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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Indians have now reached 2-1 on the season, after defeating the Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs 41-35 on Friday. It was not an easy game for the Indians, who had to face a tough offense with Arabs quarterback Ivan Garza. Palm Springs head coach Darryl Goree said after
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a pleasant start to the holiday weekend so far! Highs continue to stay below seasonal. We’re set to see elevated humidity, though, as Hurricane Marie begins impacting our weather. Shower chances begin Sunday. It’s been mostly dry so far this Saturday. Our models indicate a big shift by
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Hurricane Marie continues to develop southwest of the California coast. While we will not see it move toward us, we will feel moisture from the tropical system and have a slight chance for showers from it. FutureTrack Hurricane Marie The shower chances are for early Sunday morning and linger into the
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s Week 3 of the high school football season! We’ve got 13 local games this week, including four on Thursday. Friday 9/4 Coachella Valley – 35(0-2)@Palm Springs – 41(2-1)FRialto – 16(0-1)@Desert Hot Springs – 21(3-0)FHemet – 14(1-2)@Rancho Mirage – 27(3-0)FSan Jacinto Valley – 0(0-3)@Desert Christian Academy – 66(3-0)FLa Quinta –
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Happy Friday! We’re heading into Labor Day weekend with cooler than normal temperatures, but increasing humidity, clouds and some rain chances all on the rise as moisture from Hurricane Marie moves into Southern California. Marie will remain well southwest of our coastline, so we’re not expecting any direct impacts, but its tropical moisture could bring
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A group of Coachella Valley farmworkers received settlement payments Friday after coming forward with allegations of unpaid wages and difficult working conditions. The workers gathered at the TODEC Legal Center in Coachella, where they shared their experiences and received payments through the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. One farmworker, who asked to
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Ciudad de Coachella, California (KUNA) – Trabajadores agrícolas del Valle de Coachella logran un acuerdo por salarios no pagados y por no haber podido tomar descansos para almorzar o descansar, esto se da luego de una disputa laboral. Durante un evento hospiciado por el Centro de Justicia para Trabajadores Agrícolas (TODEC) los trabajadores compartirán sus
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Un motociclista falleció tras una colisión con un vehículo en la madrugada del viernes en Coachella, confirmó el Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Riverside. Los agentes de la comisaría del sheriff de Thermal fueron enviados, aproximadamente a las 5 de la mañana, al área de la Avenida 54 y Tyler
Continue Reading COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider died following a collision involving a vehicle early Friday morning in Coachella, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched at approximately 5 a.m. to the area of Avenue 54 and Tyler Street regarding a collision involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, deputies
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) — Jackie the Bald Eagle, whose life at Big Bear Lake captivated millions around the world, is being honored by the California State Senate. Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) introduced Senate Resolution 140, proclaiming September 4, 2026, as California Wildlife Day in memory of Jackie. The resolution passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Jackie
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Actualización (9/4/26) El Departamento de Salud Ambiental del condado de Riverside sigue prestando apoyo al Coachella Container Park y a sus comerciantes, ofreciéndoles asesoramiento sobre permisos, seguridad alimentaria y cumplimiento de la normativa sanitaria, según ha declarado hoy el supervisor Manuel Pérez en un comunicado. El supervisor Pérez y Nick Meza, propietario de Container Park,
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — UPDATE 9/4/2026- The Riverside County Environmental Health Department is continuing to support the Coachella Container Park and its vendors by providing guidance on permits, food safety, and compliance with health regulations, says Supervisor V. Manuel Perez in a statement released today. Supervisor Perez and Container Park owner Nick Meza emphasized the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After months of slower business, restaurant owners across Palm Springs are heading into Labor Day weekend with cautious optimism, hoping the holiday brings a much-needed surge in customers. For many local restaurants, the weekend is about more than a few busy days. Owners say it can provide an important boost
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)- As Labor Day weekend gets underway, many people are packing their bags and heading out of town – but before hitting the road, security experts say it’s worth taking a few minutes to make sure your home is protected. With airports and highways expected to be busy over the holiday weekend,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve made it to Friday ahead of the holiday weekend! We’re tracking cooler than usual temps through Labor Day and drier conditions for now, though humidity is set to bump up as we track the impacts of Hurricane Marie. Dew points through Friday will stay dry, but this evening and
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Un incendio forestal arrasó 50 acres en Thermal el jueves por la noche antes de que se lograra detener su avance. El incendio se reportó poco antes de las 10:15 p.m. en el bloque 86100 de Airport Boulevard, cerca del Aeropuerto Regional Jacqueline Cochran. Poco antes de las 2:30 de la
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs Police Department and community members gathered Thursday to celebrate Chief Andy Mills’ nearly five years leading the department as he prepares to retire. The Palm Springs Convention Center hosted the special event, titled “Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership: The Mission Continues.” Hundreds of people attended to recognize
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The comfortable stretch continues across the Coachella Valley, with highs running below average through Labor Day weekend and temperatures staying in the low 100s–if not upper 90s– through Monday. Thankfully, we’re also hanging onto some drier air for another day or so, although breezy west to southwest winds pick up in the afternoon and evenings–mainly
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The photograph hangs in a frame in Ginny Foat’s Palm Springs home: five women in Los Angeles in 1980, running Ted Kennedy’s presidential campaign in Southern California. Maxine Waters, then a state assemblywoman, is in it. So is Midge Costanza, the former Carter White House aide. So is Foat. And so is
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