Desert Hot Springs, California (KUNA) – El Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica de California (DHCS), ha informado a los beneficiarios de MEDI-CAL sobre los cambios que se realizarán en el presente año 2026, uno de ellos, es que, debido a una ley de California, los servicios dentales dejarán de estar cubiertos a partir del
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An area of low pressure is now moving out of Central Baja, allowing high pressure to build in and turn temps WAY up. Highs today will be quite pleasant, hovering in the lower 80s (we hit 77 yesterday, below average for the date). The big story this week is the heat expected by the weekend.
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – The price of oil has spiked, and with it, gas prices across the United States are rising due to the war in the Middle East. As prices continue to climb, Nachhattar Singh Chandi, president and CEO of Chandi Group USA, which operates several ARCO AM/PM gas stations across the Coachella
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Cooler conditions across the Coachella Valley today and tonight thanks to onshore winds pulling in slightly cooler air with a little more moisture from a low pressure system lingering to the south–stalling over Baja the past few days. We’re looking at partly cloudy skies overnight, with temperatures falling into the mid 50s Tuesday morning. Tuesday
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The BNP Paribas Open is drawing thousands in to watch all-star tennis matches, bringing traffic to the areas surging the Indian Wells Tennis Garden “This totally sucks because we kind of get stuck in our houses,” says Colleen Sprogis, who’s lived near the Indian Well Tennis Garden for almost a decade. “You would think with all
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A local conference in Palm Desert is providing a space for male survivors of child sexual abuse to heal as recent news regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files triggers painful memories for many in the community. The “It Happens to Boys” conference, held at Saint Margaret’s Episcopal Church, brings together hundreds
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CHIRIACO SUMMIT, Calif. (KESQ) – California’s Colorado Desert is home to the Coachella Valley, as well as a deep history of training American soldiers. The General Patton Memorial Museum in Chiriaco Summit, which sits about 45 minutes from the valley, recounts that history for its visitors, which dates back to World War II. Portions of California and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A long-planned bridge project in Palm Springs could face additional delays as a lawsuit raises environmental concerns. The proposed South Palm Canyon Bridge has been in development for nearly 20 years. City leaders say the bridge is critical for improving emergency access to residents in South Palm Springs, particularly during
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Indio, California (KUNA) – Los cambios en tramites migratorios y permisos laborales continuan, en esta ocasión con motivo de no afectar a los ciudadanos estadounidenses, el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos ha realizado una serie de modificaciones en las visas de trabajo H-1B. La temporada de solicitud de visas de trabajo comenzó el pasado 4
Continue ReadingA week area of low pressure over Baja will keep our temps near normal today and into tomorrow, but will give way to much warmer conditions midweek. Highs will be close to 80 this afternoon, and only modestly warmer tomorrow. High pressure builds in through the latter half of the week, boosting temps. We’ll be
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are set to celebrate local educators this weekend with a special Teacher Appreciation Night focused on literacy and community engagement. The event takes place Sunday at 3 p.m. PT at Acrisure Arena and is presented by the Walter Clark Legal Group. The afternoon will highlight the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The 13th annual Palm Springs Jewish Film Festival opened this weekend, bringing dozens of films and filmmakers to the Coachella Valley. Organizers said the festival, held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, has grown in popularity now featuring more films and spanning more days than in years past. The festival
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are nearing the end of the regular season and have gotten back in the win column against the Calgary Wranglers. Sunday afternoon the Firebirds were able to complete a series sweep against the Wranglers at 4-1. The game was headlined by Eduard Sale who recorded two goals
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic was backed up on westbound lanes on Interstate 10 Sunday morning after a car hauler caught fire near Whitewater, just past the Whitewater Rest Area. As of 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, the lane closest to the shoulder is closed as crews clean up. California Highway Patrol officers told our crews
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Today is notably warmer here in the Coachella Valley compared to yesterday. This is partially thanks to the slightly calmer winds, but also as a result of the changing weather patterns. Winds may be a bit elevated this evening, but the Wind Advisory in place for Desert Hot Springs & the San Gorgonio Pass (and
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The community was invited to participate in the inaugural running of the ‘CommUNITY Strong Walk’ in Cathedral City. The walk is part of Cathedral City’s LGBT+ Days weekend, which marked its 10th anniversary this year. Organizers asked those who wanted to participate to register online. Attendees gathered at The Roost
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