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Partly cloudy & near seasonal norms this weekend
A low sitting off the coast will continue to bring some clouds to the region, and there have been spotty showers in the mountains to our South. Precip. will be minimal around SoCal, with temps hovering near the 70 degree mark. That puts us close to our seasonal norm of 71 through the weekend and
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Cooler, Cloudier Pattern Sticks Around Before Warming Returns Next Week
Cooler temperatures will continue across the Coachella Valley through the weekend, with highs generally close or just below seasonal in the lower 70s. Some very isolated Scattered showers will move through the region tonight, with additional spotty showers possible into Saturday morning, though moisture is limited and rainfall amounts look very limited–additionally it really does
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Scottie Scheffler has sizzling start to 2026 season, shoots 9-under 63 at American Express
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the world for a reason. Making his 2026 season debut on the PGA TOUR and sixth start at the American Express after missing last year’s tournament, Scheffler shot 9-under 63 at La Quinta Country Club on Thursday. Scottie Scheffler walks in to
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Hombre de Desert Hot Springs acusado de abusar sexualmente de menores de acogida
INDIO, Calif. (KUNA) – Un hombre de Desert Hot Springs acusado de abusar sexualmente repetidamente de menores de acogida fue acusado hoy de múltiples delitos graves. Sergio Ávalos Pérez, de 64 años, fue arrestado el martes tras una investigación del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Riverside iniciada en diciembre. Pérez está acusado de tres cargos
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Dos personas hospitalizadas tras accidente en Indian Canyon, cerca de Desert Hot Springs
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – Dos personas fueron trasladadas de urgencia al hospital tras un accidente en Indian Canyon Drive, cerca de Desert Hot Springs, el jueves por la noche. El accidente se reportó poco antes de las 8 p. m. en Indian Canyon, cerca de Harvest Moon Road. Los detalles sobre el accidente son
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were injured after a crash along Indian Canyon Drive near Desert Hot Springs Thursday night. The crash was reported just before 8 p.m. on Indian Canyon near Harvest Moon Road. According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicle was traveling southbound on Indian Canyon Road at an
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Man killed at Willowbrook homeless encampment identified as former NFL player
WILLOWBROOK, Calif. (KESQ) – A 55-year-old man who was killed in the unincorporated Willowbrook area near South Los Angeles was identified as a former NFL player by county authorities. Kevin Johnson was identified as the victim by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office, which said he died of head trauma and stab wounds.
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La comunidad de Thermal expresa su preocupación por el proyecto de desarrollo de Thermal Ranch que ha sido aprobado.
THERMAL, Calif. (KUNA) – Un grupo de residentes al este del Valle está demandando al condado de Riverside para bloquear los planes de Thermal Ranch, un enorme proyecto urbanístico centrado en un lujoso centro ecuestre. De nueva cuenta los residentes de esta región se encuentran preocupados por las repercusiones al medio ambiente y a la salud,
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Blood shortage prompts urgent call for donors across Coachella Valley
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Red Cross is warning of a severe blood shortage and urging eligible donors to give now, as winter illnesses, holiday travel and fewer appointments strain supplies needed for lifesaving care across Southern California and the Coachella Valley. The American Red Cross, which serves more than 100 hospitals in
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One Class at a Time: Desert Mirage High School chemistry teacher surprised with $777.77 for classroom, community work
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) What began as a simple walk down a school hallway turned into an emotional surprise for a Desert Mirage High School chemistry teacher whose impact reaches far beyond the classroom. As part of News Channel 3’s One Class at a Time series, students and school officials joined representatives from Walter Clark Legal Group to
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Thermal community raises concerns over approved Thermal Ranch development
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Growing concerns surrounding a development in Thermal. The massive 619-acre development centered around a 231-acre luxury equestrian center would be called the Thermal Ranch. A lawsuit has been filed against the county over the project citing air pollution and manure removal concerns. Ivanna Uriarte, a housing and land use policy advocate,
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Palm Springs boy appears on Jennifer Hudson Show after his hair tutorials go viral
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs boy made an appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show today! Six-year-old Luka Jimenez went on the show after going viral on TikTok for giving hair tutorials. The young hairstylist says that his passion for hair comes from watching his mom style her own hair. Jimenez said he wants
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Nearly 3 months after Morongo Valley man’s murder, family says no arrests have been made
MORONGO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been nearly 3 months since 50-year-old Chris Garcia of Morongo Valley was killed in what authorities called an ‘intentional hit and run,’ and the family says no arrests have been made. News Channel 3 spoke with Garcia’s wife just days after her husband’s death on November 6, 2025. She
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Local students receive January ‘Do the Right Thing Award’ for contributions to community
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local students are being recognized with this month’s Do the Right Thing award, which is a partnership between Palm Springs Police and News Channel 3. Nine students received the honor on Wednesday evening. Josue Nicholas Villa, Javen Patrick, Alex Rodriguez Parra. Ruby Pio, Alexander Magana, Rose Hernandez, Amy Maya, Nixon
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