PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KUNA) – El Teleférico de Palm Springs permanecerá cerrado hasta nuevo aviso mientras los equipos trabajan para reparar un problema técnico. Según Chris Bartsch, vicepresidente de Tramway Systems, los equipos habían identificado el problema, pero estaban esperando la entrega de la pieza de repuesto. El lunes por la tarde, Bartsch confirmó que estaban
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KUNA) – El calor extremo continúa creando condiciones sofocantes para miles de personas en el Valle de Coachella. Para los estudiantes-atletas que regresan a clases y se preparan para los entrenamientos, esto significa menos tiempo bajo el sol. La Federación Interescolar de California (CIF) cuenta con un conjunto de directrices para proteger a
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) Nearly two decades after two brothers were found shot to death in a parked vehicle, Riverside County sheriff’s investigators say they’ve arrested a suspect in the case. On Jan. 29, 2006, deputies discovered Louie Granado, 24, and his brother, Glenn Granado, 34, inside a car near Pepper Court and John F.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two young men accused of gunning down a 17-year-old boy during a confrontation at a prom afterparty in La Quinta must stand trial on first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Elijah Alfredo Martinez of Bermuda Dunes and Dominick Cruz Venecia of Coachella — both 19 — allegedly killed
Continue Reading PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Extreme heat continues to create sweltering conditions for thousands in the Coachella Valley. For student-athletes who are returning to school and gearing up for practices, it means less time under the sun. The California Interscholastic Federation, or CIF, has a set of guidelines to keep students safe from excessively hot and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Indio celebrated the return of the iconic Burger Box with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Burger Box is located at 81201 Indio Boulevard. Becky & Mike from Indio were the first customers at the reopening on Monday The restaurant closed its doors after 70 years in business late
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– The Palm Springs Unified School District receives funding from taxpayers, but when it comes to inspiring students, one local non-profit, The Foundation, sets the goal. The Foundation is made up of a group of several local philanthropists wanting to make sure the future of our valley is not just educated but
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Event runs through August 17th
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Each and every year Splash House brings in thousands of music lovers to the Coachella Valley for two weekends of fun and house music. But the festival doesn’t only bring in out-of-towners, it also brings in a boost to the local economy as tourists visit small businesses. News Channel Three’s Tori
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UPDATE 8/11/25 10:30 am – CAL FIRE reports the fire has been mapped at 1671 acres and is now 95% contained. Two structures were destroyed. UPDATE 8/9/25 9:13 pm – CAL FIRE reports the fire has been mapped at 1671 acres and is now 80% contained. Highway 74 open for travel. All Evacuation Orders lifted.
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were injured after a car crashed into an Indio restaurant on Avenue 48 and Indio Blvd Sunday evening. Police said it all started when a Dodge Charger collided with a Chevy Tahoe. The Charger crashed into a vacant restaurant, which then caught fire. Three people were transported to a nearby
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A terrifying robbery unfolded Saturday afternoon at The Shops at Palm Desert, leaving shoppers rattled and store owners reeling after masked suspects stormed a jewelry store and made off with thousands of dollars in merchandise. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. when multiple suspects entered the businesses wearing masks and carrying
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The Extreme Heat Warning continues into tomorrow. Temps will be running 5-8 degrees above seasonal norms and the mountains remain under a Heat Advisory. A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended until tomorrow evening for the extreme temperatures as we start the work week. Highs today will be well into the one-teens, and that’s
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a hot & humid Sunday! The moisture hasn’t dried out as much as we expected this afternoon … our dew points have stubbornly been in the 60s practically all day long. This is helping keep our high temperatures capped today. Despite the added moisture and lower air temperatures,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center has launched its first Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Joel F. Trambley, MD, PhD, program director, said it’s important to train more physicians in the area. “The Coachella Valley or Inland Empire are actually some of the lowest per capita physician rates in the state of
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Good morning! It is not only warm this morning, but also very humid! Thanks to a push of moisture from the south, dew points across the valley are quite high (in the 60s and 70s). These high dew points will help to hold back our high temperatures and keep them below 115°F. Make sure to
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We remain under an Extreme Heat Warning as an extended stretch of very hot weather continues throughout the Coachella Valley. We’re also tracking an Air Quality Alert in place through this evening thanks to extra ozone pollution in our air. The hot weather has created more ground-level ozone, leading to
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Not AS hot today-thanks to some higher dew points–but I’m still tracking dangerous heat into the weekend. Our First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect, and the Extreme Heat Warning has been extended through 8 PM Tuesday, August 12th. We’re still tracking heat, smoke, and elevated wildfire risk. An Air Quality Alert remains in place,
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PALM DESERT (Calif.) — Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas has agreed to team up with FC Coachella, who will operate as one of their training academy programs. The two sides held a formal press conference on Friday at La Fe restaurant in Palm Desert. “We are committed to nurturing talent in the Coachella Valley,” said
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