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Warmer than normal by a big margin, along with some gusty winds.
Underneath high pressure, temps will soar into the middle and upper 80s today and tomorrow, for some of the warmest temps we’ve seen all year! There is a Wind Advisory West of the Coachella Valley remains in effect for Santa Ana winds through Thursday at Noon. Winds will be strongest outside of the Valley, but
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Fire at Prescott Preserve sparks calls for prevention measures
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire at Prescott Preserve in Palm Springs has prompted nearby residents to call for stronger fire prevention efforts, saying the damage could have been avoided. The blaze broke out Sunday, scorching 3.5 acres and destroying nearly 100 trees, according to officials. Residents say the most alarming part is how
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Minnesotans in Coachella Valley are speaking out against Trump administration
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrats of Sun City Shadow Hills, a political organization based in Indio, have several members from Minnesota who are speaking out against the Trump administration and recent ICE operations nationwide. This weekend, the group held their first “signs of fascism,” protest, which they say they plan to hold weekly until they
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Tour de Palm Springs returns this week
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands of cyclists will take over streets across the valley on Saturday for the 28th annual “Tour de Palm Springs.” The event is one of the largest charity cycling rides in the country, drawing up to 8,000 participants from nearly every state and several countries each year. Routes range from
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends Starry Starry Night Gala in Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Reaction continues after a fundraising event in Palm Desert. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was the guest speaker of the event and News Channel 3 didn’t shy away from hard questions. It was all part of the Starry Starry Night Gala for breast cancer awareness
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Staying warm this week!
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – 80s remain plentiful throughout our region this week. It’s been a warm stretch to start February. We’ve seen highs in the low 80s across the valley so far on Monday. We expect the warmest days of the week to arrive shortly! Here’s a look at temperatures tonight. An evening stroll
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Crisis migratoria afecta celebración del día de la Candelaria
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – La tensión que ha provocado la crisis migratoria en el Valle de Coachella continua afectado a los residentes, en especial a los pequeños emprendedores, como es el caso de Guadalupe Cazares, una residente de Indio que año con año dedica este día de la candelaria a la preparación y venta de
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Family of Indio shooting victim frustrated 1 year later as suspect remains out on bail
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One year after 26-year-old Lorenzo Segoviano was fatally shot outside a Food 4 Less in Indio, his family said they are still waiting for justice as the man accused in the killing remains out on supervised bail. “My son Lorenzo was a very happy person,” mother Veronica Segoviano said. “He was
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DESERT CHAT EPISODE 159
In this exciting episode of Desert Chat we visit the folks over at the Agau Caliente Casino Cathedral City, talk jewelry with our friend Raju Mehta, take a tour at the Palm Springs Art Museum, and much more.
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DESERT CHAT EPISODE 158
In this great episode of Desert Chat we get some legal advice from our favorite “legal eagle,” we celebrate 55 years of building hope with our friends over at Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, visit the amazing Plaza Theatre, and much more.
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80s abound this week!
Highs remain 10 to 15 degrees above our average throughout the week! Temps will be rising well into the 80s by midweek under a strong ridge of high pressure. The entire Western U.S. will enjoy temps 10 to 20 degrees above seasonal norms. By midweek, highs will hit 85 for us. Then heading into the
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EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Warburton opens up about St. Jude fundraiser, Disney roles and time in the desert
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Patrick Warburton is instantly recognizable for his unmistakable voice, bringing life to some of Disney’s most iconic characters, from The Emperor’s New Groove to the billion-dollar hit Zootopia 2. But beyond Hollywood and the big screen, Warburton says his most meaningful work happens far from the recording booth, right here
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UPDATE: Prescott Preserve fire to be investigated as potential arson
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A fire that burned 3.5 acres and nearly 100 palm trees Sunday, is now being investigated as a potential case of arson, according to Oswit Land Trust. The trust owns Prescott Preserve, where the fire ignited around 2 p.m. Sunday. City officials say no firefighters were injured and no structures
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Red carpet rolls out for special stars at Palm Desert Gala
PALM DESERT, Calif. — The red carpet was rolled out Saturday night for a celebration centered on inclusion, joy, and community. The GALA Special Stars Come Out Tonight welcomed adults with intellectual, developmental, and neurodiverse disabilities to Palm Valley Country Club for an evening designed to make every guest feel celebrated and valued. Participants arrived
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Volunteers clean up park in Palm Desert for National Public Lands Day
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Volunteers gave their time to care for nature Sunday morning. The City of Palm Desert and Friends of the Desert Mountains hosted a cleanup at Homme-Adams Park (72500 Thrush Road, Palm Desert, CA). The cleanup kicked off at 8:00 a.m. Although National Public Lands Day traditionally happens in September, the city
Continue ReadingWarm, mild weather continues into the workweek
The lovely weather we have here in the Coachella Valley will continue. Overall, our weather pattern is quite benign and stable, with little to no changes expected. There are a few more clouds today compared to yesterday. Tomorrow will also see some slightly cloudier conditions. This comes from a temporary return to onshore flow. Winds
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