
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Traffic surges across the valley as Coachella Day One kicks off
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic is ramping up across the Coachella Valley as thousands of festivalgoers arrive for Day One of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. Roads across the valley are seeing a noticeable increase in congestion, especially along Interstate 10, as drivers, rideshares, and shuttle buses make their way to the festival. Many
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Massive Coachella art installation draws attention with message behind the spectacle
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — While thousands of festivalgoers head to Coachella for the music, a massive art installation near the main stage is also drawing steady crowds. The piece, titled “Network Operations,” stands more than 60 feet tall and features larger-than-life hippos running a fictional media company — a concept designed to spark curiosity and conversation among
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Local student named Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, shares impact of club boxing program
MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Carlos Mendoza is a high school senior from Mecca, and he has been going to the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley in his community for nearly 11 years. It’s a place he said has changed his life. “When I was eight or seven years old, my mom brought
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California launches Salton Sea Conservancy, first new conservancy in 15 years
SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the creation of the Salton Sea Conservancy on Friday, marking the state’s first new conservancy in more than 15 years and a step the governor called a turning point for communities that have long borne the health and environmental consequences of the shrinking lake. “For too long,
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El festival de Coachella ha iniciado y las aglomeraciones continúan en aumento en la ciudad de Indio, tráfico en vialidades principales
INDIO, California (KUNA) – La emoción por el gran festival de música en el valle de Coachella continúa en ascenso, y la comunidad latina se encuentra lista para disfrutar la presentación de la estrella internacional Karol G, primera latina en encabezar la lista de presentaciones. En Telemundo 15 decidimos salir a conocer como viven el
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