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Maroon 5 brings their ‘Moves like Jagger’ to the Coachella Valley
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ)– Grammy Award winning band Maroon 5 announced they will bring their U.S. arena tour to Acrisure Arena this upcoming October. This show is set to take place on October 8th with tickets for this anticipated event going on sale June 27th, following the release of their new single and music video
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U.S. Armed Forces receive free tram admission through ‘Military Days’ promotion in July
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway continues its annual tradition of appreciation for U.S. armed forces and families by celebrating “Military Days” throughout July. It has been announced that throughout the entire month of July all U.S. military personnel will receive free admission to the Palm Springs aerial tramway with a valid
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Mild to start the work-week
Temps over the weekend hovered in the upper 90s and very low 100s, well below average and today will be quite similar. Due to some breeziness along the freeway corridor, Gene Autry and Indian Canyon are closed at the Whitewater Wash this morning, so factor that into your morning commute. Due to the breeziness, there
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Prepare your car ahead of Fourth of July travel surge
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – If you’re planning to hit the road for a vacation, make sure your car is ready to go. With the Fourth of July approaching, AAA estimates 4.3 million Southern Californians will travel by car during the holiday weekend. With temperatures climbing, summer road trips can take a toll on your
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Local veterans and community members react to U.S. strikes on Iran
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As the United States’ military actions in the Middle East continue to stir debate, the ripple effects are being felt even in the Coachella Valley, where community members, including local veterans, express mixed feelings about U.S. involvement in the region. The situation, marked by increasing tensions between the U.S. and
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Palm Desert’s Jax Penny falls short in 400m hurdles at Nike Outdoor Nationals
Palm Desert High School’s Jax Penny fell short in the 400-meter hurdles on the final day of the Nike Outdoor Nationals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The 400-meter hurdles event started at 10:48 AM, and the sophomore competed in the third heat. Penny finished in last place at 55.88 seconds. Gabriel John Hamilton, a
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Activist responds to surge in political violence
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After the deadly shootings targeting Minnesota state lawmakers, concerns are growing over the rise of politically motivated violence in the United States. Here at home, Palm Springs Police recently arrested a La Quinta man after allegedly making an online post threatening a shooting at the “No Kings Day” protest in
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Much improved weather to end the weekend; warming back up through the week
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – After persistent breezy and dusty weather as of late, the winds have calmed and given way to a great day of weather in the Coachella Valley! Temperatures have stayed below average (around 105° this time of year). There’s some lingering haziness over the valley this afternoon, though our air quality
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Juneteenth goes uncelebrated at White House, local event attendees react
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Black History Committee has hosted a series of events throughout the Juneteenth weekend, and plans to close out the celebration with a “Unity Picnic” on Saturday. While the committee plans to celebrate with food, live entertainment, games and more, the closing event comes after the federal holiday
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Tracking fantastic temperatures today
Good morning! We are tracking a fantastic Sunday here in the Coachella Valley. After several days of persistent breezy to gusty conditions, we have seen a lot of dust in the air. Thankfully, the winds have begun to subside, and our air quality is already improving. An Air Quality Alert remains in place through 8
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Palm Desert’s Nick Dangleis and Oliver Carr fall short in 110m hurdles at Nike Outdoor Nationals
Palm Desert High School’s Nick Dangleis and Oliver Carr fell short in the 110-meter hurdles at the Nike Outdoor Nationals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Carr finished in fourth at 15.14 seconds, and Dangleis placed last at 16.06 seconds. Stephen Wong, a senior from San Diego, won the event at 14.68 seconds. The two
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La Quinta native Brandun Lee defeats Elias Araujo by unanimous decision
La Quinta native Brandun Lee defeated Elias Araujo by unanimous decision on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark. 30 UP. pic.twitter.com/K42hENFFn7— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) June 22, 2025 This is the first fight for Lee in 11 months. 🇺🇸🇰🇷🇲🇽Brandun Lee makes his return NOW on @ESPNPlus. pic.twitter.com/GhkzCB5fBO— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) June 21, 2025
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1st Weekend of Summer: Breezy, Cooler Break Before the Heat Returns
Late Night Update – 10:45pm: Blowing sand has led to hazardous air quality conditions across a good chunk of the valley. If you can limit your time outdoors this evening, that would be advised. Reduced visibility has also led to at least one wash closure. Gene Autry was closed this evening. As of 10:45pm, Indian
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Trump says US hits 3 Iranian nuclear sites, plunging America into conflict
By ABC’s Luis Martinez and Tom Liddy ABC News — The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, plunging the U.S. into a pitched battle that has been waged over the past several days between Israel and Iran. The full ramifications of the U.S. action, announced by President Donald Trump as “very successful” were
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Tire safety in focus as summer heat hits
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With temperatures soaring in the Coachella Valley, tire safety is back in focus — especially along the I-10 freeway, where tire debris often litters the roadside this time of year. Joshua McCartney, manager at America’s Tire Company in Palm Desert, said tire failures are all too common in the summer
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Cathedral City restaurant temporarily closes after fear from ICE operations tank business
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) — Monarca Mexican Restaurant in Cathedral City is closing it’s doors for a week due to “unforeseen immigration circumstances” and safety concerns for the community, according to restaurant owners. Owners say those concerns have stopped customers from showing up and spending money due to fear of local raids. Earlier this month,
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Tiny tiaras, big smiles, and lots of heart featured at the 2025 Kings & Queens Pageant
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It was an evening full of sparkle and pride at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center on Friday as the 2025 Kings & Queens Pageant returned for another year. The pageant has been celebrating local youth for more than 30 years. The cherished event featured adorable performances in
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