It is hot out there! Temperatures today have soared past 100°F, smashing the previous record for the day of 95°F. We are under a First Alert Weather Alert through Saturday as we track dangerous and record-breaking heat. We are also under an Extreme heat Warning from the National Weather Service. Most of the LA area
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Businesses that work outside are changing how they work as extreme heat continues. Landscapers now start work early in the morning or in the evening to avoid the hottest hours. They also take more breaks, drink more water, and wear protective clothing to stay safe. Some companies are even having
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KUNA) – Debido a que los poblados de Mecca y North Shore comparten el mismo código postal diversas problemáticas roden a los residentes de North Shore, como es el caso del transporte, ya que comentan que tanto instituciones públicas como privadas dificilmente brindan servicio en el área. Conversamos con algunas de las
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An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect today and will last through Saturday, with highs setting records through the week and into the weekend. High pressure across the Desert Southwest will persist well into next week, keeping temps in the triple digits and at record levels. Highs across the Valley set records yesterday as temps
Continue ReadingA HOT St. Patrick’s Day indeed! We saw record-breaking temperatures this afternoon and will likely break records each day through the remainder of this week and early next week. Normal highs in March climb to the low 80s–we’ll be trending about 25-30 degrees warmer than normal. A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect from
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Volunteer doctors and medical staff in the Coachella Valley are marking a milestone Tuesday night — a 500th street outreach bringing free medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness. Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine is behind the effort, which has been sending teams out weekly since 2017. Organizers said the program
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Zachary Berntsen, a senior right-handed pitcher for Rancho Mirage High School, is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “On and off the field, he does what’s right even when nobody’s watching,” Head Coach David Shaw said. Berntsen is the type of player and person who leads the Rattlers with his actions and
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As Women’s History Month continues, a local leader is being recognized for her service and impact in the Coachella Valley. Amanda Augustine, chairwoman of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, is among this year’s Constellation Award nominees. Augustine says the recognition is meaningful, but not the reason she leads. “I feel grateful that people notice
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — An unusual stretch of hot temperatures in March is raising concerns among fire officials and residents across the Coachella Valley. Following a season of above-average rainfall, landscapes that are typically sparse have seen a surge in grasses and vegetation. While the greenery brought a vibrant start to the year, experts
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ONTARIO, Calif. (KESQ) A Palm Springs firefighter is being recognized for his role in responding to a high-risk explosion at a local fertility clinic, as part of this year’s Inland Empire Heroes Awards. Deputy Fire Chief Gregory Lyle is among 10 honorees selected by the American Red Cross for acts of courage and service across
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley is bracing to feel summer heat in the middle of March. It comes as forecasters warned of temperatures in the ballpark of 20 to 30 degrees above seasonal averages, with records expected to be shattered as peak heat arrives on Thursday and Friday near 110° throughout the
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High pressure dominates the forecast for the rest of the week, with record highs expected all week long! A First Alert Weather Alert goes into effect tomorrow along with an Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service. We’re expecting those triple digits to set records, and that can cause heat related problems from dehydration
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) Un control rutinario de vehículos en Twentynine Palms condujo a la policía a una investigación por homicidio tras el hallazgo del cadáver de una mujer ademas de dos niños solos en el interior de una vivienda. La investigación comenzó a las 8:03 a. m. del viernes, cuando agentes del condado de San
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Fashion Week El Paseo is drawing crowds to Palm Desert this week as designers, boutiques and fashion lovers gather for nights of runway shows at The Gardens on El Paseo Monday night’s show, “The Magic of El Paseo,” features looks from stores along El Paseo, highlighting desert fashion. The event
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HOLLYWOOD, Cali — Less than 24 hours after the Academy Awards, a group of lucky News Channel 3 contest winners from the Coachella Valley headed to Hollywood for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The viewers rode the station’s “Fun Bus” to the iconic Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars had taken place just hours earlier. Once inside, they
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