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Popstar David Archuleta set to headline 10th annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Singer and “American Idol” alum David Archuleta will headline the 10th annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, slated for next year, it was announced today. “For our 10th anniversary, we knew we needed a headliner who not only possesses incredible talent but also embodies the spirit of resilience and authenticity,” Michael
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Marni von Wilpert launches CA-48 listening tour in Palm Springs with Sen. Barbara Boxer
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert is kicking off her districtwide listening tour in Palm Springs today, appearing with U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer as she campaigns for California’s 48th Congressional District. Von Wilpert, a Democrat and former labor lawyer, is holding a media availability at 12:45 p.m. at Lulu California Bistro
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Firebirds feature: The journey of rookie defenseman Tyson Jugnauth
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Defenseman Tyson Jugnauth has been one of the many bright spots for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in their fourth season as a franchise. “Tyson’s your prototypical puck-moving offensive defenseman, and like any other player, he’s got to learn to build his whole game, his 200 ft game, defending game,” Firebirds
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Locals react to Senate failing to pass rival health care bills with price hikes on the way
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Senate on Thursday failed to pass competing Democratic and Republican bills to address health care costs. The failed advancement comes with a 51-48 divide on each measure, leaving many concerned of what’s to come to in the new year for health insurance. Without a decision, significant price hikes lie
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Cathedral City councilmembers welcome new mayor, vote on future of vacant District 3 seat
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cathedral City discussed several items in its first city council meeting since the death of Councilmember Mark Carnevale in November. Councilmember started with a moment of silence before discussing their grief over Carnevale’s death. The city council voted to appoint his replacement in District 3. The city will accept candidate
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Timothée Chalamet to receive Spotlight Actor of the Year Award at Palm Springs Film Festival
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Timothée Chalamet will be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Awards next month. Chalamet will receive the Spotlight Actor of the Year Award for his performance in Marty Supreme. The Film Awards will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running
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Posponen elección del nuevo alcalde interino de la ciudad de Coachella
Ciudad de Coachella, Calif. (KUNA) – La ciudad de Coachella llevo a cabo una reunión de concejo en la cual se supondría que se llevaría acabo la elección del nuevo alcalde interino de la ciudad, pero esta se pospuso. Una decisión que también se pensó sería tomada durante la ultima reunion que se llevo a cabo a puerta cerrada a finales del pasado mes de noviembre, pero tampoco fue así. Todo esto ocurre tras la acusación formal del alcalde de Coachella por presuntamente cometer actos de perjurio y conflicto de intereses en relación con su cargo público. Así mismo, la reunión tocó puntos de gran interés para la salud pública como lo es la resolución de la junta directiva de la autoridad de agua de Coachella que autoriza la solicitud del fondo rotatorio estatal
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Temps remain above average well into next week
This mild spell continues unabated as we head toward the weekend. High pressure remains firmly in place across the Desert Southwest, and that’s keeping temps about 10-15 degrees above our seasonal norms. The warmer weather is impacting the entire Western U.S. despite rain to our North. The rainfall has increased, along with more runoff precipitation
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Palm Springs city council sends recommendations to tribe over controversial warehouse project
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A major warehouse proposal on tribal land drew demonstrators Wednesday as the Palm Springs City Council voted to send a report of concerns and recommendations to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Dozens of demonstrators rallied outside City Hall ahead of the meeting, opposing the tribe’s proposed 217-acre Desert
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No end in sight for the above-average weather
The warm weather continues here in the valley. High pressure continues to dominate the region and is particularly stubborn. Minor movements in the core of the system are translating to minimal changes aside from minor day-to-day temperature variations. There are some very light offshore winds across the region. They are not impactful for the Coachella
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Coachella Valley resident creates candle collection supporting Eaton fire victims
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Joy Potter, an Indian Wells resident and owner of the Robynn Joy Company, is creating a special Altadena collection to support Eaton fire victims. Potter attends several Coachella Valley markets each week, including the Indian Wells farmer’s market held on Thursdays. Potter grew up in Altadena and lost her entire street to
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California Highway Patrol launches special enforcement operation on Highway 74 to reduce crashes
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement on Highway 74 to try to keep people safe ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The new plan includes more enforcement patrols on the highway, additional training to detect commercial violations, and community meetings that CHP will host for residents to voice
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Las temperaturas superiores al promedio persisten durante la semana
El clima cálido continúa en el valle. El sistema de alta presión sigue dominando la región y es particularmente persistente. Pequeños movimientos en el núcleo del sistema se traducen en cambios mínimos, salvo pequeñas variaciones diarias de temperatura. Hay vientos marinos muy ligeros en toda la región. No tienen impacto en el Valle de Coachella,
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Tres jóvenes de 18 años acusados de disparar en una casa abarrotada de gente en Thermal
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Tres jóvenes de 18 años, acusados de disparar contra una casa abarrotada en Thermal, disparando numerosas balas en un ataque desde un vehículo que continuó incluso después de la llegada de los agentes del sheriff para investigar, fueron acusados hoy de múltiples cargos de intento de asesinato y otros delitos. Eric Orozco Díaz,
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Hombre de San Mateo acusado de asesinato en Idyllwild en 2004
IDYLLWILD, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de 43 años de San Mateo fue acusado oficialmente el miércoles por el asesinato de un joven de 18 años, cuyo cuerpo fue encontrado cerca de una ruta de senderismo en Idyllwild hace más de 21 años, informaron las autoridades. James Landi fue acusado de asesinato en primer grado,
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La Fundación Niños en Conflicto ayuda a llevar alegría navideña a los jóvenes alojados en el Centro de Detención Juvenil de Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Decenas de voluntarios, incluyendo a la Policía de Palm Springs, se unieron el martes por la noche para la Fiesta de Fin de Año de la Fundación Niños en Conflicto (KIC). El evento se llevó a cabo en el Centro de Detención Juvenil de Indio, donde todos envolvieron montones de regalos y
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Naomi Soto juramentó como nueva alcaldesa de Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – La concejal de Palm Springs, Naomi Soto, juramentó oficialmente como nueva alcaldesa de la ciudad el miércoles. Soto juramentó su cargo durante la sesión del Ayuntamiento del miércoles. Soto, ejecutiva del sector salud, fue elegida en noviembre de 2024 para representar al Distrito 4. Servirá por un período en el cargo
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