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80s sticking around all week!
High pressure across the Western U.S. will keep temps 10 – 15 degrees above average through the week. Due to warm conditions and a northerly airflow, the S.C.A.Q.M.D. has issued a Mandatory No-Burn day throughout the region, including portions of the Coachella Valley. No wood burning today. Expect a comfortable day with highs in the
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Tracking above-normal temperatures all week
We are tracking a warm week here in the Coachella Valley! There is an abundance of high pressure over much of the West Coast, with the exception of the Pacific Northwest. The high pressure has pushed the jet stream to the north. This is funneling systems into the PNW and away from Southern California. The
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Plaza Theater celebrates artists, creators, and visionaries at ‘Palm Springs Icons’ event
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Plaza Theatre celebrated “Palm Springs Icons” on Monday, honoring the legacy, artistry, and enduring cultural impact of eight extraordinary figures whose work has shaped Palm Springs and beyond. Proceeds from the show are benefitting Arts Teach Kids, supporting arts access and education for young people across the Coachella Valley.
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Beloved Billy Reed’s Palm Springs restaurant listed for sale; owner reassures customers
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Billy Reed’s, one of Palm Springs’ most iconic restaurants, is up for sale for $7.5 million. For decades, the restaurant has drawn visitors with its timeless breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, its koi pond, and the artwork painted by original owner William (Billy) Reed himself. “It’s a fun place, it’s
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Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus delivers gifts to Martha’s Village & Kitchen
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Santa’s elves made an early delivery to Martha’s Village & Kitchen on Monday. The elves – members of the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus – dropped off several carloads of toys and gifts from their recent Holiday Toy Drive. The generous donations from chorus members and the Mattel Corporation will
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Palm Springs Symphony brings holiday cheer to Plaza Theatre
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Symphony brought the magic of the season to the Plaza Theatre on Sunday in its premiere performance. Symphony lovers were treated to “Sleigh Ride & Symphony: A Joyful Christmas Concert,” where they were entertained with holiday classics, a festive sing-along, and a visit from Santa. The evening
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Two collisions involving skateboards and cars raise safety concerns
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – There are safety concerns after a skateboarder died and another was left seriously hurt in the Coachella Valley on Friday in separate collisions. News Channel 3 reported that the two incidents happened Friday night, just after 6:00 p.m., with the fatal collision in Desert Hot Springs and the other in La Quinta,
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Temperaturas por encima de lo normal toda la semana
¡Estamos registrando una semana cálida en el Valle de Coachella! Hay abundante alta presión en gran parte de la Costa Oeste, con la excepción del Noroeste del Pacífico. La alta presión ha empujado la corriente en chorro hacia el norte, canalizando los sistemas hacia el Noroeste del Pacífico y alejándolos del sur de California. La
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Cathedral City approves resident’s food pantry
Update 12/9/25 The city has approved the use of the pantry following an inspection. City officials in Cathedral City came by Kristina Bruno’s home earlier today to look at the reinforcements needed to keep it up. After confirming the pantry’s upgrades, the city told the owner that her case was now closed. They even brought
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Residentes de Indio denuncian infestación de alimañas por falta de mantenimiento
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Residentes de Indio solicitaron apoyo por que según ellos sus viviendas están infestadas de ratas y presentan otros problemas que van más allá de cuestiones estéticas, debido a la falta de mantenimiento por parte de la asociación de la propiedad. Uno de los residentes señaló que la principal afectación es la acumulación de basura, “Hay mucho desorden, vienen muchos homeless en la noche y sacan toda la basura y nos la dejan tirada”, expreso Mauricio Castillo Así como Erika, cuya propiedad se ubica exactamente frente al bote de basura. “Hay muchas moscas que puedes observar, abro la puerta, se me meten las moscas, tengo mis hijos pequeños, no hay un lugar donde ellos puedan vivir, donde puedan jugar”, expuso Erika. Los residentes han intentado durante meses buscar apoyo de su asociación a la cual le pagan $347.00 dólares por mes. También los problemas de seguridad se presentan al no haber control de admisión a
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen names Miki Jordan as new President and CEO
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Martha’s Village & Kitchen announced the appointment of Miki Jordan as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The move is effective immediately, officials said. Jordan takes over for Sam Hollenbeck, who has been President/CEO of the nonprofit since 2022. There was no mention of Hollenbeck in the news release announcement.
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Tres arrestados bajo sospecha de disparar contra agentes del Sheriff en Thermal
Actualización 12/08/25 Dos sospechosos más fueron arrestados en relación con el tiroteo. Ambos sospechosos, de 18 años, fueron detenidos el domingo, según la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside. Se cree que no hay más sospechosos involucrados ni pendientes, confirmó la agencia. La policía sigue buscando a dos sujetos que dispararon una pistola contra
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Agentes del sheriff del condado de Riverside inician este viernes una campaña contra la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol en todo el condado y continuarán hasta Año Nuevo
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – Desde este viernes hasta Año Nuevo, los agentes del sheriff del condado de Riverside realizarán operativos en todo el condado para disuadir a los conductores ebrios o bajo los efectos de drogas. La “Movilización Invernal” anual del departamento se extenderá aproximadamente tres semanas en varios lugares, con patrullas de control de saturación,
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En Palm Springs atropellaron a un peatón
La policía de Palm Springs informo que el sábado a las 10:30 de la noche fue atropellado un peatón que caminaba por la calle Indian Canyon cerca de la calle Tachevah a un costado del hospital. La victima fue hospitalizada con heridas graves. El área fue cerrada mientras las autoridades hacían su trabajo; el accidente
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College of the Desert Foster Youth Center collecting donations for comfort bags
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Foster Youth Center at College of the Desert is collecting donations to create comfort bags for foster students across the Coachella Valley. What began as a holiday project has grown into a year-round effort to ensure local foster youth receive basic essentials—and a reminder that they are not alone.
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Comment period closing on 2.85 million-square-foot tribal industrial project in north Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Public comments close today on a major proposal from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to build a 2.85 million-square-foot industrial complex on tribal land at the north entrance to Palm Springs. The development, called the Desert Mountain View Business Park, spans roughly 217 acres between Interstate 10, Highway 111
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Acrisure Arena to host this week’s State of the County presentation
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The annual State of the County presentation will be held later this week at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, where local leaders will discuss the regional economy, local government issues and upcoming projects, it was announced today. The event is set for 4 p.m. Thursday at 75702 Varner Road, according
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