COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As summer approaches in the Coachella Valley, local leaders and businesses are working to keep tourism strong during the hotter months by investing in new attractions, entertainment venues, and family-friendly activities. While the desert has long been known for its busy winter tourism season and major festivals, officials say the valley is
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Highs today will be back in the upper 90s, but we’re expecting some gusty weekend winds, ushering in temps in the lower 90s through Monday. A front moving by to our North will increase winds into the weekend, result in number of wind concerns. A Wind Advisory will be in effect for the mountains and
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A brief warming trend continues across the Coachella Valley through Friday with temperatures climbing a few degrees above seasonal averages. Sunny skies and fairly calm conditions will stick around to wrap up the workweek before a noticeable shift arrives this weekend. A system dropping into the PNW will bring slightly cooler temperatures and gusty west
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As electric bikes or “e-bike’s” continue to increase in popularity across California, the potential consequences are becoming more serious. Since News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson first reported on e-bike laws and safety concerns, the state has seen new proposed legislation. Lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bills 1942 and 1557, which would
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A Coachella Valley woman says one swipe on her phone nearly cost her the home she spent a lifetime paying off
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Cabazon, California (KUNA) – En los últimos años el poblado de Cabazon, una comunidad no incorporada del condado de Riverside, ha experimentado un incremento en su población de manera inusual, de acuerdo con declaraciones de la Agencia de Transporte y Gestión de Tierras de RIVCO, los nuevos asentamientos han llegado a zonas cuya accesibilidad a
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Since the withdrawal of a letter from Supervisor V. Manuel Perez in support of a proposed data center, residents say they have more questions on the official’s involvement. The fourth district supervisor rescinded the letter on Wednesday, after questions from News Channel 3. His office said in a statement, “This project
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Recent immigration enforcement activity across the Coachella Valley is beginning to impact local senior centers, where leaders say some older adults are now too afraid to leave their homes. News Channel 3 has reported on multiple immigration enforcement sightings and operations across the valley in recent days. Now, senior center
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The Battle of the Birds got underway Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena with Game 1 of the Pacific Division Finals between the No. 2 Colorado Eagles and No. 4 Coachella Valley Firebirds. The visiting Eagles defeated the Firebirds by a final score of 3-0. Colorado improves to 6-1 in the
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Breezy and relatively mild conditions prevail as we head toward the weekend. A cool front moving across Southern Nevada will keep the breezes blowing through this afternoon. Highs will be near or slightly above seasonal norms this afternoon. Winds speeds will gusts into the lower 20 m.p.h. range through the evening. Temps look great through
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Increasing winds this evening–especially across our normal wind prone zones. A brief “cooling” trend settles into the valley through the end of the week with temperatures climbing a few degrees above normal through Friday. Mornings stay fairly comfortable thanks to lighter winds and clear skies. By the weekend, we shift gears again as another system
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Watch the Full News Conference Below Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Elected officials, community organizations, immigrant rights advocates, and directly impacted residents gathered outside Palm Springs City Hall on Wednesday for a news conference to denounce the recent ICE presence in the Coachella Valley. According to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice (IC4IJ), “since early
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A March 9th letter from Supervisor Manuel Perez encouraging the construction of a proposed data center in Coachella, has now been rescinded according to his team. The Fourth District Supervisor’s letter was sent to project developer, Stronghold Power Systems, highlighting the benefits of the project. Screenshot It reads, “Based on current
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella is now accepting applications for residents interested in filling the vacant council seat. During Wednesday’s council meeting, councilmembers directed staff to prepare applications to be ready for Thursday. It will remain open until Tuesday, May 26, at 5 p.m. The application is available through the City Clerk’s
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio residents will soon have a new sports complex to enjoy! The Indio Sports Park, which occupies 38 acres, is located in North Indio at 82600 Market Street near Avenue 44 and Jackson. It includes 11 soccer fields sized for various age groups, one professional soccer field that can also be used for
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Shorebird, a seafood and steak restaurant on El Paseo, has officially closed after opening in Feburary 2024. Wild Thyme, the group that manages the restaurant, sharing this statement with News Channel 3: “Shorebird officially ceased operations at the El Paseo location effective May 12, 2026. We are currently in the
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