INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit in San Bernardino county on Monday resulted in the death of an officer and injury of a bystander, a reminder of how dangerous high-speed pursuits can be. Nearly 12,000 police pursuits were reported in California in 2022, according to the most recent data available. More than 400 bystanders were injured because of those chases.
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It’s a beautiful day here in the Coachella Valley with minimal winds and dry conditions. The area of low pressure which brought winds to us yesterday is moving off toward the east, leaving mild weather today. High pressure will build over the coming days, allowing our temperatures to gradually warm. Here’s a look at the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KUNA) – Los bomberos extinguieron hoy un incendio en una residencia de una sola planta en Thousand Palms. El incendio se reportó poco después de las 10 a. m. del martes en una vivienda unifamiliar ubicada en la cuadra 31700 de Via Ventana, según el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Riverside. Una
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Actualización 3/18/25 El sendero Gene Autry reabrió poco antes del mediodÃa. Indian Canyon reabrió poco antes de las 3:00 p.m. Informe original – 3/17/25 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – La Ciudad de Palm Springs anuncia que la Avenida Indian y el Sendero Gene Autry estarán cerrados debido al viento y la baja visibilidad a partir de
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Gusts were powerful and disruptive yesterday and overnight, with winds slated to ease a bit today. Gusts peaked well into the 60 & 70 m.p.h. range: A front moving through has juiced up the winds, but we’ll be on the back side of that system later t his afternoon, allowing wind speeds to decrease. A
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Low pressure and a passing cold front will bring stronger winds, increasing clouds to the Coachella Valley today and tomorrow. Winds will be our biggest impact here locally today and Tuesday, increasing this afternoon with strongest winds likely around the mountains and desert areas. Check out some of our peak winds
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – FIND Food Bank held its annual Guardians Breakfast on Monday to celebrate achievements over the last year, as well as to recognize the contributions of some stakeholders and donors. FIND Food Bank celebrated two “Hunger Heroes” at this year’s event. The award is presented to an individual and an organization
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Alerta de tráfico en la ciudad de Indio esta semana: La ciudad está trabajando en la repavimentación de calles para mejorar la seguridad y las condiciones de conducción. El tráfico se reducirá a un solo carril en las zonas de obra y podrÃa haber retrasos. El lunes se estaban realizando obras en la Avenida 41.
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A Time Saver traffic alert in the City of Indio this week – The city is working on resurfacing streets to improve safety and driving conditions. Traffic will be down to one lane in work zones, and there may be some delays. Work on Avenue 41 was being done on Monday.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – The White House is creating confusion about recently protected public lands, including the Chuckwalla National Monument. The L.A. Times reports that questions about protected public lands arose on Saturday, March 15, when the White House dropped the reference to the national monuments in the Fact Sheet dated March 14, 2025. The
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ACTUALIZACIÓN: 3/17/25 VICTORVILLE, Calif. (KUNA) – El Departamento del Alguacil del Condado de San Bernardino identificó al agente fallecido el lunes como Héctor Cuevas Jr. y emitió un comunicado: “En memoria del agente Héctor Cuevas Jr. Con profunda tristeza, lamentamos la pérdida del agente del alguacil del Condado de San Bernardino, Héctor Cuevas Jr., quien falleció trágicamente en
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– With the rise of celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day, also comes a very sobering statistic: between 2018 and 2022, 290 people were killed in alcohol impaired crashes during the holiday weekend. According to the NHTSA, during those years, one person was killed in an alcohol related crash every 45 minutes.With that
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s becoming more expensive to own a business. According to the latest retail submarket report from Riverside County, rents for retail space in the Coachella Valley are rising. However, rent growth is decelerating. In 2022, market asking rent growth was at 5.6 percent. The second quarter of 2024 saw growth
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control released on Monday the results of 167 citations issued in its latest “shoulder tap” operation. The Department teamed up with 62 law enforcement agencies throughout the state on Saturday as part of that effort. Minors supervised by law enforcement stood outside stores that sell
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La baja presión y un frente frÃo pasajero traerán vientos más fuertes, aumentando la nubosidad en el Valle de Coachella hoy y mañana. Los vientos serán el mayor impacto local hoy y el martes, aumentando esta tarde, con vientos más fuertes probables en las montañas y zonas desérticas. Hay un aviso de viento en el
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA)– PS Drone Fest 2025, el festival de drones más grande de Norteamérica, se celebrará del 21 al 23 de marzo en la Escuela Secundaria Palm Springs, presentando tecnologÃa innovadora, competencias de drones y ponentes destacados inspiradores. El evento es organizado por el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Palm Springs, en consonancia con el
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Irish community say they’re facing a significant loss. O’Caine’s Irish Pub in Rancho Mirage is closing its doors March 29 due to rising rent and struggling to financially recover post pandemic. Over 31 million Americans claim Irish ancestry according to U.S. Census Bureau 2021 data. News Channel
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – As federal agencies like the Small Business Administration (SBA) face cuts amid the Trump administration’s downsizing efforts, some local businesses have questions about what it means for them. The SBA provides resources and funding for mom-and-pops to help them start, grow, and expand. This includes providing loans to businesses and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs is inviting the public to attend a free tenant rights workshop this Wednesday at the Palm Springs Public Library. The workshop is designed to provide crucial legal education and support for renters, with a special focus on low income renters who may need help with
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